USA - East

Lyra Nefaerieous
Traveling from: Stony Point, NY
Email: lyra_s@hotmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/lyra.nefaerieous
Bio: I'm a cute little goth chick from NY. If you see me, come say hi. I won't bite....maybe :)

DJ Jose
Traveling from: New York City, NY
Personal Website / Social Network Page: www.facebook.com/dj.josenyc
Bio: Looking forward to meeting new people and seeing 2 of my favorite bands March Violets and Sunshine Blind! with my 2 bestie Lyra & Eileen.

Mystress Prynne
Traveling from: New York, NY
Email: mystressprynne@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/mystress.prynne
Bio: My First Convergence was C4 in Toronto. Followed by C5, 6, 7, 10 and 11. I met my husband at C10, so of course we're going back!! Looking forward to it!

LT
Traveling from: New York, NY
Email: lt@confundo.net
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://adifferent.me
Bio: C10 met Mystress Prynne decided I liked her married her. Moved to the US. I liked to draw stuff.

Zoh
Traveling from: Brooklyn, NY
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://www.morrigannyc.com
Bio: Old-school alt.gothic-er, attended C4,5,7,9, and 10, but dropped off the radar since then (in favor of WGT). I'm looking forward to visiting with everyone at C20, and really excited to see the March Violets...(!!).
My Brooklyn-based clothing manufacturing company is presenting in the fashion show. Please look out for us!

Rat Bastard
Traveling from: Richmond, VA
Email: r.bastard@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/will.evans.370
Bio: I'm a grizzled veteran of Convergence 5,6,7,8, and 10. I will be there so that drunk people can happily yell "You RAT BASTARD!" at me to their heart's content. I also happily accept random gifts of booze, from myself and from others.

Martha Pevensie
Traveling from: New York, NY
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://www.mossmarchen.com
Bio: accessories designer, bookworm, period costume enthusiast... I look forward to collaborating with Morrigan New York in the fashion show!

Juliet Brownell
Traveling from: Boston, MA
Bio: I spent 10 years in Chicago, and attended C10, so I'll be very excited to come back with my sweetheart Tony and do it all over again. This year I'll be modeling for Zoh from www.morrigannyc.com... I'm completely stoked!

Other things I do include teaching high school kids, singing, long-distance running and kung fu.

Calla Corsets
Traveling from: Brooklyn NY
Email: calla7748@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: www.callacorsets.com
Bio: Originally from Chicago I made my journey to New York almost 11 years ago. Starting Calla Corsets a couple years ago I am constantly learning from my environment and evolving my creations. Creations include: Male & Female Cinchers / Corsets, Skirts, Tops, Jackets, As well as Male Skirts, Flaps, & Kilts.

DJ Arcanus
Traveling from: Boston, MA
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/djarcanus
Bio: Attended C1, C2, C4-10. Was on the C2 committee. DJed C2, C6, and will be DJing this year Friday and Saturday nights!
I've DJed many clubs & festivals in North America and Europe. I also run an online show called Xiled Radio (http://xiledradio.com/).
I'll also be modelling for Morrigan NYC (http://morrigannyc.com).

argotht
Traveling from: Upstate NY
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://sgenier.com
Bio: This will be my 11th convergence, with 8 in Montreal being my first, my second convergence in Chicago. My vampire novel will soon be published as 3 separate books. (see my website info above--more info to be added soon.I try to do paranormal investigations on all of my travels.

miss janette
Traveling from: NYC, NY
Bio: Widowed orphan looking for trouble. Likely you've been privy to my drunken pointy fingered rambling if you were at C1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, or 19.
( I've got laminates older than you, kid. )

Can't wait to see you miscreants again. <3

Darren Rackham
Traveling from: Rochester, NY
Bio: -Salt Lake City Bred Gothic Peter Pan. Completely excited for this!! Chicago is the best to get tore up in. From early projekt fests to the convergence dates and all nights when sarah spins.. Chicago is one my all time favorite cities to play in. DJ Jose, see you there. Can't wait to catch up with you all!

