Forest Concert Series: The Sounds of Freedom feat. DeeDee Jones and Spud Howard
Schedule
Sat Jun 19 2021 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm
Location
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art | Bentonville, AR
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https://tickets.crystalbridges-themomentary.org/47168/47169This summer, spend your Saturday evenings enjoying live music at Crystal Bridges during the return of our Forest Concert Series!
This set of outdoor concerts merges national and local musicians in our beautiful North Forest, surrounded by art and nature. Bring your own lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy live music and dancing under the forest trees. A food truck and cash bar will be available throughout the night, as well as artmaking activities. Check out the full summer lineup here: https://crystalbridges.org/forest-concert-series/
Presented in collaboration with Music Moves, this Juneteenth celebration featuring DeeDee Jones and Spud Howard explores the genre of Black protest music from the 1970s to the present. Enjoy familiar favorites and learn new songs as Jones and Howard perform soulful, high-energy tributes to Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, and other influential Black artists as they delve into the heart of Black protest to produce a sound that reverberates around the world…and the North Forest!
$12 ($10 for members, free for youth ages 18 and under). Register online here: https://tickets.crystalbridges-themomentary.org/47168/47169 or by calling Guest Services at 479-657-2335.
*Please Note: Though tickets for youth ages 18 and under are free, a ticket is required for entry.
Per CDC guidelines, guests and staff who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are no longer required to wear face coverings. If guests are not vaccinated, face coverings are still required. Face coverings are still recommended for children 2 and up, unless they are vaccinated. Face coverings will be available upon entry for those who do not have one.
Sponsored by Avad3 and General Mills. Presented on the Coca-Cola Stage.
ABOUT ELDREDGE JACKSON (Opener)
Opening for The Sounds of Freedom concert is contemporary jazz saxophonist Eldredge Jackson. He was born in New Orleans where, at the age of four, he informed his mother that he intended to become a saxophonist after hearing Vernard Johnson play., Jackson has built a regional following from his home in Tulsa and has shared the stage with urban jazz and R&B greats.
WANT TO UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE?
Reserve our all-inclusive Forest Globe Experience for a special VIP night out for four or more concert-goers at $89 per guest!
Guests in our VIP Forest Globes receive concierge beverage service for the evening, one chef’s Bento Box per person, and reserved seats at the concert. Skip the lines at the drink cart by reserving your all-inclusive Forest Globe Experience, and let us bring the drinks to you! Limited VIP Globes are available, reserve yours now! Concert tickets sold separately. Learn more here to help plan your visit: https://crystalbridges.org/forest-concert-series/#planyourvisit
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Where is it happening?
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
