"Thank you for your participation in First Night Akron.  The quality of your music, combined with the professionalism displayed by the band members, has made it a pleasure to work with Fergie & the Bog Dogs over the past several years.

Surveys indicate that your band is a favorite among First Night guests!  I appreciate the group's flexibility and willingness to try new venues each year - particularly this year at the Northside Lofts!

Sarah Steidl - Downtown Akron Partnership - 2007

Not To Be Missed!

"Fergie and the Bog Dogs from the Akron area will be with us to entertain with their ballads, jigs, reels and rebel tunes.  They are humorous and keep the crowd going with their toe-tapping and hand-clapping music."

Barbara Comiskey - Irish Summerfest 2006

"With his lively eyes and inviting smile, John ‘Fergie’ Ferguson looks like the perfect Irish shanachie or storyteller. Ferguson’s good with the blarney. When asked about the name of his band ... he started talking about wild bog dogs that are almost extinct in Ireland because the English have been eating them. The bog dogs are also good at digging up potatoes. He almost has you going."

Kerry Clawson - Akron Beacon Journal - February 28, 2002

"His strong point is storytelling. He can put on the brogue and make you think what he wants you to think. He can be as crazy as he wants but you’re still going to love him."

Irene Uhalley - Renowned Irish Singer

"John E. Ferguson of Akron - whose son Damon is an Akron Fire Department lieutenant - was so moved that he wrote a song in Judge’s honor. He performed the heart-pounding ballad for me."

Jewell Cardwell - Akron Beacon Journal - October 10, 2001

"A pivotal part of the festivities from the beginning has been Irish entertainer John ‘Fergie’ Ferguson, who this year will be appearing with his band, the Bog Dogs."

Dan Kane - Canton Repository - March 14, 2003

"Fergie doesn’t just stand onstage and sing. He’ll get the people to come out and dance with him. He’ll do an anniversary song and bring couples out to dance."

Mike McNulty - Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Party Chairman

To book Fergie & the Bog Dogs
 call John at  330-784-2031 or Michael at 330-644-2314 today or via email at johnfergie8@aol.com or mgaffney@uwsummit.org