Traveling Circus

Who knew Phil would make such a good looking “bobble head”…. Pete shows off his angry side or tries to and Fitz gives out more than his fair share of hugs…
Check us out in Oklahoma…

Hey Everyone,
Here’s the video from Jefferson City… Tommy gets wise to J-Dawgs tricks and the crowd lights up green when the sun goes down. Check it out below…

July 9, 2010 – Phil gets down in Chippewa Falls, some of the guys hit the local brewery and the crowd gets crazy… Check it out Below

You guys check out the wild crowd in Milwaukee…… Phil had a great show and an out of control crowd, see for yourself. J-Dawg had to settle a fight from the stage……………

What is country music? It seems like all the barriers from the past keep coming down. Jackson Browne and The Eagles and all that…really it’s country music now. Really cool country music though…cool songs and all that…I think country music is about songs with heart. I can’t change the business and change what’s going on with it; that’s not my deal. For a song to work I think you have talk about what’s relevant or important to you as a person or an artist or a dad or whatever. It’s not my job to change the business part of music. I cant. With music, there’s a lot of things we look at every day and wonder “How does this work?” “Why do certain things work and other things don’t work?” Things are in a real transition in this music business and a lot of it seems rather shady. I can’t concern myself with all of that. The thing I love right now is that music can just be music, and there are ways for fans and music lovers to hear it, even if it doesn’t fit into a neat little box.

As an artist you have to think about what you like to do and where it fits in and hopefully you’ll find your crowd or your crowd will find you. Everything is so fragmented with media and the internet – maybe it is hard to find good artists some time! But they’re out there, and they’re found. A song that somehow reaches out and touches you when you hear it for the first time on the radio – it will affect you. I think about the first time I heard Tory Amos on Lightning 100 in Nashville or wherever it might have been. It could have been any day, and obscure deal where I just changed the channel and said ‘whoa what’s that!’ That is what I hope for everyday, not just for people to have that reaction to me, but that I find music that makes me feel that same magical way.

Our business is so much about perception and how you are perceived. And it’s why David Bowie and those guys rode around in limos before they even had cuts…acted like rock stars. Ya know that’s what they did – they get them in these clubs ya know decked out in these outfits and it was interesting.

I don’t do any of that rock star stuff. It is usually smoke in mirrors and people will eventually figure it out. Eventually, you’re discovered. But a lot of times it’s after you’ve sold a million records. I’ve just never really been good at that part of it. I’ve never liked that part of it. I don’t feel comfortable with that part of it. I don’t like riding around and that type of stuff and going to clubs and being seen – I’d rather not be seen.

I don’t think you should have to do all that stuff, either. You just shouldn’t. And it’s not that you wouldn’t wanna be on some of these things or some of these big crazy tours wouldn’t be good for you and your career – but ya know a lot of times it’s about being the soup of the day and who’s hot today and all that. And whether or not they turn into these headliners or not I don’t know. I know several acts that never..

Phil and the gang invaded the small harbor town of Annapolis, Maryland for a weekend. Apparently Annapolis is America’s sailing capital…there was no sailing on our part but there were some fun antics! Check out the video below!

Well we’re back from our two weeks in Cali! Check out the craziness of Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, CA… Phil and the gang played in front of some 50,000 people and shared the stage with Keith Urban, Sugarland and more. See Phil and the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers hit the crowds and surprise fans all over Stagecoach!

Phil Vassar was in Hollywood, CA this past week to speak at the opening seminar and to play a showcase at the ASCAP Expo. Phil brought some country insight into the songwriter seminar and was joined by Jason Mraz, Paul Williams, C. “Tricky” Stewart, and Brian Tyler. Phil also played an en exclusive showcase above Hollywood Blvd. He played three songs and was joined by critically acclaimed producer Don Was, Natasha Bedingfield, John Forte of The Fugees, Stephen Bishop and Lenny Kaye! It was a great event, see both videos below.

ASCAP “We Create Music” Seminar:

ASCAP Showcase:

Just got back from the ASCAP Expo. Phil played a show with Natasha Beddingfield, Don Watts and more. He also spoke a seminar today with Paul Williams and Jason Mraz. Been an awesome day in LA. I will get video up soon but for now check out our crazy days in San Diego and our show in Ventura. We hung out at the beach, played some covers by the bus and someone even got a tattoo…check it out….

Love,
Intern Ted

Well hello all the Phil fans our there,

Intern Ted here… we’ve been hanging out in California for a few days now and I must say I am loving it. We’ve had a blast at our first 3 shows…great crowds, thanks to all who came out! We’re off in San Diego right now and I must say I am loving this town. Let us know some fun things to do while we are here…. and in return I will make sure to film those fun things, in the meantime check out our brand new video from the Buck Owens Crystal Palace show and Club Rodeo in San Jose….

