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Arvest Concert Series

The Bank of Yellville, now Arvest Bank, endowed the ASU-Mountain Home Concert Series in the fall of 1998.  The concert series is open to students and the public at no charge.  The series is now known as the Arvest Concert Series.  


Next Arvest Concert Series Event...

Jonathan Blanchard:  From History to Hip-Hop

February 24, 2027, 6:00 p.m.



From History to Hip-Hop
America's Soundtrack Comes to Life


Get ready for a high-energy musical journey that celebrates more than 200 years of unforgettable
songs, legendary artists, and the rich musical traditions that connect them all. With powerhouse
vocals, engaging storytelling, and audience participation, teaching artist and music historian
Jonathan Blanchard takes audiences on an entertaining trip from the African-American Spiritual
to blues, jazz, gospel, country, rock & roll, soul, funk, and hip-hop.


You'll hear familiar favorites, uncover surprising musical connections, and experience the
evolution of America's soundtrack in a show that's equal parts concert, celebration, and shared
experience!


From History to Hip-Hop will have audiences singing, reminiscing, and discovering new
appreciation for the songs and stories that continue to bring us together.


You’ll never hear your favorite songs the same way again!



Past Arvest Concerts

November 9, 1999, Clark Buehling and the Skirtlifters

March 31, 2001, Chamber Winds (Air Force)

November 12, 2001, Tin Roof Tango

April 2, 2002, ASU Orchestra

September 10, 2002, Joyce Cobb Trio

April 10, 2003, Scott Carrell "A Program of Piano Music"

October 28, 2003, The Happy Tymes Jazz Band

April 6, 2004, Julia Lansford, Soprano

November 1, 2004, Tin Roof Tango

February 21, 2005, TheDoug Talley Quartet

November 8, 2005, The Jack Mitchell Band

March 28, 2006, Quapaw Quartet

October 7, 2006, Bluegrass: PoseyHill, Rock Creek and Bluegrass Review

May 5, 2007, The Braschler's

October 20, 2007, LaDonna Gatlin

March 1, 2008, TheStardust Big Band

November 15, 2008, Trout Fishing in America

April 21, 2009, Eden Brent - Blues Pianist

March 9, 2010, Tom Tiratto "Tribute toFrank Sinatra"

April 14, 2011,  JonathanStory, Piano Concert

October 6, 2011,  Guy Hovis, of the Lawrence Welk Show

March 29, 2013, Sweet Harmony

September 25, 2012, Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers

March 14, 2013 , Blue Fiddle Band

October 20, 2013, National Park Radio and Cutthroat Trout

April 12, 2014, An Evening With Elvis - Argo from Sirius XM's Elvis Radio

October 2, 2014, Casey Abrams

March 17, 2015, CelticBreeze Band

October 14, 2015, Dickey Lee

April 21, 2016, Monroe Powell’s Salute to the Platters

September 8, 2016, Steve Azar

April 11, 2017, Harmony Band

October 19, 2018, Todd Mosby and the New Horizons Tour

April 28, 2019, Mr. Cabbagehead and the Screaming Radishes

October 24, 2019, Emi Sunshine

June 4, 2022, The Swon Brothers

March 16, 2023, Jungle Book, The Musical

October 26, 2023, Marybeth Byrd

April 10, 2025, Suzy Bogguss

April 16, 2026, Wilson Fairchild