Roots-n-Blues-n-BBQ comes to Columbia

Multiple Authors • October 5, 2019

Roots-n-blues-n-BBQ offers Columbians a taste of music, food and company in this three-day festival at Stephen's Lake park.

The experience

Parker Boone • October 2, 2019

Parker Boone talks about his experiences at Roots N Blues Sept. 27-28. He explores the varying activities to do in this festival such as social projects, speaking with vendors and listening to talented artists.

The festival’s most fashionable

Audrey Snyder • October 2, 2019

On Sunday, Sept. 29, the final day of Roots ‘n Blues, attendees walked around hot and sweaty, exhausted in the humid 93°F day. In the dog days of summer, most of Columbia wore whatever outfit they could...

Sights and sounds

Maddie Marrero • October 2, 2019

Did you miss going to Stephen's Lake this weekend to see what RBBQ was all about? Here is your chance to sample some sights and sounds.

Mavericks’ performance provides exceptional music, brings patrons together

Amira McKee • October 1, 2019

As the sun set on the second day of the Roots N Blues festival, fans flocked to the Great Southern Bank Stage to watch the Mavericks perform their hour and a half long setlist of latin-country-rock fusion...

The Lacewings tranquilize a worried heart

Anna Xu • October 1, 2019

Walking up the paved road alone, I really felt like I was maneuvering into a different world, guided by a soft, angelic voice I could only somewhat hear. When the outdoor stage came to view, I stood in...

People of Roots N Blues – Michael Merwin

Amira McKee • September 30, 2019

As the swarms of patron flow through the lines of vendor tents, Michael Merwin sits surrounded by dozens of red hued coffee mugs, each embellished with the name “Burnout”.  What is Burnout? “Burnout...

Calvin Street Band captivates crowds

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

The Calvin Street Band greeted attentive audience members as they entered Roots-n-Blues-n-BBQ Saturday at the festival.

People of Roots N Blues – Chad Moses

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

Chad Moses works with the organization To Write Love on Her Arms as a way to spread hope and create a community for those in need who are looking for help.

People of Roots N Blues – Jess Turgeon

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

Volunteers at Roots N Blues work a variety of jobs to help the event run smoothly. Jess Turgeon’s designated task this year was selling beer to festival goers.

People of Roots N Blues – Matthew Schettler

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

During Roots N Blues, Matthew Schettler worked with his family at his mother’s business, Hand-Dipped Ice Cream. The family’s business is made up of two parts: food and crafts.

People of Roots N Blues – Carrie Smarr

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

Carrie Smarr spoke on the therapeutic value of art and her opinions about the importance of art for children, adults and communities while visiting her friend Stacy (Wildy) Self.