I'm amazed if you are reading this. Not a whole heck of a lot going on. I have one private party booked for July but that's about it. Chaplin's was open briefly but then closed again by our Gov Wolf and an over abundance of caution. I don't know when I'll get a vaccine, but so many others won't be right away either there's not much point in going out yet. Domestic chores and family issues haven't left much room for music, but hopefully I can start working on some recordings and maybe a Streaming show or two. Lets keep some hope.I'll be poking my head above ground once the warmer weather arrives.  Onward!

Although Chaplin's is Open again, I'm going to be avoiding things for a while. I apologize for that but we need to be careful here at the Ranch.

Ah Charlie... I never met him, but I knew people who knew him and I've been doing his songs since the 1970's. I used to joke that if I ever got to meet him I'd shoot him for writing Devil Went Down to Georgia! I get asked for it all the time, but you need a rehearsed band to play it, there's actually very little fiddle in the tune. It's an elaborate band number which requires rehearsals and I never had a band of my own that would rehearse. He was a Legend for sure and lots of people don't realize how versatile he actually was. Not only Writing and Performing but producing other peoples recordings and doing tons of Session work.

Our team has been discussing the Covid-19 outbreak in the surrounding areas. Due to our close proximity to Montgomery County we've decided to close for now. No Sunday Open Mic until Further Notice

Unfortunately, because of Covid-19 this has been postponed until a later time, but please read and keep it in mind!

Certainly there's been some over lap and redundancy over the years between many groups and organizations nationwide. I helped launch the AFM Local 1000 way back in 1991 for instance. No matter what you think of the AFM or any of the others, The Music Industry Task Force seems to be the most well organized effort for us to get something going in this town. Please consider supporting their effort. The Film Office for instance has brought TWO different film productions to our little town of Royersford/Limerick here across the river with The Visit and Lovely Bones. The Music Industry Task Force can help make Musical things like that happen in and around Philadelphia too.

Flannel (BYOB)

1819 E Passyunk Ave,  
Philadelphia, PA 19148  
(215) 465-1000

April 24th

7-9pm

Mathew Gordon and Ted will be playing their tunes at Flannel in Philadelphia down in South Philly on Passyunk Ave. We've tasted the food and it's not just good, It's Great! and you should come Hungry!

Fitzwater Station Mother's Day

Ted's Trio!!! 

Ted's Trio will make a rare appearance at Fitzwater Station Sunday May 10th 4pm-8pm. Join us in the Grove for food and drinks and some laid back tunes by Ted, Ric and Bob.  Bring a Lawn Chair, Blanket, to sit on. Even your Dog is welcome.

Fitzwater Station, 264 Canal St., Phoenixville, Pennsylvania  Call (610) 933-1420

Ted's Students

Ted stopped by Crescendo Music at Barkley Elementary in Phoenixville. Showing the kids some differences between the Violin and a Fiddle. Then they showed Ted how to play Boil Them Cabbage Down!Down.

Things seem to be fixed with the music downloads in the General Store. Let us know if you have any problems.