Attendees from the East
Connecticut:
dani aka girl afraid: Girls With Glasses & Twisted Lens.com is attending their first Convergence! We are very excited to meet all of you! Send Email.
JeanCroix: Enh. You know me or you don't.
Maryland:
Andi aka Ashbet: Depending on mood and weather, I'll be somewhere between the left photo and this . . . height ranges from 5'8" to 6" depending on hair and b00ts . . . shouldn't be too hard to miss!! ;) Looking forward to meeting everyone, this is my first Convergence . . . I don't bite (much), so walk up and say 'hi', because I'm seriously nearsighted -- the glasses aren't just for show! *grin*
Stephen: I'll probably still be drunk from Whitby, but I refuse to miss a Convergence. I htink of this as a good way to avoid packing for my move to Philly at the end of April. Say HI for a free drink... Send Email.
Diana: My 3rd convergence and my 3rd trip to Vegas. I'll be the geeky one in the back.
Massachusetts:
Kristin aka Tyg3r: Right now I'm working as a software engineer and graphic designer, but I hope to go to art school in the fall. I'm studying kung fu; I also like reading, anime, dancing, fashion, learning Japanese, and spending time with friends (including my guinea pigs). This is my 9th (!) Convergence. I'm arriving pretty early (Tuesday night) so if you're going to be there then, contact me so we can hang out! Send Email.
Columbine aka FERENGOTH - MAKING A PROFIT OFF THE DARKNESS! I haven't been to a Convergence since #2, so I've had plenty of time to build up my treasure hoard... I'm looking forward to meeting all of you and getting a proper introduction to Sin City!
silentq: One Convergence, I will kidnap Tyg3r and not let her go so that I can tie her attendance record. :) This will be my 8th Convergence, I'm looking forward to seeing LV overrun by goths. I've been slack about posting to alt.gothic lately, so check out my web page for info if you don't know me. Send Email
sykospark: I used to be a hardcore AGF'er, and have moved over to the LJ groups. I love industrial, power noiz, big boots, and can't wait to see all my LA and net.goth friends!! Send Email.
Ian Herrick aka GothBoy: Ian C. Herrick, aged 32 years, a network administrator, died of scarlet fever in his home in Boston, Mass. Mr. Herrick was born May 14, 1970, in the City of Albany, NY. After a boring 28 year stay, he decided to try his luck and go East to Boston where his love for fine clothes and goats soon became legendary. He had attended five convergences thusfar, the second, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh and the eighth. Photos of said Convergences are available for viewing on gothboy.net. He is also a regular at the Boston club "ManRay", where on cold, dark nights his ghostly image can still be seen swaying around the dancefloor. Ian is survived by his ferrets "Pixel" & "Peanut" and his goat "Flossie." Memorial funds may be given in the form of alcoholic beverages and/or cheap thrills. Send Email.
Paul Grant aka MAcula: Hmmmm . . . Was Punk, live through it, ended up Goth. Wandering around with no idea what I'm doing but I'm having fun doing it! AKA: I of the IV, First Knight of the Relm. 'Resistance if futile.' Send Email.
Penny Dreadful: 4th Convergence for me--coming sans baby and/or hubbi, and planning to maintain a Karen Walker level of inebriation for the entire weekend. I co-founded and now solo-own TartBlossom.com, and look forward to giving you a flyer so I can write off the trip as a marketing event. I maintain the Gothic Baby Names Page, used to be a hardcore agfer, then #agfer. Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones, wink wink, nudge nudge.
dj arcanus: another year. another convergence. another year of adding myself to rollcall days before i leave. Send Email.
New Jersey:
Bob Westphal aka TheOneBob: I am the host of the radio show, "The Shape of Things to Come." I'm DJing at the C9 Area 51 Party on Saturday. If you see me around, say hi! Send Email.
AngelSil: The Jedi Master will be in attendance for her 4th go at Convergence Debauchery with husband (see also: TheOneBob) in tow. I'll be the drunk blonde babbling in foreign languages. Fred will also be making another Convergence appearance to inebriate the unsuspecting Padawans. Send Email.
