THE FREE RANGE PICKERS
Athens, Ohio
Past Events
May 23rd, 2026, 7-9 pm
The Side Bar
24 1/2 E State Street
Athens, OH 45701
The Free Range Pickers are heading to The Side Bar in Athens, Ohio. The Free Range pickers focus on classic Western Swing music, a blend of country, jazz, blues, and swing–aptly described as “jazz with a cowboy hat.” If you like the idea of country music with a jazz flair, you will enjoy the music of The Free Range Pickers. The 6-piece line-up features John Borchard on steel guitar with the twin fiddle sounds of Julia Farver and Mark Burhans. Chris Ridgway sings and picks the Telecaster, and Jonathan Sowers and Ken Dean hold down that solid rhythm and bass.
The Side Bar has it all! It is a local, women-owned bar and restaurant featuring craft cocktails and delicious, eclectic food with a unique, cozy atmosphere. Check out their current menu options on Facebook or on Instagram.
May 17th, 2026, 2 pm
Athens Porchfest
205 E State Street (Access from Maplewood)
Athens, OH 45701
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/964940442774307
How to find us at Porchfest! The Free Range Pickers (2 pm) and Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders (4 pm) will be playing at Club Mac on Sunday, May 17th as part of the 2026 Athens Porchfest. You will find the entrance at the Maplewood side of 205 E. State Street. Go through the wooden gate and down the stairs. You have arrived!!
April 18th, 2026, 6:30-9 pm
Cannabis Museum
16050 Canaanville Road
Athens, OH 45701
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1bbXNwA5yp/
Swing Dance, $10
Dress code: Vintage Luau!
February 28, 2026, 8-9:30 pm
Donkey Coffee
Athens, OH 45701
