Nasir Ehsas | 2-3 p.m.

Nasir Ehsas, an Artist, Singer/Guitarist, social activist and influencer, known as Hatif, is a self-taught Guitarist and Singer. Nasir plays and sings Pop/Rock and solo Acoustic songs in Persian, Indian and, more recently, in English. Born and raised in Afghanistan, Nasir has worked and volunteered for cultural and social projects in Afghanistan since he was a teen. Nasir advocates for borderless love, humanity and kindness. He is currently raising funds to help Afghanis recover from last year's earthquake. 

“It doesn't matter how little we can help, as long as there are a lot of us who really want to help.”

Mike Ford | 3-4 p.m.

Member-owner, Professor and Elected Official Mike Ford will share this Patio Jam with Nasir. Mike graces the Co-op patio with his guitar, playing music from singer-songrwriters Bob Dylan, Harry Chapin, Conor Oberst, John Prine, Warren Zevon and many more, including originals. His original July 4th Patio Jam performance was rescheduled due to weather. This is not Mike's first volunteer gig with the Oshkosh Food Co-op. He previously served as a volunteer member of the Site Team.