He has spent the last eighteen years touring with critically acclaimed band Sheesham, Lotus and ‘Son. This trio is currently working with Hezekiah Proctor and the Hash House Serenaders.

In 2018, Teilhard joined forces with musician and engineer Jason Mercer. Together they have created award winning soundtracks for film and advertising. Frost Mercer released The Os Project, an EP of quasi AfroBeat style dance music based on early banjo tunes and Baritone Saxophone riffs. In the spring of 2024 Frost Mercer opened for Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn.

Teilhard’s next solo album is scheduled for release this June 2024. ‘Four and Twenty Blackbirds Dancing on a Deer Skin’, an album of traditional fiddle and banjo tunes, harmonica bits and ballads.

Living on Wolfe Island, he makes banjos, supper, and his bed.“

“An accomplished singer and multi-instrumentalist, Teilhard captures the spirit of the old-time music better than anyone I know. He is a natural born entertainer who’s stage presence is a joyful experience!”
–Rick Ceballos, Artistic Director, Champlain Valley Folk Festival, Vermont, USA