Ted Fillhart and the Unlikely Heroes, has just released a CD called an EP * (Only $5 -affordably priced for our fans). Our intentions are to release a series of these EPs, (5 songs for $5) - Volume One, Volume Two, etc. They are very affordable to all of our fans and eco-friendly, too! The CDs are packaged in recyclable cardboard instead of hard plastic. CDs will be available at our concerts, from band members and are being distributed on the Internet by IndieHeaven at www.indieheaven.com. The wonderful thing about our music distribution and MP3 downloads through Indieheaven is that the band gets 100% of the proceeds. Just go to our website and you'll be directed to the site to either purchase a CD or be shown how download MP3s. www.unlikelyheroesband.com. Your support is greatly appreciated!!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!! We have planned a CD release party! It is on September 26 at a new Raleigh venue called Hope Cafe from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. We will also have a special guest artist opening for us -- acoustic guitar virtuoso, Bob Clarke! FREE ADMISSION! There will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle!
Hope Café
201 Tryon Road (close to Garner)
Raleigh, NC 27603
http://hopecaferaleigh.com
Hope Cafe is a fully functioning coffee shop/sandwich/dessert restaurant. They are open Monday through Thursday 7:00 am-9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 7:00 am-10:00 pm. Serving fresh deli sandwiches made to order, soup, ice cream, a variety of desserts, fresh brewed coffee, espresso drinks, etc. All this with a stage and 4,000 square feet of space!
Fall dates for concerts are coming in and we could use your help in finding churches, venues, fairs and festivals where we can serve, share our music and message. Go to our website and sign up to be on our street team today!
Upcoming confirmed concerts: (there are more to come so keep checking our website to see where we'll be playing next!)
Friday Sept. 18 @ 8:00 pm -- Cumberland County Fair. This is a huge opportunity as we have a prime spot at this very large county fair! It will be a great time with lots to do!
Saturday Sept. 26 @ 7:00 pm -- CD Release Party at Hope Cafe. It is Free with a chance to win some money or prizes!!!!
Saturday October 3 @ 3:00 pm -- Princeton, NC. Highest Praise Tabernacle Church an outdoor concert to help raise funds for their Military Memorial Fund. It is easy to get to! Take Hwy 70E through Smithfield toward Goldsboro. Address is: 3987 US Hwy 70 West, Princeton, NC Free admission!
Sunday October 4 @ 10:30 am -- Princeton, NC. Highest Praise Tabernacle Sunday Morning Worship Service. 3987 US Hwy 70 West, Princeton, NC www.highestpraisetabernacle.org
Friday November 6 @ 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm -- Aromas Coffeehouse @ Hayes Barton Baptist Church, 1600 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh www.hbbc.net. Bring your friends for a fun way to spend a Friday night!
Saturday, November 14 @ 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Hope Café, 201 Tryon Road Raleigh, NC 27603 www.hopecaferaleigh.com
Saturday November 21 @ 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm -- Sacred Grounds, Durham, NC www.sacredgroundscoffeehouse.org
Times are hard and times are changing, but one thing that is constant is God's love for us. Come on out and support local Christian music as we play the blues with God in the groove!
Embracing God's Love,
Ted, Jay, Craig and Bill
www.unlikelyheroesband.com
*What is an EP?
EP (plural EPs)
(music) Extended play; a vinyl record (or recording on other media, such as a CD) that is shorter than an LP but longer than a single.
Love of God and Country ( June '09 )
Awesome things are happening within the Unlikely Heroes ministry!
The guys and I have written new songs and worked on a few other familiar tunes for our upcoming concerts. We have recently worked with Sue Ross from InnerViZion Management and she has worked hard in getting us to focus more on our mission. If you are an artist and want to take your ministry to a whole new level you need to speak with Sue!!!
www.theinnervizion.com
Our concerts will focus on our theme - "Love of God and Country"
Of course we will share God's Word through our songs but will also include a time create an awareness of taking care of our environment and supporting our military men and women as well as our veterans.
More News
The band and I are going into the studio to record songs for a soon to be release CD. June 20th at Studio 415 in Clayton, NC
CDs will be available soon! Check the website, get on our mailing list....
Have you checked out our videos from the WRAL TV show Spiritual Awakening, yet. Go to our website and tell us what you think!
Just booked a Friday night at the Cumberland County Fair! September 18 at 8pm. What a great opportunity and time slot to share God's Word through our blues music.
Grace and Peace,
Ted
Ending thoughts....
I wanted to share with you my Bible study from the other night - James 2 - 6
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
We must be doers of the Word, not just hearers. Our human strength is unable to tame the tongue, but through God's strength it can be done.
