Sweetgrass Talent is very excited to announce that Texas Country singer and real-life cowboy Todd Fritsch is scheduled to team up with Houston singer Dixie Trahan and the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra to perform the “Saddle Up” Concert at the magnificent Stafford Centre in Stafford, TX.
Saddle Up Concert Poster
Story courtesy of Nancy Mills of The Mills Agency:
What’s a cowboy concert without a real-life, genuine cowboy? The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra has thought of everything.
Although he won’t ride in on his horse, Todd Fritsch, a cattle-ranching cowboy and chart-topping country music singer-songwriter will perform at the Orchestra’s February 21 “Saddle Up” cowboy concert scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Stafford Centre. Also taking the stage is fellow Nashville recording artist Dixie Trahan.
Fritsch took his “Texas Talkin’” single to the top of the HotDisc charts in 2008 after finishing #1 on the same chart in 2007 with his fan favorite ballad “First Date For The Last Time.” Both songs are on his “Sawdust” CD. A popular performer at The Hideout at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Fritsch has opened for notables like Lee Ann Womack, Joe Nichols, Marty Stuart and Ronnie Milsap. He has also performed at the CMA Music Festival.
Although Fritsch is a relative newcomer to the country music scene, he’s an old hand when it comes to being a cowboy. Born and raised on his family’s ranch in Willow Springs, Texas, this down-to-earth, self-labeled “country-to-the-bone” cowboy is as comfortable riding and roping as he is in delivering his strong baritonelyrics under the big lights.
“I don’t ever want to leave ranchin’ behind,” says Fritsch. “It’s who I am; it’s what keeps me real and in touch. But I want the music, too. I’ve made some real good friends in Nashville who believe in me and the music that I make….five years from now I want to be playin’ in front of 50,000 people and be #1 on Billboard’s Country Chart.”
This marks the second time that Todd Fritsch and the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra have teamed up for an event and everybody involved seems very exciting about the upcoming re-union. Todd and his band will perform some of his fan favorites and a brand new song that will more than likely become his first single release of his upcoming new album.
“Returning to work with my friends of the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra is a real treat; we’ve had so much fun the first time around that I immediately jumped at the opportunity to do this again. Playing again at the Stafford Centre is also exciting as we had opened for Ronnie Milsap in 2007 at this outstanding venue. It just sounds so good ….” says Todd. “It will be the perfect kick-off for our Houston Rodeo season this year.”
Dixie Trahan (www.dixietrahan.com) has been singing for as long as she can remember. Growing up as a “preacher’s kid,” she was surrounded by talented musicians both inside and outside her family. When her dad decided to evangelize through music, she spent a year performing in Branson, Missouri with her family. At age 17, Trahan went solo and has traveled from Texas to Canada sharing her music with fans.
“Country music has just always been a constant for me,” says Trahan. “Something about a great country song…you just can’t help but sing along! ….This will be an awesome event ….. I have been to multiple events of the FBSO in the past and always wanted to work with them, now I get a chance to do just that and I am also looking forward to working with Todd…”, says Dixie during a recent interview.
In 2006, Trahan traveled to Nashville to record her self-titled debut album – a charming, yet polished collection of songs that showcase her vocal prowess. Most often compared vocally to Alison Krauss, Trahan has been carving out her own niche in the Texas music scene. She was one of six finalists in the 2009 Houston Press Music Awards “Country” category.
The backup band for both artists will be made up of professional musicians Billy Hillman (guitar), Joe DeLeon (drums & percussion), Kenneth Trahan (acoustic guitar, piano & harmony vocals) and Robert DiBlanco (electric bass, upright bass & harmony vocals). Sound Engineer Tim Weaver will ensure high fidelity sound quality throughout the performance.
Both artist’s current CD’s will be available for purchase during intermission and during Meet’n'Greet in the lobby after the concert.
In addition to songs by Fritsch and Trahan, FBSO’s February 21 “Saddle Up” cowboy concert features fun TV and movie songs that evoke the old West and give a nod to the cowboy culture. Tickets are $5 to $25 each and children 12 and under are free. Advance tickets may be purchased at www.fbso.org or by calling 281.276.9642. The Stafford Centre is located at 10505 Cash Rd in Stafford.
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When: February 21, 2010 at 02:00pm
Where: Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd, Stafford TX
Tickets are $5 to $25 each and children 12 and under are free
For more information, please visit:
Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra – Web, Facebook
Todd Fritsch – Web, Facebook, MySpace
Dixie Trahan – Web, Facebook, MySpace
Once again, Todd Fritsch and his band will be performing at the beautiful and historic Sengelmann Hall in Schulenburg, Texas on Wednesday, October 25, 2009.
Besides a great selection of Todd’s past hits and cover songs, they will also be doing Todd’s brand new songs, an exciting selection of music recently recorded by Todd in Nashville. “Calls I Haven’t Made” and “In A Song” are ballads, “Love Never Goes Out Of Style” is a honky-tonk tune, and “My Kinda Crowd” is an up-tempo barn burner. (Make sure you vote for your favorite by clicking here!)
Get your Thanksgiving holiday started out right with a great night of dancing and music at Sengelmann Hall! Tickets are $10 and are available ahead of time by visiting the Sengelmann Hall website.
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Time: 9:00pm – 10:45pm
Location: Sengelmann Hall
Address: 531 North Main Street, Schulenburg, TX
To book Todd for your own special event, just contact us. We’ll be happy to provide you with more information.
Todd Fritsch and his band Stampede playing the Hideout at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2008.
