tag:tfiddler.com,2005:/blogs/news-of-the-fiddlerNews of The Fiddler2023-11-30T15:13:44-05:00Ted The Fiddlerfalsetag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/73116062023-11-30T15:13:44-05:002023-12-01T13:43:26-05:00Ted The Fiddler's Big Time Birthday Bash!<h3 style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-huge"><i><strong>Ted The Fiddler's Big Time Birthday Bash!</strong></i></span></h3><p><span class="text-huge"><i><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/26274/58872b294a0520e867437d3c9a3a0dab506a1582/original/10830810-10153200482140101-4748441778948929230-o.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></i></span></p><h3 style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big">Hear ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye!</span></h3><h3 style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big">It's the Return of Ted The Fiddler's Big Time Birthday Bash!</span></h3><h3 style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big">To The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA!</span></h3><p style="text-align:center;">This Year's performers include an Amazing Tribute Band!<br>The Stumble Down The Mountain Boys!<br>Tribute to What? To Whom?<br>Tribute to the One and Only Ted The Fiddler!!!</p><p>Join us to Celebrate Ted's Birthday and Raise a little cash for Ted's old Alma Mater The Colonial Theatre featuring some Alumni from Ted's years and years of study at the University of Hard Knocks. This years concert will return to Ted's Bar Room Bluegrass Roots featuring a group of talented Musicians who play a variety of Instruments. It will be an Acoustic Jam Session playing favorite Americana Tunes. It's all Improv. Anything can happen and Does! </p><h4 style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big">Be there or Be square!</span></h4><h4 style="text-align:center;"> </h4><h4 style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big">December 23, 2023 7pm-10pm</span></h4><h4 style="text-align:center;">
<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://thecolonialtheatre.com/events/live-music/ted-the-fiddlers-birthday-bash/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Check the Colonial Website for tickets</a>
</h4><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>They will have tickets also at the door</strong></p><p style="text-align:center;">General Admission: $20.00<br>Member Ticket: 18.00<br>Veteran/ Senior/ Children (Under 13): $10.00</p><p><span style="color:#000000;"><i>Tickets are non-refundable. Seating is general admission. Ticket prices include a $2.00 per ticket Processing Fee. Tickets are available with cash, check, or credit card at the Colonial Theatre Box Office or online. Please note that the seats on the rear balcony have limited legroom.</i></span></p><p> </p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/72909382023-10-20T16:46:17-04:002023-11-30T15:10:24-05:00One more Try..... Sunday Oct 22 2023 Fitzwater Station Phoenixville / Mount Claire PA 2pm Outside by the Canal<p>In spite of all the crap going down in the world these days I will be sitting in with the Mighty Manatees this Sunday at 2pm at Fitzwater Station. Of course it will be outside, weather dependent and Chilly Regardless, but we'll TRY to have some Musical Fun. Here's something I've posted before, but it seems like that time of year.</p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="CNBEDQqzLVk" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CNBEDQqzLVk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/72368542023-07-04T15:35:03-04:002023-10-16T10:45:44-04:00Sellersville 7 7 2023<h4 style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-huge"><strong>Ted will be sitting in with the Manatees. </strong></span></h4><h4 style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-huge"><strong>Be There, Or Be square!</strong></span></h4><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/26274/232d06e79a74e0a44a487f05295214a81a9cbb81/original/sellersville-7-7-2023.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p> </p><p> </p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/72288992023-06-19T10:51:56-04:002023-06-19T10:53:22-04:00June 24 2023 SATURDAY 8 PM – 10:30 PM Steel City Coffee House & Brewery Phoenixville, Pa<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/26274/ccee83a19028c9c257a40b768eceabda51271a96/original/steel-city-6-24-2023.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big"><span dir="auto">Ted will be sitting in with The Mighty Manatees This Saturday Night! </span></span><br><span class="text-big"><span dir="auto">Be There or Be Square! SATURDAY AT 8 PM – 10:30 PM</span></span><br><span class="text-big"><span dir="auto">Tickets: $20 Advance General Admission | $25 Day of Show</span></span><br><span class="text-big"><span dir="auto">Limited Reserved Seating Available</span></span><br><span class="text-big"><span dir="auto">Doors open at 6pm for dinner & drinks</span></span><br><span class="text-big"><span dir="auto">203 Bridge St, Phoenixville, PA, United States, Pennsylvania</span></span><br><span class="text-big"><span dir="auto">(484) 924-8425</span></span></p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/72288972023-06-19T10:46:20-04:002023-06-19T10:53:22-04:00The Schuylkill Canal Association invites the public to the 39th Annual Canal Day Saint Michael's Park 400 Jacobs St, Mont Clare, PA 19453<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/26274/7a1efa1bf6dbd25e19741f91a0ad5d500a2c2b58/original/lockopening.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs" style="text-align:center;">