Saphire
Traveling from: Portland, Maine
Email: amy@gothicmaine.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://www.gothicmaine.com/
Bio: I'm the former promoter behind Portland's own PLAGUE and Goth Fly A Kite. I retired last year after 7 years of herding cats. I'm more of a scene participant these days although I DJ as Saphire in the New England area (Maine/Salem/Manchester NH).

silentq
Traveling from: Boston, MA
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://silentq.dreamwidth.org
Bio: Expat Canuck living in Boston, Convergence veteran (has missed 2), enjoys reading, dancing, cocktails, working out, and hanging out in hotel lobbies. :-)

Eyrie Twilight
Traveling from: Philadelphia, PA
Email: mis.eerie@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/EyrieTwilight
Bio: Archaeologist + Ecdysiast + Crafts = Me! I'm Lex, this is my second Convergence and can barely contain my squee! I'll be the one taking pictures of architecture + drinking gin and/or sake. Lets play! :D

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USA - Midwest

Scary Lady Sarah
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: c20chicago@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://www.altgothic.com/c20chi
Bio: Veteran of Convergences I, IV, V, VI, VIII, IX, X, XII, & XIX and can't freaking wait to see everyone at XX!!!!!!!!!! Welcome back to Chicago!

William Faith
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://www.thebellwethersyndicate.com
Bio: Activist. Anarchist. Artist. Atheist. Beauty School Drop-Out. Dandy. Feline Valet. Libertine. Permaculturist. Philanthropic-Misanthrope. Vegan. Warrior-Poet.

Jennifer Anne Buckley
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: gothicartchicago@gmail.com
Bio: I am a painter, photographer, web developer and music lover. I am really excited for Convergence to be back in Chicago once again!

Stevil Chemsit
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/theevilchemist
Bio: Chemist by trade & life long Chicagoan. Hung out on alt.gothic during my college years. I've attended 11 Convergences over the years and co-chaired (with Scary Lady Sarah) Convergence 10. Nowadays, you can bump into me at Nocturna and annually at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen.

Fluffy Skelecat
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: info@mysteriousreassuring.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: www.mysteriousreassuring.com
Bio: We are Ron & Kim Crivello. Seekers of the Odd & Unusual for our Shop, Mysterious & Reassuring. We collect Ouija Boards & Butter Dishes. If you are in need of some bored eye-rolling, ask us about our rescued family: Foster & Lily (the dogs); Bella, Gino & Lucille (the cats); Gidget, Mars, Sym & Spike (ferrets); & Ivy (iguana).

Miss Rose Noir
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: missrosenoir2012@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: www.facebook.com/missrosenoir
Bio: Alternative/Gothic model of nearly a decade, Miss Rose Noir has been in the pages of Chicago based Vibrant Magazine twice, shot for designers such as Devoid and Deviel, Lily's Graveyard, Taisa Lada, Ugly Shyla and many more.

Rocas Dorran
Traveling from: Lansing, MI
Email: rocas511@yahoo.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/rocas.fallon
Bio: Hello. My name is Eric Zay, though in Goth and Rennie circles I am known as Rocas or Lout. I am a native of Colorado but have lived in Lansing MI for years. I am an admin for the Elders of Goth page on Facebook and am very excited for C20 as I never had the opportunity to attend Convergence before!

Creepy McFeely
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/creepymcfeely
Bio: Destructive individual who enjoys fixing and making things (so I keep pretty busy). I'm completely looking forward to meeting out of towners, and please feel free to approach me if you have any questions about my town. Yes. It's mine, MINE!!!

