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GrugelFest is a name that resonates with classic Dixieland and traditional jazz, rooted in the storied Cleveland scene thrived by Ralph Grugel and the Eagle Jazz Band. This page highlights the performer’s biography, key discography moments, and upcoming tour details. Whether you’re a longtime Trad Jazz aficionado or exploring the genre for the first time, GrugelFest is a bridge to authentic, high-energy jazz moments that have historically drawn fans from Ohio and beyond.

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Informed by the festival culture that celebrates Ralph Grugel’s leadership, GrugelFest continues a tradition that began in 2012 as a Toledo-area counterpart to EarlyJAS, supporting local causes and keeping the Dixieland flame alive. Expect lively performances that honor the elder statesmen of the genre while inviting new listeners to the room – and secure your seats with a trusted connection in the Gold Coast Tickets network.

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Upcoming appearances will feature collaborations and settings that bring the classic horn lines, collective improvisation, and marching tempo that define traditional jazz. For venues in Ohio and nearby regions, GrugelFest performances are a reliable option for a warm, communal listening experience. Stay up-to-date with official social media updates and artist pages for the latest show dates, venues, and ticket links. We’ve got you covered—consider us your friend in the business for snagging seats to these timeless performances.

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  • Discography highlight: The Bums At Fagan’s (1968 LP, privately released; reissued in 2017) — a touchstone in Ralph Grugel’s recorded legacy and a benchmark for North American Dixieland revival.
  • Festival lineage: GrugelFest traces its roots to Ralph Grugel’s leadership within the Eagle Jazz Band and the broader Cleveland trad jazz community.
  • Past venues and festival connections: The Dixieland tradition has historically played at venues like Park Inn/Radisson in Toledo and the Radisson Hotel at The University of Toledo, reflecting the regional footprint of this music.

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Official social media and artist pages can be found linked on the GrugelFest site and Ralph Grugel biography pages. Links open in a new tab for quick access:

The essentials

Quick Facts About GrugelFest

  • Festival named after Ralph Grugel, longtime leader of the Eagle Jazz Band and a central figure in Cleveland’s trad jazz scene.
  • Traditionally featured Dixieland/traditional jazz bands from the U.S. and abroad; venues have included the Park Inn/Radisson in Toledo and, in 2019, the Radisson Hotel at The University of Toledo.
  • The festival began in 2012 as a Toledo replacement for the EARLYJAS Strongsville festival and has raised funds for local causes (e.g., children’s dyslexia services).
  • Discography note: Ralph Grugel’s recorded legacy centers on The Bums At Fagan’s (1968 LP, privately released; reissued in 2017).
  • Social media presence exists (links on the Grugelfest site and Ralph Grugel biography pages).

The records

GrugelFest Discography

  • The Bums At Fagan’s
    2017 · Privately released (reissue)
  • The Bums At Fagan’s
    1968 · Privately released

Upcoming appearances will feature collaborations and settings that bring the classic horn lines, collective improvisation, and marching tempo that define traditional jazz. For venues in Ohio and nearby regions, GrugelFest performances are a reliable option for a warm, communal listening experience. Stay up-to-date with official social media updates and artist pages for the latest show dates, venues, and ticket links. We’ve got you covered—consider us your friend in the business for snagging seats to these timeless performances.

  • Discography highlight: The Bums At Fagan’s (1968 LP, privately released; reissued in 2017) — a touchstone in Ralph Grugel’s recorded legacy and a benchmark for North American Dixieland revival.
  • Festival lineage: GrugelFest traces its roots to Ralph Grugel’s leadership within the Eagle Jazz Band and the broader Cleveland trad jazz community.
  • Past venues and festival connections: The Dixieland tradition has historically played at venues like Park Inn/Radisson in Toledo and the Radisson Hotel at The University of Toledo, reflecting the regional footprint of this music.

Official social media and artist pages can be found linked on the GrugelFest site and Ralph Grugel biography pages. Links open in a new tab for quick access:

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