Blues in Jonesboro, AR

Anchored by Arkansas State University, Jonesboro sits at the northern edge of the Delta where blues and rockabilly took root. The Arkansas Roots Music Festival fills City Water and Light Park with Americana and folk each spring. First National Bank Arena hosts country and rock touring acts, while Cregeens Downtown and Skinny J's keep indie and R&B alive. The city's college energy mixes with Delta heritage to shape a distinctive Northeast Arkansas sound. Discover blues bands, musicians, and venues in Jonesboro on Bandmate.