Welcome to Bob Ford: Folklore and Fun!

We are celebrating the new year with you on YouTube. Yes, it's true, Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins are now on YouTube. You can now enjoy us any day of the year. Watch for more coming soon!

Beth is jumping back into school after her whirl wind world wide trip to Paris and Rome. I am working on two school residencies, one in Kentucky and one in Ohio, so we are being very busy doing our other things. Our next scheduled show is in March, but keep checking in. We'll keep you posted.

Thank you all for making 2011 another good year for Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins. Hope to see you again soon!

Cd's are still available and make great stocking stuffers. If you want to order, we are having some problems with the website order form, so just email me with your request and we'll get them right out to you. Remember we have six Cd's.

Four pretty ones:
"Fiddler's Green" -- my first solo Cd.
"Daddy's Hands" -- with Cat's in the Cradle, Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and many more.
"Changes" -- Irish all year round with the Ragamuffins!
"Traveler's Tales" -- western camp fire favorites with the Ragamuffins

And two awful ornery pub Cd's for adults.
"BTW" -- doesn't stand for Bad "Talking" Women
"Viking Parodies" -- they made us do it!

Each is $15 or we do give a multi discount when you buy more than one.

It's a wide range of venues and styles this month so you can pick and choose your favorites. We'd love to see you.

Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins

Upcoming Events:
February 21, 2012	Wesley senior center program by Bob beginning at 7:00 p.m. 5155 N High, Worthington, Ohio.
February 24, 2012	Tara Hall, the Ragamuffins will return for more fun. AOH hall in Columbus. All are welcome. Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Website: Tara Hall
February 26, 2012	Performing for a Charity event in Cincinnati. It's Oscar night sponsored by People Working Cooperatively. Website: PWC
February 27, 2012 - March 1, 2012	School residency with Greensview Elementary in Upper Arlington, Ohio.
March 9, 2012	Private performance at the Safe Haven Farm sponsored by Miami Univ at Middletown, Ohio. 10:00 a.m.
March 9, 2012	Starting St. Patricks early with Bob's performance at the Charles Latham Senior Center in Kettering. Show starts at 1:30 p.m.
March 10, 2012	BF&R will be part of the festivities at the Brazenhead, Dublin, Oh beginning at noon. We are the first of three bands so come join the fun! Website: Brazenhead Irish Pub
March 17, 2012	Start St. Paddy's day with us at the Dub Pub, Dayton Ohio. We start bright and early at 7:00 p.m. Website: Dublin Pub
March 17, 2012	We'll end our day at NCR country club Dayton Ohio. Sorry, it's for member only but we'll be thinking of you!
March 26, 2012 - March 29, 2012	Artistic residency at Cartmell Elementary School, Carrollton, Kentucky.
April 21, 2012	Bob will perform for the Hancock Park District beginning at 10:00 a.m.
April 24, 2012	Bob will perform at a private event at the Greene Co Historical Society celebrating trains in story and song.
April 27, 2012	It's school days at Grassy Run. Bob will share is pioneer skills with students from the area.
April 28, 2012	Viking Festival at Ashville, Ohio
May 12, 2012	Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins return to Sauder Village for Springtime on the Farm. It's a great family event that you won't want to miss. Be sure to join us at the Lodge for an evening concert. Website: Sauder Village
May 15, 2012	Private performance for Ohio Travel Treasures!
May 16, 2012	Bob will be singing at Heathergreens Senior Center in Centerville Ohio. Show starts at noon.
May 25, 2012 - May 27, 2012	Feast of the Flowering Moon in Chillicothe, Ohio. Look for BF&R at the pioneer encampment.
June 11, 2012	Findlay Hancock County Public Library, Findlay Ohio will feature Bob Ford in concert starting at 7:00 p.m. Website: Library
June 22, 2012	Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins will perform for the Newark Mayor's Concert beginning at 7:00 p.m.
July 1, 2012	Worthington Park & Rec Free Concert series will feature Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins beginning at 7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs.
July 10, 2012	Bob Ford will be entertaining at various events surrounding the World Choir Games this summer in Cincinnati, Ohio. It's a very special event you will want to see. Go to their website for more information. Singers from all over the world are coming to Ohio to perform. Website: 2012 World Choir Games
July 27, 2012 - July 28, 2012	Minnetrista Fairy Festival again will be graced with performances by Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins! We love this one. It's great for the little ones. 6-9 p.m. both days. Website: Minnetrista
August 3, 2012 - August 6, 2012	holding for Dublin Irish Festival. Watch for more details. Website: Dublin Irish Festival
September 8, 2012	Holding for Old West Festival. Check back for details.
November 6, 2012	London Senior Show by Bob Ford
December 6, 2012	Private show for Ohio Travel Treasures.
Past Events:
February 2, 2012	Private performance at the Safe Haven Farm sponsored by Miami Univ at Middletown, Ohio. 10:00 a.m.
January 20, 2012	Clifton Opera House concert with Bob singing to all the seniors we can find! We'll have lots of fun singing your favorites. Show starts at 1:30 pm. Website: Clifton Opera House
December 11, 2011	Treasure Aisles -- from noon until 3:00 p.m.
December 4, 2011	Lakewood Public Library --Sunday with Friends concert series -- will feature Bob Ford, that's me, for a light-hearted holiday sing-a-long. Bring a friend. Website: Lakewood Public Library
December 3, 2011	Cedarville Christmas Celebration. Come enjoy America's best in small towns. We'll be singing on the corner at Beans N Creme. Come in, get warm, drink hot chocolate and sing Christmas carols with us.
November 26, 2011	Clifton Opera House Concert with Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins beginning at 7:30 p.m. Always a great place to perform and share our music. Hope to see you there. Website: Clifton Opera House calendar
November 12, 2011	Treasure Aisles Fleamarket -- rest your weary shopping frenzy. From 11:00 am - 2:00 p.m. Website: Treasure Aisles
November 11, 2011	Private Riverboat cruise from Coney Island to Cincinnati.
October 29, 2011	Private Halloween party
October 23, 2011	Come join me at Treasure Aisles near Hamilton, Ohio and rest your weary shopping feet at the indoor stage. I'll be there from 12-3:00 pm singing your favorites. Website: Treasure Aisles
October 15, 2011	At Roscoe Village, it's Apple Stirrin' time. Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins will be there throughout the day and will finish with a concert at 4 p.m. Early Americana at it's best, come enjoy some of the best of Ohio. Website: Roscoe Village
October 5, 2011	Private performance at Greene County Historical Society telling stories and singing songs about Ohio trains.
September 10, 2011 - October 9, 2011	Old West Festival, Saturdays and Sundays this fall.
August 5, 2011 - August 6, 2011	It's Back! The Dublin Irish Festival. Come join us in the fun! Website: Dublin Irish Festival info
July 30, 2011	Dayton Celtic Festival performance July 30th at 8:40 p.m. Bring your video cameras and enjoy the craic! Website: Dayton Celtic Festival
July 30, 2011	Noon to 3:00 pm at Treasure Aisles, former Turtle Creek Flea Market. BF&R will be on the prowl. RRRRRRRR Website: Treasure Aisle
July 24, 2011	Lancaster Festival concert at the bandstand downtown Lancaster beginning at 2:00 p.m. with BF&R. Website: Lancaster Festival
July 23, 2011	Ceasar Creek Fleas Market from noon until 3:00 p.m. Website: Ceasar Creek Flea Market
July 20, 2011 - July 21, 2011	Private cruise down the Ohio River with Ohio Travel Treasures.
July 14, 2011	A Little Night Music Concert at Litzenberg Memorial Woods main house from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Part of the Hancock Park District, Finday, Ohio. Website: Hancock Park District
July 10, 2011	Springfield Arts Celtic festival. BF&R will be playing our Irish favorites. stay tuned for more info.
July 8, 2011 - July 9, 2011	Minnetrista Fairy Festival -- a fun evening of music, stories and fantasy in Munci, Indiana. Starts at 6 pm. Website: Minnetrista info and directions
July 6, 2011	2:00 pm concert at Oakwood Village,1500 Villa Rd, Springfield, Ohio.
June 25, 2011	Harrodsburg Kentucky concert as part of their Main Street Art/Read Festival. Showtime is 5:00 p.m.
June 19, 2011	Clifton Opera House concert
June 18, 2011	Glendower Mansion concert with BF&R.
June 12, 2011	Private Concert at Barn N Bunk near Oxford, Ohio
May 27, 2011 - May 29, 2011	Feast of the Flowering Moon in Chillicothe, Ohio
May 23, 2011	Springfield Seniors Concert
May 7, 2011	Sauder Village Spring on the Farm.
May 6, 2011	school event with Springfield Arts Council
April 27, 2011	private school event
March 24, 2011	school event with Greater Columbus Arts Council.
March 18, 2011	Day after St. Paddy's day at the Grove City Senior Center, Grove City, Ohio with BF&R. This is a FUN! bunch of folks.
March 18, 2011	Come join us in Jamestown Ohio at Kelley's Cafe, where BF&R will be sharing the craic from 7-9 pm. Come see us heave our dying breaths as we milk all we can out of St. Paddy's Day. Kelley's is in the middle of Jamestown on Rt. 35 right across from the Hometown Grocery and McDonald's. It's the hot spot in Jim town so join us and help us stand up.
March 17, 2011	St. Patrick's day starts at DUB PUB in Dayton. We will be playing from 7 - 10 a.m. so come join us for a pint before going to work. It's a great way to start the day. Website: Dublin Pub
March 17, 2011	Come join us for lunch and more at Harrigans in Centerville. We'll play from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. That's Harrigans South for you rebels. Ya all come! Website: Harrigans South Centerville
March 17, 2011	Finish your evening at the NCR countryclub with BF&R. We will be sharing the craic from 5-8 p.m. Check to see if there are any membership requirements. Website: NCR country club
March 16, 2011	private St. Patrick's party
March 15, 2011	School event for Greater Columbus Arts Council
March 13, 2011	Clifton Opera House St. Patrick's day celebration with BF&R. 2 p.m. Website: Clifton Opera House info
March 12, 2011	Tara Hall pre-St. Paddy's day concert. Open to friends and family so bring them all. 8:00 p.m. Website: Tara Hall info and directions
March 10, 2011	Chautauqua in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. For more info call (740) 392-3018 Donation requested.
March 8, 2011	Upper Arlington Senior Center show. Starts at noon.
March 1, 2011	School event thru Springfield Arts Council, Springfield, Ohio
February 18, 2011 - February 23, 2011	School residency in Upper Arlington,Ohio.