Windycon 50: Full Schedule

"Mankind will reach maturity on the day it learns to value diversity—of life and ideas. To be different is not necessarily to be ugly; to have a different idea is not necessarily to be wrong. The worst thing that could happen is for all of us to look and think and act alike." Gene Roddenberry

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9:00pm CST

Eric Distad Concert

Friday November 8, 2024 9:00pm - 10:00pm CST

Oakbrook Ballroom 3 & 4

Eric Distad, better known as one half of the nerdy comedic duo, The Faithful Sidekicks, has been a performing songwriter for over 20 years. He recently released a brand new CD - The Other Side - full of his more serious solo musical work. Drawing inspirations from The Lord of the Rings, Terry Pratchett, mythology, and more, he presents songs about hope, disconnection, and kindness with a unique flair. He will be joined by the amazing talents of Lauren Oxford, Summer Russell, Jen Midkiff, and Sunnie Larsen to present songs full of rich harmonies and lush sounds.

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Eric Distad

Music GOH

Eric is one half of the Acoustic Geek-Rock Filk Duo - The Faithful Sidekicks - along with his wife and co-conspirator Jen. The Faithful Sidekicks are an award-winning acoustic comedic filk/geek pop duo who write and perform original catchy songs about SF/F, fandoms, gaming, and technology... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2024 9:00pm - 10:00pm CST
Oakbrook Ballroom 3 & 4

Music

10:00pm CST

Open Music

Friday November 8, 2024 10:00pm - 11:59pm CST

Oakbrook Ballroom 3 & 4

Friday November 8, 2024 10:00pm - 11:59pm CST
Oakbrook Ballroom 3 & 4

Music