THE BFT STORY
BFT is the music stage name for Ted Manolatos. BFT as he calls himself started with a joke when someone related to the fried chicken chain KFC. BFT is an aspiring music artist who has been involved in music since 2005 when a close friend introduced him to his first acoustic guitar. BFT features acoustic rock as well as classic country and alt-country. He has since ventured into electric music in addition to acoustic guitar.
BFT has a wide and eclectic musical influences ranging from the blues to folk to classic rock and outlaw country and alt-country. He digs classical music too. Music was always in his soul from a young age. He likes to keep and open mind with it. Richmond, Virginia is where BFT calls home. He’s lived here since 1980 .
Ted likes to put his own face on the music he does. Sometimes it works, sometimes not but he feels the energy of an aspiring artist. BFT also enjoys writing, graphics and technology as well as sound production and photography when he’s not doing music. He writes and performs originals from time to time as well.
Sober Notes is almost complete. There are still a few to add and a few adjustments but this is the album almost done in the order it will be in tentatively.
These are songs I recorded and mixed some years ago when I first started. They are not perfect but represent the best of what I have from that time.
Download Full Album [MP3 -320bps 420MB]
The mixes here are just music I do for fun in the studio when I am bored or not quite in the mood to focus on my album work. I don't spend as much time mixing these so keep that in mind.
These are some of my music videos as I make them from time to time. You'll find a playlist here. Click top left corner to see playlist.
I am currently working on preparations to play live out and about but for now I am starting with a live performance video stream that is available from YT. I am not on there all the time but hope to be doing mini-concerts on a regular basis in the coming weeks and months. You'll also find a playlist of previous performances below.