The guys and I have written new songs and worked on a few other familiar tunes for our upcoming concerts. We have recently worked with Sue Ross from InnerViZion Management and she has worked hard in getting us to focus more on our mission. If you are an artist and want to take your ministry to a whole new level you need to speak with Sue!!!
www.theinnervizion.com
Our concerts will focus on our theme - "Love of God and Country"
Of course we will share God's Word through our songs but will also include a time create an awareness of taking care of our environment and supporting our military men and women as well as our veterans.
More News
The band and I are going into the studio to record songs for a soon to be release CD. June 20th at Studio 415 in Clayton, NC
CDs will be available soon! Check the website, get on our mailing list....
Have you checked out our videos from the WRAL TV show Spiritual Awakening, yet. Go to our website and tell us what you think!
Just booked a Friday night at the Cumberland County Fair! September 18 at 8pm. What a great opportunity and time slot to share God's Word through our blues music.
Grace and Peace,
Ted
Ending thoughts....
I wanted to share with you my Bible study from the other night - James 2 - 6
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
We must be doers of the Word, not just hearers. Our human strength is unable to tame the tongue, but through God's strength it can be done.
April - May 2009 Newsletter
Greetings, this email is going out to all my contacts nationwide. I'm going to stick with music news in this email. If you want to know more about what's going on in my personal life just email me and we'll chat:) Besides, I haven't heard from many of you in a long time. Give me a shout out or you can also find me on Facebook.
Yesterday my band, Unlikely Heroes, played at the North Carolina Pickle Festival. Hats off to Julie Beck who organized an incredible event. The place was packed. Hundreds and hundreds got to hear the band for the first time and the response was very positive.
If you missed our television debut on WRAL TV and Fox50 in North Carolina we have the videos posted on our website. Just click on the PHOTO VIDEO link at www.unlikelyheroesband.com and see and hear what the band is all about. In fact, I like to reiterated what my pastor, James Tilton, outlined in his sermon this morning. "Understanding My Purpose" is a series he is preaching on. My ministry, the Unlikely Heroes and me personally is built around this sermon -
Part 2 - Reaching People with the Gospel.
Jesus said, '...you will be my witness...to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 (NIV)
Pastor Tilton goes on and explains on how to build a BRIDGE to those far from God.
Be Proactive
Refuse to wear a mask
Indentify common ground
Demonstrate God's Love
Give credence to feelings and fears
Expect God to use me
"Let us stop just saying we love people; let us really love them and show it by our actions." 1John 3:17 (Living Bible)
**May Concerts ** Raliegh/Durham area - apologies to the out of town folks....
Friday, May 1 6pm - 8:45 I am honored to get another opportunity to open up for a good friend of mine, DOVE Award winner, Mitch McVicker (www.mitchmcvicker.com) at Aromas Coffeehouse located at Hayes Barton Baptist church. They offer one of the best deals in town! For only $3 you have access to great food, beverages and desserts and you will get to spend the evening with Mitch McVicker an incredible singer/songwriter. I will kick off the night at 6 and play until 7pm. Mitch will take over from there - trust me you won't be disappointed!
Aromas is located at 1800 Glenwood Ave in Raleigh inside the Hayes Barton Baptist Church.
Saturday May 9 7:30 - 9:15 An informal, intimate and close up concert with Unlikely Heroes at Sacred Grounds. A night of Christian Blues music. I have been playing at this venue for 7 years and this is the first time performing with the band.
Sacred Grounds is located right next to St Paul's United Methodist Church at 2700 Roxboro St in Durham. You'll find it just one mile north of I-85, on the right as you're traveling away from Durham. The show starts at 7:30pm and runs until 9:15 or so. There's no cover charge, but your gratuities will be both gratefully and cheerfully accepted. And be sure to bring a little extra moolah to buy one of their delicious coffee or fruit drink concoctions and dessert. We hope to see you there. www.sacredgroundscoffeehouse.org
Friday, May 15 7pm - 10pm. I'll be making a solo appearance at Swift Creek Coffeehouse playing classic hits from the 70s and 80s! Lots of fun!!!! Free, but tips appreciated.
Swift Creek Coffeehouse is located at 1350 Fifth Ave., Garner NC (Hwy 70 & intersection of Vandora Springs Rd across from Garner United Methodist Church) http://swiftcreekcoffeehouse.com
Hope to see out in the crowd!
Blessings
Ted
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Ted Fillhart
Main site: www.tedfillhart.org
Blues Band: www.unlikelyheroesband.com
Yesterday my band, Unlikely Heroes, played at the North Carolina Pickle Festival. Hats off to Julie Beck who organized an incredible event. The place was packed. Hundreds and hundreds got to hear the band for the first time and the response was very positive.
