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A child participates in one of Wildy Selfs collaborative murals during Roots N Blues Saturday, Sept. 28. Photo by Bailey Stover.

People of Roots N Blues – Carrie Smarr

Bailey Stover September 29, 2019
Carrie Smarr spoke on the therapeutic value of art and her opinions about the importance of art for children, adults and communities while visiting her friend Stacy (Wildy) Self.
Seth Avett playing guitar and singing during the concert. The Avett Brothers performed live at Stephens Lake Park during the Roots n Blues n BBQ festival. Concert photo by Bailey Stover.

How The Avett Brothers kickdrumed into my heart

Bailey Stover October 2, 2018
The Avett Brothers concert at the Roots n Blues n BBQ festival Friday night opened my eyes to the world of live music for the first time.
Missouri artist Joesph Edwards helps festival goers create a small painting with his bicycle powered spinning canvas. Edwards said one working name for his creation is Art of the Revolution. Photo by Maya Bell.

People of Roots n Blues n BBQ – Joseph Edwards

Maya Bell October 1, 2018
On opening night of The Roots n Blues n BBQ Festival, Missouri artist Joseph Edwards set up his bicycle powered spinning canvas at the Art Village near the Missouri Lottery Stage. Up until the last performance of the night, The Avett Brothers, Edwards' machine entertained long lines of festival-goers.
A beginners guide to Roots n Blues n BBQ

A beginner’s guide to Roots n Blues n BBQ

Multiple Authors September 29, 2018
The Rock spoke with Roots n Blues n BBQ coordinators and RBHS students to create a comprehensive overview of the sights, sounds and history of the festival.
Before Roots N Blues N BBQ opens its gates to thousands of visitors, volunteers set up stages and check sound equipment. The  Missouri Lottery Stage is one of two main stages at the festival. Photo by Maya Bell.

12th Annual Roots N Blues N Barbeque kicks off

Ben Kimchi September 28, 2018
The 12th Annual Roots n Blues n BBQ festival kicks off tonight, beginning the weekend of music and food filled with artists and audiences from around the world. The crowds drawn by the festival also bring vendors from across the country to Columbia who see the event as a potential market for their businesses.
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