Just as the Musicians from the greatest era in musical history often co-mingled and jammed with one another, so do the players that revolve around Grateful Ted & Friends. Anchored by steadfast enthusiasm and JerryFest's Founder Ted Gaul. Anyone who Knows Ted, and has seen him play at Stonersville and various venues throughout the Berks county, with all the many configurations of Friends over the past 10 years, also knows Grateful Ted & Friends presents a fresh and constantly changing improvisational approach to the same tunes. Incidentally, this also reflects the character of The Grateful Dead's style, and a core value held by many musicians who respect a creative approach to musical form. Some of the Musicians You might hear if you travel out to see the band, also play with other bands in  and also out of the area. Much of the reason for the revolving lineup is because of the avilability issue. While It is not "new" problem, it surely adds an interesting variable to the idea of having a band. However, We all sort of revolve around Ted, if you will, When A gig comes Up Ted finds out who of us is available. 

On The current and Ever changing songlist Above you may be hearing any of  the following musicians:

Amy Forsyth on Fiddle who also Plays with Rhythm Road

Ellen Houle on the Drums, Who Also Plays with Tin Bird Choir and many other bands

Grateful Ted his own self on Vocals and Guitar

John Woodell on Keys and Hammond  Of the Blues Factor

Brad VanEtten On Electric Fretless bass,  ( Guitar and Electric Stratomandolin on Trail of thethe Navajo and Wayfarin Stranger )  also Plays  Guitar with The Blues Factor 

Alan Landes is Playing the sweet sounding guitar on these tracks , He also is a member Of Jack Murray and The midnight Creeps

Pat a student from The Area is playing on the Labor Day jam cuts and  is doing a fine job In the Keyboard dept. 

Many More have come before and Many More are sure to follow.