Todd has reportedly recorded 5 brand new songs with his new production team in Nashville, Tennessee and is ready to present the fresh material to his fans. “I am very excited about this next chapter in my career,” said Fritsch in a recent interview, “my new production team has introduced me to new songs and songwriters and I am very proud to be a part of this team. I can’t wait for the fans to hear the new stuff.”
Now’s your chance to hear his new stuff… bring your friends and check out Todd and his band at the Hideout after ZZ Top this Sunday, March 22. It’s a show you won’t want to miss!
Click here to listen to the Jerry Mac interview with Todd Fritsch from January of 2008.
Radio Stations can download the interview right here.
Anyone can listen to the show here but only Radio/Media can download the interview.
Steve Martin of Backstage Country interviews Todd Fritsch about the new single and anything new.
Click here to listen to the interview!
RODEO’N
RodeoHouston is coming up and our friend Todd Fritsch will be there! Todd and his band return to the Rodeo grounds for “pre-rodeo” events, including four private-party shows and a performance from the Main Stage at the legendary Rodeo Houston BBQ Cook-Off. Todd will be a celebrity judge during the Cook-Off and “wrap” the Rodeo on March 22 as the final act of this year’s Hideout.
Written by Katie Key for Key Notes, February 10th 2009, www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/Keynote.htm
Guitars, Spare Ribs & Honky Tonk Music – Todd Fritsch Performs Before, During & After This Year’s Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
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Here is the a recording of TODD FRITSCHs 9 ½ minute interview that aired
on 11 stations in the mid-West the weekend of February 13-15 2009 on YOUR COUNTRY REVIEW radio show.
Click here to listen to the interview!
George Strait once sang “When you hear twin fiddles and a steel guitar, you’re listening to the sound of the American Heart” and that’s exactly what is happening when you listen to Todd Fritsch’s sophomore album “Sawdust.” Released in 2007 on Spinville Records, the album features a steady package of seventeen songs that couldn’t be considered anything but country music.
Saddle Up With Todd Fritsch & Lisa Wysocky For
“Horse Country” Podcast Tuesday, February 24
At 8 p.m. CST
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Todd Fritsch will be the featured guest on a podcast about country music stars and their horses on TONIGHT from 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. central standard time (CST). You can listen to the podcast by following the instructions below, and you can also email a question to Lisa or Todd before or during the podcast. Instructions for that are also below.
The podcast is hosted by Lisa Wysocky, author of Horse Country: A Celebration of Country Music and the Love of Horses. The first half Lysa will be talking about Todd, his horses and horse experiences, and any new project(s) on the horizon. They also will answer as many emails from fans as possible. The second half they will discuss horse stories, horse training and general horse questions from fans. A few things to note:
Podcast call space is limited, so participants should call 218-844-8230 (followed by the access code 199874#) a few minutes before the podcast begins to register. Fans can also ask Todd questions by sending an email (either before or during the event) to lisainfo@comcast.net; in the subject line, enter “PODCAST QUESTION” and include first and last name, city and state (and country if from outside of the U.S.) in the body of the email.
Click here to listen to the recorded podcast (*.WAV format) !!!
SADDLE UP WITH TODD
Horse lovers and fans of country music will have a chance to (virtually) saddle up with Todd Fritsch and author Lisa Wysocky to discuss their passions during the Horse Country Q & A podcast that originates from Nashville on Tuesday, February 24 from 8 – 9 p.m. CST
Horse Country: A Celebration of Country Music and the Love of Horses (Lyons Press, 2008) is a hard cover coffee table style book that invites readers into the private world these country music stars share with some of their closest friends – their beloved horses. The book features heartwarming stories and beautiful color photography of twenty-seven artists, including: Fritsch, Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery Gentry), Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Clay Walker, Hal Ketchum, and more. For more details on the podcast, go to Todds web site.
And then for all you Houston area folks, tune into Great Day Houston (KHOU-TV / CBS CH 11) on February 26 when Todd performs Texas Talkin’ live in the studio during the program’s 9 – 10 a.m. slot.
Written by Katie Key for KeyNotes, Wednesday – February 25, 2008
Todd Fritsch and his band were part of another record breaking year at the World Championship Bar-B-Que contest in February 2009. According to the official Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo website (www.hlsr.com) all three days resulted in new attendance records (THU 34,223 – FRI 76,889 – SAT 106,528 => combined attendance of 217,640).
Todd Fritsch played all three nights at the 777 cookers tent, with guest appearances at the CGG Veritas and Candlelighter’s tents. He was also a featured performer at the Garden Stage on Friday, February 27th 2009.
The Texas based performer will conclude his “Rodeo season” with a concert at the HIDEOUT after-party on the last day of this year’s Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on March 22nd 2009 – with his fellow Texans ZZ TOP being the featured Rodeo performers that same night.
All attendance figures provided by www.hlsr.com.
Todd Fritsch is set to co-headline the upcoming Band For Brothers & Sisters concert on May 23rd 2009 at the Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Grounds in Pasadena, TX. The concert will feature Randy Rogers Band,Roger Creager, Cowboy Troy, Stephen Cochran, Todd Phelps, Don Preach, JR Martinez (from “All My Children”). All funds raised will go 100% towards building new homes for severely injured service members returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Apart from the great music there will also be an area with fun activities for the kids, so come on out and enjoy the day while supporting a great cause!
Click poster for ticket information!
Todd Fritsch recently did an interview to help promote the book “Horse Country: A Celebration of Country Music and the Love of Horses” by Lisa Wysocky (a book which he’s in). Todd answered questions posed by listeners and talked about his experience as a singing cowboy, including his performance with the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra.
To hear the interview, please visit this link: Todd Fritsch Podcast.