Katerina aka OokieGirl: This will be my first convergence ever. Pretty excited about it and I will be a booth babe for TheGothicShoppe too--so stop by the booth and I will be in full goth babe-ishness and say hello! Send Email.
Gale aka Pinkbean, Taya: Former IRC EFnet junkie, current livejournal addict. I will be with the NYC crew and will probably be easily found causing a scene somewhere.
BelleMarie: Hey there! I am very much looking forward to my fourth Convergence (went to C5, C7 & C8) and seeing old friends from all over the US and even London, now! Currently, I'm bouncing back and forth between the Philly and New York goth scenes, and belong to/lurk on alt.gothic, a.g.f, CorpGoth, and several special interest e-lists. This will be my first trip to Vegas, and the fourth stop on the REVOLVING RESTAURANT TOUR OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!!! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!
Margaret aka Punkyone, LadySoleil: Hi! I'm Margaret, 28, from the NJ/NYC Metro area. This will be my second Convergence, and my second visit to Las Vegas- I was married there just a few weeks ago. I hang out on/co-moderate the CorpGoth YahooGroup and am also found on LiveJournal as LadySoleil. In realtime, I am frequently found drunk somewhere in NYC in the company of AngelSil, TheOneBob, and Ian Nothing. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and sampling their alcohol in Vegas! Send Email.
New York:
cristina gargoyL aka cristina gargoyL: I was going to write a long and informative bio here, but I changed my mind. I'll be with the NYC/LA Crew, look for me and ask me whatever it is you might want to know. See you there, ring-a-ding ding!
Mala aka Darkseas: Representing the east coast.. its my spring break and i needed any excuse to go to vegas and my birthday is 4/22. No website, needs updating. See ya in Sin City. Send Email.
mari aka mari/erichazann: All the neat clothes and cleavage you expect from the makers of mari[tm]. Now with wigs! Walking (teetering in big boots) proof of how agf can turn a normal girl into hot sex on feet. Send Email.
Dread Mistress Morgain: 2nd convergence, and am so happy its in Vegas this year -- I love vegas! Traveling with members from my band (Dr. Pretentious & Baron Armenius Hugenstein) - The Flying Buttresses. Check out my website for the bio. Send Email.
Baron Armenius Von Hugenstein aka : I built and maintain Albany Goths. Also, I am the bassist for The Flying Buttresses. My photo is on our home page, http://www.theflyingbuttresses.com. I'm the big guy. We'll be giving out some free CDs at C9. I'm also a weight-lifter. I belong to the CorpGoth yahoo group as well as my Albany Goths email list. Professionally, I'm an optical mineralogist / microscopist. Send Email.
Leonardo aka GothGent7 /AIM ThisCharmingGoth /Yahoo: Owner/operator of TheGothicShoppe --vending since c4! Please stop by our booth to say hello and look for coupons to use at www.thegothicshoppe.com/c9/ Send Email.
Sandra Scialdone aka argotht: I lurk and occassionally post on corpgoth; sometimes I feel dismayed at what others consider goth; have had to consult gothicmissmanners.com for solace. In addition to my gothic sensibilities I live for travel, reading, movies; wish I had more contact with other goths--feel isolated where I live. Somewhat elder goth, wiccan, and always seeking out the weird--people, places, experiences-- hauntings, etc. Send Email.
miss janette: Corrupter of children, wearer of stompy boots and gratuitous hair ribbon, maker of nefarious plans, wielder of cluestick, grandmaster of Ninja Bitches. I'll be the one wearing her pajamas to room parties and handing out rubber ninjas to those who deserve them. Send email.
