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The Creek Rocks release a new album inspired by Ozarks folk traditions, we revisit rare field recordings from Gordon McCann, hear a Tiny Desk entry from a regional artist, explore the restored Neosho mural, hear a Drifters Mile cut and we remember Old Man Willie.

On this episode of Talking History, Djene speaks with Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi about his new translation of Rodrigo Ximénez de Rada’s thirteenth-century Minor Histories.

The Creek Rocks release a new album inspired by historic Ozarks field recordings, Sculpture Walk Springfield looks to bring public art to city roundabouts, the Ozarks remembers legendary fiddler Violet Hensley, Springfield Little Theatre's new board, and more in this week's Arts News.

Springfield Drum and Bugle Corps All-Corps, Farmata's upcoming 2 night concert, and the late Gordon McCann

We talk with Joe Dillstrom about songwriting and his new album, Kilroy; upcoming events at the Moxie Cinema; Springfield community theatre; Ozarks Lyric Opera's next season; and Springfield Regional Arts Council Executive Director Leslie Forrester, who walks us through the new cultural plan for the region.

The Sideburns on KSMU Studio Live on June 12, 2026

Southwest Missouri native Gina Keltner talks about her tenure at the Grand Ole Opry, we speak with the founder of the High Lonesome Music Festival and one of the performers, hear music from Justin Larkin and Baang, and hear poetry from Jessica Allen.

Patti Steel performs on KSMU Studio Live with Justin Larkin on August 14, 2026.

On this episode of Growing the Ozarks, Kelly talks with Springfield Plateau Master Naturalist Richard Herman about bumblebees.

Springfield Ballet announces its new season; The Gillioz hosts The Rising Revisited, a reimagining of Bruce Springsteen's post-9/11 album; the Film Foundry hosts a filmmakers showcase; a new book explores the history of the Springfield Art Museum; and we pay tribute to the great Dolly Parton.