BLUES AND MORE: North Carolina-based duo Jon Shain and FJ Ventre bring their blend of blues, bluegrass, swing, and ragtime to Princeton on April 22. (Photo by Stan Lewis)

On Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m. in Christ Congregational Church, 50 Walnut Lane, the Princeton Folk Music Society presents the duo of Jon Shain and FJ Ventre. Their music is blues-based, with elements of bluegrass, swing, and ragtime.

Shain is a veteran singer/songwriter who took first place in the solo/duo category of the 2019 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn. Ventre plays upright bass and does vocal harmonies. They have been friends since 1982, when they started playing in bands together as high school students in Massachusetts.

Tickets are $25; $20 for members; $10 for students ages 12-22; and $5 for children under 12. Masks and full proof of vaccination are required. Tickets are available at the door. Visit Princetonfolk.org for more information.