<span class="text-big"><span dir="auto"><strong>The Schuylkill Canal Association 39th Annual Canal Day</strong></span></span><br><span dir="auto">This day is full of live music, food trucks, petting zoo, wild life program, Sly Fox's Kan Jam on the St. Mike's side. </span><br><span dir="auto">Collabery Art Gallery in the Locktender House and kids fishing derby canal side. </span>
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<span dir="auto">Saint Michael's Park 400 Jacobs St, Mont Clare, PA 19453</span><br> </div><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs">
<span dir="auto">10-4 Kan Jam. </span><br><span dir="auto">11-1 Dylan Zangwill. </span><br><span dir="auto"><strong>1-4 Mighty Manatees with Ted</strong></span><br><span dir="auto">4-5 Sun Blind.</span>
</div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"><p><span dir="auto">Petting Zoo 12-4</span><br><span dir="auto">Raptor Educational Programs 1:30-2-3</span></p></div>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/72238612023-06-09T12:40:29-04:002023-06-09T12:41:58-04:00Yet another Fiddling Marathon June 10th 2023 HSPA Strawberry Festival with Strolling Ted<p><span class="text-huge"><span>Yet another Fiddling Marathon. Could be up to 6 hours! None stop! We'll See. Ted The Strolling Fiddler. Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area Strawberry Festival June 10th. 2023 204 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/26274/cd3841391331b47aec9c9ae89237b006c882f800/original/strawberry-festival-2023.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></span></p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/72107432023-05-17T13:01:12-04:002023-05-17T13:01:12-04:00One More clip before Sunday<p><span class="text-big">One more clip before Sunday</span></p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="uN7wJgH5gag" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uN7wJgH5gag?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><div class="gmail_signature" dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;"><span class="text-big"><span>One more clip before our show this Sunday. This is from last year again. Ted got up there in the stratosphere a little, but it's still a fun clip. And that's what Jam Sessions are all about!</span></span></div></div></div>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/72018382023-05-02T20:03:23-04:002023-05-05T14:41:04-04:00Will and Ted's Excellent Concert!<p style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big"><span><strong>Sunday May 21 2023 (If it doesn't rain!) </strong></span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big"><span><strong>3pm - 7pm</strong></span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big"><span><strong>Will and Ted's Excellent Concert!</strong></span></span></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/26274/e72a38131ecd74bd94202e348488749be3f1bc19/original/manatees-wth-ted-fitz-6-19-22-jack-rickenbach-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p style="text-align:center;">Will and Ted will try to entertain you at <strong>Fitzwater Station</strong> out back in the Grove </p><p style="text-align:center;">With the usual gathering of <strong>Special Guests</strong></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>(Brian Herder so far! He plays Dobro & Elc Guitar)</strong></p><p style="text-align:center;">You never know who else might be sitting in!</p><p style="text-align:center;">It's an <strong>Outdoor Jam Session</strong> to Lift Spirits and Amaze!</p><p style="text-align:center;"><span><strong>Fitzwater Station 264 Canal St, Phoenixville, PA 19460 (610) 933-1420 3-7pm </strong></span></p><p style="text-align:center;">Fitzwater is located in Mont <span data-g-spell-status="2" id=":wn.7" tabindex="-1" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true">Claire</span>, Pa just north of Phoenixville off Rt 29. </p><p style="text-align:center;">Be There or Be Square!</p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>Dress Warmly. Bring a Lawn Chair. Come Hungry and Thirsty.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><i>No coolers please</i></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span> There's no cover charge.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;">And it's Dog and Goose Friendly!</p><p style="text-align:center;">Fitz usually provides the Geese. No need to bring yours.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big"><strong>Something From Last Year</strong></span></p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="UEaRGCJkTsM" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UEaRGCJkTsM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/70845842022-10-19T15:05:57-04:002023-05-02T19:42:11-04:00Oh my Goodness! I'm FAMOUS!