The 2004 Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival

Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival

Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival is a four-day music festival held in early June at Mulberry Mountain near Ozark, Arkansas. The festival has been held annually since 2004....

 was held June 17 through June 20.

The first Wakarusa festival took place in 2004 including over 70 bands from across the musical spectrum on three stages. The festival did suffer many stumbling blocks. Large scale ticket scalping and counterfeiting led to only 7,500 paid customers while thousands more were able to enter illegally or through fraudulent means. Other problems included a severe thunderstorm

Thunderstorm

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 striking early Friday morning, a child being bitten by a copperhead snake

Agkistrodon contortrix

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, harvest mite

Harvest mite

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s, and disorganization with the management and the vendors.

2004 Lineup

On June 17, the artists that performed were Arthur Dodge, Benevento-Russo Duo, Big Metal Rooster, Ekoostik Hookah

Ekoostik Hookah

əkoostik hookah is a rock band from Columbus, Ohio. Formed in 1991, they host a biannual music festival called Hookahville, typically located at Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio or at Frontier Ranch in Kirkersville, Ohio. The spring Hookahville happens over Memorial Day weekend, and in fall, over...

, Mindy Smith

Mindy Smith

Mindy Smith is an American singer-songwriter. Her music can be classified as all of the following: folk, country, Americana, bluegrass, pop, rock, and even alternative. Her voice and music have been compared to that of Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin, Norah Jones, and Alison Krauss.-Biography:Smith...

, Moonshine Still, The Schwag and Particle

Particle (band)

Particle is an American jam band formed in Los Angeles in 2000. The original members were Dave Simmons , Steve Molitz , Eric Gould , and Darren Pujalet . Simmons died shortly after the formation of the band due to a sudden illness. Guitarist Charlie Hitchcock joined shortly thereafter...

. The headline act that performed on this day was Sound Tribe Sector 9

Sound Tribe Sector 9

Sound Tribe Sector 9 is an instrumental band known for their live performances. The band’s genre-blending sound is based heavily on instrumental rock and electronic music crossed with elements of funk, jazz, drum and bass, psychedelia, and hip hop...

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On June 18, the artists that performed were Bockman's Euphio, The Bottle Rockets

The Bottle Rockets

The Bottle Rockets are an American rock band formed in 1992, currently based in St. Louis, Missouri. The founding members are Brian Henneman , Mark Ortmann , Tom Parr and Tom Ray . Current members are Henneman, Ortmann, John Horton and Keith Voegele...

, Drums & Tuba

Drums & Tuba

Drums & Tuba are an alternative rock group from Austin, Texas. Their sound fuses electronic rock, progressive rock, jazz and occasionally industrial. The group began as a duo with Brian Wolff and Tony Nozero performing weekend nights for tips on Sixth Street in downtown Austin...

, Forty Twenty, Galactic

Galactic

Galactic is a funk and jazz jam band from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.-Origins and background:Originally formed in 1994 as an octet and including singer Chris Lane and guitarist Rob Gowen, the group was soon pared down to a sextet of: guitarist Jeff Raines, bassist Robert Mercurio,...

, Green Lemon, Greyhounds, Hackensaw Boys, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey is a USA jazz group started in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1994. The band's lineup has changed multiple times over the years. The group first formed under the moniker "Pimp Cocktail" with founding member Brian Haas as well as Sean Layton, Dove McHargue, Matt Leland, & Kyle Wright...

, Jazz Mandolin Project

Jazz Mandolin Project

The Jazz Mandolin Project is led by mandolinist Jamie Masefield with a rotating cast of other musicians. Although not really a “jazz” band they are influenced by a variety of styles. Formed in 1993, the Burlington Vermont based, improvisational ensemble’s self-titled first album was released which...

, Keller Williams

Keller Williams

Keller Williams is an American musician from Fredericksburg, Virginia, who began performing in the early 1990s. He is also known by the names K-Dub or just Keller, when performing. Williams' music combines elements of bluegrass, folk, alternative rock, reggae, electronica/dance, jazz, funk, and...

