'RIVERBOAT JOHN' FERGUSON

 

Long after it is over, people will tell you they enjoyed his concert and helped make their event a success!

It's a rare thing now a days to spend an evening listening to the old stories, songs and quips from the past. "Rivers Remembered", with "Riverboat John", could be just the "ticket" for your venue. His style of entertainment is suitable for audiences of all ages and has received rave reviews from those attending his concerts. His show can be "tailor made" for any location, 30-45-60-90 & 120 minute time slots. Sound & some lighting supplied when needed. "Rivers Remembered", is a show that has developed as a result of "Riverboat John's love of the river, the music, the lore, customs, heritage, history, romance and intrigue. Songs like "Old Man River" , "River Stay Away From My Door ", 'Danny Boy", "Shenandoah" , "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans", are just a few of the wonderful Old Standards in his show, as well as numerous original tunes he has written like "Tom & Huck", "I Got On My Tall Hat & My Long Tail Coat , "Natchez", "I'll Meet You By The River" , and many more. Hear the songs of Stephan Foster "Camptown Races" , "Old Kentucky Home", "Ring Ring De Banjo" , "Beautiful Dreamer" & more. Mixing music with stories, He'll tell you about his relationship with W. C. Handy, Father of the Blues; Louis Armstrong, Dixieland Great; Uncle Mose; Jean Lafitte, River Pirate; Long John Silver, Pirate; & Tom & Huck, to name a few. His program has a good mix of song and story and will hold the attention span of any crowd.