Events

MOKA 4-State Music Tour at The Music Depot

Northwest Arkansas Showcase at The Musi

The October 17 showcase follows performances in Lawrence, Kansas City, and Tulsa, bringing the exchange to Northwest Arkansas for its final stop. The Northwest Arkansas showcase features four regional artists:

● Bad Alaskan – Lawrence, KS Alex Kimball Williams is a protest musician and ethnographic DJ who reimagines traditional Indigenous motifs on synthesizers. Weaving together infl uences from West African griot traditions to Alaskan hand drumming, she builds soundscapes that echo EDM, R&B, and ceremonial music.

● Copper Threading – Kansas City, MO Husband-and-wife duo Kris and Havilah Bruders lead this full band with gorgeous harmonies and deep roots, blues, and Americana grooves. Fresh off a new album and video release, they bring a warm, road-tested sound to the Depot.

● Micaela Young – Tulsa, OK A singer-songwriter and self-described daydreamer, Micaela writes heartfelt songs with inventive melodies about the complexities of life, herself, and faith. Her honest lyrics land close to home.

● BAANG – Northwest Arkansas Jeremiah “Baang” Pickett closes the night with dynamic stage presence and soulful storytelling. With more than a decade in music, he blends hip hop, soul, and lived experience into records rooted in resilience, creativity, and community.