Jelly Roll Morton

As I arrive at Baine’s Books and Coffee around 7:30 on a Saturday evening, the sun is only beginning to set. Even though it’s late spring, it’s been fairly cool all day. Inside, it’s warmer, and an early crowd has gathered to see multiple-instrumentalist and singer Jason Ring perform. I take a seat in the back of the room, listening as Ring delivers a finger picked version of “Deep River Blues” that would make Doc Watson proud.