Well, we all survived another 2 amazing sold-out shows at Joe’s in Chicago! Thanks to everyone who came out, we had a blast out in the Windy City. If you were there, check out the brand new video, I best you’ll see yourself, if you weren’t well check out the crazy shows!

Also, check out “Thats When I Love You” live from Friday night…

So, after a much needed mini break, we’re back to it. Akron, Ohio today, then Chicago this weekend. Two straight nights at Joe’s. Back to back nights there are kind of the stuff of legends on the bus, so I’m glad to finally experience it in person.

I’ve been thinking too much again…all of this traveling I’ve done lately, I guess. Europe, Australia, Mexico, all over the US – too much time on airplanes leads to thinking too much. My mind somehow inevitably seems to lead me to think about my kids. They tend to be my favorite subject to think about, anyway.

Right now, they have finally reached the age where they’re competing in sports. I just drove back from one of my daughter’s track practices and I’ve seen the twinkle of competitiveness in her eyes. I understand where that comes from. There is some competitive cheerleading going in our house, too….a LOT of competitive cheerleading. But it shows – she’s doing awesome.

I played sports growing up, too, and it shaped how I look at life. That competitive spirit taught me self-confidence, motivation, team work and self-reliance – it’s a driving force still in my success. I hope the example I’ve tried to set for them has taught them to use that competitive edge to do great things, to challenge themselves to work harder and longer to achieve their goals, but to never lose themselves in the competition and not enjoy the fun of it. I mean, they’re still young – I don’t want them stressing out TOO badly!

Peace.

Phil Vassar joins Axle Rose (vocals), Gene Simmons (bass), KeithRichards (guitar) & Tommy Lee (drums) in an all-star band!The supergroup, with a working title of “Bears Can’t Vote” is set to embark on a nationwide tour of VFW’s, Elk’s Lodges, and living rooms across the US.

“This project is really special to me, it’s what I’ve been working towards my whole life. I really feel passionate about Bears andtheir inability to voice their political opinions”, said Vassar.

“Stylistically, it’s going to be kind of like a country/jazz/emo-rock mix with a little techno and a pinch of polka rap”.

Axle, Simmons, Richards and Tommy Lee were unavailable for comment.

The 5 CD deluxe album platinum edition is set for release just as soon as the members can agree on anything.

Intern Ted here…Phil is far too humble to shamelessly promote himself. Thats why he hired me.

Now, I’ll be honest I’m not much for judging the hotness of guys…if this was a hottest country bachelorette I could properly judge those candidates (cough, cough, Julianne Hough, cough). Anyways, its a good thing I am not the one to judge…you are.

Phil is up for country’s hottest bachelor and it is up to y’all to make sure he can pull off the win.

Vote Here!

Brand new Traveling Circus video straight from my (Intern Ted) hometown of Philadelphia, PA!

Check out our brand new Traveling Circus video straight from Lynchburg, VA. Phil played a charity show for the Miller Home and ate many-a Cheesy Westerns at the T-Room…plus we have a run in with the cops….

Now that we have some time off, I thought it would be a great time to recap our trip to Europe in case you missed any of the chaos of our trip. Below are all of The Traveling Circus videos from across the pond! Hope you enjoy, feel free to share with your friends….

Now that we are back in the states we are still making videos of all our travels so check back soon!

Love,
Intern Ted

Hey, all. Just a little something to get you by…

For Thanksgiving in 2009, Phil recorded this syndicated radio special for play on many country stations around the country. Phil talks about what he loves about the holiday season and sings us a few of his hit songs…as well as one of his Christmas favs! Anyway, we’ve posted all the clips for your listening enjoyment.

So…well…..enjoy!

Phil Vassar – Hometown Thanksgiving Radio Special
Sugarland – Winter Wonderland
Phil Vassar – Just Another Day In Paradise

Phil Vassar – Hometown Thanksgiving Radio Special
George Strait – Twang
Trace Adkins – All I Ask For Anymore

Phil Vassar – Hometown Thanksgiving Radio Special
Martina McBride – Blessed
Toby Keith – Frosty The Snowman

Phil Vassar – Hometown Thanksgiving Radio Special
Carrie Underwood – Cowboy Casanova
Jo Dee Messina – A Joyful Noise
Trent Tomlinson – Angels Like Her
Phil Vassar – Let’s Make A Little Christmas Tonight

Phil Vassar – Hometown Thanksgiving Radio Special
Phil Vassar – Everywhere I Go
Steve Wariner – The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Here is the Traveling Circus video from Charlottesville, VA and Stroudsburg, PA…also a live version of “That’s When I Love You”