Ozark Highlands Radio

Series produced by Ozark Highlands Radio

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Ozark Highlands Radio 

Ozark Highlands Radio features exclusive live recordings, artist interviews and feature host segments. No carriage fees, ever. 40 original shows, 12 evergreens and a yearly generic fundraiser.

Ozark Highlands Radio is an hour-long public radio program that features live musical performances recorded at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. With archival recordings from native Ozark musicians to the contemporary Roots/Old Time performers of today, Ozark Highlands Radio explores the history, tradition and current trends in traditional and modern acoustic music.

In addition to the live performances Ozark Highlands Radio also features interviews with performers, feature host and guest contributor segments, and web only content including jam sessions and expanded interviews.

Daren Dortin is Executive Producer and served as co-host/producer for Beale Street Caravan from 1997-2004.


176 Pieces

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Caption: JT Trawick
Portland, Oregon based singer-songwriter, square dance enthusiast, and Ozark original JT Trawick of the famed folk music family The Trawicks, recor...

  • Added: Mar 11, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Jake Leg Stompers
Bucksnort, Tennessee based old school Memphis style jug band the Jake Leg Stompers recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, ...

  • Added: Apr 15, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Meredith Axelrod & Craig Ventresco
San Francisco based early 20th Century American music preservationist duo Meredith Axelrod & Craig Ventresco recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center...

  • Added: Apr 22, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Andy Hedges
Cowboy poet, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and archivist Andy Hedges recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Als...

  • Added: Apr 23, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Charm City Junction
Baltimore based Old Time string and Irish button accordion band Charm City Junction recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View,...

  • Added: Apr 23, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Josh Ritter
In this special episode, Ozark Highlands Radio partners with Oxford American Magazine to bring Woodstock, New York based contemporary folk and Amer...

  • Added: Jun 11, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: The Purple Hulls
In this special episode, OHR heads west. The Western United States encompasses a plethora of great musical traditions. We’ve saddled up a superb ...

  • Added: Jun 17, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: April Verch
More than a time, it’s a feeling, a style, and a sound. It’s “Oldtime.” In this special episode, OHR explores this rich international music genre...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Frank & Allie Lee
Acclaimed North Carolina traditional Oldtime husband and wife duo Frank & Allie Lee recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View,...

  • Added: Aug 14, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Evan Twitty
Celebrating the life of award winning Indiana finger style guitar prodigy the late Evan Twitty recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mou...

  • Added: Sep 10, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Cathy Barton
A tribute to traditional folk troubadour and Ozark original the late Cathy Barton. Enjoy Cathy and her husband Dave Para recorded live at Ozark Fo...

  • Added: Sep 11, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Carlene Carter, Credit: Russell Baer
Carter Family legacy, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and country music superstar Carlene Carter recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State...

  • Added: Sep 11, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Paul Brock
World renowned Irish button accordion & melodeon player Paul Brock & his band recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkan...

  • Added: Oct 06, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Bill Kirchen & Redd Volkaert
Legendary guitar virtuosos, songwriters, and Telecaster Jedi Bill Kirchen and Redd Volkaert recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mounta...

  • Added: Oct 15, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Grandpa & Ramona Jones
Radio and television star, and Country Music Hall of Fame member Grandpa Jones performs live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arka...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Becky Buller
Eight time International Bluegrass Music Association awards winner, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Becky Buller and her band recorde...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: April Verch & Joe Newberry
Ozark Highlands Radio explores hard times in 2020. For this special episode, we’ve reached out to various Ozark Highlands Radio featured artists t...

  • Added: Dec 10, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Compton & Newberry
International Bluegrass Music Association award winners, singers, songwriters, and multi-instrumentalists Mike Compton and Joe Newberry recorded li...

  • Added: Dec 30, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Evie Ladin Band
Renowned California bluegrass and roots singer-songwriter, traditional dancer, and multi-instrumentalist Evie Ladin and her band recorded live at O...

  • Added: Dec 31, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Nick Shoulders
Ozark original, singer-songwriter, yodeler, multi-instrumentalist and one man band Nick Shoulders recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in ...

  • Added: Feb 02, 2021
  • Length: 58:59