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Updated: Oct 30th, 2008 - 16:05:26
The Ohio State University at Marion
The Ohio State University at Marion Five Nights on Campus series welcomes Bob Ford & The Ragamuffins to Morrill Hall Auditorium, Thursday, October 9, 7:30 p.m.
Ford began his music career as a freelance artist in 1994 and added the Ragamuffins to the group in the last two years, but according to Ford some people close to him would point to a much earlier start to his career.
“Mom would say I’ve been performing since I could talk,” said Ford. “I used to say as a kid I’d be rich and famous by the time I’m 25, but who knows where my head would be if I had done that.”
Ford indicated that Thursday evening’s audience can expect ageless arrangements of the “golden oldies” from the 1570s to the 1970s. “It’s Americana at its best!” Although, performing music that spans a two-hundred year period can have its challenges, he explained.
“I’m currently performing at the Ohio Renaissance Festival and I’m never sure what century I’m in moving from festivals to concerts,” quipped Ford.
The group often bases their concerts on who is in the crowd and their reactions during the show.
Attendees are likely to hear old standards like Shenandoah, sea chanteys, coal mining songs, songs about living in Ohio, and a song that Ford holds near and dear to his heart about his daughter entitled, “Little Bit”.
Ford, who lives in Cedarville, Ohio, and performs with his daughter Beth Ford and family friend Jan Finkle, said the group draws on their life and times in Ohio to inspire their music.
“My programs in general focus on the love of Ohio. I grew up in Ohio during good times and bad times.”
They also focus on songs that tell a story, he explained. “I love story songs, sometimes they call me a story singer,” said Ford.
Another big part of the group’s business is traveling to schools and sharing their experiences with today’s youth.
“How do you get from the farm to the stage,” Ford replied, is a small piece of what he imparts to his adolescent audiences.
“I talk to a lot of young people about how you can make a living in Ohio. You don’t have to run off to New York to make a living.”
“It’s not all easy. It’s not all about being a star.” “It’s not all gravy at the top either,” he observed, referencing singers such as Brittany Spears and her recent troubles.
Tickets for Bob Ford & The Ragamuffins are available in advance or at the door. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $4 for students. Marion campus faculty and staff, which includes all Ohio State Marion and Marion Technical College personnel, are eligible for $8 discounted individual performance tickets.
For upcoming concerts or more information about Bob Ford and The Ragamuffins visit: www.bobfordmusic.com
© Copyright 2008 by Marion.Net
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