Canadian Ragtime (Ragtime Discoveries)
Mimi Blais—Friday, noon-12:45 P.M., Sierra
Mimi always thought that Jean-Baptiste Lafreniere was the first one who published ragtime in Montreal... He wasn't!
Those Ragged Remick Gals
Nora Hulse & Nan Bostick—Friday, 2:15-3:00 P.M., Camellia
The Jerome H. Remick music publishing firm was famous for the gorgeous women who staffed its offices and sheet music stores. Dr. Nora Hulse and Nan Bostick present some of the wonderful ragtime compositions these women penned for the Remick house.
Women in Ragtime
Mimi Blais—Friday, 3:45-4:45 P.M., Yosemite
Professor Partridge’s Ragtime 101
John Partridge—Friday, 4:00-4:30 P.M., Comstock 3
Don't know the difference between Scott Joplin and James Scott? Can't tell a Cakewalk from a Slow Drag? Professor Partridge gives you all the essentials in this fun introduction to the world of ragtime music. Using numerous musical examples, Professor Partridge traces the development of ragtime from its origins through the "golden age", and gives you the "who, what, when, where" of this uniquely American musical form. A fast and funny survey course that will add to your enjoyment of the whole festival.
Those Southern Blues
Trebor Tichenor—Friday, 8:00-8:45 P.M., Yosemite
Selected early blues publications. Some rare and some well-known. W.C. Handy and others.
From Ragtime to Jazz
John Royen—Saturday, 11:00-11:45 A.M., Sierra
From the classic ragtime of Scott Joplin, through the syncopated struts and stomps of Jelly Roll Morton, to the swinging stride piano of Fats Waller and beyond, John creates a musical storyline that takes his audience through the growth and social development of this special art form.
Sing-a-long Ragtime Songs
Stern, Piver & Radloff—Saturday, 12:30-1:00 P.M., Comstock 3
A presentation of the most famous ragtime songs. The audience is actively encouraged to sing the words, with the help of Jim Radloff, the ragtime minstrel. Stanley Stern, with Nancy Piver, created the West Coast Ragtime Festival Sing A Long Songbook.
Contemporary Rags by Trebor Tichenor
St. Louis Ragtimers with Virginia Tichenor & Marty Eggers—Saturday, 4:15-5:00 P.M., Camellia
An entire set of original tunes by Trebor.
Trio Plus One
Trio Plus One—Saturday, 6:30-7:30 P.M., Savanna’s
Those Ragged Foxtrots
Nan Bostick, Tom Brier & Julia Riley—Saturday, 9:15-10:00 P.M., Savanna’s
Nan, Tom and Julia explore fox trots penned by ragtime composers, with a turkey trot, a kangaroo hop, and a Chinese Monkeydoodle thrown in for good measure.
The Ukulele and Ragtime: Focus on George Formby
Ian Whitcomb—Sunday, 10:00-10:45 A.M., Camellia
Focus on George Formby
Ragtime Razzmatazz
Nora and Mark Hulse—Sunday, 11:30 A.M.–noon, Comstock 3
Ragtime Razzmatazz, a banjo/piano duo, will entertain with "50 Years of Ragtime." You will hear an early English Cakewalk written for banjo, and Ragtime Revelation by J. Gaines.
The Music of Frank Melrose
Ray Skjelbred Trio—Sunday, noon-1:00 P.M., Savanna’s
Dedicated to You
Nan Bostick, Tom Brier & Julia Riley—Sunday, 3:00-3:45 P.M., Sierra
Nan, Tom and Julia present compositions that ragtime composers dedicated to other ragtime composers. |