This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (June 24-June 30, 2019)

June 26, 27, 28, & 29- Tri-County Fair
What: County Fair
Where: Shady Dell Park, Richland
When: See schedule for listings
Cost: General admission FREE
Contact: Tri-County Fair Board (Shane Kardoz)- 573-855-4794
https://www.facebook.com/richlandtricofair

June 29- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket

June 29- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum
What: An architectural gem on Missouri’s Route 66! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where: On the Square, Waynesville
When: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission, donations accepted
Contact: Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society (Denise Seevers)- 573.855.3644
http://www.route66courthouse.com

June 29- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum
What: Missouri’s oldest Route 66 stop! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where: On the Square, Waynesville
When: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission, donations accepted
Contact: Old Stagecoach Stop Foundation (Jeanie Porter)- 573.336.3561
http://oldstagecoachstop.org

Looking Ahead:

July 4- Independence Day Celebration, Fort Leonard Wood

July 6- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
July 13- Independence Day Celebration, Richland

July 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker

July 26 & 27- Schwagstock 48, Waynesville

July 27 & 28- Old Settlers Days, Waynesville

August 3- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
August 17- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
August 30, 31, & September 1- Buckhorn Bluegrass Festival, Waynesville
August 31- Railroad Days, Crocker

September 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28- Haunted River Float, Waynesville

September 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “Harvey,” Waynesville

September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
September 7 & 8- Bronzefest, Waynesville

September 11- Trail of Heroes Flag Display, Richland

September 21- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 4 & 5- Haunted River Float, Waynesville
October 5, 12, 19, & 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
October 5, 12, 19, 26, & 31- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville

October 5- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville

October 5- Frog Hill Half Marathon & 10K, Waynesville

October 12- Route 66 Challenge, Saint Robert

October 12- Gearhead Bash, Richland

October 25- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 25- Halloween in the Park, Saint Robert

October 26- Trail of Treats Spooktacular, Richland

November 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
November 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
November 11- Trail of Heroes Flag Display, Richland
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Saint Robert

December 1- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville

December 1- Holiday in the Park, Saint Robert

December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “A Gift to Remember,” Waynesville
December 7- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
December 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
December 14- Richland Christmas Parade, Richland

December 14- Ole’ Time Christmas at Shady Dell Park, Richland

Schwagstock 48 Lineup Guide

Schwagstock 48, a weekend campout concert experience, takes place July 26th and 27th 2019 at Pulaski County Shrine Park in Waynesville’s Buckhorn neighborhood. The family-friendly music festival lineup features 9 bands on Mid-Missouri’s largest outdoor stage including The Schwag and Aaron Kamm and the One Drops, and Jaik Willis. The Dancing Bear Tribe performance artists will inspire festivalgoers through their performance art.

THE SCHWAG

The Schwag is a band of musicians dedicated to carrying on the vibe and music of the legendary Grateful Dead. Founded in 1991 The Schwag has performed over 3000 concerts all over the United States. This group averages 150 shows a year and has a working song list of over 200 songs from the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band catalog. For four years band leader Jimmy Tebeau also toured the country as the bass player for JGB (Jerry Garcia Band).

The Schwag- Jimmy Tebeau, Sean Allen Canan, Dan Moulder, & Dave Clark. Images by Jeremy Scott Photography.

During last year’s Schwagstock 47 the band jammed their way through two high-energy set lists on Friday and Saturday nights. Both performances ended with encores that escalated the good vibes and left the crowd both wanting more and exhausted. As special guest Brody Buster’s harmonica dueled with Sean’s guitar and Jimmy’s bass everyone was on their feet reveling the uniqueness. Saturday night’s encore brought special guest Julian Davis’ mandolin to the mix. The Schwag does not disappoint. Don’t miss their sets during Schwagstock 48- or you might be kicking yourself.

