The Friday Night Concert and Equinox Masquerade Ball
~ West Grand Ballroom ~

Friday Night Concert

Todd Menton is the lead singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for the legendary folk-rock band Boiled in Lead (BiL). A native Minnesotan, Todd joined BiL in 1985, and toured with the band for eight years, playing at major festivals and concert venues in Europe, the U.K., Canada and the U. S. He contributed songs and tunes to three award-winning albums, including From the Ladle to the Grave and Orb. 
Todd and Boiled in Lead parted ways in 1992, and he hit the road playing solo shows in pubs, clubs, and festivals throughout the Midwest. During this time, he released two acclaimed solo discs on New Folk Records, Punts and Where Will You Land.
At the band’s invitation, Todd rejoined Boiled in Lead in 2005, and contributed to their album Silver, which was released in March 2008. Todd continues to forge new ground with the band while pushing boundaries and making joyous, raucously eclectic folk-noise in his ongoing solo work. 
Todd’s calling card is his wry, edgy performing style, focusing on warm, vibrant vocals and sharp playing on guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, bodhran, and tin whistle. Audiences can expect all the drama and hilarity of the traditional songs and tunes, and the darkly humorous wordplay of his original songs, delivered with wit and crackling energy. 

The Equinox Ball

COSTUME CONTEST AT 9:30PM SATURDAY IN THE WEST GRAND BALLROOM
If you do choose to wear a costume, the Costume Contest will be held at 9:30pm just after the Art Show Awards. It has three categories: Best Individual Costume, Best Couple/Group Costume, and Best Representation of Theme. If you are interested in being a part of the contest, be in the West Ballroom by 9:30pm. We will call all of those interested up on stage and winners will be chosen by audience applause. Make sure that you are there—not only to enjoy the fabulous creativity of our community, but to have your voice – and your hands – heard!