Hot Hands! Novelty, Barrelhouse, and Boogie-Woogie Piano

Get ready for a high-energy, toe-tapping celebration of piano styles that set the keys—and the stage—on fire! Novelty piano and Boogie-woogie may seem to come from opposite ends of the ragtime spectrum, but like salt and pepper or sweet and sour, put them together and let your musical taste buds soar! Hot Hands! brings together a powerhouse lineup of virtuoso pianists, each a master of the syncopated rhythms, rolling bass lines, and dazzling technique that define novelty, barrelhouse, and boogie-woogie piano.

Featuring:

Frederick Hodges – Ragtime elegance meets lightning-fast precision
Brian Holland – A dynamic showman with an unstoppable groove
Ethan Leinwand – Deep-dive into the raw, bluesy roots of barrelhouse
Flint Long – A soulful storyteller at the keys
Dalton Ridenhour – A virtuoso blending jazz, stride, and ragtime
Bryan Wright – Brilliantly reviving the impressionistic sounds of the early 20th century
With Danny Coots on drums – Driving the rhythm with masterful swing!

From the playful, fleet-fingered charm and harmonic adventurousness of novelty piano to the rowdy, bluesy, honky-tonk energy of barrelhouse and the electrifying pulse of boogie-woogie, this concert is a must-see for fans of syncopated American piano music. Come hear the masters turn up the heat—your hands (and feet) won’t be able to stay still!

Don’t miss this unforgettable show of syncopation and swing!