The Focal Point and John May Present: John Ford and John Long

Bio- John Ford  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 1930’s, I play what I fall in love with”. Over a year in the making, John’s newest album, “Rollin’ On” will be released in the fall of 2024 on disc and vinyl……. In November of 2019, John released a live EP called “John Ford Live” (with The John Ford Blues Society) recorded at Morehead State University on March 31st, 2016. Six songs…..five blues classics and one original song, “Ma Sibbi’s Chicken & Dumplins”. In September of 2016. John released “The John Ford Blues Society”, his first full… View Source