Welcome to Bob Ford: Folklore and Fun!

Next up is the Live at the Library concert, Thursday, March 11th at the Xenia Community Library, downtown Xenia. The 2010 Live at the Library Series kicks off with Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins starting at 6:30 p.m. Don't miss this funfilled non alcoholic St. Patrick's day preview.

And the March Madness continues at the Clifton Opera House, Saturday, March 13 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Yes, for Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins, March Madness is Irish Madness at it's best. Come be a part of our lively St. Patrick's show.

We had a great fund raising concert to support our local XACT theater in Xenia. In spite of the cold and snow, we had a fun audience who came to have a good time. Thanks to everyone who joined us in supporting our community theater.

It's almost time for St. Pat's. We have some good venues lined up. We hope to see you at some of them.

Remember to send us any suggestions of pubs, concerts or places to play in your neighborhood. We will come to your house for a house concert. We don't take up much room and the girls are house broken. Honest!

Until we see you down the road.

BF&R

Upcoming Events:
March 11, 2010	Kick off the new year of Live at the Library with Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins. Free to public. Show starts at 6:30 p.m. 76 East Market Street, Xenia, Ohio.
March 13, 2010	Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early at the Clifton Opera House with Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins -- live and in concert. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Clifton Opera House is located at corner of Clay Street and State Route 343 in Clifton, OH (937)767-2343 Website: Clifton Opera House
March 17, 2010	Help raise awareness and funds for Hospice of Knox County. We are in concert from 5-7 p.m For more info call 740-397-5188 Website: Hospice of Knox Co.
March 17, 2010	Start St. Paddy's Day with BF&R at the DUB PUB in Dayton, Ohio beginning at 7:00 a.m. Yep, we're gluttens! Website: Dub Pub
March 18, 2010	Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center 2:30 p.m. concert. St. Paddy's Day continues! Phone: (937)296-2480
April 3, 2010	Shamrock Club -- Columbus Ohio -- Fundraising concert for the Columbus Folk Music Society. Suggested tickets donation of $10. Held at the Shamrock Club, 60 W. Castle Rd (off S. High St.), Columbus, Ohio. Concerts start at 7:00 p.m. Headliners include in order: Halfway Home -- Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins -- Smokin' Fez Monkeys. For more info call 614-491-0437 or email Rbaron49@aol.com.
April 8, 2010	Hosting for Live at the Lodge at the Xenia Community Library, Xenia, Ohio. This month Naima Johnston. 76 East Market Street, Xenia, Ohio.
April 24, 2010 - April 25, 2010	Viking Festival. Bring your axe. Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins will be sailing in with silly viking parodies and much, much more! Website: Lost Viking Hoard
May 8, 2010	It's springtime, which means it's time to go back to the farm at Sauder Village. Share the history and the wonderful music of Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins. 800-590-9755. Website: Sauder Village
May 9, 2010	Meadows of Ottawa Glandorf senior concert. 2 p.m. For info 419-538-6529
May 13, 2010	Hosting Live at the Library concert series at the Xenia Community Library in Xenia, Ohio. This month -- Jim McCutcheon. 76 East Market Street, Xenia, Ohio.
May 18, 2010	Springfield Senior Appreciation concert (private event)
June 10, 2010	Hosting Live at the Library concert series at the Xenia Community Library in Xenia, Ohio. This month -- Intuition Theater 76 East Market Street, Xenia, Ohio.
June 19, 2010	Warren Co. Historical society concert at Glendower in Lebanon. Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins will share family fun and stories of Ohio. Website: Warren Co. Historical Society
July 8, 2010	Hosting Live at the Library concert series at the Xenia Community Library in Xenia, Ohio. This month -- Sarah Goslee Reed 76 East Market Street, Xenia, Ohio.
