
CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Brian Casserly of the jazz band Cornet Chop Suey serenades Maureen Jovanovic of Troy with the “Mister Donut Blues” during the group’s concert Sept. 23 at The Apple Shed in Clarksville. More than 100 people attended the show.
Cornet played favorites such as “St. James Infirmary,” “Pink Champagne,” “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream,” “Bring Me Love,” “Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens,” “The Monkey Song” and “What a Wonderful World.” In addition, the band introduced its version of “You Can’t Stop Me From Dreaming.” Raintree Arts Council sponsored the event.
Two-hour show
Cornet Chop Suey performed for two hours Sept. 23. In the featured image, pictured from left, are Rick Zelle, Jay Hungerford, Jerry Epperson, Brett Stamps and Brian Casserly. Partially hidden is drummer Dick Maley.
Getting a groove on
Patti Quattrocchi and Chad Huckaby pair up for a snappy tune.
Stepping out
Julie Wiegand and Tom Griesedieck dance to the sounds of Cornet Chop Suey.
Opening act
Tricia Luke, left, and Hanna Blackmore opened for Cornet Chop Suey. They performed songs such as “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and “Folsom Prison Blues.” They were also joined by Joey Thomas for “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony).”