I’ve been parading around as the Ragtime Kidd in the Kingston area for 25 years. I originally set out to play ragtime, boogie and barrelhouse. I continue to play these styles but in order to find employment I’ve played every imaginable style.
One of my highlights was playing for Princess Diana on her visit to Kingston in October 1991.
I have worked several drummers in the past and I still work occasionally with Doctor Drums. I have been a member of the Ragtime Society in Toronto and the Kingston Musician’s Union Local 518.
I perform in a variety of venues including every Sunday Brunch at the Holiday Inn Kingston.
I also work in a group called The Swelltones.
Ross,
My family and I have seen you play live may times. Your energy is infectious! How can I ring the live experience home? Have you recorded a CD???
Marin
Thanks Marin, I’m in the process of recording some original rags and boogie-woogie as well as a few classic Ragtime pieces. I should have a finished product soon. Doctor Drums is going to add rhythm and there will be other contributions from some fine musicians as well. I’ll keep you posted.
Hey Ragtime Kidd…
Regards from Mexico. I like your website and your versions. I just met ragtimes 2 years ago, and you play them so naturally… That’s great! Well, can you tell me something about the Vitality Rag like history or author, because I got no info on the Internet… I would love to play that song. I’m sure you can help me.
Thanks!
Javier
I wrote the Vitality Rag in about 1986 and performed it that year with Doctor Drums at the Toronto Ragtime Society annual festival. I finally recorded it on the Not Just Ragtime CD in 2007 but I haven’t transcribed it to paper yet. I’ll try to get my rags on paper and post them soon
I appreciate your comments Javier!