Jill aka Jillyfish/The One Woman Mafia: Hiya, this is somehow my 3rd Convergence. You can find me (or avoid me) with the rest of the NYC/London/LA prayer group. I'll be the sober, reserved girl quietly reading in the corner, sipping apple juice and wishing for some peace and quiet. Send Email.
netochka nezvanova:i've gone on holiday by mistake! ("Every Bond fetishist craves a scene in a casino in a tight dress playing baccarat, even if it is with rumpled tourists and not sharply dressed spies and saboteurs. I am going in support and celebration of my friends, and to play dress up for someone I admire as a designer. I also will be documenting the event for blackmail purposes, as i will need to make up the money lost at the tables. The end.") Send Email.
SK Hermans aka Blue Hair Sarah: Blue Hair Sarah [er... Blond hair sarah] is that former goth girl who knows lots of still vibrant NYC goths. this is my first convergence, tho i can remember wanting to go to the first one sooo badly... i will have blast, i know. vegas, baby, vegas. Send Email.
Micol aka Dymentia: hi. i have red hair and i like martinis. also, i make clothing. if lost, please return to the NYC/london/La posse. thanks. see you in vegas!
Rene Hull aka Dr. Pretentious: Holy crap I'm evil. Send Email.
Jenn Bailey aka Skippypants, Mrs. Pillar: This'll be my 3rd Convergence attending, second one vending. I hear there's gambling in Vegas, but hey I can't read, so what do I know?Myself and my husband KD hail from New York and together we run Middle Pillar. Please come by our booth and give us candy! I'm not mean, though my thumbnail would indicate otherwise. Looking forward to meeting everyone there!
Angel Butts aka angel./ahomesick: I always intend to go to Convergence but rarely make it happen. But there was NO WAY I could turn down Vegas! I'll be heading west with DJ Subvert and my tax refund. If I'm not at a C9 event, you can find me at a blackjack table. Woo hoo! Send Email.
Ed Johnson aka Edvamp: Yet another Convergence with Edvamp in the fold. Judging by some of the women listed on this rollcall I plan on having a heart attack from sensory overload. Ask me about the Convergence Loser Society, I'm the President. See you there. Send Email.
Daryl aka Morval: "I triple guaranetee you, Daryl is not coming to his third Convergence." "The fact is that as soon as he reaches the Flamingo Hotel, we will besiege him and slaughter him.... Wherever Daryl goes he will find himself encircled." "Daryl is not even within 100 miles of Las Vegas. He is not in any place. He holds no place in Las Vegas. This is an illusion ... he is trying to sell to the others an illusion." "God is grilling his stomach in Hell." Send Email.
Darenzia: I'll be the blue mohawked girl with the gorgeous bald accessory on my arm. I'm visting LA the week before so I'm driving into Vegas with a bunch of friends. I'll be hanging with the NYC/LA/London crew and I'm in three of the fashion shows. Chances of finding me sober are pretty slim so don't bet on it.
Melody aka Chisaiboo; Boo: Upon my recent return to india, my BF asked me to marry him on monday, 4/21, so BRING ON THE PARTY!!!!
Pennsylvania:
D.E. Christman aka Dave Ghoul, and Steph: I’m a Dark Fantasy/Horror artist (Grendel’s Den is my oh so ookaly-spookily site.) and DJ/promoter for the Dark art and music event Final Fridays. I’ll be at C9 participating in the Art Show as well as all types of mayhem. My lovely and ass-kicking wife Steph will be wrangling, err joining me as well. She’s the Marge Simpson to my Homer. Mmmmm… Vegas (insert Homer drool here). Send Email.
Kelly aka evil kelly, evil kelly chan : This is my first Convergence and I'm so excited. Originally from Honolulu, HI now living in Pittsburgh, PA. Don't even ask. Will be modeling for Eye-Spy Eclectics and rooming with Carrie and her hubby. Looking forward to meeting everyone! :) Send Email.
Rachel aka Rachellll: I'm a Philadelphian finishing up my last year as a college undergrad in New York City. I'm on several regional lists. This will be my second convergence, after C7 in NYC. I can't wait to be in Vegas! I'm really glad the Flamingo has a pool, and I'm planning on spending a lot of time there. Send Email.
Washington DC: see the South