John Ford

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  • blues
  • singer/songwriter
  • roots

It’s pre war blues, old school country, southern gospel and the history behind the music. John Ford assimilates the blues of the 1920’s and 30’s, the blues of Robert Johnson and Son House, a bit of 1940's country and a pinch of gospel rhythm, and comes up with his own brand of the roots experience.Ford has been writing since his early teens, growing up in New Richmond, Ohio a small river town 20 miles east of Cincinnati. “Whether it be songs I’ve written or an old song from the

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Americana Gives Back at Fretboard Brewing 

Fretboard Brewing, Toys for Tots and Root Cellar Xtract have partnered to present “Americana Gives Back” on Nov 30, 2019 from 5:00-11:00PM. The evening features four well-known local Americana Music acts representing the Americana Genre ranging from Blues, Folk, Rockabilly, Blue (New) Grass and Country-Rock. WVXU PBS Radio’s Jim Nolan will be MC’ing the event!



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ClassX Radio Presents Rock the Block 

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Free Hugs - A Benefit for Oyler School 

Local music community hosts a benefit show for Oyler Music Programs, Sunday, October 25 at The Crows Nest. 12 p.m.-1 a.m. Taking inspiration from Devonte Hart, the young boy who famously held up a sign offering Free Hugs during the unrest resulting from the rioting in Ferguson, Missouri this...

Bockfest Celebrates 23 Years Being Unique, Authentic and LOCAL 

Bockfest is first and foremost, a community event. In addition to throwing a great, three day long party, their goal is to celebrate and support our local community. They work to grow Bockfest every year, to increase attendance, to grow the parade, to add events, and to raise more money to spread...

Our Weekend Picks :: February 13, 2015 

Each week we will highlight a few of our picks for the weekend. Some may be local, some may not, but as long as you are seeing live music in Cincinnati you are contributing! Our picks are below, but you can choose for yourself with our calendar here. (Or download our iPhone...

And The 2015 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards Nominees Are... 

CityBeat has announced the nominees for the 2015 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards! This year, the organization did things a little differently allowing the public to weigh in on the nominees before deciding on the artists we will all be able to vote for. Remember, not everyone can be nominated. This...

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