<p><span class="font_xl">Oh my Goodness! I'm FAMOUS!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_xl"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/26274/7c049ee18cbd6ab52c9e8acafac6ba39e3885eaf/original/neil-young-manatees-wth-ted-2022.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/70803882022-10-13T02:40:43-04:002022-10-13T02:47:25-04:00Mighty Manatees Plus Ted Oct 16 2022 Sunday<p><span class="font_large">As I mentioned, The Mighty Manatees Plus Ted will try again Sunday Oct 16 2022 in the Grove concert area behind Fitzwater Station this weekend 3pm. Here's a video from Last year at almost this same exact time of year. There's a little square you can click to make it full screen. Halloween is just around the Corner. This video is a little loose, but hey? It was dark out and our second to last song of the night! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Fitzwater Station 264 Canal St, Phoenixville, PA 19460 (610) 933-1420 3-7pm </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Dress warmly. Bring a Lawn Chair. Come Hungry and Thirsty. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">There's no cover charge. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Help us close out the 2022 Summer with a Music and Dancin Party!!!</span></p>
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<p> </p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/70671692022-09-23T12:23:36-04:002022-09-23T12:31:37-04:00Sunday September 25 3-7pm. Acoustic Mighty Manatees Crisp Fall Celebration. Fitzwater !!!<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Crisp Fall Celebration</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Sunday September 25 3-7pm. </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Acoustic Mighty Manatees</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Will Hodgson, Ted The Fiddler, and Brian Herder </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Plus the Usual Oodles of Spontaneity and Special Guests!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Fitzwater Station 264 Canal St, Phoenixville, PA 19460 (610) 933-1420</span></strong></p>
<p>Come One! Come All! Bring a lawn chair. There's no Cover Charge! Just Buy Something to Eat or Drink. Dogs on a leash are welcome or used to be. We supply the Geese.</p>
<p>Also with the surge of water recreation you might think about coming a little early to find a parking spot. They fill up fast on nice days. The outdoor BBQ is open too.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">It's a Video Link of us from 5 22 2022 Click On It!</p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/70124342022-07-11T17:17:59-04:002022-09-23T12:10:25-04:00Another Great Afternoon in the Grove is coming up <p><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/26274/e72a38131ecd74bd94202e348488749be3f1bc19/original/manatees-wth-ted-fitz-6-19-22-jack-rickenbach-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Another Great Afternoon in the Grove is coming up </strong></span><br><span class="font_regular"><strong>Sunday July 17 3pm. Fitzwater Station 264 Canal St, Phoenixville, PA 19460 (610) 933-1420 </strong></span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_regular">The Mighty Manatees plus Ted. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Now.... it seems to me every time I post a Gig like this someone asks me Where, What Time, What Day Etc. It's always right here in the description! Usually nobody clicks or scrolls down any farther, so I'll repeat it. 3pm Fitzwater Station ( In Mont Claire) (610) 933-1420 264 Canal St, Phoenixville, PA 19460 is the official address and will get you there if you put that in your GPS or Phone maps. Hope to see some of you.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I have no idea who else might be there. All I know is that William contacted me and asked if I was available and I said yes, but you can be sure.... it will be a little different each time. Different guests like Ray might show up. Mike, or Brian, or Lex, who knows. That's part of the fun! It's a Jam Session! Not every tune will be perfect, but some will be Unbelievably Unique, Outstanding and Exceptional It's Spontaneous! The way only unplanned jams can be. And it's not like you had to pay to get in? Just bring a lawn chair and buy something to eat or drink. That's how it works. This Pic was by Jack Rickenbach.</span></p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/69885852022-06-07T12:18:16-04:002022-06-07T12:25:35-04:00HSPA Strawberry Fest<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/26274/23a360a08e60bff1cdaaf3628141a3d1c890be92/original/hspa-strawberry-fest-03.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I will be strolling around at the Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area this coming Saturday June 11th during their Strawberry Festival and Flea Market. I'll be playing the fiddle from about 11am until the Ice Cream and Strawberries, Hot Dogs and Hamburgers run out. Maybe earlier if I can manage. Always a fun time and to find a few Bargains too! Everyone is welcome. Onward! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">204 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 </span></p>
