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Beth at Dublin Irish Festival 2005

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The Dubliner, Cincinnati, Ohio

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HMS Bounty in Toledo Ohio Tallships

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I'm going to use this space to say hello and highlight various dates and projects coming soon.


I'll be with Beth at Molly Malones this Saturday night. It will be nice to be back at the bar.

Leo's Coffeehouse will be a special night. Three for one night with Sarah Goslee Reed, Richard Goering and Bob Ford all on the same bill. Can't beat it. All starts at 7 pm.

Beth will graduate on May 10th for all who want to send presents.

Feast of the Flowering Moon is coming in May. Look for us in the Pioneer encampment.

The Viking Festival was great fun! In it's fifth year, it's reallly taking off. Saturday night concert for and with the Vikings was an experience of total hilarity that will be hard to beat. Horns off to all involved! We loved it!

Keep us informed of any new pubs in your area. We'd love to try them out and play for you!

Keep smilin'!

Calendar of Events:

If you have any questions about locations or times, call the numbers below or email me at bobford@erinet.com

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Upcoming Events:
May 11, 2008 Leo's Coffeehouse, Cincinnati. A great Lineup with Sarah Goslee Reed, Richard Goering and Bob Ford and the Ragamuffins.
May 22, 2008 Live at the Lodge -- New Songwriters Night. Featuring Sarah Goslee Reed and Lisa Hill. Our winning local song writer will open the show. 7 pm
May 23, 2008 - May 25, 2008 Feast of the Flowering Moon in Chillicothe, Ohio. Great festival to bring the family and learn about early Ohio history. Look for Beth and me in the Pioneer encampment.
June 13, 2008 Bellbrook Family concert with Bob Ford and the Ragamuffins. Show starts at 7 pm
June 18, 2008 Liberty United Methodist Church 2 pm A program on patriots and liberty. Delaware, Ohio
June 22, 2008 Sauder Village
June 26, 2008 Live at the Lodge with the McCoys. Bluegrass music. 7:30 pm showtime
Website: Live at the Lodge
June 27, 2008 Molly Molones on Montgomery near Pleasant Ridge. Show starts around 8:30 p.m.
July 4, 2008 July 4th with the Americana Celebration in Centerville, Ohio. Watch for our schedule that day. Always lots to do and see at this one!
July 11, 2008 - July 12, 2008 Minitrista, Munci, Indiana 6-9 pm both days
July 11, 2008 - July 12, 2008 Minitrista Festival in Munci, Indiana. Bob Ford and the Ragamuffins will play each night from 6-9 pm
July 11, 2008 The Works concert in Newark, Ohio. Starts at 11:30 am.
July 15, 2008 Troy Hayner Cultural Center concert with Bob Ford and the Ragamuffins. Part of the Court Yard concert series. Fun summer songs. Concert begins at 7:30 pm For more info call 937-339-0457
July 24, 2008 Live at the Lodge with Raison De'tre
showtime 7:30 pm
Website: Live at the Lodge
August 1, 2008 - August 3, 2008 Early evening performance ast the Shamrock Stage 5:00 pm
August 2, 2008 Dublin Irish Festival Shamrock Stage 2:30 pm
Website: Dublin Irish Festival
August 3, 2008 Dublin Irish Festival Spoken Word history tent with a program following Irish Music to Americana music. 6 p.m.
Website: Dublin Irish Festival
August 21, 2008 Live at the Lodge with Rick Fannin. Show starts at 7:30 pm
Website: Live at the Lodge
September 25, 2008 Live at the Lodge with Deb Stallard - the blues. Showtime is 7:30 pm
Website: Live at the Lodge
October 23, 2008 Live at the Lodge with Changling. Show starts at 7:30 pm
Website: Live at the Lodge
November 20, 2008 Live at the Lodge featuring Kathy Johnson and New Songwriters Night.
Website: Live at the Lodge
December 18, 2008 Live at the Lodge. Bob Ford and the Ragamuffins perform traditional holiday favorites. Come early! It was standing room only last year.
Website: Live at the Lodge
Past Events:
May 3, 2008 Molly Malones on Montgomery and Pleasant Ridge in Cincinnati this Saturday night. Start around 8:30 pm.
April 26, 2008 - April 27, 2008 Viking Festival, Ashville, Ohio
April 24, 2008 Mt. Vernon, Ohio Chautaugua. I will open again for Paul Revere. Email me for more info.
April 22, 2008 Lourdes Theatre in Toledo, Ohio. Bob goes along for the ride with Paul Revere. Contact Lourdes Theatre for tickets.
April 20, 2008 Wayne Co. Historical Society Show featuring stories and songs of early Ohio. Show starts at 2 pm. bobford@erinet.com for details. Wooster, Ohio
April 17, 2008 Live at the Lodge featuring Silent Lion. show starts at 7:30 pm Clifton, Ohio
