Tuesday, October 8, 2024

1:00pm-3:00pm

Brent Davis & Rich Baker - On & On: The History of Bluegrass Music in Columbus

For decades, Central Ohio was a popular destination for Appalachian residents searching for good paying jobs. Arriving from Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Virginias, they brought not only their families but also their love of mountain string music. After working all week in the factories on Columbus's southside, they would relax with food, drink, camaraderie, and the music they loved from back in the hills of home. Join Brent Davis and Rich Baker as they discuss how this traditional American music helped shape the culture of Columbus.

About Brent Davis Brent Davis is a novelist, journalist, and musician, and for many years a documentary producer for WOSU Public Media.

About Rich Baker Rich Baker has served for 38 years as co-host of WOSU's Bluegrass Ramble radio program, one of the longest running locally produced music formats in the nation.