July 13, 2010 - July 14, 2010	Cruisin' down the Ohio River with Ohio Travel Treasures. Sharing the wonderful music of the river for this private cruise.
July 15, 2010	Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Park District Concert 2751 Washington Mill Rd. Bellbrook, OH 45305 For more info 937-848-3535
July 29, 2010	Chautauqua pre-concert with Bob Ford. Mt. Vernon, Ohio. For more info call (740) 392-3018
August 6, 2010 - August 8, 2010	Dublin Irish Festival. Schedules are tentative so stayed tuned for final details. "Slainte!" Website: Dublin Irish Festival
August 10, 2010 - August 11, 2010	Cruisin' down the Ohio River with Ohio Travel Treasures. Sharing the wonderful music of the river for this private cruise.
August 12, 2010	Hosting Live at the Library concert series at the Xenia Community Library in Xenia, Ohio. This month -- Elixir 76 East Market Street, Xenia, Ohio.
August 22, 2010	Copley Circle Bandstand concert with Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins -- Copley is just west of Akron, Ohio for all of our friends up north. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m. Website: Copley Bandstand Concerts
September 9, 2010	Hosting Live at the Library concert series at the Xenia Community Library in Xenia, Ohio. This month -- Raison D'Tre 76 East Market Street, Xenia, Ohio.
September 9, 2010	Chautauqua pre-concert with Bob Ford. Mt. Vernon, Ohio. For more info call (740) 392-3018
September 14, 2010 - August 15, 2010	Cruisin' down the Ohio River with Ohio Travel Treasures. Sharing the wonderful music of the river for this private cruise.
October 14, 2010	Hosting Live at the Library concert series at the Xenia Community Library in Xenia, Ohio. This month -- Dr. Leonard Moses 76 East Market Street, Xenia, Ohio.
October 17, 2010	Roscoe Village Concert with the Apple Butter Stirring Festival. It is a lovely event for the family. Website: Roscoe Village Festival Calendar
October 20, 2010	Hithergreen Concert by Bob Ford. Centerville, Ohio. For more info call 937-435-2415
November 11, 2010	Hosting Live at the Library concert series at the Xenia Community Library in Xenia, Ohio. This month -- McCoy Grass 76 East Market Street, Xenia, Ohio.
December 9, 2010	Hosting Live at the Library concert series at the Xenia Community Library in Xenia, Ohio. This month -- Xenia HS show choir. 76 East Market Street, Xenia, Ohio.
Past Events:
March 9, 2010	Meadows of Leipsic Concert. A solo performance of Bob Ford for the Seniors. 901 East MainLeipsic OH 45856 419-943-2103
February 13, 2010	XACT Theater Fundraising Concert in Xenia, Ohio. Come support this worthy cause. Tickets are $10. 937-372-0516. 45 E. Second St. Xenia, Ohio. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Website: XACT
January 30, 2010	BF&R back at Molly Malones on Montgomery Rd in Cincinnati.
January 9, 2010	Live broadcast performance of Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins on WYSO Radio 91.3 FM with Cindy Funk and her wonderful celtic program Dear Green Place. Stream us live on their website http://www.wyso.org/ We'll be performing between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.
December 12, 2009	Union Township Branch Library, 4462 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio for a program beginning at 2:00 p.m.
December 11, 2009	Blue Jacket Books in Xenia, Ohio as part of Xenia's Holiday celebrations. Good music and warmth indoors from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
December 10, 2009	Union Township Branch Library Holiday Concert beginning at 7:00 p.m. 4462 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45244 Phone: 513-528-1744
December 10, 2009	Live at the Library concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library in Xenia, Ohio. This month featuring Bob Bence.
December 5, 2009	Cedarville Ohio's Little Town of Light. Bob Ford & the Ragamuffins will be singing from 6-8 pm at Beans N Creme, corner of Rt. 72 & Rt. 42 downtown. Free
November 22, 2009	Strolling in Springboro for the Holidays, from 1-4 p.m.