If you missed our television debut on WRAL TV and Fox50 in North Carolina we have the videos posted on our website. Just click on the PHOTO VIDEO link at www.unlikelyheroesband.com and see and hear what the band is all about. In fact, I like to reiterated what my pastor, James Tilton, outlined in his sermon this morning. "Understanding My Purpose" is a series he is preaching on. My ministry, the Unlikely Heroes and me personally is built around this sermon -
Part 2 - Reaching People with the Gospel.
Jesus said, '...you will be my witness...to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 (NIV)
Pastor Tilton goes on and explains on how to build a BRIDGE to those far from God.
Be Proactive
Refuse to wear a mask
Indentify common ground
Demonstrate God's Love
Give credence to feelings and fears
Expect God to use me
"Let us stop just saying we love people; let us really love them and show it by our actions." 1John 3:17 (Living Bible)
**May Concerts ** Raliegh/Durham area - apologies to the out of town folks....
Friday, May 1 6pm - 8:45 I am honored to get another opportunity to open up for a good friend of mine, DOVE Award winner, Mitch McVicker (www.mitchmcvicker.com) at Aromas Coffeehouse located at Hayes Barton Baptist church. They offer one of the best deals in town! For only $3 you have access to great food, beverages and desserts and you will get to spend the evening with Mitch McVicker an incredible singer/songwriter. I will kick off the night at 6 and play until 7pm. Mitch will take over from there - trust me you won't be disappointed!
Aromas is located at 1800 Glenwood Ave in Raleigh inside the Hayes Barton Baptist Church.
Saturday May 9 7:30 - 9:15 An informal, intimate and close up concert with Unlikely Heroes at Sacred Grounds. A night of Christian Blues music. I have been playing at this venue for 7 years and this is the first time performing with the band.
Sacred Grounds is located right next to St Paul's United Methodist Church at 2700 Roxboro St in Durham. You'll find it just one mile north of I-85, on the right as you're traveling away from Durham. The show starts at 7:30pm and runs until 9:15 or so. There's no cover charge, but your gratuities will be both gratefully and cheerfully accepted. And be sure to bring a little extra moolah to buy one of their delicious coffee or fruit drink concoctions and dessert. We hope to see you there. www.sacredgroundscoffeehouse.org
Friday, May 15 7pm - 10pm. I'll be making a solo appearance at Swift Creek Coffeehouse playing classic hits from the 70s and 80s! Lots of fun!!!! Free, but tips appreciated.
Swift Creek Coffeehouse is located at 1350 Fifth Ave., Garner NC (Hwy 70 & intersection of Vandora Springs Rd across from Garner United Methodist Church) http://swiftcreekcoffeehouse.com
Hope to see out in the crowd!
Blessings
Ted
--
Ted Fillhart
Main site: www.tedfillhart.org
Blues Band: www.unlikelyheroesband.com
March Newsletter
Hello,
Exciting news about the band and we wanted to remind you about some upcoming events. SO PLEASE READ ON!!!
First of all, a big thank you to many of you that came to the concert at Hayes Barton Baptist Church on February 6th. The folks there sure do know how to put on a concert! We had a blast and you can see some videos clips from the concert on our website.
www.unlikelyheroesband.com
Band News:
We are very excited to announce the "signing" of our new guitar player, Craig Glasheen. Craig has been in the Christian music industry for many years playing with bands including his own Christian bands Redeemed and Rightly Dividing. Many of you that came to my solo concerts over the years would recognize Craig. He has played guitar with Ted on a few occasions and most recently when Ted opened up for Mitch McVicker in the fall of 2007 - wow...that doesn't seem that long ago? Craig's MySpace is www.myspace.com/craigglasheen if you want to check him out more and listen to some of his original music.
If you were able to make it the concert last month at HBBC then you witnessed an incredible musician on stage with us playing harmonica! His name is Todd Parrott. Todd has been playing harmonica for almost 20 years, & has been blessed to perform & record with several artists. Todd still books solo events but will be joining the band when he can and we hope it's a lot!! Todd's website is www.toddparrott.com if you want to check him out more and listen to some of his music.
Upcoming Concert:
Band: WRAL TV SHOW TAPING Monday, March 23rd 7:30pm. www.wral.com
We spoke with the producer today and she said we can invite up to 30 people to the WRAL TV studio to be part of the live taping of the show Spiritual Awakening.
