Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

Event Details

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS: Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - Shake the Sheets 20th Anniversary with special guests Ganser and Wrong War. $30 General Admission (Standing Room Only) / Reserved Tables Available. For the 20th anniversary playing Shake The Sheets in its entirety and more.

Ted Leo's Artistic Journey

Ted Leo is a unique artist for these times. He provides a near-perfect combination of politics, art, punk values, and humor in his songwriting, and the combination resonates with people all over the world. Having toiled for years in the punk underground with both his former band Chisel and his solo effort Ted Leo/Pharmacists, 2004 is definitely the year Ted Leo is primed to break out into the mainstream.

Hearts Of Oak and Tour

In February 2003, Lookout Records released the critically acclaimed Hearts Of Oak, a gem of a record that received accolades from Spin, Rolling Stone, Magnet, the New York Times, and MTV. Touring and promotion in support of Hearts was massive and included 5 US tours, a run in Japan and the UK, and an appearance on Late Night With Conan O'Brien. A brief respite from touring was required mid-way through his second US run when his vocal cords became inflamed due to the rigorous schedule of radio station visits, in-store performances, and nightly gigs. Ted began a new regimen of vocal warm-ups, fewer shows in a row, and a dram less Irish Whisky and found his voice to be stronger than ever.

Shake The Sheets Album

In early 2004, in between some short tours, Ted began to write his fourth solo album. Motivated to keep pushing himself as a songwriter, performer, and cultural critic, he shut himself in the basement of his childhood home in New Jersey and began to write. The songs that resulted in Shake The Sheets are fresh, smart, and passionate. Producer Chris Shaw proved to be the perfect partner for Ted and his sonic vision for the album. Well known for his work in producing the last 2 Bob Dylan albums, Shaw has also worked on many other diverse projects, from Dashboard Confessional to Bell Biv DeVoe to the classic Public Enemy album, It Takes a Nation Of Millions to Hold Us Back.

Future Prospects

Ted Leo is an artist who is well poised for a career with no limits. He will continue to write pop-rock gems and work hard on the road to connect with his fans who continue to grow with him as he connects with more and more people. Do not be surprised if in 25 years you are dusting off your album jackets and along with Joe Jackson, Nick Lowe, Paul Weller you throw on Ted Leo to change your mood for the day.

Dining Options

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE or enjoy full-service dining inside the club when doors open.

Parking and Transportation

• Limited street parking in the area; recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.
• Parking is available on the street with no permit restrictions or meters.
• Do NOT park in business or mini-mall lots, or you will be towed.

Age Restrictions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event and will not be eligible for a refund. Under 21 ok if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Ticketing Information

1. If you selected Will Call, you'll check in at the entrance when doors open for the show. Please have an ID ready.
2. If the event is General Admission, there is no Reserved Seating.
3. Tickets are NOT mailed to you unless you select delivery.
4. All Tickets are Non-Refundable and Non-Transferrable.
5. A NON-REFUNDABLE service charge will be added to the purchase price of each ticket - in the instance of a show cancellation, this fee will not be returned.

Event Policies

• NO Filming or Audio Recording without written consent from the performing artist.
• Outside food and/or drink is not allowed.
• Enjoy dinner at our restaurant BABYGOLD BARBECUE before the show or inside both The Club & Sidebar.
• Place a reservation here.
• View the menu here.