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If you have ever seen The Pickin' Porch Show, you have no
doubt seen Teddy Helton. Teddy is one of those guys who tries
to remain in the background, but if he isn't there you miss him all
night long.
It's hard to imagine what the Pickin' Porch would be like
without Teddy around because he's the glue that holds the entire
operation together. In addition to booking the bands, he ensures
that the sound system is hooked up and working properly before each
show and that the bands are ready to take their turn on stage. He
also makes time to hit the stage and play bass along with
Robby Spencer - and serve as the butt of his jokes.
A wonderful musician in his own right, Teddy plays bass and guitar
with the fine Celtic group
Fire In The Kitchen
as well as the Bluegrass band Fast Train - and pretty much
anyone else who happens to be short a musician on any given day. In
addition to The Pickin' Porch Show, you're likely to see
Teddy and his fellow musicians performing at functions ranging from
the laid back atmosphere of the Damascus Trail Days
celebration to black-tie events at the
Paramount
Center For The Arts - and even the nationally televised
Song Of
The Mountains concert series on PBS!
You'd be hard-pressed to find a nicer guy than Teddy Helton - or one
that is more talented. Some people talk a lot while saying little,
but Teddy is just the opposite. For the most part he expresses
himself simply by helping others and making beautiful music. The
world is a better place because of people like Teddy.
About the photo: As the time drew near to begin tonight's
Pickin' Porch Show, it became apparent that host
Tim White was
nowhere around. It turns out that he had been delayed while
attempting to vote in Tennessee's primary election and he would be
arriving a few minutes late. Ever the trooper, the usually quiet
Teddy climbed on stage and hosted the show in Tim's absence...for a
grand total of about eight minutes. It was probably the first time
many in the audience had ever heard him speak!
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