Background/Composition: These five guys and one gal from Montreal formed this solid rock/metal band in 2006 and founded their own label, Hopeful Tragedy Records, a year later to produce their own EP.

Background/Composition: These five guys and one gal from Montreal formed this solid rock/metal band in 2006 and founded their own label, Hopeful Tragedy Records, a year later to produce their own EP.

NEW 11:35 a.m. KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- In the Kingdom of Calontir, in the Household of the Dragon Aeire, Mike Nave is Cedric the blacksmith. His wife, Marsha, is Marcellina. On weekends, Nave sometimes throws on heavy metal armor, carries a steel sword and fights with others who have the same affinity for the romanticism of the Middle Ages. | VIDEO: Medieval combat club at ISU

HIGHTSTOWN – Dr. Edgar Thomas had an uncanny gift for remembering names, and now many say they will never forget his.

This years lineup is certainly different from the traditional St. Pats fare of morose modern-rock and past-their-prime pop bands. You might not have heard their names, but their presence on iTunes and appearances probably mean you've heard their music. Plus, a guide to Saturday's events.