Gigs in the Garden

Johnnie Angelia King is well known in the Ozarks as a performer, singer and actress. Her musical styles include gospel, blues, jazz and more. An Arkansas native who studied voice at Arkansas State University, she says her move to the Ozarks made a strong and positive impact on her life. Her band brings style and elegance to every piece.

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We are excited to welcome Maddi and Alli, who were scheduled for last fall and had to cancel.

Singer/songwriter Maddi Warren grew up in Blue Eye, a small town in Stone County. Maddi has played music for 13 years. Her roots and experiences have molded her sound into what has been described as gritty, mountain, and soulful.

Alli Butler joined the mix four years ago filling out the sound with her bass and harmonies. This sister duo has traveled the country playing shows from Montana to Pennsylvania and several places in between.

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Joe Collins, left; Ilace Mears, center; David Wilson, right

This will be a treat for dulcimer fans, along with those who love folk, bluegrass and Celtic music, when these national champions perform with some friends.

Joe Collins has been a folk musician and mountain dulcimer player since the late ’70s. He is a songwriter, vocalist, and an occasional guitarist whose performances are something like a fusion of Burl Ives and Gordon Lightfoot with a mountain dulcimer twist. As the 2007 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion, he is able to combine mountain dulcimer wizardry with good, solid vocals.

Ilace (“Eye-less”) Mears celebrated turning 50 with the purchase of a hammered dulcimer. Since then, the unique and versatile instrument has been a joyful obsession and the portal to a whole new musical world. The journey has led to multiple trophies, including the 2016 National Hammered Dulcimer Champion.

David W. Wilson, 2023 Walnut Valley Festival Mountain Dulcimer Champion, has taught a variety of stringed instruments for thirty-five years in private lessons, music camps and festival workshops. As a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer, instructor and touring musician, David has contributed to nearly 300 folk and acoustic music recordings.

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Come early on Sunday, May 18, to enjoy our Annual Celebration from 11:30am-2pm! Enjoy cultural performances, Mexican and Japanese food trucks, and drinks! All are welcome to attend, and Sister Cities members receive tickets for free food and drink! Join SSCA at the event or online.