Charles GarthXI
Traveling from: Lafayette, Indiana
Email: deamusc@yahoo.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/clearr33
Bio: Greetings darlings. I am Charles GarthXI. Somthin' somthin' somethin'. I like black. K byee :F

Jolarocknrolla
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: jbiniek@yahoo.com
Bio: Jola likes her whiskey and is obnoxious. And married. Very, very, very married

Peroxide
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: darklyinclined@comcast.net
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://www.djperoxide.com
Bio: This is my second Convergence! I performed (with The Bellwether Syndicate) and DJ'd last year in Austin. Totally looking forward to spinning again this year, seeing all the bands and meeting tons of new people!

Carrie Monster
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: carriemonster@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: www.facebook.com/carriemonster
Bio: Aww you guys know me.
I've worked on more Convergences than anyone.
Yeah, I'm that crazy! This is my final one, I swear. ;)
Looking forward to hosting again in our home town! :)

Gwyrah
Traveling from: Detroit, MI
Email: gwyrah@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.trevethan
Bio: My first C* was C4, back when I was "young and pretty". I live in Detroit, married to Lisa "Alchemuse" (we got engaged at C5) and work for WDET as the operations manager. Don't be afraid of the bald guy with the beard. He's house-trained and doesn't bite, feed him scotch and craft beer and he'll purr.

Hyacinthe Raven
Traveling from: Cleveland, OH
Email: hlr@hyacintheraven.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.hyacintheraven.com
Bio: How has it been a decade since C10? I feel like I was just there! For those who don't know me, I'm a small press publisher and poet. I run Via Dolorosa Press, which is also celebrating its 20th year in 2014! Looking forward to seeing everyone again (and this time as a vendor as well, so please stop and say hi!).

Bobby Talamine
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: bobbytalamine@yahoo.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.bobbytalamine.com
Bio: I'm a Rock N' Roll Photographer based out of the city of Chicago. Got my professional start in photography with Wax Trax!Records. Was their Chief Photographer throughout the 80's. Have photographed virtually every artist involved in the Goth/Darkwave/Industrial scene. Can't wait to meet fellow artists and C20 participants!

Spooky Tuches
Traveling from: Ookytown, Spookyville, Oogyland (Chicago, IL)
Email: Bashertdj@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bashert-Productions/255430684526103
Bio: I love music. Right now I'm concentrating more on world-beat. I have done goth, new-wave, motown, classic country, industrial, punk, and ska nights. I do stand-up comedy and karaoke.

Madame Wiladina
Traveling from: Morris, IL
Email: Wila@MadameWiladina.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: www.MadameWiladina.com
Bio: Goth entered my world as a savior when I was 9. I found gothic fashions and makeup my security blanket. As an adult I live an alternative lifestyle. I recently became engaged to the man that accepts the Gothic BBW I am.

Dirt Nap
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: matthewbinswanger@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/Matthewbinswanger
Bio: I've lived in and around Chicago my whole life. (I hope I'm not a townie D:) I used to dj regularly under the name DJ Dirtnap, I've slowed down a little though. But I'll be djing at C20! ARBITRARY LIST OF MUSICAL GENRES & SUB-GENRES I AM PURPORTED TO ENJOY: goth, deathrock, industrial, minimal synthy things and punk.

Noizeindex
Traveling from: Detroit, MI
Bio: I've attended C5, C6, C8, and C9. I'll be bringing my wife so she can experience all the wonderful debauchery that helped make me who I am today! Can't wait to see old friends and drink all the wonderful beer Chicago has to offer!

Madbatmaxine
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: refluxdetox@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://theunderviewer.tumblr.com/
Bio: Coldwave. Early generation cyberpunk. Candles. Cross-hatching. Bats. Static. You and me. Friends.

Kat VegAnn
Traveling from: Columbus, OH
Bio: Nerd, librarian, vegan, writer, aerial artist, *from Chicago*

Garland Villanova
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: garlandvillanova@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/garlandvillanovaart
Bio: Electro-acoustic based enigmatic oneironaut/surrealist soundscaper living in one of Chicago's more mysterious neighborhoods. I also paint and make large scale performance art pieces.