AARON KAMM AND THE ONE DROPS

Hailing from St. Louis, MO, Aaron Kamm and the One Drops merge flavors of Roots Reggae, Mississippi River Blues, Improv-laced Jams, and Soulful Vocals. With their high-energy performance and unique sound, Aaron Kamm and the One Drops are a must see.

Aaron Kamm and the One Drops by Crissy MIles Photography

JAIK WILLIS

Jaik Willis is a strumming & drumming One Man Band, a wild fire-breathing freakshow; playing an 11 piece drum set with his feet while playing guitars / bass / & harps; while sing and beatboxing simultaneously, live with no looping or electronics. Performing 300 shows a year with appearances at Bonnaroo, Summer Camp Music Fest, Dunegrass, Schwagstock, the Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Fests etc. Jaik Willis got a shout out in Rolling Stone magazine for his vocal contribution to the Bassnectar album “FreeStyle” that debuted at #1 on iTunes.

Jaik Willis via Facebook

Jaik Willis via Facebook

THE DRIFTAWAYS

The Driftaways are a 7-piece Reggae/Rock band from the St. Louis area. The unique mix of classic Jamaican styles such as Ska, Reggae, Roots, and Dub with a Blues-Rock twist give The Driftaways their one-of-a-kind sound. Amazing stage presence, soulful vocals, and a refreshingly creative sound are quickly making The Driftaways one of the hottest Reggae acts in the Midwest.

The Driftaways via Facebook

THE KAY BROTHERS

California, Missouri brothers form a band saluting the music traditional to their homeland: The Ozarks… where Old-Time Fiddle music received a quick flash fry of foot stompin’ Country Blues as it made its way across the Mississippi River. The songs are a collection of stories, often ancient in verse but timeless in meaning, and delivered with sunny reverence for this forgotten music bred to uplift from the tangle of struggles in a bygone era. It’s music that prefers to draw you out, rather than draw you in.

In 2018, The Kay Brothers released their Self-Titled Debut Album and a companion video for their song, “Find Your Love,” recorded in an abandoned auto garage somewhere in Callaway County. Joined by Molly Healey and Roger Netherton on fiddles as well as “Shakin’ Jake” Allen on percussion, the Kay Brothers boast sibling harmonies, upright bass, guitar, tenor banjo, fiddle, harmonica, cello, washboard, congas, shakers, and an array of foot percussion. The mission: to preserve the rural music of our forefathers and mothers that used to fill the wooden barns that once dotted countryside on Saturday night and the small family churches on Sunday morning. That party is still going on…. it’s in your blood.

The Kay Brothers via Facebook

DRIFTERS MILE

Born from the Ozark Mountains, Drifters Mile plays, sings, and writes folk music in a Country and Bluegrass Style. Drifters Mile got started in the winter of ’09, as the band “Deep Fried Squirrel” four guys in a trailer out in a field playing an odd mix of bluegrass, rock and funk. They grew into a full-on grassrock band. Then, through a few line-up changes, some moving around of other members, they slimmed down to a five-piece string band ready to start a new wave.

Drifters Mile by Ryan Fannin Photography

3 SON GREEN

3 Son Green is a funk rock band that combines complex compositions with spontaneous improvisation. 3 songwriters and 3 singers give 3 Son Green a diverse sound, with tight rhythms and lush vocal harmony.

3 Son Green has shared the stage with bands such as Spafford, Pink Talking Fish, The Magic Beans, Ozric Tentacles, and Moon Hooch. 3SG performs at venues and festivals throughout the Midwest, including Crossroads KC, The Granada, The Madrid Theater, The Bottleneck, Power and Progress Festival, Spring Up Festival, Crossroads Music Fest, Wakarusa, and KC Psychfest.

