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Really proud of these guys and this song arrangement. Happy to be able to share it with you online. Whatever rough stuff you're going through in life, we hope you can shake it off and smile. We're pretty sure some banjo and lounge-singer-ness will help. You've got this! 😃

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12 Songs in Under 6 Minutes!

Have you got five minutes? If so, then you can get a taste of "Fritzify" cover songs and hear what Contagious Folk 'n' Roll sounds like. We hope it makes you smile as much as we are right now!

Please let us know when you'd like us to play for your venue or event. [email protected]

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I've loved The Beatles since I was a kid learning to play the guitar, spinning my Dad's vintage albums and working out classics like Baby, You Can Drive My Car, Nowhere Man, Yesterday and Yellow Submarine on my acoustic. As a "one-man-band" multi-instrument-playing guy, I've always wondered what it would be like to put together a "Brady Bunch" style video with multiple "me"s singing or playing together. Sounded like fun, but I knew it would take a lot of work, too.

In early 2015, I hatched a plan, bought some colored felt, borrowed some lights and a camera, set up my mics and recorded the audio and video simultaneously over many late nights after my family was asleep. Then, I edited the audio and began diving into compositing the videos together. Sadly, the imperfections of tempo, video quality and other aspects of my performances began to discourage me and in the end, I lost that battle to self-doubt, and shelved the whole project.

Fast-forward five years to spring of 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. During one of the few times I've had an opportunity to get out of the house and drive during the #stayhome directive, something brought this project to mind again. That evening, I looked at the video pieces again at home, listened to the audio track and thought about what it would take to finally complete this music video. Happily, I decided that now was as good a time as ever to saddle back up and finish.

So, here is my joy-filled, decidedly imperfect but hopefully smile-inducing cover of one of my lifelong favorite Beatles tunes, Day Tripper.

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Main Stage at Steppin’ Out!

We are pumped to be kickin’ off the Main Stage at Blacksburg’s 19th Annual Steppin’ Out on Friday, August 2, 2:45 - 3:30 pm. Check out all the other great bands that will be playing there on three stages, plus kids games, food and more! We’ll see you there!

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Up On the Roof!

Fritz Schindler Band is looking forward to Folk ‘n’ Rollin’ at Blacksburg, VA’s premier creative professional’s mixer, Up On the Roof, July 25! Join us there...

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Folk ’n’ Roll Christmas Tour: Paused for 2018

Little Cindy Lou Hoo, don’t you cry: The Folk ’n’ Roll Christmas Tour isn’t coming to town in 2018 but we hope to be riding in a one horse open sleigh, making spirits bright again next year!

Due to logistical reasons, we’re taking this year off but we have so much fun with the Folk ’n’ Roll Christmas Tour, we hope to resume bringing joy, music and laughs to your corner of the winter wonderland in 2019. Assistance with coordinating the venues, sponsorship and advertising are definitely welcomed as are monetary donations. Any or all of these would help get us back on the road again. Please drop us a line if you’d like to help in any way. Thanks!

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Gifts For You: Free Music!

While it’s not the same as seeing you face-to-face and singing peppy, Fritzified Christmas carols with you, what we can give you this year are some free songs. Hoping these help make your season merry and bright!

Away In A Manger

Swallow A Penny (demo)

Download Free Songs

Merry (early) Christmas!

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We LOVED touring with Retro Candy, one show with The Antecedents, playing all the incredible venues, spreading Christmas cheer and meeting all of YOU! Here’s a one-minute recap video to show you what you missed if you weren’t there or to help you relive the fun if you were. Enjoy, friends. Please share and let’s make plans for next year!

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Today! Fritz Schindler Music @ The Folk 'n' Roll Christmas Tour - Staunton in Staunton, VA - December 10th

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You are invited to join us for the Folk 'n' Roll Christmas Tour! A fantastic, affordable concert for you to celebrate the holidays with family and friends.

Tickets: Raleigh - 12/1 - CtK - https://folknrollchristmas1.brownpapertickets.com

Roanoke - 12/2 - The Spot On Kirk - https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3163727

Christiansburg - 12/9 - The Celtic Hall - https://folknrollchristmas3.brownpapertickets.com

Staunton - 12/10 - The American Shakespeare Center / Blackfriars Playhouse - https://folknrollchristmas4.brownpapertickets.com

Featuring: Fritz Schindler Band (that’s us!) With special guests: (These are some terrific musicians and friends of ours. It’s worth coming to the show just to hear them!) Retro Candy [Raleigh, Christiansburg & Staunton] The Antecedents [Roanoke]

Together, we will take you on a creative holiday folk-rock music journey and help get you in the Christmas spirit! Now in its third year, the Folk 'n' Roll Christmas Tour is great for everyone from 4 years old to 94.

Tickets available online at the links above or at the venue on the day of show.

Start your holiday season out right and bring your friends to the Folk 'n ' Roll Christmas Tour!

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Our Sunlight Breaking Through the Trees video is here! Please check it out and let us know what you think. Recorded live at the base of Indian Fort Mountain near Berea, KY, 8/26/17.

{No trees were actually broken by sunlight during the making of this video.}

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Off to shoot a music video! Looking forward to wrapping up editing and to share with y’all!

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Just Announced! Fritz Schindler Music @ Pizza House presents: Fritz Schindler Band! in Radford, VA - August 23rd

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Next Week! Fritz Schindler Music @ Levitt AMP Berea Concert Series in Berea, KY - August 25th

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What's New?

The band and I have got some new tunes, renewed enthusiasm and even a Brand New music video in the works!

Spring 2017 has already taken us to some lovely Virginia venues with fun vibes and friendly crowds. We’re even more pumped for Summer 2017 which has more Virginia gigs plus Tennessee and Kentucky shows to boot! Check our tour dates 'cuz we hope to see you out there. If we're not coming close enough to where you are, by all means hit us up with ideas and invite us out to your neck of the woods! We'd love to come and play for ya.

Happy summer, y'all!

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I’m thrilled to announce our second year of The Folk ‘n’ Roll Christmas Tour! We’re looking forward to an expanded, six-city tour this year: In Virginia - Staunton, Salem, Christiansburg and Cedar Bluff, plus Bristol, Tennessee and Berea, Kentucky. Hopefully, we’ll see you in one of them!

Each show features “Pay What You Can,” admission, a local special guest artist and Fritz’s incredible band. It’s an evening of fun, laughter and warmth you won’t want to miss. Bring your friends and family to celebrate the season together with us at The Folk ‘n’ Roll Christmas Tour!

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I grew up in Berea, KY: An UH-MAZING little town that’s full of incredible people, unique opportunities, rich history, years of tradition and last but definitely not least, music. Lots and lots of mind-bogglingly awesome music! Seventeen years of my childhood and early adult years I was blessed to be immersed in this inspiring little community—and a lot of who I am today is because of those wonderful...Read more!