Thumb Picking Guitar Featured at Ozark Folk Center State Park

Event Dates: May 17th/18th, 2013

Merle Travis was a phenomenal showman and master of the “thumb picking” style of guitar. The Ozark Folk Center State Park pays tribute to him as well as others who have embraced this unique and melodic technique. Guest artists and speakers include; Moon Mullins, Ben Hall, Muriel Anderson, Eddy Adcock, Randy Bucker and others.

Friday May 17th, 2013

11:00a-12:30p Artist’s Pickin’ Circle-White Oak Auditorium (Regular Park Admission Fee)

Moon Mullins, Muriel Anderson, Ben Hall, Eddy Adcock and others share the small stage at the White Oak Auditorium for an intimate jam session.

7:00p Nightly Music Concert-Large Auditorium (Admission $12.00)

Featured Artists include:

Eddy Adcock

Ben Hall

Moon Mullins & Theda Shirley

Muriel Anderson

Saturday May 18th, 2013

11:00a-12:30p Artist’s Pickin’ Circle-White Oak Auditorium (Regular Park Admission Fee Covers Both Afternoon Events)

Moon Mullins, Muriel Anderson, Ben Hall and others share the small stage at the White Oak Auditorium for an intimate jam session.

2:00p-3:30p Panel Discussion on the influence of Merle Travis- White Oak Auditorium

Sans guitars with Randy Bucker as moderator, our assembled artists have a lively discussion on the influence of Merle Travis on all things music and guitar.

7:00p Nightly Music Concert-Large Auditorium (Admission $12.00)

Featured Artists include:

Ben Hall

Moon Mullins & Theda Shirley

Muriel Anderson