All four concerts are free and open for everyone to attend. Neosho Arts Council hopes families will join us and help nurture the next generation of music lovers! The arts council will be holding a sidewalk chalk fun draw during each concert.

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Big Spring Park
West Spring Street
Neosho, MO 64850

The performance will begin at 6:30pm on the south side of Big Spring Park (309 W. Spring Street) in Neosho. There is no cost to attend. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket with them. In case of rain the performance will move indoors.

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March to August
April 24 at 6:30pm
Big Spring Park | West Spring Street | Neosho, MO 64850

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March to August (M2A) is a string duo comprised of Derrick and Jodi Mears based out of the Ozark Mountains. 
Known for storytelling, thought-provoking lyrics, and varied instrument configurations, their roots-driven style melds elements of Americana, Alt-Country and Bluegrass genres of music with powerful songwriting.

Molly Healey
May 21 at 6:30pm
Big Spring Park | West Spring Street | Neosho, MO 64850

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Molly Healey can be described as a one-woman orchestra. Influenced by artists such as Radiohead, Andrew Bird, Agnes Obel her music is laden with lush string arrangements, unconventional use of the orchestral instruments, and infectious, genre-bending beats.

Ralph Hepola
with special guest John Strickler
June 12 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Big Spring Park | West Spring Street | Neosho, MO 64850

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JAZZIZ has called Ralph Hepola “a musician who plays the language of contemporary jazz on the tuba.”

Ralph Hepola was a Missouri Arts Council April 2021 Featured Artist.  As a freelancer in New York City and Minneapolis/St. Paul, Ralph performed on recordings and productions that have been Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, and Tony Award winners and nominees. Ralph was a member of Switzerland’s Basel Symphony Orchestra and The United States Army Band of Washington, D.C.

John Strickler performs with a wide variety of musical groups and as a jazz soloist. He also teaches Western Music Appreciation, Jazz Appreciation, and Guitar Class at Ozarks Technical Community College.

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Common Roots
June 20 at 11:30am to 12:30pm
Neosho National Fish Hatchery | McKinney St. | Neosho, MO 64850

Bring a sack lunch and listen while you picnic on the Hatchery grounds. This is a come and go event.

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The arts council will wrap up our concert series on June 20 with a celebration of Make Music Day featuring the Soft Rock/Pop/Folk duo, Common Roots. Named the 2024 Acoustic Artist of the Year by the Arkansas Country Music Awards this group is fast becoming a Neosho favorite. 

Neosho National Fish Hatchery
McKinney St./Hwyy 86
Neosho, MO 64850