Entertainment
TORDENKOR
Tordenkor brings thunder to the stage — a bold Viking-rock collective from the heart of the Midwest, uniting driving guitar riffs, commanding vocals, and a chorus of power and song. They proclaim: “We come from the land of the ice and snow… a thunderous chorus of power and song. We will be bringing the THUNDER!”
With roots in both heavy rock traditions and Norse-mythic imagery, Tordenkor channels fierce energy and epic spirit. Their 2024 single “Berserker” showcases a raw, primal riff-laden assault on the senses — intense, urgent and grounded in that clan-like camaraderie of voice and volume.
On stage, Tordenkor invites the audience to become part of the chorus — to raise their voices, stomp their boots, and join in the ritual of music and might. Whether performing at Viking-festival gatherings or rock venues, they fuse theatricality and thunder with a genuine rock-band heart: guitars, drums, bass, and a voice for the choir.
Their aesthetic is bold: thunderous. Their purpose is simple: unite the crowd in resonance, rhythm, and roar. If you’re looking for a live performance that’s big, loud, and larger than life, Tordenkor is ready to bring the storm.
Experience their epic show at the end of the night!
Maggie Moon
A dynamic duo, with Draygon on the War Drums. Maggie Moon brings a set to Vikingfest that has a vibe somewhere between Evanescence and Jonna Jinton.
Experience their exclusive set during the electric concert before Tordenkor takes the stage.
Mad Maudlyn and the Bedlam Boys
St Joe's own talented Viking duo combine a folksy sound with Norse and Celtic pagan roots!
They will be performing during the day and at 6 PM on the main stage
KCAC Banished
Kansas City's armored combat team, representing the greater Kansas City Metro-Area.
Half Hollow
Half Hollow is a five-piece punk-metal outfit based in the Kansas City metro area, driven by fierce riffs, heavy grooves, and unapologetic attitude.
Comprised of vocal Casey Kinnison, guitarists Eric Rick and Tommy Rick, bassist Richard Brown and drummer Patrick Aviles, they bring a relentless energy to every stage.
Morgen Agesen Artworks
KC Artist and Muralist, Morgen offers many artistic services but her favorite is Live-Painting at music/pop-up events! Bringing art directly to the people and giving them a chance to own Original Artwork.
Clearly Guilty
Clearly Guilty is a Kansas City-based nerd-folk collective crafting songs with a blend of “purdy, nerdy, and sometimes dirty” charm.
Known for playful hits like “Bad Nerd” and “G.O.T. Meteor?”, the band celebrates underrepresented voices through witty lyrics, choral harmonies, and folk-rock energy.
With appearances at conventions and festivals, they bridge fandom culture and live music with genuine warmth and off-beat humor.
Flow Rats
A fire spinning group here to entertain you with feats of flame throughout the duration of the festival.
Bard Eclectic
Bard Eclectic is the dynamic solo-creation of composer-performer-educator Jason Baskin, based in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Blending original compositions, improvisation, and genre-crossing instrumentation (from percussion and keyboards to mandolin and steel-drum), the project explores themes of self-discovery, relationships, language, and even the whimsical world of cats.
No performance is quite the same — Bard Eclectic invites audiences into a creative world where each show expands the story, instrumentation, and mood
Knotty Orchid
Performing since 2018, she avidly incorporates her Kanaka Māoli, Latina and Celtic heritage together.
Cerridwen
Cerridwen is a Kansas City-based fusion performer and instructor, and the founder of Banduri Dance and Raqs Obscura, both multicultural fusion and improv troupes who perform across the Midwest. She is also a member and instructor with the Stygian Collective, a worldwide virtual studio of dark and metal fusion dancers. Cerridwen is certified in Runic fusion, a dance style based on the Elder Futhark and is excited to bring its magick to Viking Fest.
SToRR (Hidden Ninja Taiko)
Danial Roy and his troupe of war drummers bring a unique sound to the festival - they will be epically drumming at the pyre!
The style of taiko we play is called kumi-daiko, which is an ensemble style of playing, and allows the players to express excitement and raw energy with each other and the audience.
Our style of playing has been influenced by Edo Bayashi (Tokyo Traditional Festival Music) and the Kodo Taiko School The performances are a combination of movement and sound, characterized by intricate rhythms, dynamic shifts in tempo and volume, and powerful physicality from the drummers. Music is often used to tell stories and celebrate traditions.
Pyro Flow
Pyro Flow is an inclusive community of flow artists based in St Joseph and the surrounding areas. They have been hosting Fire & Flow Jams since 2013 in St Joseph.
Fire Flow
A fire spinning duo here to entertain you with feats of flame throughout the duration of the festival.
