Ragtime Destroyers

A beloved staple of the local music scene, the Ragtime Destroyers are known for popping up on street corners and public squares, transforming everyday spaces into spontaneous celebrations. This high-spirited ensemble delivers a joyful blend of 1920s and ’30s New Orleans-style jazz, guaranteed to get your toes tapping and your spirits soaring. Their sound is a vibrant mix of melodic trumpet, growling trombone, and swooping clarinet, all riding on the rhythmic pulse of a thumping tuba, jangling banjo, and the infectious rattle of a washboard. Whether they’re cracking jokes between tunes or leading a crowd in a sidewalk shimmy, the Ragtime Destroyers bring vintage jazz to life with flair, charm, and a deep respect for the roots of American music. Playful yet polished, they serve up hot jazz with a side of jug band joy—music made for dancing, laughing, and living out loud.