Dreaded Jenocide
Traveling from: Berwyn, IL
Email: jenocide13@facebook.com
Bio: My name is Jen, this will be my first Convergence.I've been vending at Nocturna thanks to Scarylady Sarah and love when my craft babies find loving homes. I make spooky themed hair bows, eye ball flowers, purses, dread falls, horns, and some clothing items. I look forward to a fun weekend with like minded people.

Aleks J
Traveling from: Posen, IL
Email: sluttykunt@hotmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://www.facebook.com/aleks311
Bio: Well if you see me say hello!! I enjoy Three Olives Grape Vodka w/ Cranberry and a splash of 7up if you want to buy me a drink!!!! I have attended CX, CXII, and was on the committee for CXIX in Austin,TX!!! Now I reside on the S.Burb of Chicago.. I think I will be heading back to Texas soon??

DJ Skeletal
Traveling from: Saint Louis, MO
Email: skeletal13@yahoo.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/skeletal13
Bio: Industrial/Goth DJ in St. Louis since 2000. Host of Rapture on Monday nights as well as a frequent DJ at Conspiracy, Subversion, and various events in St. Louis. Webmaster and owner of stlouisgothic.com (est. 2000), and related online lists and groups.
This will be my first time participating in Convergence as a DJ.

Ravenlily
Traveling from: Minneapolis, MN
Bio: long time net.goth. disney fanatic. e-cig expert. been to c2, c10, c13. happy to be travelling to Chicago again to see good bands. dance to dark music and see old friends!

Kyla Brown
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/kyla.brown.900
Bio: music, dancing, creating lovely things, and exploring are my passions. I have lived in Chicago since 1994 and am looking forward to meeting everyone!

Clove Bitch
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: clove_bitch@yahoo.com
Bio: Veteran of eight Convergences to date (C6 & C10-16). C20 will make the third that I have had the pleasure of living in the host city. As always, looking forward to seeing friends of old and making new friends.

Dethinwntr
Traveling from: Detroit, MI
Personal Website / Social Network Page:
https://www.facebook.com/michelle.k.colburn
Bio: Attended convergences 6,7,8,9,10,11 & 13)Loved meeting so many new people and even more, so many new friends. Lived for spell in AZ then recently came home to MI with my husband Joe. Can't wait to drink, dance and play in Chicago again. Also I'm glad there's a wikipage for C# or I'd never recall what # was in what city!

BC13
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: biocarbon13@hotmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: biocarbon13.com
Bio: Chicago's electro-industrial band

Hardestadt
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/justin.boulden.9
Bio: Rivet head, personal trainer, pizza connoisseur, Dungeon (& Dragons) Master.

Jamesthesaint
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Personal Website / Social Network Page:https://www.facebook.com/thea.dapp
Bio: I'm a girl named James. I'm a 24 year old, Chicago native and rat/cat/fish owner. Just graduated from mortuary college. I don't spend a lot of time in 'the scene' but I go out to Neo and Nocturna occasionally. That's all I can think of for now!

Laura
Traveling from: Chicago!, IL
Bio: Hi everyone! This is my first Convergence, and I'm happy to participate this time around. I'm really looking forward to seeing everybody and meeting some new people as well! I'm a social worker, a sci-fi dork, I'm vegan, and I love yoga and bicycling. Of course, anything dark and spooky is my cup of tea.

Hogan McLaughlin
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: hmclaughlins@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: www.hoganmclaughlin.tumblr.com
Bio: Visual artist, fashion designer, former professional ballet dancer, musician...punk/black metal kid recently turned on to the Chicago goth scene.

Amanda Tea (Ms Tea & Penny Dreads)
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://www.facebook.com/missteabunny
Bio: Hey I'm Amanda born and raised in Chicago I am excited to be attending my very first Convergence and will also be vending. I go by many names for all the different works I do: photography,modeling and sell hair accessories, wigs & corsets I hope you stop by my table and say hey.

