Assembled by all-around musician BRAD KAY in 2001 to add a new dimension to his act and to spice up RagFest’s annual formal evening stage show, this talented collection of song-warblers includes MAREA BOYLAN, CHARLES GARDNER, INDIRA, JAMES PARTEN and MIKAL SANDOVAL plus newcomer FLO LAWRENCE. Ever since that first gathering, this group has brought mirth, merriment and wonderful music to RagFest audiences. The Songbirds’ specialty is delivering syncopated vocal impressions of some of the greats from ragtime and vaudeville, as Brad accompanies them at the piano, featuring choice rarities written by many of the ragtime era’s greatest songwriters – Irving Berlin, George M. Cohan and more. RagFest 2013 marks the 12th consecutive appearance of “da Boids” at the Fullerton ragtime festival. Their specialty show this year is comprised of rare and unusual gems by Walter Donaldson, Shelton Brooks, Chris Smith, Willard Robison, Pete Wendling, James Reese Europe and many more, unearthed by Brad Kay and painstakingly re-created for performance by this wonderful group of vocalists. Don’t miss their outstanding set at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, on the Main Stage (outdoor amphitheater) of the Muckenthaler Center.