The Firesign Theatre to perform at The Theatre On The Square in Tacoma

January 15th, 2010

The Firesign Theatre, comedy’s legendary quartet, will appear at The Theatre On The Square in Tacoma, Washington, on Sunday, January 24th at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.  Details here…

The Firesign Theatre to perform at the Kirkland Performance Center

January 15th, 2010

The Firesign Theatre, comedy’s legendary quartet, will appear at the Kirkland Performance Center in Kirkland, Washington, January 22 and 23, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.  Details here…

“Chromium Switch” The Firesign Theatre E-Magazine

December 13th, 2009

Tom Gedwillo and Phil Fountain are pleased to announce an exclusive Firesign publication. Featuring interviews, photos, letters to the editor, cartoons, and news.  A four-issue (1 year) subscription is just $20, or choose single issue ($5) or newsletter ($3). New subscribers will be automatically entered in a drawing for autographed Firesign Theatre items.  Premiere issue #1 features interviews with Phil Proctor and William Stout, excerpts from “the Edgar Letters,” and special content you’ll only find in “Chromium Switch.”

Travels with Porgie, Pt. II

October 12th, 2009

Chromium Switch correspondent/cartoonist Phil Fountain offers Part 2 of his April 2009 experience in Monterey, “Travels with Porgie - Stalking The Firesign Theatre,” complete with illustrations and photos.  This is in celebration of their upcoming shows “Forward into the Past (4 Nights in Hollywood)” at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, Oct. 14 to 17.

fireheads.org - Now Online

August 15th, 2009

The launch of Tom Gedwillo’s latest Firesign Theatre project - fireheads.org - featuring discussion forums, chat room, and full search feature. A new place for all “Facebook Fireheads”

Firesign in Concert - October ‘09

July 15th, 2009

The Firesign Theatre will be performing LIVE in Hollywood at the historic Barnsdall Gallery Theater….Wednesday, October 14 through Saturday, October 17, at 8pm. Ticket information is available here.

Travels with Porgie

June 28th, 2009

TFT aficionado, Firehead and Chromium Switch correspondent/cartoonist Phil Fountain writes of his weekend in Monterey with the amusing and insightful “Travels with Porgie” - the first of 2 parts.

Monterey Concert

May 2nd, 2009

The Firesign Theatre had an outstanding performance on April 24, 2009 at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California, celebrating Nick Danger’s 40th birthday! Thanks to Phil Fountain for the photo at Chromium Switch. Also check out Bob Hardy’s website with Monterey pictures, and photos from my Firesign group at Facebook.

New Philbert Cartoon, #5 In A Series

April 4th, 2009

To whet your appetite for the April 24th Firesign show, here’s a brand new Philbert cartoon, exclusively for Chromium Switch.

WikiRococo

March 1st, 2009

Announcing the first collaborative encyclopedia about The Firesign Theatre: WikiRococo. This has a simpler interface than Wikipedia, but uses the same principle of public editing and discussion. It’s a “work in progress” and will depend on the input of Firesign fans and friends. Please register at this site and check out the many categories available for editing. Read the “Users Help” section and test your formatting in The Sandbox.