Lisa Varboncoeur
Traveling from: Rockford, IL
Email: lisav13@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://www.facebook.com/lisav74
Bio: Mom of 2 who is still trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up. Writer, artist, crafter, computer nerd, avid reader, fan of sci-fi and fantasy and dark surreal beauty.SOM, the Cure, Siouxsie, Bauhaus, and some EBM/Industrial like Skinny Puppy and VNV Nation tossed in for good measure.

debracadabra
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Bio: Vegan, atheist, artist, lover of music, dancing, facts, rocks, adventures, cooking/baking, insects/arachnids, cats, bats, and rats.

Snake
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: edwardjkennedy@hotmail.com
Bio: This will be my second Convergence; my last was C1. I'm a vile dilettante, a crusty old bureaucratic fart with a sharp tongue and a poisonous glare. Bring on the dancing horses, etc. I can still cut the rug to shreds. Hallelujah.

Robert Nuñez
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: nunez6352@sbcglobal.net
Bio: Hi my name is Robert, music is my passion. Looking forward meet new people.

Kendra ManyCats
Traveling from: Nearby
Email: kendra@amarna.net
Bio: Like the hat? From ChristalBlu Creations! I am a Frequent Convergence goer. Keith and I will be attending once again. My list of demands include Dancing, booze and numerous hugs from all my peeps!! Yay Moses, Yay Ashbet, Yay Dot, Yay ....

Madame Envy
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: sethnayes@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/seth.nayes
Bio: Madame Envy aka: Seth Nayes is a member of Cirque De La Femme and former professional wrestler he's graced the pages of Vogue Italia, Gothic Noir, Gothesque, Deadly Dessert magazine among many others in his tenure, gracing covers like the 2014 Zombie Pinup Calender, Crippled Inspiration and Eden Magazine so far this year.

Miss Spooky
Traveling from: Milwaukee, WI
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/seth.nayes
Bio: I'm Stephanie, independent designer behind Silversärk, dedicated to Gothic/Steampunk/Lolita,etc. ladies & menswear. I'll be vending both Saturday & Sunday, & participating in Saturday's fashion show. Other than designing, I am vegan & enjoy cooking, reading, drawing, writing, & music.

Brian Graupner
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: darkNES@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://www.thegothsicles.com
Bio: I'm so excited!
I'm so excited!
I'm so..SCARED!

DJ McSpookypants
Traveling from: Lansing, MI
Email: nocturnal.spirit@hotmail.co.uk
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://www.oddmodout.com
Bio: On again/off-again Gothic rock and New wave DJ, editor-in-cheif of Nocturnal Spirits, and on-again/off-again singer. Goth since 1994, but this is my first Convergence. I've organised Gothic Gatherings in Central and SE Michigan, and have lived all over (London, UK; Los Angeles; Chicago; Ann Arbor, MI; Toledo, OH).

Solemn Meant Walks
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: lanndru@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/SolemnMeantWalks
Bio: Chicago’s Solemn Meant Walks combines dreamy ethereal rock with darker, angular and experimental infusions of avant-garde, goth, shoegaze, and post punk. Our eight-song debut LP was produced by Ashkelon Sain of Portland’s Trance to the Sun. A video for title track “Highway”can be viewed at http://bit.ly/1enlUaN

Lydia Beatz
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: jodykrevens@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/jody.lydiabeatz.krevens
Bio: 1st C, excited about showing wearable sculpture as a part of the daytime art show! Say hi! Spooky & veggie for more than half my life,♥ dressing up & will continue to wear eccentric clothing until I die, ♥ ALMOST anything from the 80s, I'm an old skool ghoul at heart. Looking to make friends as my bf & I just moved to Chicago!

