THE UGLY Bug ragtime trio had the joint jumping last Saturday night in the Lochgilphead Parish Church.
This new band – guests of Mid Argyll Arts Association for the evening – played a wonderful mix of hot rags, blues and stomps from the golden age of jazz. The connection between the three artists was evident as they improvised solos and finished each piece in unison. John Burgess, on clarinet and saxophone, has played all over the world, from the USA to the Middle East and Europe, as well as playing on more than 100 recordings with names such as Digby Fairweather, Forrie Cairns and Max Bygraves.
Ross Milligan, Andy Sharkey and John Burgess – the Ugly Bug ragtime trio.