3 Son Green is: Jamie Anderson (Guitar, Vocals), Ben Hutchinson (Keyboard, Vocals), Trey Green (Bass, Vocals), Joel Shipley (Drums)

3 Son Green via Facebook

BONGOJAK VS THE LOOP MACHINE

Live Loops created by BongoJak Vs The Loop Machine. BongoJak is not limited to just percussion he also plays a variety of instruments including Guitar, Keyboard, Didgeridoo, Harmonica, Synth, Electric Drums, and almost anything he can get his hands on. He uses these instruments with a “Loop Machine” (a foot pedal recording device) to create full songs. His new all original mixed genre album “Rage Issue #1” has something for everyone to enjoy! BongoJak also plays a wide variety of cover tunes you know and love like Bob Marley, Grateful Dead, The Who, Bob Dylan and many more with a nice twist to each song. He also has several special guests at his shows from Hula-Hoopers to Juggling and sometimes adds other musicians as well. BongoJak vs the Loop Machine is more than just music it’s a SHOW!

BongoJak VS The Loop Machine at Schwagstock 47 in Buckhorn, MO. Image via Facebook.

BongoJak VS The Loop Machine at Schwagstock 47 in Buckhorn, MO. Image via Facebook.

BROTHER FRANCIS AND THE SOULTONES

Brother Francis and the Soultones is a band of friends who play music because it makes everyone happy. If it rocks, funks, or soothes the soul, the Soultones will be laying it down. Ryan Benthall, the Keyboardist/organist/vocals, is a graduate of UMSL’s music school and an accomplished player around town. Somewhere between Herbie Hancock and a mad romantic composer, Ryan adds a touch of class and ton of soul. Jacob Zengerling, Bassist/vocals, is a stylistic chameleon. A powerhouse when the moments right, or light as a feather if it brings it all together. Taylor Perkins, Drums, is a multi-instrumentalist with a knack for elevating those around him. His supportive, foundational playing easily moves in and out of different feels and textures. Brother Francis, Guitar/vocal, is an eccentric performer and talented songwriter. His songs come to life when the Soultones all begin to play. Fans have reported being immediately hypnotized by the pure joy radiating from the Soultones; creating an infectious experience that brings people to their feet.

Brother Francis and the Soultones via Facebook

Heading to Schwagstock 48? Check out Old Settlers Days while you are in Waynesville!

Plan your festival weekend at www.PulaskiCountyUSA.com

39th Annual Old Settlers Day Schedule of Events

39th Annual Old Settlers Days
Presented by Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society
July 26, 27, & 28 2019
Waynesville City Park
Waynesville, Missouri
CONNECT with Old Settlers Day 2019 at
https://www.facebook.com/events/366894237233367

Schedule of Events:

ALL WEEKEND
Live entertainment at the stage
Civil War camps
President Lincoln
General Grant and his staff
Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloader Camps
Living History Demonstrations
Cavalry Drills
Horsemanship
Infantry Drills
Weapons Inspections
Artillery Inspections
Crafters and food vendors

FRIDAY, JULY 26th
7:30- An Evening with Grant on the stage at the park
(tickets may be purchased at the 1903 Courthouse Museum, Lone Oak Printing, or Pulaski County Tourism)

SATURDAY, JULY 27th
8:00 a.m. Civil War and Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders Camps Open to Public
10:00- Opening Ceremony
10:30 -5:00- Back Porch Players at Pavilion 3
10:30- First Heat of the Armed Services-YMCA Duck Race
11:00- “Wire Road” Skirmish Reenactment
1:00- Armed Services-YMCA Duck Race Championship
2:00- Battle Reenactment
5:00-7:00- Camps Closed to Public
7:00- Period Dance with Music by the Back Porch Players open to the public
9:00- Night Fire and Artillery Show

Saturday ONLY

Tour the Old Stagecoach Stop Museum (served as a Civil War Hospital)

Courtesy of Pulaski County Tourism Bureau

SUNDAY, JULY 28th
8:00- Civil War and Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders Camps open to the public
9:00- Period Church Service at the Stage.
10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.- Gospel Music by the Back Porch Players
1:00 p.m.- Battle Reenactment
3:30 p.m.- Closing

Courtesy of Pulaski County Tourism Bureau

 

 

 

 

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (June 17-June 23, 2019)

