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Expect A Great
Time At The Festival Don't
expect to wait around to hear ragtime! It begins Friday at noon and goes until
11 PM and continues Saturday from 9 AM to 11 PM and Sunday from 9 AM until 5 PM.
And you can expect after-hours Ragtime Friday and Saturday nights from 11 PM to,
well, let's say late.
We have six venues all on the ground floor level, which run
simultaneously, almost nonstop throughout the three days of the festival. They
do close for short periods on a rotating schedule for piano tuning and room
setup. There are Ragtime Stores where you can purchase our performers' music
and recordings, as well as vintage clothing and accessories.
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Festival Volunteers: The
festival would not be possible without our volunteers. Volunteers, in exchange for
their time, can attend performances and special shows during their
off-hours. To volunteer or for information click here to send an email to the
Volunteer Coordinator, or send a mail request to: |
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West Coast Ragtime Society, Volunteers, P. O. Box 13346, Sacramento, CA 95813-3346 |
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Last Year's Festival:
For
an idea of West Coast Ragtime Festival, be sure to check
information (e.g., performers, schedule, etc) on last year's
Festival. |
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2017 Performers
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Individual Performers (so far): Elliott Adams,
Paulo Alderighi,
Nick Arteaga,
Cleve Baker,
Clint Baker,
Tom Barnebey,
Jeff Barnhart,
Ed Berlin,
Jack Bradshaw,
Michael Chisholm,
Danny Coots,
Kylan deGhetaldi,
Jared DiBartolomeo,
Richard Dowling,
Marty Eggers,
Lisa Gonick,
Andrew Greene,
Dale Hadley,
Rosemary Hallum,
Frederick Hodges,
Brian Holland,
Vincent Johnson,
Max Keenlyside,
Carl Sonny Leyland,
Frank LiVolsi,
Carl Lunsford,
Jonathan Meredith,
Larisa Migachyov,
Ezequiel Palleja,
Jimin Park,
Will Perkins,
David Thomas Roberts,
Jack Rummel,
Christoph Schmetterer,
Sean Sharp,
Martin Spitznagel,
Squeek Steele,
Adam Swanson,
Virginia Tichenor,
John Reed-Torres,
Stephanie Trick,
Ian Whitcomb,
Richard Zimmerman. See the Performers link from the right-side menu for biographical information and more.
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Youth Performers: As usual you can expect a fine collection of youth ragtime performers as well, e.g. Ramona Baker, Diego Bustamante, Althea Sung-Miller, Oliver Moore, Ryan Wishner. |
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Groups: Our festival once more will have a number of ensembles for your enjoyment and dancing, e.g. Ivory&Gold®, Raspberry Jam Band Trio, The Bradshaws, Porcupine Ragtime Ensemble, Sullivans/Drivons, Pacific Coast Ragtime Orchestra. |
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Seminar Presenters: Max Morath: Goodbye Ragtime, Hello Jazz; Andrew Greene: Orchestrations of Scott Joplin's Music; Ed Berlin: Scott Joplin's Personality — Characteristics and Contradictions; Frederick Hodges: Fred Astaire in Ragtime; Ryan Wishner: The "When" and "Where" of Ragtime's Beginnings; Richard Zimmerman: Ragtime Revivals — The First 75 Years |
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Dance Instructor: Bruce Mitchell, Richard Duree, Stan Isaacs
Accompanists: Stanley Stern, Mario Ojeda |
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Theme Sets & Special Shows: The festival includes many "themed"
performances that cover particular aspects of ragtime and
related music. There are also special shows that are more
theatrical or involve the attendees — for example, the Festival
Sampler and the Grand March. Check back later for a list of these events. |
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Dance
Instruction Dance instruction is held on all three days of
the Festival.
Note: Please check the dance times when you arrive as they may be different than listed below.
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| Friday: 11/17 |
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1:30 - 2:00 Bruce (Basic One-Step)
2:00 - 2:30 Richard (Waltz Techniques)
2:30 - 3:00 Stan (Two-Step)
5:00 - 5:30 Richard (Waltz Techniques)
5:30 - 6:00 Stan (Fox Trot)
6:00 - 6:30 Bruce (Cake Walk) |
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| Saturday: 11/18 |
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10:00 - 10:30 Stan (Tango)
10:30 - 11:00 Bruce (Fox Trot)
11:00 - 11:30 Richard (Waltz Techniques)
4:00 - 4:30 Bruce (One-Step Variations)
4:30 - 5:00 Richard (Waltz Variations)
5:00 - 5:30 Stan (Two-Step) |
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| Sunday: 11/19 |
| 11:00 - 12:00 “Ragtime Dance Party” with Richard, Stand & Bruce
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Piano Open piano will be held throughout the
Festival. Open Piano is a chance for ANYONE to get up and play — even if you only know one
number! To sign up, see the MC, who will take your name, tell you when
it's your turn to play, and introduce you. The open piano schedule will
appear in the festival program and full schedule when available.
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Ragtime
Stores: Visit the Ragtime Stores in the Santa Rosa Room and the Boardroom for all your ragtime music and apparel needs. Performers' recordings, folios, vintage clothing and more are available. Click here for details. |
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After
Hours: After-hour sessions, another festival
tradition, are held Friday and Saturday from 11 PM till the wee hours. All are welcome to play and socialize, with the only "rule" being to yield the stage after a reasonable time if someone else is waiting for a chance to play. |
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Post-Festival
Party and Dinner:
Sunday, 5:30 pm, Rancho Cordova Room
One last chance to hear great ragtime! The hotel provides a plated dinner and the bar is available. Seating capacity is limited, so buy your tickets ahead for this event to be assured a seat. Tickets will be on sale at the festival registration desk during the festival weekend. |
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More Information: If you haven't found the festival information you were looking for, click here to email a request for Festival Information, You contact us by phone; the number is (916) 457-3324. To contact us by postal mail, click here for the address on the Contact Us page. |
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