I managed Advent Arts & Acoustics Cafe (Advent Cafe) Coffeehouse series in Conway, Arkansas for 12 years (from 1997-2014). I also managed the UCA Unplugged music series at the University of Central Arkansas. Most performers for both series were folk, singer/songwriters from central Arkansas. We recorded each performance. I am posting Advent Cafe and UCA Unplugged performances of original songs written by Central Arkansas musicians on my SoundCloud account for your enjoyment. 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. A very special thanks to Jack Gaiser, Brian Eggert, Allan Roisen, Brooks Walthall and Chuck Gilbert who recorded these performances. Please enjoy this music.

Central Arkansas Folk Entertainment (CAFE) Performances from Advent Cafe & UCA Unplugged

Wow! I have no better words to describe this song, Lady Of The Mississippi Queen, performed by The Boomers at Advent Cafe in Conway, AR on Jan. 8, 1999. The Boomers included Joe Lombardi, Conrad Shumaker and Michael Schaefer. Joining them on stage were Jim Herden, Kat Hood Glisich and Rand Retzloff. This song was written by Joe Lombardi (all rights reserved). Please enjoy this amazing folk performance.

Lady Of The Mississippi Queen by The Boomers at Advent Cafe

This is an incredible song, "The Ouachita," performed by Ernie Oakleaf at Advent Cafe in Conway, AR on October 30, 1999. Joining Ernie was Kat Hood Glisich. Ernie writes music rich in detail using colorful imagery. Musicians ask to perform and record his music.  This song is written by Ernie Oakleaf (all rights reserved).  Please enjoy his music.

The Ouachita by Ernie Oakleaf with Kat Hood Glisich At Advent Cafe

You might want to stand up for this one, because at the end you'll give a standing ovation. Buddy Case played "Walkabout," a guitar instrumental, at Advent Cafe in Conway, AR on Oct. 30, 1999. In the past I introduced Buddy Case as the finest finger style guitar player West of the Mississippi (since Chet Atkins lived East of the Mississippi). After hearing this live performance, I think you'll agree. This song is written by Buddy Case (all rights reserved). And by the way, Buddy Case was named 2021 GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR by the Arkansas Country Music Awards. Please enjoy Walkabout!

Walkabout by Buddy Case LIVE At Advent Cafe

Wow! You listen to a song and wonder why it is not a top 10 country hit! This is one of them. Kat Hood Glisich performed "Every Song" at Advent Cafe in Conway, AR on Dec. 3, 1999. She was joined on stage by Buddy Case on guitar and Nancy Silver on fiddle. This song is written by Kat Hood Glisich (all rights reserved). Please sit back, relax and listen to this magnificent song.

Every Song by Kat Hood Glisich with Buddy Case & Nancy Silver At Advent Cafe

This is a song, "The Ballad of Billy" by Dan Clanton which I have posted previously. But when you add Buddy Case's guitar, with a bit of Spanish flare, you just have to post the song again. Joining Dan and Buddy are Nancy Silver on fiddle and Kat Hood Glisich on vocals. They performed this song at Advent Cafe in Conway, AR on Dec. 3, 1999. This song is written by Dan Clanton (all rights reserved). Please enjoy.

The Ballad of Billy by Dan Clanton with Buddy Case, Nancy Silver & Kat Hood Glisich At Advent Cafe

Anyone who has ever thought of or attempted suicide will want to hear this song, "Twisted Senses," performed by Phil Higdon at Advent Cafe in Conway, Arkansas on July 6, 2001. Joining Phil were Robb McCormick and Ben Smith. Phil is a mental health professional who wrote this song (all rights reserved) after learning about a patient who attempted suicide. Phil's music will certainly make you think. (There is a little distortion in this recording, but I guess it adds a bit of ambiance to the song.)

Twisted Senses by Phil Higdon & Friends at Advent Cafe

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!

Twisted Senses by Phil Higdon & Friends at Advent Cafe

Gary Alan Roberts