Dr. Tony's Original Ragtime Band, one of only a handful of ragtime bands in the country, plays Ragtime! - simply the most popular music at the turn of the 20th century and the forerunner of jazz.  Not to be confused with a Dixieland band, Dr. Tony's Original Ragtime Band is an 8-piece ensemble that plays the real thing: Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, Eubie Blake, W.C. Handy, James P. Johnson, plus the Tin Pan Alley hits of Irving Berlin and George Gershwin, and more.  We bring the high-energy original American sound of dandy melodies and syncopated rhythms that no one can resist.

Dr. Tony's Original Ragtime Band is a professional ensemble made up of some of the finest musicians in the greater Columbus area.  We present a variety of music, from straight ragtime to blues and early jazz to popular tunes and even classical music in ragtime style, all interspersed with lively commentary about the music, composers and their times.  Just listen to a sample:

• Maple Leaf Rag - Scott Joplin

• Rialto Ripples - George Gershwin

• Jelly Roll Blues - Jelly Roll Morton

• Eubie Dubie - Eubie Blake

• Alexander's Ragtime Band - Irving Berlin

• Soda Fountain Rag - Duke Ellington

• The Charleston - James P. Johnson

• The Entertainer - Scott Joplin

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