March 20, 2008 Live at the Lodge with Bob Ford and the Ragamuffins. Yes, a Non-alcoholic St. Patricks show. Clifton, Ohio Showtime 7:30 pm.
March 19, 2008 For our friends in Northern, Ohio. I will be performing at the Meadows at Leipsic 2 pm and the Meadows at Ottawa 6 pm Senior Centers. come on out and enjoy the craic. For more info call 419-943-2103
March 18, 2008 Bethany Village St. Patrick's day after concert.
March 17, 2008 The Pub in the Greene at Beavercreek Ohio. Take the Indian Ripple exit off of 675 and go west into the new Mall on the left. The Pub is straight ahead on your right. 10 am to noon. 937-320-1199
March 17, 2008 Molly Malones on Montgomery at Pleasant Ridge. We play from 4 - 6 pm. Used to be the Dubliner. 513-531-0700
March 15, 2008 Village Tavern in Dublin. Two shows 2-5 pm and 7:30 - 10:30 pm Come share the fun!
March 14, 2008 Versailles, Ohio, St. Patrick's concert. Part of the Darke Co. Arts Series. For info call 937-564-1883 7-9 pm
March 13, 2008 St. Patricks day dinner/show at Malloys on the Green in Cincinnati. Call me at 937-766-3880 or email bobford@erinet.com for reservations. Tickets are $46 per person and must be reserved by March 3.
December 20, 2007 Live at the Lodge featuring Bob Ford
November 15, 2007 Live at the Lodge featuring Steve Free
November 9, 2007 Claremont Retirement Village show at 1:45 pm. For info call the village at 614-761-2011
October 25, 2007 Live at the Lodge featuring Lyn Ford, storyteller, and Brother Bob.
October 20, 2007 - October 21, 2007 Ohio Renaissance Festival
October 13, 2007 - October 14, 2007 Ohio Renaissance Festival
October 6, 2007 - October 7, 2007 Ohio Renaissance Festival
September 29, 2007 - September 30, 2007 Ohio Renaissance Festival
September 27, 2007 Live at the Lodge featuring the Ohio River Minstrels
September 22, 2007 - September 23, 2007 Ohio Renaissance Festival
September 15, 2007 - September 16, 2007 Ohio Renaissance Festival
September 8, 2007 - September 9, 2007 Ohio Renaissance Festival
September 1, 2007 - September 3, 2007 Ohio Renaissance Festival
August 30, 2007 Mt. Vernon Chautauqua event with Elixir as hosts. 7 p.m. Call 937-766-3880 for more information. I open the show for Rev. David Zeisberger (Kenneth Hammontree).
August 30, 2007 Mt Vernon Chautauqua with Elixir. I will be the opening music for Rev. David Zeisberger on the Ohio Frontier. Come and Learn. Email for more info.
August 23, 2007 Live at the Lodge featuring Jim McCutcheon
August 5, 2007 Dublin Irish Festival at the Shamrock Pub adjacent to the Sports Bar. Bob Ford and the Raggamuffins! 3:30 pm. See their website for the full schedule of events.
Website: Dublin Irish Festival
August 4, 2007 Dublin Irish Festival History tent doing a program following Celtic Music from Europe to America and back again. Helping me will be Stuart Brandt and John Sherman. Saturday night 7-9 pm. See their website for a full schedule of events.
Website: Dublin Irish Festival
August 3, 2007 Dublin Irish Festival, Dublin, Ohio.Will be in the Shamrock Pub adjacent to the Sports Bar at 5 pm. Check their website and schedule.
August 2, 2007 Dublin Village Tavern from 7:30 - 9:30 pm Part of the Dublin Irish Festival preshow pub crawl.
July 28, 2007 Adena Historical site in Chillicothe, Ohio. No Ragamuffins, just me doing my historical stories and songs.
July 26, 2007 Live at the Lodge featuring Raison D'Etre
July 14, 2007 Springfield Arts Council sponsored Celtic Festival concert with Beth and Jan. Watch for more information. Springfield, Ohio.
July 12, 2007 - July 13, 2007 A first time for me. Minnetrista Festival in Indiana.
Website: Minnetrista
July 4, 2007 Centerville Americana Festival. For more information call 937-428-4765. Mostly stolling but there will be some scheduled stage times. 12- 4 pm.
July 3, 2007 Delaware Senior Center 1:15 pm, Delaware, Ohio
June 28, 2007 Live at the Lodge featuring Elixir
June 16, 2007 Davis Shea House concert for Father's Day.
May 26, 2007 - May 27, 2007 Feast of the Flowering Moon, Chillicothe,Ohio. I expect to team up with Beth this year.
May 24, 2007 Live at the Lodge featuring Neil Jacobs
May 12, 2007 Sauder Village Springtime on the Farm. Always a great event!. Start your springtime spirit right.

Brazenhead - (614) 792-3738 - 56 N. High - Dublin, OH
Dublin Pub - (937) 224-7822 - Wayne & Fifth - Dayton, OH
Dubliner - (513) 531-6111 - Mongomery Rd. - Cincinnati, OH
Blue Jacket - 937) 937-376-4358 - Blue Jacket Amphitheatre - Xenia, OH
Riverside - 502-935-6809 - Louisville, KY
Ritz Theatre - (419) 448-8544 - 30 S. Washington St - Tiffin, Ohio

Ritz Theatre