Darlene Ostrowski
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Personal Website / Social Network Page: www.facebook.com/DoBatsEatCats
Bio: Lifelong Chicagoan but first-time Convergence-goer. I like swirly ethereal-goth music and have an unfortunate obsession with dystopian YA fiction. I own Do Bats Eat Cats?, a goth and fandom-inspired chainmaille jewelry company - look for me in the vendor's room!

Kathleen Neubauer
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: kathleen3neubauer@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page:
https://www.facebook.com/kathleen.neubauer1
Bio: Hi! I am a model, makeup artist, prosthetic creator, dancer and actress. Check out my overall artistic page at www.kathleenmakeupartist.com
Thanks Again:)

CaraMia
Traveling from: Bay City, MI
Email: info@darkcandles.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: www.darkcandles.com
Bio: Excited to see all of you again!

Dayna Jean
Traveling from: Columbus, Ohio
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://instagram.com/daynajean05
Bio: First Convergence. I'll be modeling for Jody Krevens in the daytime art show - make sure you come say hi :]

Haakon
Traveling from: Wisconsin
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/Stapleband
Bio: Attendee of C5, C6, C7, and C12. Writer, dj, and musician (Staple-RU). I thought I was due for a trip to Chicago, and it'll be nice to attend my first Convergence where I can drive there. I'll be accompanied by a friend from totally outside this scene, so try not to panic her too much.

SpookyGrrrl
Traveling from: Cleveland, OH
Email: nemesisn72@yahoo.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: www.spookygrrrlbathandbody.com
Bio: Maker of all many of spooky cute bath & body goodies, as well as candles, hair accessories, jewelry, felties, monsters, sock zombies, herb pillows etc. Amateur photographer, DJ and promotions assistant for Darker Side of Light Productions (Toronto) and a few bands too!

Brianne
Traveling from: Highland, IN
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://www.facebook.com/frankenwerks
Bio: This is will be my first Convergence. Since I was a wee little girl reenacting scenes of "The Wizard of Oz" as the Wicked Witch of the West, I've been into all things dark and spooky. These days, I rock my spooky out in Chicago when I can. I'm also working on my Etsy store, FrankenWerks Vintage Redux & Recyclery.

Harley Mace
Traveling from: Detroit, MI
Email: Harleysimonmace@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/ShadowImageband
Bio: Say hello and find out for yourself :P

Mandy Monster
Traveling from: Detroit, MI
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/mandyxmonster
Bio: Keyboardist for Shadow Image (www.facebook.com/ShadowImageBand), as well as the designer and seamstress for MandyxMonster Designs ^.^
(https://www.etsy.com/shop/MandyMurderfreak) This is my first Convergence, and
I'm really looking forward to it!

Bohemianrapsody
Traveling from: Minneapolis, MN
Bio: Aficionado of most music genres, but my heart and soul always revert to goth. Attendee of C10, C13, and Wave -Gotiik Treffen last year (bonus goth points? : ) truly looking forward to meeting you lovely people!

Paul Stefanik
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: paulstefanik@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: phantasminteriors.com
Bio: An designer of dark interiors. SketchUp artist. Author. A dreamer of interior firm/showroom based on Goth and steampunk.

William McKinney
Traveling from: Chicago, IL
Email: Wmckinney31@yahoo.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/william.mckinney.1690
Bio: Hey I'm Will I love all forms of goth music, fashion and lifestyle.I play guitar bass and synths. I'm a pretty easy going guy and I will be here all 3 days! Hit me up!

Voxx
Traveling from: Gallifrey
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://voxxvi.deviantart.com/
Bio: Lover of cats, bats, and geeky things. 24F Model/Cosplayer from the NW 'burbs of Chicago. Favorite goth event I have attended: Kinetik 4.0 ~ ♥

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USA - South

Dr. Frank N. Furter (A Scientist) / DJ Schadenfreude
Traveling from: New Orleans, LA
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/his.majesty.king.mob
Bio: Like all children, I was born in blood, filth, pain and terror. The fact that I have made my home in New Orleans suggests that I have never forgotten that day. I've been to Cs 1, 4-14 and 19, have been DJing a wide variety of non-techno music in New Orleans since 2004, and will have the privilege of spinning at C20.

