The Momentary’s Live on the Green Concert Series is back! This year’s lineup of acclaimed artists includes John Legend (June 1), Portugal. The Man (July 6), Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (July 14), Lake Street Dive (July 17), Slash (August 16), deadmau5 (August 24), Kaskade (September 27), and a special kickoff performance from multi-Grammy and Oscar winner Jon Batiste on April 23.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Batiste is one of today’s most prolific and accomplished musicians. He studied at the world-renowned Juilliard School in New York City and served as the bandleader and musical director of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” from 2015 to 2022.
Batiste won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work on the Disney/Pixar film “Soul,” becoming the second Black composer in history to achieve the honor.
His 2021 album, “We Are,” received overwhelming critical acclaim and made history. It was the first album to be nominated for 11 Grammys across seven different categories. Batiste went on to win five of those Grammys, including Album of the Year.
“We can’t wait to welcome Jon Batiste to the Momentary this year, in addition to so many other outstanding musicians,” said Jill Wagar, director of the Momentary. “Northwest Arkansas has already garnered acclaim for its remarkable visual arts scene, and with the Momentary emerging as a leading concert venue, we’re poised to earn a reputation for outstanding music as well. Our efforts are significantly shaping the region, and our annual Live on the Green concert series plays a key role in this transformation.”
More Live on the Green acts will be announced in the coming weeks, as the Momentary expects to double the number of 2024 shows.
In addition to Live on the Green, the Momentary is home to a robust indoor music series. On April 12, Grammy-winning composer Antonio Sánchez will perform a live drum score to the cinematic masterpiece “Birdman.” The Dip will also perform in the RØDE House on April 13 and Chicano Batman on May 1.
Additionally, FreshGrass|Bentonville returns to the Momentary this May with performances by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Trampled by Turtles, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Valerie June, and more. Tickets for all shows can be purchased at theMomentary.org, which also has the most up to date information on future concert announcements.