Cherry & Jerry: Ragtime & early blues at The Allerton Public Library

Wed Mar 19 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-05:00

Allerton Public Library District | Monticello

Ragged Blade Productions
Publisher/HostRagged Blade Productions
Cherry & Jerry: Ragtime & early blues at The Allerton Public Library
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Ragtime, early blues & jazz! The Entertainer, St. Louis Blues, Beale Street & lots more familiar and rarely heard tunes.
About this Event

Step back in time at Allerton Public Library as Cherry and Jerry 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.“Cherry & Jerry” is Isaac Cherry on percussion and Jerry Rabushka on piano; 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. The St. Louis duo has toured music of the ragtime era throughout the region. as Cherry and Jerry 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.“Cherry & Jerry” is Isaac Cherry on percussion and Jerry Rabushka on piano; 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.The St. Louis duo has toured music of the ragtime era throughout the region. Facebook event page here!




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Allerton Public Library District, 4000 Green Apple Lane, Monticello, United States

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