Step back in time as Cherry, Jerry and John Woytus bring you some hit tunes and rarely played gems from the ragtime era. With a focus on ragtime, early blues, and jazz, you'll hear enduring songs such as St. Louis Blues and The Entertainer along with great songs that they've dusted off and brought back to life. Fun for all ages, with a bit of history thrown in! “
Cherry & Jerry” is Isaac Cherry on percussion and Jerry Rabushka on piano; with John Woytus on alto and tenor sax; they focus mainly on music from 1900-1920: ragtime, early blues and jazz, and popular songs from back in the day. Performances include well known tunes such as The Entertainer, St. Louis Blues, Georgia on My Mind, Stormy Weather, etc as well as rarely played music from the era, for a unique take on America’s first pop music. Great fun for all ages!
The St. Louis trio has toured music of the ragtime era throughout the region, appearing at libraries, museums, pubs and restaurants, special events, senior communities, and more. Recent appearances include: Illinois State Fair, DuQuoin State Fair, George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond, MO; DuSable Black History Museum in Chicago Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, MO; Big River Steampunk Festival, Hannibal, MO.
You may also like the following events from Cherry & Jerry:
- Next Friday, 5th September, 05:00 pm, Cherry & Jerry: Ragtime, 20's Blues & Jazz at Magpie's Cafe in St Charles
- Next month, 14th September, 12:00 pm, Cherry & Jerry Ragtime, & 20's Blues at Eagles Landing Wine in Saint James
- Next month, 27th September, 07:00 pm, Cherry & Jerry: Ragtime, 20's Blues & Jazz at Rolla Public House Brewing in Rolla
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