My schedule for NecronomiCon Providence:
Friday, August 14 2:00 PM
Author Reading: Mathilda Zeller; Dr. Chesya Burke; Douglas Wynne; Trisha J. Wooldridge
Narragansett Bay Room in the Graduate Hotel (17th Floor).
Saturday, August 15
2:00 PM
Bedeviled Blues and Haunted Hoedowns: African and European Origins of the Weird in American Dark and Horror Folk Music. Bristol/Kent Room, Omni 3rd Floor
Folk music traditions have always been tied to the legends, faiths, and superstitions of the cultures in which they developed. The modern music genres of dark and horror folk are no exception. But within the cultural “melting pot” of the United States, this music has taken on a haunting shape all its own. Focusing on African and European influences, this discussion will explore the roots of the weirder elements of American dark and horror folk music, and related genres. And to better illustrate these cultural and historical connections, a few panelists and the moderator will perform some brief musical pieces. Panelists: Kevin Scott Joiner (Moderator), F. Brett Cox, Joshua Rex, Alan Tromp, Douglas Wynne.
5:00 PM
White Rabbits and Purple Haze: The Influence of the Psychedelic Era on Weird Fiction. Biltmore Ballroom, Graduate by Hilton 17th Floor
Lovecraft and weird fiction enjoyed a surge in popularity with new readers during the psychedelic sixties as the counterculture embraced pulp-era stories of banned books, esoteric knowledge, mind-altering substances, and exotic cultures. Some of those new fans went on to become creators and artists in their own right, putting a distinct countercultural spin on Weird Fiction. Panelists discuss the different cultural movements embracing HPL and company, and the way psychedelia began to infuse and revitalize the weird fiction of the period. Panelists: (Moderator), Cody Goodfellow, T.E. Grau, Carrie-Edmund Laben, Douglas Wynne.
Throughout the weekend there’s also a good chance you can find me at the New England Horror Writers table in the dealers room hand selling and signing books.