Morticia
Traveling from: New Orleans, LA
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://beckyplexco.com/
Bio: Hi, I'm Morticia from MorticiasMorgue.com (currently being remoded, check the link above, on the web since 97), creator of The Elders of Goth, my facebook fan pages include Vintage Halloween Collectibles, Gothic Romance Paperback Novels and Gothic Kitty Phoebe, Enigma Arts Photography, etc ;-) This is my 2nd Convergence :-)

Vorpal-
Traveling from: Orlando, FL
Email: shockofpoint6@hotmail.com
Bio: Attended c4, c5, c6, c7, c8, c9, c10, c11, c12, c13, took a break, c20! Hoping to see familiar faces and dance a lot.

Theresa Hall
Traveling from: Fayetteville, NC
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/LaughingHostess
Bio: I'm from New York originally. Started going to goth nights in Boise, Idaho. I frequented nights in Urbana and Nocturna in Chicago when I was in Grad School. I've been to some other nights and shows in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, California, and Virginia and been to WGT once. I'm excited to come back for Convergence!

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USA - West

Voodoo
Traveling from: Seattle, WA
Email: voodoo@houseofvoodoo.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://facebook.com/voodoodj
Bio: San Francisco, Hollywood and now Seattle, have all had the dubious pleasure of being my homes. If you've been to Convergence in the past 10 years you've probably heard me spin and we've probably met. If not, I look forward to meeting you and setting off more fire alarms (not necessarily in that order)

Lucy Roman
Traveling from: Austin, TX
Email: lc_roman@yahoo.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://www.facebook.com/lucy.roman.334
Bio: Originally from the suburb of Chicago, Milwaukee ;P
I am so excited to be going 'home' and will be bring a murder of Goths up from Austin! It will be great to see friends from all over in one place!

Dot
Traveling from: Gilbert, AZ
Bio: Short, cranky graphic designer with pointy boots who loves to dance to pretty gothic music.

The Hat or Dark Litigator
Traveling from: San Francisco, CA
Bio: A member of the dismal profession but I always hope for a few waltz-tempo songs. :->

Chromeangel
Traveling from: Salt Lake City, UT
Email: chad.painter@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/Chromeangel23
Bio: Lets see C6 .7.9.10.11.13 and 16 I am looking forward to this one and I hope to see some familiar faces there.

Jon Provins
Traveling from: Austin, TX
Email: jon.provins@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/jon.provins
Bio: I am a self taught multimedia artist specializing in masks and props. I have spent the last couple years improving my skills while vending locally in Austin, TX., and I am looking forward to seeing Chicago for the first time.

MsChaos
Traveling from: San Francisco Bay area, CA
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/miskayesmiska
Bio: used to live in Chicago and now live in the Bay area, but I can't wait to get back :) Sing with the Razor Skyline and currently we are writing new stuff. Also trying to figure out this whole gardening thing

DJ Wednesday
Traveling from: Portland, OR
Email: dj.wednesday@yahoo.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/DJWednesdayPDX
Bio: Originally from LA and currently reside in Portland, OR. I DJ and promote a monthly night called Brickbat Mansion. I am excited to DJ Convergence 20! I attended Convergence 9 and had the great fortune to DJ at Convergence 13. I spin lots of shoegaze, goth, ethereal, goth and post-punk.

Ashbet
Traveling from: Dallas, TX
Bio: Smile, curls, bounce. Add fizz and flirt, jiggle thoroughly, and serve with a dash of bitter.

MrRubix
Traveling from: Plano, TX
Bio: Northerner transplanted to Texas. Love games of all sorts, try to be a decent fellow, crazy in love with Ashbet.

moses
Traveling from: Houston, TX
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://lil-m-moses.dreamwidth.org
Bio: 17th Convergence. Wow. And back in Chicago, which I love. NASA engineer, Mars One astronaut candidate, dancin' fool, and shy dork, at your service.

