Grind With The Wind
Nashville, Tennessee's ONLY Genuine European Organ Grinder.
Greetings!
I'm Ted Guillaum and I have been performing as a professional Organ Grinder since 2003. As soon as you hear the organ you will remember the nostalgic sounds of the Merry-Go-Round of your youth. This organ was custom built in 2003 near the Black Forest of Germany by the Raffin Organ Company and is of the highest quality. The Black Forest is where this type of music box was invented about 200 years ago. The organ is of the traditional European style. This means that it was constructed by hand and plays without the aid of electronics or computers. The organ is portable on the cart and takes very little space for performances. A wide variety of music can be played that would be appropriate for your event. For example, I can offer marches, sing-a-long tunes, traditional German and Swiss music, and even some Elvis and country tunes!
If you are still wondering what an organ grinder does, here is a link to a video interview from a performance at Berry College in Rome Georgia.
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO WATCH THE VIDEO.
http://vikingfusion.berry.edu/news/feature-news/organ-grinder-visits-berry/
COSTUMED PERFORMANCES
I perform in a variety of costumes that are appropriate for each event. I can offer an authentic German costume that is especially appropriate for Oktoberfest events to a dressier look featuring a formal jacket with Derby hat. A traditional summertime look featuring red vest and straw Skimmer hat is a good look for many events. Tell me about your event and I will put together an appropriate look that will add color and excitement for your guests.
See me in action on You Tube. Search for "Organ Grinder Ted" and rate my video. Thanks!
Give me a call
615-226-5098.
Earn a Certificate!
I like to get my audience involved in every performance. They hear the happy music and I tell them a little about how this rare musical instrument works. Eventually someone wants to try their hand at cranking out a tune for themselves. After they complete their happy task they are awarded a "Genuine Organ Grinders Certificate" that they can frame and hang on the wall.
CONTACT ME AT THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS
Where's your monkey?
Every Organ Grinder needs a monkey! 
Don't worry I have a real monkey. 
Is he a real LIVE monkey? No. 
He is a real MECHANICAL monkey but at least he doesn't eat much and I don't have to clean up after him. 
He still brings lots of smiles to the faces of children and adults alike. 
Check out the web site for
The Carousel Organ Association of America
for a schedule of organ rallies around the country.
Don't pass up the chance to see and hear a variety of historic mechanical musical instruments.
