Crooked River Ragtime Quintet

Join us as we explore the roots of ragtime as well as it’s influence in folk, blues, jazz, pop, and contemporary classical music! John Reynolds and Jack DiAlesandro have played together for nearly 50 years. As the Crooked River Stompers their repertoire includes acoustic blues and ragtime, Celtic and old-time music, medicine show tunes, gypsy music, and swing jazz. Original compositions round out a deep reservoir of music performed with a high degree of skill. First appearing with the Kent State Sinfonia their collaboration with classical musicians is revisited with the newly formedCrooked River Ragtime Quintet. This ensemble explores classic ragtime and its evolution into multiple music genres. A typical program explores the roots of ragtime as well as it’s influence in folk, blues, jazz, pop, and contemporary classical music. John and Jack pepper their performances with colorful, fun and informative commentary. The Crooked River Ragtime Quintet members are: John Reynolds, mandolin/vocals Jack DiAlesandro, guitar/vocals Tim Staron, violin Devon Caskey, viola and Brendon Phelps, cello. General Admission – 20.00 Join us in the new addition for refreshments before the show at 7pm Doors to the concert Hall open at 7:30pm Music at 8pm