This is a full live performance of Gary Roberts and Brooks Walthall at Advent Arts & Acoustics Cafe in Conway, Arkansas on September 5, 1997. It was the very first performance at Advent Cafe, which lasted for 17 years (from 1997 to 2014). Songs they performed included "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan, "Mr. Bojangles" by Jerry Jeff Walker, "Deep Ellum Blues" an American traditional song made popular by Grateful Dead and others, "If I Were A Carpenter" by Tim Hardin, "Don't Strike Out" original by Gary Roberts, and "Taxi" by Harry Chapin. This performance was recorded by Mitch Harmon and Jacob Brooks. We hope you enjoy listening.

Gary Roberts & Brooks Walthall Live At Advent Cafe, Full Performance, Sept. 5, 1997

I managed Advent Arts & Acoustics Cafe (Advent Cafe) Coffeehouse series in Conway, AR for about 17 years (from 1997-2014). I also managed a UCA Unplugged series at the University of Central Arkansas around this same time, and co-managed the Arkansas Acoustic Festival. Most performers were folk, singer/songwriters from central Arkansas. We recorded each performance. I am posting Advent Cafe, UCA Unplugged, and Arkansas Acoustic Festival performances on my SoundCloud account for your enjoyment. Most of these songs are originals written by Central Arkansas Musicians. You'll find a diversity of music - folk, country, Christian, rock, pop, jazz, blues, ragtime, Irish, etc. We have great singer/songwriting talent in Central Arkansas. I especially want to thank Jack Gaiser, Brian Eggert, Brooks Walthall, Allan Roisen, and Chuck Gilbert who ran sound and recorded this music. If you wish to contact me my email is robertsgary1952@gmail.com.  Please enjoy!

Gary Roberts & Brooks Walthall Live At Advent Cafe, Full Performance, Sept. 5, 1997

Gary Alan Roberts