Ted Yoder

"Ted Yoder is the Bela Fleck of the hammered dulcimer" Michael Johnathon (Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour)

As a National Hammered Dulcimer Champion, Ted has released 7 beloved and critically-acclaimed solo albums. His 2019 album Feels Like Home was nominated for Best Instrumental Album by the Independent Music Awards.

In 2016 Ted became a household name when his Facebook Live version of Tears For Fears’ “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” went viral. The video rocketed to 53 million views in 4 days and continues to circulate social media.

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    Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Acoustic Mix) 3:54
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    Shadow Lands 5:06
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    Leader of the Band 4:38
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    Africa 4:31
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    Wide Open Spaces 3:02
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Quotes

"Leave your expectations behind. You might have heard the hammered dulcimer before, but you haven't experienced the hammered dulcimer until you've heard it played by Ted Yoder."  

Tim Kays - Reporter Northwest Ohio

"In many ways, Ted Yoder is the perfect musician for the 21st century; his passionate playing style and easy-going personality make him a natural online star."  

 "It’s impossible to imagine that one wooden stringed instrument can sound like an entire rock band or a whole symphony orchestra all in one."  

Kristi Wooten - Huff Post

Genre & Touring Overview

Genre - Acoustic Rock 

  • Instrumental (hammered dulcimer, marimba, percussion, fretless bass) 
  • Cinematic (with option for string quartet) 
  • Classic Rock/Pop & Folk Covers
  • Set options include originals only or originals + covers (vocals on some covers) 

Touring 

  • Based out of Goshen Indiana 
  • Touring company includes 3-4 core band members and 1 sound/merch consultant; additional members may include sound engineer, string quartet, and merch staff 
  • Open to nationwide opportunities 

Ideal Venues/Events 

  • Community theaters & PACs 
  • Outdoor concert series (with cover & electricity) 
  • Museums, wineries, restaurants with live music focus 
  • Music festivals, fairs, fine art & local specialty celebrations 
  • Click here for the current concert schedule 

Draw/Seating and Agreement Options 

  • The band is available for intimate settings of 50+, seated layouts of 150+ for public shows, and performed in May 2021 for an audience of 300 in Ft. Wayne IN 
  • Agreements can be established as 
    • Flat rate/guarantee 
    • Door split / venue-managed ticketing 
    • Band-managed ticketing with flat rate or percentage paid to venue 

For social media, booking, and administrative questions contact Sarah Haag at sarah@tedyoder.com

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