River Raisin Ragtime Revue: America's Premier Ragtime Orchestra

America's Premier Ragtime Orchestra: Education, Entertainment and Outstanding Music

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Thursday, June 2 7:30 pm	Temple Beth Emeth 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor Directions; click here
$20 general admission $10 youth (18 and under) Tickets available at the door.
PLEASE HELP US PRESERVE IMPORTANT AMERICAN MUSIC AND HISTORY Come out and hear the music featured on R4’s brand new CD, to be released in July. The show and CD will feature some of the most significant compositions of our nation’s early popular music history including: • The first published rag • The first published rag by an African American • The first published jazz composition • Never before recorded music by important American songwriters • Music from the first African American show to play a prestigious Broadway theater • Classic ragtime of Scott Joplin, King of Ragtime Composers • Plenty of uplifting, toe-tapping fun! Based in Tecumseh, Michigan, R4 has received national and international praise for its commitment to presenting America’s original style of popular music. The ensemble headlines a major annual ragtime festival at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan, and has recorded two CDs. For more information contact R4 at ragtimeband@comcast.net, or call us at 517/423-1962

UPCOMING CONCERTS

Salute to America at Greenfield Village, Dearborn, MI. Thursday, June 30th through Sunday, July 3rd. R4 performs at 7:30pm each night, preceding the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s outstanding Independence Day celebration. Complete with spectacular fireworks show and real cannons!! Don’t miss this great holiday event. Visit www.thehenryford.org for ticket information.

Thursday, July 14th 2011. “Ribs and Ragtime!” in Tecumseh at the First Presbyterian Church, 211 W. Chicago Blvd. Enjoy tasty BBQ from a local vendor and free children’s activities starting at 6pm. R4 accompanies a traditional cakewalk right before the 7:30pm show. Concert tickets are only $10 for general admission and $5 for youth 18 and under. Great family fun!

Friday, July 15th 2011, 7:30pm. Concert in Ypsilanti at the First United Methodist Church. Tickets $20 ($10 for students)

Ragtime Street Fair at Greenfield Village. Saturday July 16th and Sunday July 17th. Journey back in time to the Ragtime Era and enjoy exciting live music, sumptuous food, silent movies, cuttin’ contests, dance demonstrations and so much more. R4 headlines the event with closing performances both days – Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. This event is becoming one of the nation’s premier ragtime and early jazz festival, with thousands of visitors each year. Contact www.thehenryford.org for ticket information.