Step aboard for an unforgettable journey on February 28 into the heart of the Mississippi Delta, where music, agriculture, and history intertwine. This curated day trip from Memphis explores the stories that shaped American culture—from the fields of the Delta to the birthplaces of legendary sounds. Our tour begins with Backbeat Tours bus pickup at
Join us as we commemorate the life, legacy, and lasting influence of the Godmother of Rock ’n’ Roll and Arkansas music legend Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Born in the Delta and raised on gospel, Tharpe revolutionized American music by blending sacred gospel with electric guitar and blues-infused rhythms—paving the way for rock, soul, and rhythm &
Join us as we celebrate America 250 with a new exhibit, Ragged Old Flag: Johnny Cash and the American Experience. Explore the story of American history and patriotism through the powerful music and message of Johnny Cash. Through lyrics, photographs, artifacts, and historical context, visitors will experience how Johnny Cash’s music captured the complexities of
Join us for our annual Sunkenlands Songwriting Circle, an intimate concert at the Fowler Center at Arkansas State University. This year's artist will be revealed later this year, so keep checking in to see what we have in store! Admission information will likewise be revealed closer to the event.
For America 250, we will be administering a Red, White, and Blue concert series. The first concert will be a red dirt country tailgate concert as part of an A-State football game. More information will be available in due time, so keep checking back in for updated information.
Join us for a night filled with joy and merriment for the holidays! For part II of our Red, White, and Blue concert series, we will administer a Christmas concert. Details will become available closer to time, so keep checking in for updates!
Join us for a night of good old fashioned bluegrass music as we partner with KASU to bring you Monroe Crossing at the historic Collins Theatre in Paragould, Arkansas.