<p><a contents="Click Here to go to their website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hspa-pa.org/"><span class="font_large">http://www.hspa-pa.org/</span></a></p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/69654282022-05-06T15:49:37-04:002022-05-06T16:13:42-04:00Once again it's time for Will & Ted's Excellent Concert! <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/26274/ade3d91c20c0b84a9494bc9ab3a7d0113fa224fe/original/will-teds-excilent-adventure.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Once Again</strong><strong> </strong><strong>It's Time For </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Will & Ted's Excellent Concert! </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">And Once Again weather permitting, it will be at Fitzwater Station this coming <strong>May 22nd. Sunday afternoon 3pm</strong>. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Mighty Manatees plus Ted.</strong> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">There's been some improvements to the Grove, or at least they were planned for this spring. I haven't been over there yet to check things out, but the New Management is all in on the Summer Concerts in the Grove. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">So Come On Out And See Us !</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Fitzwater Station 264 Canal St, Phoenixville, PA 19460 610-933-1420</strong></span></p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/69320532022-03-25T13:27:49-04:002022-03-25T13:29:27-04:00Looks like maybe I'm not retired after all! <p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Well,... Looks like maybe I'm not retired after all!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br>I've been invited to join the Mighty Manatees this April 9th for an all original, Acoustic First Set at the Historic Sellersville Theatre 1894... Although I think they've recently decided to drop the 1894. Check the Sellersville Website for more information or search for the Mighty Manatees website and check their schedule. We'll also be doing a show in the new refurbished Fitzwater Station Grove this coming May 22nd. I'll post more about that as we get closer to the date.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/26274/3e5c010224dec435ea5e83e356ac3b7311eb89d6/original/stwh-116-mod-sellersville-theatre.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/26274/116fafdf510c35fdcf933c0705789a843628af14/original/index.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/67691152021-10-07T15:53:29-04:002021-10-07T16:06:30-04:00Canal Relief Concert<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Canal Benifit" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2489328211211440" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/26274/14cd5c61b8533826b2d098b3da723996aff5d6fa/original/fitz-flloding.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><em><strong><span class="font_xl"><a contents="Canal Relief ConcertClick for more informationAt the Colonial Theatre Oct 26 2021" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://canal-relief-concert.ticketleap.com/colonial-theater" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#663300;">Canal Relief Concert</span></a></span></strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><span class="font_xl"><a contents="Canal Relief ConcertClick for more informationAt the Colonial Theatre Oct 26 2021" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://canal-relief-concert.ticketleap.com/colonial-theater" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#663300;">Click for more information</span></a></span></strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><span class="font_xl"><a contents="Canal Relief ConcertClick for more informationAt the Colonial Theatre Oct 26 2021" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://canal-relief-concert.ticketleap.com/colonial-theater" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#663300;">At the Colonial Theatre Oct 26 2021</span></a></span></strong></em></p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/67685732021-10-07T05:42:30-04:002021-10-07T05:59:14-04:00The Mighty Musicians of Manatees Fame will try again Oct 17<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>The Mighty Musicians of Manatees Fame </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>Will Try Again Oct 17</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">Oct 17. 2021 </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">3pm</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>I'll be sitting in with the Band at Fitzwater Station out back in the Grove. </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Who knows who else might show up?</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/26274/8157a6c4f3384c21267a4c454e9ed9e934a9fa17/original/fitz-spring-2007008.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>264 Canal St. Phoenixville, PA 19460 </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>610-933-1420</strong></span></p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/67232892021-08-21T10:48:26-04:002021-08-21T10:48:26-04:00Tom T Hall<p> I was just talking about Tom T Hall last night at Gypsy Jazz rehearsal. I see today he passed yesterday at age 85. When I was working at Opryland in Nashville I could come and go as I pleased in the Grand Ole Opry building where they had TV studios in the basement. They taped the Tom T Hall show there on week days along with a few other early programs before the Nashville Network took off. Actually at that time all of Opryland was a studio. They had the whole park wired so they could do TV broadcasts from the various stages.</p>