November 12, 2009	Live at the Library concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library in Xenia, Ohio. This month featuring Wild Carrot.
October 30, 2009	Tara Hall Halloween party. For our fans in Columbus and Central Ohio, it's a last minute thing, but should be fun. Website: Tara Hall info and directions
October 27, 2009	Franciscan Theater performance at Lourdes College, Sylvania, Ohio.
October 8, 2009	Live at the Library concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library in Xenia, Ohio. This month featuring Barbara Bailey Hutchinson.
September 10, 2009	Live at the Library concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Xenia Community Library, Xenia, Ohio. This month featuring Neil Jacobs
September 5, 2009 - October 25, 2009	Ohio Renaissance Festival at Harveysburg, Ohio -- weekends -- come see me in the pub! For more info, check out their website. Website: Ohio Renaissance Festival
August 28, 2009	Tara Hall, Columbus Ohio -- 8-11:00 p.m. with the Ragamuffins! Website: Tara Hall info
August 22, 2009	Sauder Village. Help us celebrate the new village addition. I'll be strolling throughout the day.
August 16, 2009	Newark Irish Festival - downtown Newark at 2:00 p.m.
August 13, 2009	Live at the Library concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library in Xenia, Ohio. This month featuring Classic Jazz Stompers.
July 31, 2009 - August 2, 2009	Dublin Irish Festival -- watch for schedule updates. We'll be in the Shamrock Pub on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
July 29, 2009 - July 31, 2009	Lancaster Festival in Lancaster, Ohio
July 25, 2009	Logan County District Library Knowlton Library Concert at 2:00 p.m. 220 North Main St. Bellefountaine Ohio 43311
July 10, 2009 - July 11, 2009	Minnetrista Fairy Festival in Munci, Indiana. It's a fun event with lots of good music. Website: minnetrista
July 9, 2009	Live at the Library concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library in Xenia, Ohio. This month featuring Sogbety Diomande.
July 1, 2009	Ashville Concert beginning at 5:30 p.m. Ashville Ohio.
June 26, 2009	Waynesville Ohio Appalachian Mountain Music Festival. Bob Ford & The Ragamuffins perform at 8 p.m. . For more info go to their website. Website: Waynesville Appalachian Music Festival
June 25, 2009	New Castle summer enrichment program. Kentucky
June 17, 2009	Mary L. Cook Public Library 1:00 p.m. 381 Old Stage Rd. Waynesville, OH 45068
June 11, 2009	Live at the Library concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library in Xenia, Ohio. This month featuring Dave Kaplan.
June 5, 2009	Performances at the Wilmington and Blanchester Libraries.
May 22, 2009 - May 24, 2009	Feast of the Flowering Moon in Chillicothe, Ohio. Look for us in the pioneer encampment.
May 14, 2009	Live at the Library concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library in Xenia, Ohio. This week featuring Craig Markley and friends.
May 9, 2009	Sauder Village - Spring time on the farm event.
May 9, 2009	Sauder Village and Springtime on the Farm Website: Sauder Village
April 25, 2009 - April 26, 2009	Lost Viking Festival, Ashville, Ohio. What a great family event! Join us as we sing your favorite Viking paradies. Website: Lost Viking Hoard
April 14, 2009 - April 17, 2009	Floyd Co. Kentucky school residency
April 3, 2009 - April 5, 2009	Lincoln's Last Hours at the Murphy Theatre in Wilmington, Ohio. I'm directing the play in conjunction with Abe's 200th Birthday celebration. Auditions will be held in January 2009.
March 23, 2009 - March 26, 2009	Carroll County Middle School residency
March 17, 2009	Dublin Pub, Dayton, Ohio 7-10 am Get an early start to your St. Paddy's Day.
March 17, 2009	Parkside Restaurant, Mt. Vernon, Ohio special St. Patrick's celebration for Hospice. 5-7 pm
March 14, 2009	City of Evandale Senior Center Irish History Concert
March 13, 2009	Grove City Seniors St. Paddy's Day Celebration! 1 p.m.
March 12, 2009	Kick off our new LIve at the Library series with Bob Ford and the Ragamuffins celebrating our Irish heritage. Free to the public. Show starts at 7 pm. Xenia Main Library.