one-man band of the ozarks

Roots, Soul & Rocknroll

Justin Larkin is a singer/songwriter, performer & producer from Springfield, Missouri. Larkin has spent the last 15+ years playing across America with various musical groups including rocknroll band Mood Ring Circus, the Justin Larkin Trio, and most prominently as a one-man band. Larkin has spent these years honing in on a distinct & hearty blend of Roots, Soul & Rocknroll dubbed "Cosmic Ozarkana Music", which features the stomp of his suitcase drum, heartfelt poetry carried by a soulful voice, and harmonica prowess all wrapped up in the strums of his acoustic guitar.

"one-of-a-kind songs...a strong musical presence" - Springfield News-Leader

Cosmic Ozarkana Playlist

nowhere is a place

12 Collaborations of Cosmic Ozarkana Music

A decade in the making, Justin Larkin's debut album offering "Nowhere Is a Place" is anything but a solo effort. These well-seasoned songs are accompanied by members of jamgrass troubadours the Hillbenders (Tommy - A Bluegrass Opry, Keller Williams' Grateful Grass), southern rock legends The Ozark Mountain Daredevils ('70s charting hits like "Jackie Blue" & "If You Want to Get to Heaven"), highway champions & local heroes like the Domino Kings & the Paper Moons, as well as Larkin's own group Mood Ring Circus, and more.  Each song is tailor-made with a unique ensemble from some of the finest music makers of the region, capturing an eclectic, genre-bending experience of homespun music made with love from the Ozarks.

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Upcoming shows

Date Event Location
Ozarker Lodge 995 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO 995 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO
Wanderoo Lodge & Gravel Bar 216 W Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 216 W Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR
Bear Creek Wine Company & Brewery 1320 Keithley Rd, Walnut Shade, MO 1320 Keithley Rd, Walnut Shade, MO
The Back Deck at Beaver Creek 10936 Highway AF, Mountain Grove, MO 10936 Highway AF, Mountain Grove, MO
Kingfish 262 N School Ave, Fayetteville, AR 262 N School Ave, Fayetteville, AR
Highlonesome Music Festival (w/ Justin Larkin Trio) 10005 County Rd UU 545, Chadwick, MO 10005 County Rd UU 545, Chadwick, MO
Flaming Margaritas on the Landing 1201 Branson Landing Blvd, Branson, MO 1201 Branson Landing Blvd, Branson, MO
Country Days Festival Bolivar Town Square Bolivar Town Square
Country Days Festival (w/ Ray Cardwell) Bolivar Town Square Bolivar Town Square
MO Food Truck Festival 3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO
Bikefest 6482 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 6482 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO
Bank Tavern 128 NW Washington Ave, Billings, MO 128 NW Washington Ave, Billings, MO
Adam Puchta Winery 1947 Frene Creek Rd, Hermann, MO 1947 Frene Creek Rd, Hermann, MO
Kingfish 262 N School Ave, Fayetteville, AR 262 N School Ave, Fayetteville, AR
Ozarker Lodge 995 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO 995 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO
Bear Creek Wine Company & Brewery 1320 Keithley Rd, Walnut Shade, MO 1320 Keithley Rd, Walnut Shade, MO
1906 Wine Bar & Pub 115 W Broadway St, Bolivar, MO 115 W Broadway St, Bolivar, MO
Flaming Margaritas on the Landing 1201 Branson Landing Blvd, Branson, MO 1201 Branson Landing Blvd, Branson, MO
Pappy's Place BBQ 943 N Main Ave, Springfield, MO 943 N Main Ave, Springfield, MO
Wanderoo Lodge & Gravel Bar 216 W Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 216 W Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR
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