See Yoder, Shawanda at Bridge Street Live

Musicians Ted Yoder and Crystal Shawanda are set to perform at Bridge Street Live in Collinsville on Friday, Nov. 9.

Ted Yoder is the perfect musician for the 21st century with over 101 million views from music fans around the world. Crystal Shawanda, among her other many accomplishments, has performed during the Native Nations Inaugural Ball. hammered dulcimer cover of Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” became one of the most-watched Facebook Live posts in 2016 when the song received more than 101 million views from music fans around the world. It’s no wonder the video went viral. In many ways, Yoder is the perfect musician for the 21st century; his passionate playing style and easy-going personality make him a natural online star.

But the roots of his talent and showmanship weren’t simply earned overnight. His performance style in popular songs including Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing,” The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby,” and classics such as “Amazing Grace” and “The Little Drummer Boy” has become known as “Yoderizing.” Why? Because until you hear Yoder, it’s impossible to imagine that one wooden stringed instrument can sound like an entire rock band or a whole symphony orchestra all in one.

Shawanda will also be taking the stage for the ultimate rhythm and blues performance. The celebrated Canadian born, Nashville based songwriter and musician has built a decade long career on her hugely emotive performances, scoring a major label deal, chart hits and critical acclaim. To reserve seats to this double bill, call Bridge Street Live at 860-693-9762 or visit www.41bridgestreetlive.com Upcoming concerts Fred Eaglesmith starring Tif Gin - Bridge Street Live, Collinsville - Nov. 1

Parsonsfield and Sawyer Fredericks - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford - Nov. 2

Art Garfunkel - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - Nov. 2

Howie Mandel - Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket - Nov. 2

Jonathan Edwards Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook - Nov. 3

Elle King - College Street Music Hall, New Haven Nov. 3

Oleta Adams - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford - Nov. 4

David Cook (Acoustic) Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - Nov. 7

The Wood Brothers College Street Music Hall, New Haven - Nov. 7

Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford - Nov. 8

Dweezil Zappa - College Street Music Hall, New Haven - Nov. 8

Ted Yoder and Crystal Shawanda - Bridge Street Live, Collinsville - Nov. 9

Monica, Keyshia Cole and Faith Evans - Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket - Nov. 9

Elvis Costello & the Imposters - Toyota Present Oakdale Theater, Wallingford - Nov. 9

Jesse Colin Young - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford - Nov. 9

Gladys Knight - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - Nov. 9

Lucinda Williams - College Street Music Hall, New Haven - Nov. 9

Shirley Alston Reeves Bridge Street Live, Collinsville - Nov. 10

Houndmouth - College Street Music Hall, New Haven - Nov. 10

Yonder Mountain String Band - The Warehouse, Fairfield - Nov. 11

Trevor Noah - The Klein Auditorium, Bridgeport Nov. 11

Toto - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - Nov. 12

Stephen Marley Band Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - Nov. 13

Tinsley Ellis and Tommy Castro & the Painkillers Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook - Nov. 13

The Doobie Brothers Palace Theater, Stamford Nov. 15

Tim Allen - Palace Theater, Stamford - Nov. 15

Chris Robinson Brotherhood - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford - Nov. 15

Steep Canyon Rangers Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - Nov. 15

Tim Allen - Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket - Nov. 16

Arlo Guthrie and Sarah Lee Guthrie - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford - Nov. 16

Contributed photo Musicians Ted Yoder and Crystal Shawanda are set to perform at Bridge Street Live in Collinsville, CT.