Fritz Schindler Band

Radford, VA

$400 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Spring 2025 Fritz Schindler Band Promo Video

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90 Seconds of Fritz Schindler Band Will Blow Your Mind!

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Shake It Off (Fritz's version) @ Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke, VA on 9/15/24

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Fritz Schindler - Rage Against My Indifference (Official Music Video)

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Fritz Schindler: Solo Promo

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Fritz Schindler Band - 2026 in front of the arches

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Fritz Schindler Band smiling at the Marina between sets

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All smiles in-between sets at Longway Brewery, Dec. 2022

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Before playing the BYX Fraternity Beach Party @ Virginia Tech, April 2024

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Rockin' The Paramount Bristol in TN

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Performing for Berea College's Music Department in KY

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Fritz is a talented multi-instrumentalist

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Playing ReplenishFest (2016) in Virginia

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All smiles while playing at Southwest Community College in Cedar Bluff, VA

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Ready to play at Virginia Tech's Pete Dye River Course, 2023

Overview

Fritz Schindler Band bring their Contagious Folk 'n' Roll music and joyful energy to every event--and hopefully, yours will be next! Their trademark blend of vocal harmonies, blazing instrumentals, wide variety of musical styles and ever-changing array of instruments keeps crowds engaged, tapping their toes, dancing and singing along. Available for playing at outdoor festivals, community events, breweries, parties, worship services, restaurants, clubs, and more! If you want great music at your venue or event, Fritz Schindler Band is definitely the answer you've been looking for!

Please view / listen to our videos, songs and photos, then give us a holler! We can't wait to meet you!


Reviews

2 reviews

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Corynne E.

January 4, 2023
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Something for everyone!!

Fritz and his band was incredibly easy to work with! I could tell after just a simple phone call with Fritz that he was and is a passionate and genuinely good person. He is very reasonably priced for a very dynamic show. We hired him to preform at Virginia Tech’s Adult Day Services 30th Anniversary celebration in December 2022. We made it clear we’d have a huge age range at our event (youngest being 4, oldest in their 90s), yet he made sure there was something for everyone, while still adding his own flare and showmanship. They had people up and dancing together and it was such a wonderful sight to see. I feel confident we made the right choice for our event and I hope you choose Fritz and his band as well! Their energy truly is contagious!

Hired as: Americana Band, Folk Band


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Robert H.

August 25, 2017
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This band was so much fun!

We loved hosting Fritz's band at our event! They were all fun, friendly and adapted to us effortlessly. Oh and their music was awesome! Would definitely want them again.

Hired as: Folk Band

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Booking information

Price range: $400 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 20 - 180 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability

What to expect

Fritz Schindler Band offers a relatable and engaging experience for your audience through a unique combination of songs, instruments, voices and Contagious Folk 'n' Roll energy. There's something for every age and music preference with these guys!

* Do you want to hear a Taylor Swift song in a smooth jazz style, featuring the banjo?
* Does three-part vocal harmony on classic 50s and 60s tunes make your attendees' spines tingle?
* Would an Irish jig medley have your audience dancing in the aisles?
* Have you ever wondered what a Twenty One Pilots song would sound like with a flute in the mix?
* Is your audience itching to sing along to Stand By Me accompanied by hammered dulcimer?
* Would hearing Bluegrass and Classical styles unexpectedly pop up in the middle of Pop songs inspire smiles in your attendees?
* Does the sound of a saxophone, banjo or Irish bouzouki seem like a fun way to spice up a Beatles tune?
* Do you think it would be fun to hear mandolin, electric guitar and fiddle featured on a Bruno Mars cover, followed by a Statler Brothers hit song, followed by a danceable Earth, Wind & Fire number?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, Fritz Schindler Band have got you covered. They will delight your audience with their wide variety of styles, musicianship and enthusiasm. Just like Rick Astley famously sang, Fritz Schindler Band is "never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down!" Contact them today to play for your special event!

About

Fritz Schindler is a versatile, joy-filled whirlwind of musical enthusiasm. His energetic live shows combine him playing a vast array of traditional Appalachian instruments—mandolin, guitar, hammered dulcimer, bouzouki, banjo, piano, percussion—along with his versatile singing voice and some combination of terrific musicians backing him up. Frequently added into the mix are live-looping and layering techniques, combined together to make a unique and spell-binding experience he likes to call Contagious Folk ‘n’ Roll.

The talented multi-instrumentalist singer grew up in the epicenter of Appalachian heritage, Berea, KY, and is proud to now call Radford, VA his home. Fritz and his wife, Andrea, have three daughters, two dogs, and a house full of laughter, music and fur from those two doggone dogs.

Over the years, Fritz has opened for or shared the stage with many incredibly talented artists including: Jimmy Fortune, Michael Johnathon, Ted Yoder, The Afters , 7eventh Time Down, Hawk Nelson, The Vespers, Raymond & Ruth McLain, The New Coon Creek Girls, Sky Dixon, The Penny Loafers, Nevertheless, BlueTree, Ilia, Derek Minor, Aidan Broadbridge and Jason Harrod, just to name a few. Since 2014 Fritz has been touring with a full backing band, playing concerts, churches and festivals throughout the Southeast U.S. Fritz always brings his signature smile and warm enthusiasm to every stage, whether electrifying a crowd on his own or with his delightfully engaging band.

No matter your age or musical preference, within a few short minutes, Fritz Schindler will have your toes tapping, hands clapping, and before you know it, you’ll probably find yourself singing or dancing along!

Past booked events

May 2025

30

Friday

Campus Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

High Point, NC

December 2022

07

Wednesday

Campus Event

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Blacksburg, VA

August 2017

19

Saturday

Reunion

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Shawsville, VA

Set list

Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Help! - The Beatles
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Meant To Live - Switchfoot
Brand New - Ben Rector
Swallow A Penny - Traditional Irish Folk Dance Medley
Here We Go - Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors
Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Foggy Mountain Breakdown - Flatt & Scruggs
Sunlight Breaking Through the Trees - Fritz Schindler Band
Better When I'm Dancing - Meghan Trainor
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Mama's Sunshine, Daddy's Rain - Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors
Bluebird - Cory & the Wongnotes
Power of Love - Huey Lewis & The News
Rage Against My Indifference - Fritz Schindler Band
Stressed Out - twenty one pilots
Flowers On the Wall - The Statler Brothers
Want Me Back - Cody Fry, Cory Wong & Dynamo
Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
Got No Friends - The Vespers
Blood Pressure - MUTEMATH
Jig For Clams - Al White & The Berea Castoffs
Wait & Sing - Fritz Schindler Band
Another Man's Shoes - Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors
Rainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog
Lovin' You Is Easy - Ben Rector
The Mandolorian Theme Song
Wait & Sing - Fritz Schindler Band

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