The selections we have to offer come from a variety of different sources. We are sure you will enjoy watching the Ferko String Band in various stages of their history. To activate simply click on the "play" arrow.
"Golden Memories of the Bowery"
1982 New Year’s Routine
2007 Concert Performance Music Pier, Ocean City, NJ
On July 19, 2007 at the historic Music Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey, The Joseph A. Ferko String Band performed a very special concert to a standing-room only crowd informally dubbed "The House that Joe Built". The show featured all of the band's living captains as well as their rich musical history.
Enjoy the homecoming of Captain Bill Speziale as he reprises his role which won him the title of "Best Performing Captain" in 1982. This routine was a first prize victory for the band as well.
* amateur video
"Hobo Hi Jinx"
1979 New Year’s Routine
2007 Concert Performance Music Pier, Ocean City, NJ
On July 19, 2007 at the historic Music Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey, The Joseph A. Ferko String Band performed a very special concert to a standing-room only crowd informally dubbed "The House that Joe Built". The show featured all of the band's living captains as well as their rich musical history.
Captain Joe Blass relives his last year as the Captain of The Joseph A. Ferko Sting Band. Wearing the same suit he wore more than 25 years earlier when he led the band to its 2nd Place Prize - January 1, 1979.
* amateur video
"Under Paris Skies"
2007 New Year’s Routine 1/1/2007
Follow Captain, Phil Rotindo, through the streets of Paris as he leads the Ferko String Band to their 3rd Prize performance and his second First Place victory. Also, pay close attention to his costume or should we say costumes? Captain Rotindo actually will change into 3 different costumes in the 4 1/2 minute routine, a very difficult maneuver.
"Comcast Newsmakers"
Interview
Shortly after taking First Prize for a second time, Captain Phil Rotindo is interviewed by Joe Bisicchia of Comcast Newsmakers.
"Barn Yard Boogie"
1993 New Year’s Routine Convention Hall Show of Shows
Enjoy this amateur video of The Joseph A. Ferko String Band's performance of its powerful 1993 New Year’s Day routine, "Barnyard Boogie". This is considered one of the best routines The Ferko String Band ever performed. Narrowly missing First Prize, the Class of 1993 comes back strong to win First Prize in the 1994, 1996, 1997 and 1998 New Year’s Day Parades.
"I've Got A Secret"
1963 Game Show Host Garry Moore
In this very rare interview, Captain Joseph A. Ferko celebrates the longevity of his Mummers career and that of the band that bares his name. One week after this show aired, Ferko, accepting an award honoring his 50 years in Mummery, states: " ... I hope to have fifty more". While leaving the stage, Joseph A. Ferko, award winning Captain, Philadelphia legend, all around gentleman ... collapses and passes away.
"Vine Street Drag"
1996 Show of Shows
WOW!!! While The Joseph A. Ferko String Band has recorded more than 20 CD's, LP's, and Cassettes, 2 Billboard Top 25 Hits, nothing compares to this amateur recording of one of the most difficult pieces of music in Mummers history, "Vine Street Drag".
* amateur video
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The Joseph A. Ferko String Band
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