, Leftover Salmon

Leftover Salmon

Leftover Salmon is a jam band from Boulder, Colorado, formed in 1989. Their unique blend of bluegrass, rock, country, and Cajun/Zydeco, which the band calls "Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass", has found favor with the jam band scene...

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Lucero

Lucero (band)

Lucero is an American punk/Texas Country infused rock band that is based in Memphis, Tennessee.-Biography:Lucero's punk rock roots flavor their now "country-ish" music, while their Southern roots give them the twang that they have come to be known by. They had their start in Memphis, TN. The band...

, Marc Broussard

Marc Broussard

Marc Broussard is an American singer/songwriter. His style is best described as "Bayou Soul," a mix of funk, blues, R&B, rock, and pop, matched with distinct Southern roots...

, MOFRO

MOFRO

JJ Grey & MOFRO is a soul/funk/R&B/blues/southern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida composed of JJ Grey , Andrew Trube , Anthony Farrell , Anthony Cole and the "Hercules Horns" Dennis Marion , Art Edmaiston JJ Grey & MOFRO (formerly billed just as Mofro) is a soul/funk/R&B/blues/southern...

, Mother Kali, Papa Mali

Papa Mali

Malcolm "Papa Mali" Welbourne is an American slide guitarist, singer, and songwriter who grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, and is based in Austin, Texas....

, Particle

Particle (band)

Particle is an American jam band formed in Los Angeles in 2000. The original members were Dave Simmons , Steve Molitz , Eric Gould , and Darren Pujalet . Simmons died shortly after the formation of the band due to a sudden illness. Guitarist Charlie Hitchcock joined shortly thereafter...

, Perpetual Groove

Perpetual Groove

Perpetual Groove is an American jam band that originated in 1997 in Savannah, Georgia. PGroove incorporates a blend of traditional Southern rock, funk, jazzy improvisation, indie rock and synth loops...

, Robbie Fulks

Robbie Fulks

Robbie Fulks is an American alternative country artist originally from Pennsylvania but who is a longtime Chicago, Illinois resident...

, Slobberbone

Slobberbone

Slobberbone is an American alt-country band from Denton, Texas that formed in 1994. Slobberbone toured across the United States many times. The best-known line-up consisted of Brent Best , Jess Barr , Brian Lane , and drummer Tony Harper, although their lineup changed over the years...

, Sound Tribe Sector 9

Sound Tribe Sector 9

Sound Tribe Sector 9 is an instrumental band known for their live performances. The band’s genre-blending sound is based heavily on instrumental rock and electronic music crossed with elements of funk, jazz, drum and bass, psychedelia, and hip hop...

, Speakeasy

Speakeasy

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, Split Lip Rayfield

Split Lip Rayfield

Split Lip Rayfield is a vocal and acoustic instrumental group from Wichita, Kansas. Though they are sometimes classified as a bluegrass, alt-country or cowpunk band, their music draws on a wide array of influences.-History:...

, Tanner Walle

Tanner Walle

Tanner Walle is a singer-songwriter based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA. His music has an acoustic base, and has explored electro-pop with his second release "The Future of Tape"...

, Theresa Andersson

Theresa Andersson

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, Tishamingo and Woven

Woven

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. The headline artist that performed on this day was Robert Randolph.

On June 19, the artists that performed were 4 Fried Chickens & A Coke, Big Wu, Bob Schneider

Bob Schneider

Bob Schneider is an Austin, Texas-based musician and artist. He currently resides in Bee Cave, Texas.- Early career :...

, Bockman's Euphio, BR549

BR5-49

BR549 is an American country music band. Founded in 1993, the band originally comprised Gary Bennett , Don Herron , "Smilin'" Jay McDowell , Chuck Mead , and "Hawk" Shaw Wilson...

