Don't just take our word for it, hear what our festival attendees and musicians have to say!
Jeff & Anne Barnhart (Ivory&Gold®)
Musicians |
As professional musicians who have spent the past 25+ years traveling and performing together nearly 40 weeks a year, we’ve experienced just about every kind of event imaginable. |
Frederick Hodges
Musician |
The Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival is a rare and joyful treasure for anyone who loves classic American music. Nestled in the historic charm of California’s Gold Country, this intimate gathering brings vintage syncopation vibrantly to life. Strolling along the granite and basalt sidewalks between historic venues, you are treated to world-class pianists and ensembles performing everything from classic Joplin rags to lively stride and delightful Tin Pan Alley songs. What makes the festival truly exceptional is the warm, welcoming community of artists and enthusiasts who mingle freely, united by pure musical camaraderie. It is an unforgettable weekend of brilliant musicianship, infectious energy, and timeless nostalgia. |
Eve Elliot
Musician |
I had just a wonderful time at the festival. From its beautiful and historic location, to the relaxed and inviting atmosphere of the venues, to the wealth of great performers. I was very happy to be a part of it, and I will absolutely come back next year! Thank you so much for having me. |
Dave Flores
Musician |
We had a great time playing the music festival! It was truly the highlight of our summer! Ragtime music is the BEST! |
Chris Bradshaw
Musician (In Memoriam) |
We want to express our gratitude for allowing us to be a part of the Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival. We had a fabulous time and loved every minute of it, start to finish! We wouldn't change a minute of it. Thank you for giving us this wonderful opportunity to play. We'd do it all over in a heartbeat! |
Gil Leiby
Ragtime Composer (In Memoriam) |
I wanted to thank you for the wonderful time at the festival in August and also for the wonderful reception my music received. I will always have a warm feeling in my heart for |
Jackson McElmell
Festival Attendee |
For the first time my wife and I attended the Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival even though we have known about it for a number of years. I have been an organizer for many projects and aware of the time and effort it takes and you folks did it in spades or should I say in a perfect syncopated beat! Sutter Creek is the perfect venue for this genre of music and a nice getaway from San Francisco where we live. So thanks again for all of your work for this fun activity and helping preserve the ragtime music slice of Americana. |
Farris Horak
Festival Attendee |
What a great time my husband and I had at the Ragtime Festival this past weekend. The music was terrific! Such wonderful Ragtime musicians providing top notch music in an outstanding setting! It also gave us time to visit, shop and to eat in Sutter Creek for the three days, two nights we were there. It has been some years since our last visit and this was a wonderful opportunity to re-visit a most warm and friendly town. |
Lisa Klosowski
Sutter Creek Business Association |
You should know how appreciative Sutter Creek is for the great Ragtime Festival you and your team brought to this town this weekend. The festival was a perfect fit for us.Ot is a wonderful event that attracts a good number of people over several days and with the performers scheduled at various venues the is an opportunity for the Ragtime Enthusiasts to enjoy Sutter Creek while enjoying the music. All of you did a marvelous job of organizing this year's festival and you pre-planning showed in every aspect of the festival. |