Jackson's Hubtet is a Jazz/Blues group of experienced musicians, led by Bill Laarz (brass, vocals, piano, bass and arranger). Bill started performing professionally with The Ringling Bros. Barnum Bailey Circus and Holiday on Ice, while still in high school, While in college he performed “live” and on television while at King's Island Amusement Park, near Cincinnati. After receiving his BSME (and later his M.M), Nashville became home, performing "live" with artists like The Temptations, Brenda Lee, Porter Wagoner, Irlene Mandrell and Danny Davis and The Nashville Brass (to name a few). Bill's horn was also heard in major recording studios including Owen Bradley's Barn. Recently retiring after 39 years as a music educator, Bill pursues the joy of performing with Jackson's Hubtet.

Anna Jones began her career singing in her dad's church choir.  While still in high school, she wrote and recorded all the songs for her Christian Album "Anna Laarz"(available on Spotify) and toured as an independent artist. While earning a BSME from Union University, she recorded for the Lifeway Corporation. Anna now runs a full-time business and actively teaches and performs. You will be amazed by her range, pitch, and vocal quality!

Frankie Congiardo, our drummer, also holds a master's degree in music (UT Martin, TN).  While being a master teacher for 45 years, having been inducted into the McNairy County Music Hall of Fame and the WTSBOA Band Director's Hall of Fame, Frank freelanced as a drummer in the Adamsville, TN area. Frankie is truly the “heartbeat” of Jackson’s Hubtet. 

Our newest member, Doug Marcis, is equally at home playing Jazz to Country guitar! Doug holds a B.A. from Lambuth University where (along with Union University and Jackson State Community College) he served/serves on the faculty. Doug freelanced in Austin, TX and continues his music career in Jackson, TN.

Krider Performing Arts Center exists to provide facilities, services, and programs of the highest quality for the benefit of the people, organizations, and institutions of Paris, Tennessee and the surrounding area.  KPAC is under the administration of the City of Paris, Tennessee Parks and Recreation Department. 

KPAC offers extensive programming for Youth through KPAC Young Artists as well as occasional productions for performers of all ages in our KPAC Players program. 

We serve as a rental venue for community events of all types, and our new Touring Artists Program strives to present a great concert, comedy, or other performing arts production most every month.  

For information about how you may participate in programs, volunteer to support events, or schedule an event at Krider Performing Arts Center, email Rhonda Stanton, KPAC Manager, at [email protected].