, Derek Trucks Band, Exit Clov

Exit Clov

Exit Clov is a five-piece indie rock band from Washington, DC, whose sound is often described as “kaleidoscopic pop noir". The group features twin sisters Emily Hsu and Susan Hsu along with Aaron Leeder , Brett Niederman , and John Thayer...

, Galactic

Galactic

Galactic is a funk and jazz jam band from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.-Origins and background:Originally formed in 1994 as an octet and including singer Chris Lane and guitarist Rob Gowen, the group was soon pared down to a sextet of: guitarist Jeff Raines, bassist Robert Mercurio,...

, Garaj Mahal

Garaj Mahal

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, Greyhounds, Guided by Voices

Guided by Voices

Guided by Voices is an American indie rock band originating from Dayton, Ohio. Beginning with the band's formation in 1983, it made frequent personnel changes but always maintained the presence of principal songwriter Robert Pollard...

, Hackensaw Boys, Hairy Apes BMX

Hairy Apes BMX

Hairy Apes BMX is an Austin, Texas, USA-based band playing an eclectic mix of rock, jazz, Latin, afro-funk, hip-hop, and punk.-Current members:* Mike Dillon - vibraphone, percussion, vocals* John Speice - drums, percussion* J.J. Richards - bass, vocals* E...

, Indigenous

Indigenous (band)

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, James McMurtry

James McMurtry

James McMurtry is a Texas rock/Texas Country singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader and occasional actor...

, Jazz Mandolin Project

Jazz Mandolin Project

The Jazz Mandolin Project is led by mandolinist Jamie Masefield with a rotating cast of other musicians. Although not really a “jazz” band they are influenced by a variety of styles. Formed in 1993, the Burlington Vermont based, improvisational ensemble’s self-titled first album was released which...

, Kaki King

Kaki King

Kaki King is an American guitarist and composer. King is known for her percussive and jazz-tinged melodies, energetic live shows, use of multiple tunings on acoustic and lap steel guitar, and her diverse range in different genres.In February 2006, Rolling Stone released a list of "The New Guitar...

, Leftover Salmon

Leftover Salmon

Leftover Salmon is a jam band from Boulder, Colorado, formed in 1989. Their unique blend of bluegrass, rock, country, and Cajun/Zydeco, which the band calls "Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass", has found favor with the jam band scene...

, MOFRO

MOFRO

JJ Grey & MOFRO is a soul/funk/R&B/blues/southern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida composed of JJ Grey , Andrew Trube , Anthony Farrell , Anthony Cole and the "Hercules Horns" Dennis Marion , Art Edmaiston JJ Grey & MOFRO (formerly billed just as Mofro) is a soul/funk/R&B/blues/southern...

, Monte Montgomery

Monte Montgomery

Monte Montgomery is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter.-Career:Montgomery appeared on PBS's Austin City Limits program on April 17, 1999....

, Motet

Motet

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, Particle

Particle (band)

Particle is an American jam band formed in Los Angeles in 2000. The original members were Dave Simmons , Steve Molitz , Eric Gould , and Darren Pujalet . Simmons died shortly after the formation of the band due to a sudden illness. Guitarist Charlie Hitchcock joined shortly thereafter...

, Pomeroy

Pomeroy (band)

Pomeroy is a band that had significant success throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s in the Midwest. Blending hip-hop and funk, the group was able to draw a large following during that time period, but has fallen in relative obscurity due to lack of touring and publicity.- Biography :Pomeroy...

, Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise

Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise

Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise is an American band. It formed in 1994 when former members of the band Second Self met a blind street performer by the name of Robert Bradley. Robert Bradley was born in Alabama, but gained musical experience and spirit by singing as a child at The Alabama...

, Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Shanti Groove, Signal Path, Spoon

Spoon (band)

Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel ; Jim Eno ; Rob Pope and Eric Harvey .-History:...

 and Tea Leaf Green

Tea Leaf Green

Tea Leaf Green is a five-piece jam band from San Francisco Bay Area, comprising Josh Clark , Trevor Garrod , Reed Mathis , Scott Rager , and Cochrane McMillan .-History:Tea Leaf Green began in the fall of 1996, when Scott Rager met Ben Chambers on the...

. The headline act that performed on this day was O.A.R.

Of a Revolution

O.A.R. is an American rock band composed of Marc Roberge , Chris Culos , Richard On , Benj Gershman , and Jerry DePizzo...

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On June 20, the artists that performed were Barefoot Manner

Barefoot Manner

Barefoot Manner is a four-piece musical group whose sound is rooted in newgrass, soul shaking funk, and musical experimentation. The Boys of Barefoot Manner have a passion for making music and mixing in some positive reggae and Caribbean vibes. The music has been labeled everything from Americana...

, Big Wu, Chris Duarte

Chris Duarte

Chris Duarte is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Duarte plays a style of Texas blues-rock that draws on elements of jazz, blues, and rock and roll.-Biography:...

, Dewayn Brothers, Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Dirty Dozen Brass Band

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a New Orleans, Louisiana, brass band. The ensemble was established in 1977 by Benny Jones together with members of the Tornado Brass Band...

, Donna the Buffalo

Donna the Buffalo

Donna the Buffalo is a band from Trumansburg, New York. They play both originals and covers....

, Drive-By Truckers

Drive-By Truckers

Drive-By Truckers are an alternative country/Southern rock band based in Athens, Georgia, though three out of six members are originally from The Shoals region of Northern Alabama, and the band strongly identifies with Alabama. Their music uses three guitars as well as bass, drums, and now...

, Hello Superworld, Hot Buttered Rum String Band

Hot Buttered Rum String Band

Hot Buttered Rum is an American five-piece progressive bluegrass act based in the San Francisco Bay Area....

, Indigenous

Indigenous (band)

Indigenous is an American blues-rock group that came to prominence in the late 1990s. The band originally consisted of two brothers, Mato Nanji , Pte , along with their sister, Wanbdi , and their cousin, Horse .Their music is heavily influenced by guitarist...

, Jennifer Hartswick Band, Los Lonely Boys

Los Lonely Boys

Los Lonely Boys is a Chicano rock power trio from San Angelo, Texas. They play a style of music they call "Texican Rock n' Roll," combining elements of rock and roll, Texas blues, brown eyed soul, country, and Tejano....

, Lost Trailers, Mission 19, Mountain of Venus, Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise

Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise

Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise is an American band. It formed in 1994 when former members of the band Second Self met a blind street performer by the name of Robert Bradley. Robert Bradley was born in Alabama, but gained musical experience and spirit by singing as a child at The Alabama...

, The Samples

The Samples

The Samples were a band formed in Boulder, Colorado in early 1987. The band's name came from the members' early sustenance of food samples from the local King Soopers grocery store. The music has been described as "reggae influenced rock/pop" and a cross between The Police and the Grateful Dead...

, Split Lip Rayfield

Split Lip Rayfield

Split Lip Rayfield is a vocal and acoustic instrumental group from Wichita, Kansas. Though they are sometimes classified as a bluegrass, alt-country or cowpunk band, their music draws on a wide array of influences.-History:...

, Steve Poltz

Steve Poltz

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, Tea Leaf Green

Tea Leaf Green

Tea Leaf Green is a five-piece jam band from San Francisco Bay Area, comprising Josh Clark , Trevor Garrod , Reed Mathis , Scott Rager , and Cochrane McMillan .-History:Tea Leaf Green began in the fall of 1996, when Scott Rager met Ben Chambers on the...

 and Weary Boys. The headline act that performed on this day were The North Mississippi Allstars

North Mississippi Allstars

North Mississippi Allstars is a Southern rock/blues jam band from Hernando, Mississippi, founded in 1996. The band is composed of brothers Luther Dickinson and Cody Dickinson , and Chris Chew...

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