<p> Anyway I went down there one afternoon to watch them tape a Tom T Hall program and the guest was Minnie Pearl. They had Tom in a Tux by a Baby Grand Piano with a black background. They were trying to do a superimposition over the black curtains instead of a green screen and had some trouble with the curtains white lining showing though. There was a live audience and we all had to just wait while this guy on a stepladder went around with a can of black Spray Paint touching things up when all of a sudden we all heard Minnie's voice over her Wireless Mic, "What the hell's goin on? I can't wait around all day for this shit, I need to go home and cook dinner!" </p>
<p> "Minnie!" another voice said, "Your Mic is still on!" </p>
<p> I do a Tom T Hall song called Pamala Brown once in a while. It's about how an early girlfriend married somebody else and so therefore Tom could go on pursuing his career as a musician. I can certainly relate to THAT idea! There was a girl I was madly in love with in High School, but she dumped me. I wrote a song about her and sung it on the radio once and much to my surprise, she showed up at the Theatre where I was working the very next week! Was it a coincidence? Or did she hear the Broadcast? I'll never know, but I was glad to see her and her Husband. It did bother me a little that her Husband looked a lot like me at the time. </p>
<p> Onward....</p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/67157552021-08-13T16:41:26-04:002021-08-13T16:41:26-04:00Sunday Sept 5 2021 1-4pm Ted with Mathew Gordon and Friends Kershner Brs Coatesville in the woods!<h2 style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/26274/309bc20204b4264be4dc9a5ecd80bbb7b2ceb4af/original/banjo.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJjb250ZW50LnNpdGV6b29nbGUuY29tIn0=/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><em>Sunday Sept 5 2021 </em><br>1pm-4pm</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Ted will be with Mathew Gordon and Friends at Kershner Bros Brewery in the Woods<br>2096 Strasburg Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320, USA </span><br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">It will be an eclectic mix of Americana bordering often on Bluegrass.<br>Come on out and enjoy the great outdoors and some brew!</span></p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/66792792021-07-05T09:31:13-04:002021-08-22T12:44:09-04:00Sunday August 22nd 3pm Canceled because of the Weather. Thank you Hurricane Henri!<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Just got word... Fitzwater is Canceled today because of the Weather. </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">The Mighty Musicians of Manatees Fame will try again Oct 17.</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I've got shows, but most of them are private affairs not open to the public, but it's good to be getting out there again and playing music with some great people. However! There is one coming up in August you can attend. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Yet another Fitzwater show with The Mighty Manatees!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><em><span class="font_large">Aug 22nd 3pm</span></em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">I'll be sitting in with the Band at Fitzwater Station out back in the Grove. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Who knows who else might show up?</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Fitzwater is located in Mont Claire, Pa just north of Phoenixville off Rt 29. Be There or Be Square! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Bring a Lawn Chair and Buy Something to eat or drink. No coolers please. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And it's Dog and Goose Friendly! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Fitz usually provides the Geese. No need to bring yours.</p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/66317922021-05-16T12:52:07-04:002021-07-06T18:26:23-04:00Oh my Gosh! A Show! Will and Ted's Excellent Concert !!! Fitzwater Station Sunday May 23rd (If it doesn't rain!) 2021 !!!! 3pm Start <p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>2021 !!!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Sunday May 23rd (If it doesn't rain!) 3pm not 4pm</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Will and Ted's Excellent Concert! Fitzwater Station Sunday </strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>3pm Start not 4pm as in olden days</strong></p>
