Dreamers

In Dreamers, author Jerry Ford has pulled together the stories of grit and glory from entertainers he's known who made it to the Big Time, even though they started from small Southeast Missouri towns. But they were all dreamers. In Dreamers, you'll read about Sue Vogelsanger, who saw her original song performed live on The Carol Burnett Show. Billy Swan wrote top-of-the-charts hits and performed with Kris Kristofferson for over 25 years. Steve Hornbeak performed with Faith Hill and Lee Greenwood, as well as with other entertainers like Kenny Loggins and Eddie Rabbitt. Jerry McNeely received a Golden Globe Award for his scriptwriting. Tommy Chambers recorded with Frank Sinatra and collaborated on songwriting with Fred Astaire. And there's much, much more. Join Jerry for an eye-opening account of some of the many stars who started far from the glitter of Los Angeles or New York, yet found their way into important roles in the history of American music and entertainment. Come meet the Dreamers.

Jerry Ford and his orchestra have been entertaining audiences throughout the Midwest for over 50 years. He has performed with many national artists, and is in demand as trumpet soloist, conductor, clinician, and first call musician for regional shows.He's authored two works, The Gordonville Grove: Stories of Tombstones, Tambourines & Tammany Hall, and Honor to St. Vincent's: A History of St. Vincent's Seminary and the River Campus 1838-2003.