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9:30am EDT

Gray Rinehart in concert

Sunday July 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Grand Ballroom Salon D (Main Programming)

Gray primarily writes "filk"—music inspired by science fiction and fantasy—though he has also written about other things. Some of his songs are silly, some are serious, and some are just strange.

Speakers

Gray Rinehart

Literary Guest

Gray Rinehart is an award-winning author, an editor, a singer/songwriter, and a retired Air Force officer. He is the only person to have commanded a USAF satellite tracking station, written speeches for Presidential appointees, devised a poetic form, and had music on The Dr. Demento... Read More →

Sunday July 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Grand Ballroom Salon D (Main Programming)

Performance

Tech Needs sound system

11:00am EDT

DJ McGuire - unplugged

Sunday July 19, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Grand Ballroom Salons A-B (Cantina)

Speakers

DJ McGuire

Performance Guest

D.J. McGuire began his geek journey watching Star Trek Original Series on syndication. These days, he works in Defense IT and teaches economics at his local community college. He has been a musical performer (bass and vocals) for over eight years, starting with Dimensional Riffs in 2017. He has also played with the Nefarious Ferrets... Read More →

Sunday July 19, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Salons A-B (Cantina)

Performance

Tech Needs sound system

12:30pm EDT

Alexandra Higgins - unplugged

Sunday July 19, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT

Grand Ballroom Salons A-B (Cantina)

Speakers

Alexandra Higgins

Performance Guest

Alexandra Higgins (aka the Platypus Princess) is a self-taught singer/songwriter whose folk-indie sound evokes the spirit of Joan Baez (direct quote heard randomly and unprompted at every performance!). Her voice, often described as angelic, carries melodies that mix ethereal beauty... Read More →

Sunday July 19, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Salons A-B (Cantina)

Performance

Tech Needs sound system

ConGregate 12

9:30am EDT

Gray Rinehart

11:00am EDT

DJ McGuire

12:30pm EDT

Alexandra Higgins

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