Join us for the return of the Durango Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival in April 2025! The greatest ragtime and classic jazz musicians from around the United States will descend upon the beautiful mountain town of Durango, Colorado, for four days of concerts, silent movies, seminars, after hours jam parties, and much more. All events will take place at the Durango Arts Center and the Historic Strater Hotel, only two blocks apart. The Diamond Belle Saloon is one of the most ideal venues for this type of music in the country, and the DAC has a gorgeous 9-foot grand piano for our concerts. CELEBRATE america's first truly original music-ragtime and jazz-in an incredible location, Durango, Colorado.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Durango Arts Center

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Festival Sampler Concert (All Musicians)

Friday, April 4, 2025

Strater Hotel (Pullman Room)

10:00 am - 11:00 am: Seminar
11:00 am - 11:30 am: Jeff Barnhart
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Donald Neely
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Martin Spitznagel - 'Danny Coots, Drums Will Join Other Musicians
02:30 pm - 04:30 pm: Classic Ragtime Concert - Durango Arts Center
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm: Banquet With Live Music - Strater Hotel (Pullman Room)
07:30 pm - 09:30 pm: Early Jazz Concert - Durango Arts Center
09:30 pm - 01:30 am: After Hours Party - Strater Hotel (Diamond Belle Saloon)

Saturday, April 5, 2025

10:00 am - 11:00 am: Seminar - Strater Hotel (Pullman Room)
11:00 am - 11:30 am: Domingo Mancuello
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Donald Neely
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Surprise Guests!
02:30 pm - 04:00 pm: Silent Movies With Live Music Speedy - Durango Arts Center
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm: Banquet With Live Music - Strater Hotel (Pullman Room)
07:30 pm - 09:30 pm: Grand Finale Concert - Durango Arts Center
09:30 pm - 01:30 am: After Hours Party - Strater Hotel (Diamond Belle Saloon)

Sunday, April 6, 2025

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Farewell Brunch - Strater Hotel (Diamond Belle Saloon)

Date:
April 3 - 6, 2025

Location:
Various Venues in Durango, CO

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