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
Private Event  
Fremont Hills Country Club 1953 Fremont Hills Dr, Nixa, MO 1953 Fremont Hills Dr, Nixa, MO
Dog Days Bar & Grill 1232 Jeffries Rd, Osage Beach, MO 1232 Jeffries Rd, Osage Beach, MO
Georgia Mac's 1440 E Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 1440 E Republic Rd, Springfield, MO
Show-Me Brewing 1925 E Bennett St, Springfield, MO 1925 E Bennett St, Springfield, MO
Lavender Falls Farm 3016 State Hwy M, Clever, MO 3016 State Hwy M, Clever, MO
Shorty Pants 1680 Autumn Ln, Osage Beach, MO 1680 Autumn Ln, Osage Beach, MO
Shorty Pants 1680 Autumn Ln, Osage Beach, MO 1680 Autumn Ln, Osage Beach, MO
Bear Creek Wine Company & Brewery 1320 Keithley Rd, Walnut Shade, MO 1320 Keithley Rd, Walnut Shade, MO
Bear Creek Wine Company & Brewery 1320 Keithley Rd, Walnut Shade, MO 1320 Keithley Rd, Walnut Shade, MO
Shorty Pants 1680 Autumn Ln, Osage Beach, MO 1680 Autumn Ln, Osage Beach, MO
Bear Creek Wine Company & Brewery 1320 Keithley Rd, Walnut Shade, MO 1320 Keithley Rd, Walnut Shade, MO
Dog Days Bar & Grill 1232 Jeffries Rd, Osage Beach, MO 1232 Jeffries Rd, Osage Beach, MO
Goofy Goose 27 Schooner Creek Rd, Kimberling City, MO 27 Schooner Creek Rd, Kimberling City, MO
Powell Store w/ Justin Larkin Trio 5067 Route E, Powell, MO 5067 Route E, Powell, MO
Ozarker Lodge 995 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO 995 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO
Hickory Hills Country Club 3909 E Cherry St, Springfield, MO 3909 E Cherry St, Springfield, MO
Shorty Pants 1680 Autumn Ln, Osage Beach, MO 1680 Autumn Ln, Osage Beach, MO
Ozarker Lodge 995 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO 995 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO
Beard Engine Brewing Company 208 Main St, Alba, MO 208 Main St, Alba, MO
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