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THE OHIO EXPRESS

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THE OHIO EXPRESS 2024

(L to R) Stan Rust (bass), Bill Hutchman (drums), Johnny Baker (lead guitar),

Jeff Burgess (keyboards, vocals), Tim Corwin (lead vocals, percussion),

Warren Sawyer (rythm guitar, keyboards)

Band News Update: Bill Hutchman has taken a leave of absence

with Tim and the Band wishing him their very best!

Longtime friend Greg Weber returns on drums.

New Band Photo Coming Soon!

Past 2024 Events
For Worthy Causes

Though these great gigs have passed, THE OHIO EXPRESS proudly leaves the links to these Worthy Causes available and encourages Visitors to support their tireless efforts year round. 

 

THE OHIO EXPRESS

Headliner for 27th Annual

Saturday, August 24th

1:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Free Admission!

Car lovers from all across the area came to downtown Mansfield for a previous Heart of the City Cruise-In. 

Credit: Brian J.  Smith and Mansfield News Journal

Source: https://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/08/21/

the-ohio-express-conne-just-jazz-live-more-at-cruise-in-downtown/70587675007/

The Heart of the City is a Charity Car Show that Benefits THE SHELTER in Mansfield, Ohio.

Tim Corwin shares, "We're delighted to be back for one of our favorite gigs with Classic Cars, Summertime Food, Family Fun and Music! What's not to love? Also, we are very proud to be part of Downtown Mansfield's efforts to support The Shelter and all of us in the Band encourage their important work in our community."

The Shelter offers phone, in-person, and online chat support helping survivors of

domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking rebuild their lives.

For more Information, Please Click on their Logo or Go To:

 

https://TheDVShelter.com

August 30th, Friday, 6:30 PM - Free Admission

The Brickyard - Final Friday Concert Series              128 North Main Street, Mansfield OH 44902         BrickyardMansfield.com/Events

August 31st, Saturday, 7 PM - Free Admission

Lucas Community Center - Fund Raiser

252 West Main Street, Lucas OH 44843

LucasCommunityCenter.com

 

 

THE OHIO EXPRESS

Proudly Announces

A Benefit Concert for

Dale-Roy School

in Ashland, Ohio

Press Release Below! 

June 29th, Saturday

Free Admission!

Donations Welcome

Opening Act: CONNE Band of Mansfield

      4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Headliner: THE OHIO EXPRESS

   5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Venue: The Guy C. Memorial Band Shell at

209 Parkside Drive in downtown Ashland!

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About Dale-Roy School:

 

The Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities' Dale-Roy School serves to educate those with disabilities from 3 years through 22 years of age. For more Information, please go to:

 

http://www.ashlandcbdd.org/about-dale-roy.php

 

Photo Credit:

Guy C. Memorial Band Shell Facebook Page

Photographer: Tommy Beech

https://www.facebook.com/MyersBandShell

Ashland Community Concert Band - June 16, 2024

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Latest News: Tim Corwin had 2 Live Radio Interviews on June 1st
with Podcasts Now Available via Radio Show Links Below!

1: 30 PM     Station: WKNY​     Location: Kingston, New York     Host: Warren Lawrence

 Radio Show with Link to Podcast: Original Solid Gold Weekend

7:00 PM     Station: WABC​     Location: New York, New York     Host: Cousin Brucie (Wikipedia)

 Radio Show with Link to Podcast: Cousin Brucie's Saturday Night Rock & Roll Party

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Tim Corwin said, "This was absolutely too cool being interviewed by media icon Cousin Brucie! I listened to him play the hits in my youth and I am humbled and honored to have been a Guest on his show on WABC in New York City. He was an inspiration then and continues to be to this day with his enthusiasm and passion for music!"

