The Peterson's Original Ragtime Band ended a great performance with a sing along, "Open Up Your Pearly Gates," at Advent Cafe in Conway, AR on March 2, 2001. This song was written by Carson Robison and Frank Luther I believe in the early 1900's. Members of the Peterson's include Chris Peterson on fiddle, David Peterson on hammered dulcimer, Donna Peterson on guitar and vocals, Scott Odena on banjo and vocals, and Grover Smith on stand-up bass.  Clap your hands and stomp your feet with the Peterson's.

Open Up Them Pearly Gates by Peterson's Original Ragtime Band Live At Advent Cafe

I managed Advent Arts & Acoustics Cafe (Advent Cafe) Coffeehouse series in Conway, AR for about 17 years (from 1997-2014). I also managed a UCA Unplugged series at the University of Central Arkansas around this same time, and co-managed the Arkansas Acoustic Festival. Most performers were folk, singer/songwriters from central Arkansas. We recorded each performance. I am posting Advent Cafe, UCA Unplugged, and Arkansas Acoustic Festival performances on my SoundCloud account for your enjoyment. Most of these songs are originals written by Central Arkansas Musicians. You'll find a diversity of music - folk, country, Christian, rock, pop, jazz, blues, ragtime, Irish, etc. We have great singer/songwriting talent in Central Arkansas. I especially want to thank Jack Gaiser, Brian Eggert, Brooks Walthall, Allan Roisen, and Chuck Gilbert who ran sound and recorded this music. If you wish to contact me my email is robertsgary1952@gmail.com.  Please enjoy!

Open Up Them Pearly Gates by Peterson's Original Ragtime Band Live At Advent Cafe

Gary Alan Roberts