Columbus: A Bluegrass Babylon
Date
March 16, 2026, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Title
Columbus: A Bluegrass Babylon
Speaker
Rich Baker and Brent Davis
Venue
Municipal Building Community (East) Room
47 Hall St
Powell, OH 43065
Summary
Brent Davis and Rich Baker captivated the audience while tracing the history of bluegrass music and its many ties to Columbus. They linked the industrial development of the South Side of Columbus after World War II and the accompanying influx of workers from the South with the development of bluegrass establishments in this part of Columbus. They highlighted the appearances of some of the well-known bluegrass bands and the many performers with ties to this area. They ended the program with a short two-person concert. Truly an educational and entertaining evening.
Rich Baker and Brent Davis
Videos
Click on the thumbnail picture to view the video.Title: Columbus: A Bluegrass Babylon
Presentor: Brent Davlis and Rich Baker
Description: 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. The presentation is 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.
Videographer: Allen Miller
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