{"product_id":"bo-grumpus-blues-rags","title":"Bo Grumpus: Blues \u0026 Rags","description":"Bo Grumpus: Blues \u0026amp; Rags MUSIC AUDIO CD ragtime traditional jazz San Fran 2001 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Miss Anne Thrope Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2001 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eBo Grumpus: Blues \u0026amp; Rags\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eBo Grumpus: Blues \u0026amp; Rags\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eMiss Anne Thrope Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eMATR 1006 CD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eBlues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eRagtime \/ Traditional Jazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBo Grumpus is a small acoustic ensemble dedicated to early American blues, ragtime and vintage jazz traditions. The group features guitar-driven arrangements, washboard percussion and upright bass that evoke street-corner and vaudeville-era sounds. Personnel credited on this release include Craig Ventresco on guitar and vocals, Pete Devine on washboard and percussion, and Marty Eggers on bass; the trio contributes tight ensemble playing and playful, historically informed interpretations. Their approach balances careful musicianship with a lighthearted, roots-oriented spirit that highlights forgotten tunes alongside original material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlues \u0026amp; Rags is a studio collection recorded in San Francisco on March 5 \u0026amp; 6, 2001 that showcases Bo Grumpus' affinity for ragtime tunes, early jazz medleys and classic blues numbers. The album mixes traditional compositions and period medleys with an original title track, presenting short, focused arrangements that emphasize authenticity and ensemble interplay. With tasteful washboard rhythms and acoustic guitar leads, the recording recreates a vintage sound while keeping the performances immediate and expressive. This release captures the band's live energy in a studio setting and serves as a snapshot of their repertoire and stylistic breadth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecorded March 5 \u0026amp; 6, 2001, San Francisco, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: Craig Ventresco, guitar \u0026amp; vocals; Pete Devine, washboard\/percussion; Marty Eggers, bass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCopyright © 2001 by Ventresco\/Devine\/Eggers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Miss Anne Thrope Records\u003cbr\u003eCatalog: MATR 1006 CD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eCabaret Rag (Harry A. Tierney) — 3:41\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eStove Pipe Stomp (Big Bill Broonzy) — 2:37\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eI'm Nobody's Baby (Benny Davis \/ Milton Ager \/ Lester Santley) — 3:37\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eShame on You (Larkin \u0026amp; Smith) — 2:47\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003eCielo Stellato (Giovanni Vicari) — 3:17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003eBogalusa Strut (Sam Morgan) — 3:55\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\u003cbr\u003eMedley of Old Favorites (various) — 3:26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\u003cbr\u003eMedley (Wild Cherries Rag \/ Mammy Blossom's 'Possum Party) — 3:33\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9\u003cbr\u003eBo Grumpus Blues (Bo Grumpus) — 4:20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10\u003cbr\u003eGayest Manhattan (J.W. 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