Part of the intrigue in attending events such as the Big Steam Blues and Roots Music Festival is being entertained not only by the headliners but also area artists, which gives listeners a glimpse into what the local atmosphere is like.
Begun in 1981, this year marks the 42nd anniversary of the Fordyce on the Cotton Belt Fest, an event founded to celebrate the unique railroad history of Fordyce and South Arkansas.
After two years of cancellations caused by covid-19, Helena s King Biscuit Blues Festival returned for its 35th year of celebrating the heritage of Delta blues.
Sarah Cecil performs at 3 p.m. Saturday and Amy Garland performs a rare solo show at 3 p.m. Sunday on the patio of the River Bottom Winery at Bobrook Farms in Roland.