Several years ago, I met a remarkable young man at the Sedalia Ragtime Festival named Brandon Byrne. Later, I discovered an on-line newsletter he produces and have been even more impressed by his ragtime interest, talent, life, and work. Three remarkable ragtime authorities are quoted on Brandon’s personal website, and their endorsements more than validate my appreciation for his music and commentary.
During a recent telephone visit with Brandon at his home in Brown City, Michigan, I learned he became a ragtime devotee at an early age and holds a BS degree in music. What has attracted me to Brandon since I met him personally is the monthly newsletter he has published on-line since February 2017.