June 21 & 22- Pulaski Fine Arts Association presents “Pinocchio”
What: Community theater
Where: Theater on the Square, 312 Historic 66 East, Waynesville
When: Curtain 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Adults $10, Children (12 and under) $5
Contact: Pulaski Fine Arts Association (Rhea Anne Mathews)- 573-842-7278
https://www.pfaa-tots.com

June 22 & 23- 32nd Annual Cave State Cruisers Car Show
What: Car Show
Where: Waynesville City Park, Olive Street, Waynesville
When: Saturday 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Cave State Cruisers Car Show (Mac Myers)- 573-512-0176
https://www.facebook.com/Cave-State-Cruisers-Car-Club-1502209553360948

June 22- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket

June 22- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum
What: An architectural gem on Missouri’s Route 66! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where: On the Square, Waynesville
When: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission, donations accepted
Contact: Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society (Denise Seevers)- 573.855.3644
http://www.route66courthouse.com

June 22- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum
What: Missouri’s oldest Route 66 stop! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where: On the Square, Waynesville
When: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission, donations accepted
Contact: Old Stagecoach Stop Foundation (Jeanie Porter)- 573.336.3561
http://oldstagecoachstop.org

June 22- Freedom Fest
What: Family-friendly street celebration on America’s Mother Road!
Where: On the Square, Waynesville
When: 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Joanne Goethe- 573.842-5296
https://www.facebook.com/Route66FestOTS

Looking Ahead:

June 29- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
June 29- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
June 26, 27, 28, & 29- Tri-County Fair, Richland

July 6- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
July 13- Independence Day Celebration, Richland

July 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker

July 26 & 27- Schwagstock 48, Waynesville

July 27 & 28- Old Settlers Days, Waynesville

August 3- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
August 17- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
August 30, 31, & September 1- Buckhorn Bluegrass Festival, Waynesville

August 31- Railroad Days, Crocker

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (June 10-June 16, 2019)

Welcome to the following groups:

554th Engineer Battalion Vietnam Alumni Reunion (June 12-14)
Remember the Removal Bike Ride (June 13)

June 12, 13, 14, & 15- Pulaski County Regional Fair
What: County Fair
Where: St. Robert Community Center, 114 J.H. Williamson JR Drive, Saint Robert
When: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 4:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., Saturday Noon until 11:30 p.m.
Cost: General admission FREE, tickets required for Carnival & Bull Riding event
Contact: Pulaski County Regional Fair Board (James Rink)- 816-261-6051
https://www.pulaskicountyregionalfair.com

June 14- Trail of Heroes Flag Display
What: Patriotic display
Where: Shady Dell Park, Richland
When: All day
Cost: FREE
Contact: Richland Parks Department- 573-765-3532
https://www.facebook.com/richlandmoparkdept

June 14, 15, & 16- Pulaski Fine Arts Association presents “Pinocchio”
What: Community theater
Where: Theater on the Square, 312 Historic 66 East, Waynesville
When: Friday & Saturday curtain 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinee curtain at 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Adults $10, Children (12 and under) $5
Contact: Pulaski Fine Arts Association (Rhea Anne Mathews)- 573-842-7278
https://www.pfaa-tots.com

June 15- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket

June 15- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum
What: An architectural gem on Missouri’s Route 66! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where: On the Square, Waynesville
When: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission, donations accepted
Contact: Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society (Denise Seevers)- 573.855.3644
http://www.route66courthouse.com

The 1903 Courthouse Museum, on the Square in Waynesville, is one of two period courthouses along Route 66 in Missouri.

