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Program Details
Title
Columbus: A Bluegrass Babylon
Presenter
Rich Baker and Brent Davids
Date/Time
3/16/2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Summary
Brent Davis, a content director at WOSU until his retirement, and Rich Baker, longtime host of The Bluegrass Ramble radio program, share the history of bluegrass music in Columbus and Central Ohio and its impact on culture and entertainment. In this 60-minute visual presentation filled with historical photos and stories, learn about the Appalachian migration, The Folk Scare, and how this niche music genre has moved in and out of the mainstream in our area.
Venue
Municipal Building Community (East) Room
Street
47 Hall St
City
Powell, 43065
Parking
Parking lots are on the north side of the building. The entrance to the community room is to the left of the main entrance as you face the building