<p>Looks like things are slowly moving forward! Not perfect, but better than last year at this time when almost Everything was canceled. Will and Ted will try to entertain you at Fitzwater Station out back in the Grove. Ray Atkins is scheduled to visit along with who knows? Randy Wagner will be there on Bass and Vocals, so it's a sure fire mix with the three of us holding down the main program. Fitzwater is located in Mont Claire, Pa just north of Phoenixville off Rt 29. Be There or Be Square!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Bring a Lawn Chair and Buy Something to eat or drink. No coolers please.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And it's Dog and Goose Friendly!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Fitz usually provides the Geese. No need to bring yours.</p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/65361602021-02-01T07:50:36-05:002021-08-13T16:15:53-04:00Not a whole lot going on...<p><span class="font_regular">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!</span></p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/63775902020-07-06T15:13:53-04:002021-08-13T16:16:30-04:00Venues are opening slowly...<p>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.</p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/63775892020-07-06T15:12:18-04:002021-08-13T16:17:10-04:00Ah Charlie... Goodbye Charlie.<p>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.</p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/62481112020-03-13T13:58:10-04:002021-08-13T16:17:53-04:00Yet another Important Venue...<p><strong><span class="font_large">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</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/26274/7e78b41b79cbb05365fc625d06002fa7b03b394d/original/chaplins-covid19-post.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></strong></p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/62394912020-03-06T09:05:02-05:002021-08-13T16:18:23-04:00Important date for Philadelphia Musicians<p><strong><span class="font_large">Unfortunately, because of Covid-19 this has been postponed until a later time, </span></strong><strong><span class="font_large">but please read and keep it in mind!</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">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.</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/26274/eef0e6dc04853a2c87b90ed33ba2a65ef1697010/original/mitf-3-12-20.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/61954082020-01-29T11:56:59-05:002020-03-12T10:28:34-04:002020 Ted & Matt in the City !!!<p> </p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><a contents="Flannel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.flannelrestaurant.com/" style="" target="_blank">Flannel</a> (BYOB)</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">1819 E Passyunk Ave, <br>Philadelphia, PA 19148 <br>(215) 465-1000</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">April 24th </span></strong></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>7-9pm</strong></span></h2>
<p><span class="font_large">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!</span></p>
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<p> </p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/61954252020-01-29T10:59:45-05:002021-08-13T16:18:58-04:002020 Fitzwater Station Mother's Day Ted's Trio!!! May 10th 2020<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Fitzwater Station Mother's Day</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Ted's Trio!!! </span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">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.</span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Fitzwater Station, 264 Canal St., Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Call (610) 933-1420<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/26274/3504592dbdcda8c4dfe44f84d7d5349f756f63da/original/fitzwater-station-port-providence-pa.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></h2>
<p> </p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/59297772019-10-17T12:59:03-04:002021-08-13T16:19:27-04:00Ted's Students<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Ted's Students</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">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!</span><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/26274/ba67e9859fa124b1c23bc53fc706388851c8bfd2/original/20191016-161453.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/26274/11124b9a3bfed1d62fd2d7db1a85bc1aeeb42e64/original/20191016-161500.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Down.</span></p>Ted The Fiddlertag:tfiddler.com,2005:Post/35700072015-03-02T23:47:14-05:002021-08-13T16:19:57-04:00Ted's Music in the General Store<p><span class="font_large">Things seem to be fixed with the music downloads in the General Store</span><span class="font_large">. Let us know if you have any problems.</span></p>Ted The Fiddler