June 15- Frisco Depot Museum
What: Housed in Crocker’s former railroad depot, this museum details Crocker’s heritage as a railroad boomtown.
Where: 10th Street, Crocker
When: 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission, donations accepted
Contact: City of Crocker (Lonnie Garrett)- 573.528.3550
https://cityofcrocker.com

June 15- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum
What: Missouri’s oldest Route 66 stop! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where: On the Square, Waynesville
When: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission, donations accepted
Contact: Old Stagecoach Stop Foundation (Jeanie Porter)- 573.336.3561
http://oldstagecoachstop.org

Looking Ahead:

June 21 & 22- PFAA presents “Pinocchio,” Waynesville
June 22 & 29- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
June 22 & 29- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
June 22 & 29- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
June 22- Freedom Fest, Waynesville

June 22 & 23- Cave State Cruisers Car Show, Waynesville

June 26, 27, 28, & 29- Tri-County Fair, Richland

July 6- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
July 13- Independence Day Celebration, Richland

July 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker

July 26 & 27- Schwagstock 48, Waynesville

July 27 & 28- Old Settlers Days, Waynesville

August 3- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
August 17- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
August 30, 31, & September 1- Buckhorn Bluegrass Festival, Waynesville

August 31- Railroad Days, Crocker

September 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28- Haunted River Float, Waynesville

September 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “Harvey,” Waynesville

September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
September 7 & 8- Bronzefest, Waynesville

September 11- Trail of Heroes Flag Display, Richland

September 21- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 4 & 5- Haunted River Float, Waynesville
October 5, 12, 19, & 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
October 5, 12, 19, 26, & 31- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville

October 5- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville

October 5- Frog Hill Half Marathon & 10K, Waynesville

October 12- Route 66 Challenge, Saint Robert

October 12- Gearhead Bash, Richland

October 25- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 25- Halloween in the Park, Saint Robert

October 26- Trail of Treats Spooktacular, Richland

November 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
November 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
November 11- Trail of Heroes Flag Display, Richland
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Saint Robert

December 1- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville

December 1- Holiday in the Park, Saint Robert

December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “A Gift to Remember,” Waynesville
December 7- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
December 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
December 14- Richland Christmas Parade, Richland

December 14- Ole’ Time Christmas at Shady Dell Park, Richland

Buckhorn Bluegrass Festival Lineup Guide

Buckhorn BlueGrass Festival, billed as “Not Your Grandpa’s Bluegrass,” takes place August 30, 31, and September 1, 2019 at Pulaski County Shrine Park in Waynesville’s Buckhorn neighborhood. The family-friendly music festival lineup features 10 bands on 2 stages including Arkansauce and Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings.

Arkansauce

Arkansauce is a genre-hopping, four-piece string band from Fayetteville, who bends the rules and blurs the lines between bluegrass, newgrass, folk, americana, country, blues, and funk. Although influenced by Avett Brothers and Old Crow Medicine Show, the foursome possesses a hard-driving sound that is uniquely theirs.

The band’s roots go back to 2011 when founding members Ethan Bush, Zac Archuleta, and Stephen Jolly began writing together after becoming acquainted through mutual connections in the close-knit Fayetteville music scene. After a couple of years building a repertoire of original music and releasing their first album (Hambone) as a trio, they were joined by Tom Andersen on the upright bass and Adams Collins on the five-string banjo. The road-tested chops Andersen and Collins brought to the table helped to cultivate the mature, well-rounded sound needed to accommodate their sophomore release “All Day Long.” Their third album, “If I Were You,” was released April 2017.

An Arkansauce show is riddled with improvisational guitar, banjo, and mandolin leads, paired with powerful harmonies and heart-felt songwriting, all held together by deep foot-stompin’ bass grooves. There’s an undeniably intimate connection between the band and their fans that’s contagious and leaves everyone in front of, and on the stage wanting more.

Arkansauce will perform at Buckhorn BlueGrass Festival near Waynesville, Missouri. Photo by Phil Clarkin Photography (http://philclarkinphotography.com) via http://www.arkansaucemusic.com.

Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings

Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings is a Roots n Roll group from Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Lead vocalist and songwriter, Opal Agafia, entered the music scene in January of 2015. Shortly after playing in local joints with various musicians, Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings, developed into a full roots band. Together the group puts on a high energy show while focusing on soulful lyrics and instrumental combos. Spring 2016 saw the release their first album, “One Down, Forever To Go.” In 2018, Opal Agafia release her sophomore album, “Share What You Own.”