So if you can make it let TED know ASAP, so HE can put you on the guest list and be admitted to the recording session. IT's FREE!!!! Only 30 people!
Other concerts:
March 7 Todd Parrott solo at Sacred Grounds at 2700 Roxboro Street, DurhamNC www.sacredgroundscoffeehouse.org 7:30- 9:30pm tips appreciated
March 27 Ted Fillhart solo at Loco Lu's playing hits from the 70s and 80s 5210 Hollyridge Dr ( just off Glennwood Ave) Raleigh
919-755-6337 www.LocoLu.com Great place! 7:00-9:00 pm tips appreciated
April 8 Unlikely Heroes at Mt. Olive College 8:30pm free event 634 Henderson Street, Mt. Olive, NC www.moc.edu
April 25 Unlikely Heroes at Mt. Olive Pickle Festival, Mt Olive, NC - not sure of the time, yet. Check our web site for updates or www.ncpicklefest.org
May 1 Mitch McVicker and Ted Fillhart at Aromas Coffeehouse 6pm -8:30 www.hbbc.net $3 and lots of great food, desserts etc.... That's right, hit songwriter, Dove Award Winner, Mitch McVicker is back in town for a solo appearance. Ted will open for Mitch starting at 6pm.
www.mitchmcvicker.com
May 15 Ted Fillhart solo at Swift Creek Coffeehouse, Hwy 70 & intersection of Vandora Springs Rd, Garner, NC 7 - 9pm Ted will be playing hits from the 70s & 80s.
More to come.......
Hope to see you!
Ted, Jay, Tim, Craig and Todd
Exciting news about the band and we wanted to remind you about some upcoming events. SO PLEASE READ ON!!!
First of all, a big thank you to many of you that came to the concert at Hayes Barton Baptist Church on February 6th. The folks there sure do know how to put on a concert! We had a blast and you can see some videos clips from the concert on our website.
www.unlikelyheroesband.com
Band News:
We are very excited to announce the "signing" of our new guitar player, Craig Glasheen. Craig has been in the Christian music industry for many years playing with bands including his own Christian bands Redeemed and Rightly Dividing. Many of you that came to my solo concerts over the years would recognize Craig. He has played guitar with Ted on a few occasions and most recently when Ted opened up for Mitch McVicker in the fall of 2007 - wow...that doesn't seem that long ago? Craig's MySpace is www.myspace.com/craigglasheen if you want to check him out more and listen to some of his original music.
If you were able to make it the concert last month at HBBC then you witnessed an incredible musician on stage with us playing harmonica! His name is Todd Parrott. Todd has been playing harmonica for almost 20 years, & has been blessed to perform & record with several artists. Todd still books solo events but will be joining the band when he can and we hope it's a lot!! Todd's website is www.toddparrott.com if you want to check him out more and listen to some of his music.
Upcoming Concert:
Band: WRAL TV SHOW TAPING Monday, March 23rd 7:30pm. www.wral.com
We spoke with the producer today and she said we can invite up to 30 people to the WRAL TV studio to be part of the live taping of the show Spiritual Awakening.
So if you can make it let TED know ASAP, so HE can put you on the guest list and be admitted to the recording session. IT's FREE!!!! Only 30 people!
Other concerts:
March 7 Todd Parrott solo at Sacred Grounds at 2700 Roxboro Street, DurhamNC www.sacredgroundscoffeehouse.org 7:30- 9:30pm tips appreciated
March 27 Ted Fillhart solo at Loco Lu's playing hits from the 70s and 80s 5210 Hollyridge Dr ( just off Glennwood Ave) Raleigh
919-755-6337 www.LocoLu.com Great place! 7:00-9:00 pm tips appreciated
April 8 Unlikely Heroes at Mt. Olive College 8:30pm free event 634 Henderson Street, Mt. Olive, NC www.moc.edu
April 25 Unlikely Heroes at Mt. Olive Pickle Festival, Mt Olive, NC - not sure of the time, yet. Check our web site for updates or www.ncpicklefest.org
May 1 Mitch McVicker and Ted Fillhart at Aromas Coffeehouse 6pm -8:30 www.hbbc.net $3 and lots of great food, desserts etc.... That's right, hit songwriter, Dove Award Winner, Mitch McVicker is back in town for a solo appearance. Ted will open for Mitch starting at 6pm.
www.mitchmcvicker.com
May 15 Ted Fillhart solo at Swift Creek Coffeehouse, Hwy 70 & intersection of Vandora Springs Rd, Garner, NC 7 - 9pm Ted will be playing hits from the 70s & 80s.
More to come.......
Hope to see you!
Ted, Jay, Tim, Craig and Todd
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