The Momentary’s Live On The Green Concert Series Kicks Off With Electric Jon Batiste Performance

Upcoming Performances Include John Legend, Slash, Deadmau5, Kaskade, And More

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Wednesday, April 24 (Bentonville, AR) - Last night, multi-Grammy and Academy Award-winner Jon Batiste, kicked off the Momentary’s Live on the Green summer music series. The Momentary, Bentonville’s newest cultural hub, has become a coveted performance destination for Grammy winners and rising artists across all genres. The concert included a powerful performance of “Oh When the Saints,” a beautiful arrangement of “You Are My Sunshine,” and a surprise performance of “Summertime” by Louis Armstrong with 2X Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel. The evening concluded with an electric encore that Batiste and his band performed as they walked through the crowd, giving the Momentary’s attendees an unforgettable experience.

Live on the Green 2024, which takes place on the Momentary’s sprawling outdoor lawn, will also host performances by Portugal. The Man (July 6), Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (July 14), Lake Street Dive (July 17), Slash (August 16), deadmau5 (August 24), Gary Clark Jr. (September 7), Kaskade (September 27), and a special solo performance from 12-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend (June 1). Additional concerts will be announced soon. Tickets for all Live on the Green shows can be purchased at https://themomentary.org/.

This spring, the Momentary will also host FreshGrass|Bentonville, which will include performances by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Trampled by Turtles, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Valerie June, and more. The festival is set for May 17-18.

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About the Momentary

Opened in February of 2020 in Downtown Bentonville, the Momentary is a platform for the music, art, and food of our time. It is a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality, and a welcoming hub that gathers and celebrates local heroes and international stars. The Momentary was founded by the Walton family, based on the vision of Tom, Olivia, and Steuart Walton. Its commitment to cultivating arts and cultural experiences provides more opportunities for education, engagement, and enjoyment in our region. The Momentary is an extension of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, founded by Alice Walton. The Momentary welcomes all with free general admission. Additional offerings include live music, visual and performing arts, an artist-in-residence program, culinary experiences such as Onyx Coffee Lab and the sky-high Tower Bar, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, an outdoor festival space, and a retail shop. For more information, visit theMomentary.org. The Momentary is located at 507 SE E Street, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712. The Momentary’s Founding Funders are Walton Family Foundation, Walmart, RØDE Microphones, The Coca-Cola Company, Tyson Family Foundation, and Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation.

For more information on the Momentary, please contact:

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