While still a college student, Opal Agafia began a songwriting collaboration with her mother, DeAnna Smith. Their songs reflect their deep roots on the Ozark Highlands, as well as their concerns for the current conditions and future of the region. They know their history, but they do not long for it so much as they explore how it influences the present and will influence the future. Their approach is both fresh and familiar.

Drawing from many genres, Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings blend the best elements of soul, gospel, blues, jazz, country, swing, and traditional mountain music into a sound that captures the past and boldly looks forward to what is coming next. Their fan base is an interesting and eclectic blend of folks who seem to find something that speaks to all of them in their particular diversities. Opal Agafia & the Sweet Nothings’ sound is fearlessly haunted by those who came before them, and they seek to add their spirit to new generations of listeners who come after them.

Opal Agafia via https://opalagafia.com

Chucky Waggs & The Company of Raggs

Chucky Waggs is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/ songwriter based out of the hills of Eureka Springs, AR. Chucky Waggs plays a mix of guitar, banjo, harmonica, and kazoo, all while using his feet to stomp out the back beat on a thrown together drum kit. Drawing influences from early American roots music, as well as early punk and rock and roll, he’s often joined on stage by numerous accompanying musicians to add to the energy and dynamic of his original material, as well as some early American folk songs. The result ranges from intimate, often humorous, folk ballads, to all out rowdy stomp-alongs.

Chucky Waggs (Charles Adam Wagner) got his musical start playing in basement punk rock bands. Drawn in by the D.I.Y. approach to the performances, as well as the energy and simplicity behind the music, he eventually found an appreciation for early American blues, and jugband songs, as well as early country, folk and bluegrass for ,what he sees, as a similar energy and simple natured approach.

Chucky Waggs & The Company of Raggs by John Longmire via Facebook.

The Steamboat Bandits

The Steamboat Bandits are a high-octane bluegrass band from Kansas City. The group released their first album in 2015 and currently producing their next. They are now showcasing all their original material as well as many popular bluegrass standards and build their shows on improvisation to give each show its own unique character.
The Steamboat Bandits were formed at a local bluegrass festival in 2013, where campfire jams led to organization. The band consists of guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and upright bass.

All the members share a love for music, and each add an integral part to the sound that makes The Steamboat Bandits. The band truly loves performing and is dedicated to spreading the joy of live music.

The Steamboat Bandits will be appearing at Buckhorn BlueGrass Festival near Waynesville, Missouri. Image via https://www.facebook.com/SteamboatBandits

Grassfed

Grassfed is a quick-picking string band. Pivoting on the foundation of bluegrass, Grassfed entwines tradition with an eclectic array of influences. Forged by songwriters and driven by instrumental conversation, the band brings a punching sound all its own.

Grassfed is among top bluegrass up and comers– releasing their debut album January 2017 and touring nationally. With a nonstop mind set, and ever growing fanbase– Grassfed shows no signs of slowing down.

Grassfed will perform at Buckhorn BlueGrass Festival near Waynesville, Missouri. Image via https://www.facebook.com/grassfedband

Just Strangers

Hailing from the Wichita Mountains of Southwest Oklahoma, Just Strangers writes songs about the highway and worn hearts, mornings bright and early and the late night derelicts, train songs, songs about whiskey and wild women, songs about abandon and holding, songs about small town folk and homespun heart driven city rambling, some 1970’s yellowed polaroid, having nothing and wanting it all, maybe a tavern or a truck stop, something about bus stations and bowling alleys and discovering a jukebox.

Just Strangers will perform at Buckhorn BlueGrass Festival near Waynesville, MO. Image via https://www.facebook.com/JustStrangersMusic

Adam Johnson Band & The Dirty Strings

Adam Johnson has been playing live music to audiences all over Texas for the last 10 years. At 25 years old, Johnson has already independently released two albums worth of original material, played on some of the state’s most legendary stages and with some it’s most revered players. But that’s only the beginning for him.

