Ozark Folk Center State Park Concert Honors Jimmy Driftwood
Mountain View, Arkansas – The Ozark Folk Center State Park honors Jimmy Driftwood Saturday Oct. 3 with the annual Jimmy Driftwood Tribute Concert.
Singer, songwriter, school teacher and Timbo, Arkansas native James Morris was known for promoting the rich musical traditions and cultural pride of Arkansas’ Central Ozark Region. Of course most folks still know him as Jimmy Driftwood. Jimmy penned “The Battle of New Orleans” among other notable tunes and continued to promote Arkansas, Stone County and the traditional music of the Ozarks until his death in 1998.
Driftwood was instrumental in the creation of the Ozark Folk Center in the early 1970’s and also played a large part in developing the folk music scene in Mountain View, Arkansas in the 1960’s. His work with the “Folk Festivals” held in Mountain View, Arkansas put the town on the map as a music destination and helped cement a sound and style still alive today.
John Morrow, Ozark Folk Center State Park Superintendent says, “There is no denying the role Jimmy Driftwood had in preserving and promoting the traditional music and culture of our region.”
The concert starts at 7: p.m., tickets for this show are $12.00 general admission seating only and are available the day of the show.
The mission of Ozark Folk Center State Park is to perpetuate, present and promote the Ozark way of life in an educational and enjoyable manner; through craft demonstrations, musical programs, the Heritage Herb Garden, workshops and other special events. For more information on this and other events visit www.OzarkFolkCenter.com or call 870-269-3851.