Batty
Traveling from: DFW Texas
Email: battyboop834@gmail.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/battyazac
Bio: Convergence veteran. Old timer net.goth. Designer for Azrael's Accomplice and Tracy Michelle Couture.

Melee Hart (aka Arhythmia)
Traveling from: Austin, TX
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/melee.hart
Bio: Raised in Texas, looking forward to seeing Chicago! This will be my second Convergence. I like making clothes, cemeteries, piercings, and bats. Did I mention I am bad at writing about myself? ;) Come say hi to me in person, I don't bite (much)!

Apocalypse Pirate (aka Pat)
Traveling from: Austin, TX
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/apocalypsepirate.13
Bio: I go by the Apocalypse Pirate, but I suppose that is a title. For now it is Pat. I'm coming up from Austin with Melee Hart. I'm an artist, and I like to design and make creepy clothing.

Miss Margaret
Traveling from: Portland, OR
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/necrotelicomnicon
Bio: Haven't made it to a C* since Portland, but I'm looking forward to visiting Chicago - checking out museums, staying out late dancing, seeing some of the old CorpGoth crowd, and generally enjoying myself. Would love to meet up with other performers or students of "cabaret", ATS, or fusion bellydance.

faceOdd
Traveling from: Seattle, WA
Email: Tamara@faceOddmasks.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/FaceOdd-Wearable-Art-Masks/123644841012575
Bio: My love of Convergence began in Seattle and continued to grow in Chicago, San Diego and Portland. I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and new, and making leather fashion accessories for the long anticipated C20!

Jenn Bats
Traveling from: Long Beach, CA
Email: jennbats@aol.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/jenn.bats
Bio: Dave and I run RELEASE THE BATS in Long Beach, CA.
Looking forward to traveling to Chicago and meeting everyone!

Trisha Exavior
Traveling from: Nebraska
Bio: Culture starved in middle America. East coast gal lands in middle of no where, to pursue a math degree. I am an entertainer/ gym rat. Top 5 important things; orgasms, cookies, beer, cartoons, and massages. Trying to branch out and meet people despite being painfully shy. Also, this weekend I will be d0Wn2FuK....

Kellin
Traveling from: Los Angeles, CA
Personal Website / Social Network Page: http://www.peelinggrey.com
Bio: Keyboardist for Peeling Grey.
I've been to Convergences past, but the last one was New York in 2001. So, lets see.. C3, C5, C6 and C7.
I also see some old faces I havent talked to in ages so it will be nice to catch up!

Delirium (aka deathslittlesis)
Traveling from: Long Beach, CA
Email: anime.geek.girl@gmail.com
Bio: Lured to Convergence through a.g.f., I've attended C6, C9, C10, C12, C13 and C15. Natural habitats include LA goth clubs, comic conventions and hockey games. C20 will be my first solo Convergence, so random greetings are welcomed!

Wormwood Star
Traveling from: Austin, TX
Bio: I'm a Deathrock DJ from Austin, TX, where I am a resident at a monthly event called Funeral Parade.

Mera Roberts
Traveling from: Los Angeles, CA
Email: info@mercurine.com
Personal Website / Social Network Page: www.mercurine.com
Bio: I'm a veteran of several Convergences, sometimes as a performer. A Chicago native living in Los Angeles the last several years. Excited to see distant friends and get my dance on!

LilMaschst
Traveling from: Portland, OR
Personal Website / Social Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/cindy.coulter
Bio: Former Convergence performer (Convergence 13, Portland). Live bassist for Faith & the Muse (1999-2002; 2004-2007) and sister of William Faith. Looking forward to supporting my brother, and seeing DJ Wednesday DJ her second Convergence. Can't wait to see old friends and meet some new ones!

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