“The Adam Johnson Band” is currently in the works on a third album and what looks to be Johnson’s most prolific to date. Pulling from his deep blues and roots influences, fans will be taken on a journey to the smoky, dank clubs that the band has cuts it teeth on for years. At the same time, the “songwriter” influences that appeared on “Part-Time Romance” (Johnson’s sophomore release) are explored further than ever before. Revealing truly original compositions, lush with soulful textures, haunting harmonies and guitar that will transport the listener back in time… And forward into the future!

When not working on their labor of love, the Adam Johnson Band can be seen in its natural environment, in front of a crowd of happy music lovers 5 to 7 nights a week.

Adam Johnson Band & The Dirty Strings will perform at Buckhorn BlueGrass Festival near Waynesville, Missouri.

While in Pulaski County, Missouri for Buckhorn BlueGrass Festival check out Crocker’s Railroad Days celebration Saturday, August 31st!

FURTHER READING: Buckhorn Bluegrass Festival Guide to Waynesville’s Amusements, Attractions, & Sites of Significance

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (June 3-June 9, 2019)

Welcome to the following groups:

DIRECTIONS Tours (June 3)
Czech Route 66 Association (June 5)

June 7, 8, & 9- Pulaski Fine Arts Association presents “Pinocchio”
What: Community theater
Where: Theater on the Square, 312 Historic 66 East, Waynesville
When: Friday & Saturday curtain 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinee curtain 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Adults $10, Children (12 and under) $5
Contact: Pulaski Fine Arts Association (Rhea Anne Mathews)- 573-842-7278
https://www.pfaa-tots.com

June 8- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket

June 8- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum
What: An architectural gem on Missouri’s Route 66! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where: On the Square, Waynesville
When: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission, donations accepted
Contact: Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society (Denise Seevers)- 573.855.3644
http://www.route66courthouse.com

June 8- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum
What: Missouri’s oldest Route 66 stop! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where: On the Square, Waynesville
When: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission, donations accepted
Contact: Old Stagecoach Stop Foundation (Jeanie Porter)- 573.336.3561
http://oldstagecoachstop.org

Looking Ahead:

June 12, 13, 14, & 15- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert

June 14- Trail of Heroes Flag Display, Richland

June 14, 15, 16, 21, & 22- PFAA presents “Pinocchio,” Waynesville
June 15, 22, & 29- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
June 15, 22, & 29- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
June 15, 22, & 29- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
June 15- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker

June 22- Freedom Fest, Waynesville

June 22 & 23- Cave State Cruisers Car Show, Waynesville

June 26, 27, 28, & 29- Tri-County Fair, Richland

July 6- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
July 13- Independence Day Celebration, Richland

July 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 26 & 27- Schwagstock 48, Waynesville

July 27 & 28- Old Settlers Days, Waynesville

August 3- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
August 17- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
August 30, 31, & September 1- Buckhorn Bluegrass Festival, Waynesville

August 31- Railroad Days, Crocker

September 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28- Haunted River Float, Waynesville

September 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “Harvey,” Waynesville

September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
September 7 & 8- Bronzefest, Waynesville

September 11- Trail of Heroes Flag Display, Richland
September 21- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 4 & 5- Haunted River Float, Waynesville
October 5, 12, 19, & 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
October 5, 12, 19, 26, & 31- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville

October 5- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville

October 5- Frog Hill Half Marathon & 10K, Waynesville

October 12- Route 66 Challenge, Saint Robert

October 12- Gearhead Bash, Richland

October 25- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 25- Halloween in the Park, Saint Robert

October 26- Trail of Treats Spooktacular, Richland

November 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
November 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
November 11- Trail of Heroes Flag Display, Richland
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Saint Robert

December 1- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville

December 1- Holiday in the Park, Saint Robert

December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “A Gift to Remember,” Waynesville
December 7- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
December 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
December 14- Richland Christmas Parade, Richland

December 14- Ole’ Time Christmas at Shady Dell Park, Richland