Streaming Worldwide: WABCMUSICRADIO.COM

 

Special Announcement from 77  WABC in New York City:

On Thursday, September 7th 2023, 77 WABC held its annual celebration in the heart of the world, New York City. This year the celebration served two purposes: to honor WABC’s own Cousin Brucie and his contributions to Rock 'n’ Roll. No DJ in history has been more influential in shaping popular music.  The second reason was to celebrate WABC’s 102 years of broadcasting excellence and Virgo birthdays!

 

We thank everyone for their continued support in making 77 WABC the most recognizable name in radio!

 

77 WABC Celebrates 102 Years Honoring Cousin Brucie!

Congratulations Cousin Brucie

 from Tim Corwin

 and THE OHIO EXPRESS!

From 1967 To Today (2012)

Tim Corwin, Founding Member

            THE OHIO EXPRESS

THE OHIO EXPRESS 2015

 "The Kings Of BubbleGum"

     1967 TO TODAY  (2010)

MERCY 1969
CHEWY, CHEWY 1968
OHIO EXPRESS 1968
BEG, BORROW & STEAL 1967

About The Band

The Story of THE OHIO EXPRESS is as amazing as the popularity and longevity of their Hit Songs and impact on the Bubble Gum Era to the Generations of Worldwide Listeners today!

 

For you Social Media Enthusiasts:

 Please Like & Share on Facebook, Like & Re-Post on X (formerly Twitter)

and Subscribe, Like & Share on YouTube! 

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Super K Productions hired a Mansfield, Ohio, band known as Sir Timothy & the Royals and renamed them the Ohio Express. The lineup consisted of Doug Grassel (rhythm guitar), Dale Powers (vocals, lead guitar), Dean Kastran (bass), Jim Pfahler (keyboards) and Tim Corwin (drums). This group toured as the Ohio Express, and their touring commitments (and Ohio home base) made it difficult for them to head into the New York-based Super K offices to record a follow-up single to "Beg, Borrow and Steal". Of the "official" group members, only Dale Powers (lead vocals) appeared on the second single credited to Ohio Express, a cover of the Standells' "Try It". The single stalled well outside the US Top 40, peaking at No. 83.

 

The group soon recorded an album called "Beg, Borrow and Steal". It mixed the original Rare Breed title track with tracks recorded by the Ohio Express touring group, as well as tracks recorded by the Super K staff musicians with vocals by Powers. The LP came out on Cameo-Parkway Records of Philadelphia in the autumn of 1967. Unfortunately, the record label went into bankruptcy shortly after that and was purchased by music business mogul Allen Klein, who owns the masters to this day.

 

Two songs on the "Beg, Borrow and Steal" LP, "I Find I Think of You" and "And It's True", were actually recorded by the Kent, Ohio, band the Measles, led by Joe Walsh, later of the Eagles and the James Gang. In addition, the Measles recorded an instrumental version of "And It's True" (retitled "Maybe") which was placed on the B-side of the "Beg, Borrow and Steal" single. Four decades later The Ohio Express is still active, dazzling crowds all across Europe and the United States of America!

    Social Media and
THE OHIO EXPRESS

The Ohio Express Songs have Millions of Streams On Spotify and Millions of Views on Hundreds of Videos  on YouTube! 

 

Tim Corwin, Founding Member, says, "I am in awe of how powerful the Spotify and YouTube mediums are that reach every corner of the world! I am also honored and humbled that our local band of Sir Timothy and The Royals would become The Ohio Express and reached a worldwide audience. Now the music is being heard by a whole new generation in this Digital Era with Social Media and Live with my amazing Bandmates."

 

Click on the Logos Below to Listen On Spotify  and  Watch On YouTube:

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THE OHIO EXPRESS
         Touring Band

Here's a  2018 Promo Video titled The Ohio Express by Director and Filmmaker David Kirst of 419 PRODUCTIONS  (now ROMINUS JAMES PRODUCTIONS). Special Thanks for the excellent Editing from the Introduction by music icon Dick Clark of American Bandstand to capturing the enthusiasm and energy of the Band's Live Performances!

For Booking and Media Inquiries:

TheOhioExpressBand@Gmail.com

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