The Toad Creek Ramblers perpetuate old time musical traditions. They play a variety of instruments, including fiddle, banjo, guitar, autoharp, and bass. They specialize in old-timey, folk, country, gospel, bluegrass and hoedown music.

The Toad Creek Ramblers ARE:

• Keith Brintzenhoff
• Scott Carl
• Dave Kline
• Mitch Miller

They can be booked for all kinds of affairs, from private barn dances to public festivals.

Keith is an expert on Pennsylvania German music, dance, instruments, and folklore. He plays a variety of string instruments, tells some of the world's best stories and jokes, and does lively kid's shows. He calls and teaches hoedowns, and leads the Toad Creek Ramblers (who play an even greater variety of instruments, as there are more of them.)

At Christmas, he IS the Belsnickel, the Pa. German Santa Claus.

If you are going to introduce Keith, or just want to learn more about the man behind the beard, you should Click Here to Get The Whole Story!

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"As a middle school guidance counselor I would recommend Keith Brintzenhoff to any school. He is filled with enthusiasm and fun. We found his program age appropriate and completely student centered. Middle schoolers respond to his upbeat attitude and can easily follow his square dance "calls." Everyone came away from his assembly with a smile -- students and teachers alike!"

"Keith Brintzenhoff has been participating in Colonial Day each year... His presentation keeps the children actively involved... Often times the day after the students will share how much they liked his presentation. I enjoy (it) just as much as the children do because he relates to them so well and makes our Pennsylvania history interesting to everyone."

"Keith Brintzenhoff is an expert on Pa. German music, instruments, and dance. Not only can he explain and relate information about them, but he can sing,play,and dance, wherever appropriate. He is very entertaining, as well as informative.He is fluent in the language itself, and well-versed in the culture, customs, and folklore. He can present a variety of related programs, all of which are accurate, interesting, and educational."

"I have been directly involved in education for more than 30 years and Mr. Brintzenhoff does a job that is both unique and professional. He is an adept caller at sqaredancing, and he too is a trained educator. The uniqueness of his performance is special, and it is special because it maximizes student participation. I have been to nearly every kind of cultural, academic, musical, artistic, athletic, and social event held at public schools, and never have I seen so much positive enthusiasm and willingness to participate on the part of the student body."

"Mr. Brintzenhoff's knowledge of the dialect and his varied array of instruments is second to none. He puts on quite a show, one of wit, entertainment and lore."

"We have used Keith and his band (Toad Creek Ramblers) on many occasions. They present a terrific show with a variety of music. He and his group are wonderful entertainers."

"Keith is a terrific Belsnickel! His authentic costume, props and Pennsylvania Dutch accent made his performance real to my third graders. They were surprised, amused and even a little scared when he entered the room with his bag of treats and his switch demanding to know who had been bad and who had been good. The children really enjoyed his characterization."

The PA Dutch Santa Claus, a mean and cranky old guy, with switch and a bag of goodies. Just like they did it in the good old days, spoken in PA Dutch (with English translation.)

Heavy on the acting, light on the humor.

Can also include a reading of the hilarious PA Dutch "Night Before Christmas" (in English), and/or a reading of the ORIGINAL translation of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," in PA Dutch, done in 1880 Reading.

In Kutztown, by Keith, once a week. Learn old-timey banjo, autoharp, mountain dulcimer, electric bass, and a variety of guitar styles (from folk to rock.)

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