Subscriptions are now on sale for the 2026/27 lineup of West Street Live presented by Neal Pendergraft. This series features six innovative, intimate performances in Walton Arts Center’s Starr Theater.
Inspired by hometown heroes and historic musicians, performances by the highly awarded singer-songwriters of West Street Live are a lyric lover’s dream. These star-studded showcases are presented cabaret style with tiered seating and a limited number of tables to create the ultimate listening experience.
Subscribers can choose from cabaret seating or save 10% on tiered seating and keep their same seats at all six shows, plus get first access to save their seats at next season’s shows. Subscriptions can be purchased by calling 479.443.5600, by visiting waltonartscenter.org or in-person at box office weekdays 10 am until 2 pm. Subscriptions are available until Friday, Sept. 11, and single tickets will go on sale later this summer.
Henhouse Prowlers
Friday, Sept. 11, 7:30 pm
After more than two decades spent touring together, Henhouse Prowlers’ trademark four-part harmonies have matured in tone and sincerity, and their picking is as ferocious as ever. Their 2025 album Unravel underscores the quartet’s resistance toward being contained in one genre. Some tunes express a modern Americana feel with others nodding to classic country and bluegrass standards. Incorporating inspiring narrative and bluegrass interpretations of international tunes, each member’s skills of storytelling, compelling songwriting and intricate instrumentation shine when performed live.
Carlene Carter
Thursday, Oct. 1, 7:30 pm
For more than four decades, Carlene Carter has forged a career that honors her legendary roots while carving out a sound all her own. As the daughter of June Carter Cash and country star Carl Smith, and stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, she carries on
the Carter Family legacy with style. Her fearless approach has led to collaborations with artists across genres, including John Mellencamp on his Plain Spoken Tour as both the opening act and a nightly duet partner. Experience an evening of timeless songs, captivating stories and the unmistakable spirit of country music royalty.
Adam Hood
Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 pm
The tapestry of Southern music in America is rich, vivid and diverse, and Adam Hood embodies this substantial musical lineage each time he straps on his Telecaster or picks up his pen. An Alabama native, Hood has spent thousands of miles on the road honing a sound he calls “Southern songs,” a fusion of country grit and Southern soul. His catalog earned him a Grand Ole Opry debut and a No. 1 song, but it's his songwriting that sets him apart with hits recorded by Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Whiskey Myers, Cody Jinks, Travis Tritt and Riley Green.
Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers
Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30 pm
Each an accomplished musician in his own right, the Wooten Brothers defy genre with their sonically inventive, exhilarating sound. When the oldest brother was just 13, this family band opened shows for R&B legends War, and they have gone on to earn 10 Grammy Awards®, plus 26 nominations. Individually, Regi is an acclaimed instrument designer, the late Rudy was a master saxophonist, Joseph toured with the Steve Miller Band, and Victor and Roy have collaborated with Béla Fleck, among many others. But when they come together to play, their extraordinary musicianship creates a can’t-miss performance that explores nearly every corner of American music.
Davina & the Vagabonds
Saturday, April 3, 7:30 pm
Rolling Stone best describes Davina Sowers as “her own Americana mishmash – a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there.” Playing both American music and Sowers’ originals, this band delivers edgy nostalgia to older generations and fresh new music to younger ears. This rollicking quintet is held together by Sowers’ keyboard playing, with acoustic bass, drums and a spicy trumpet and trombone horn section. The group’s focused, clean sound and emphasis on acoustic instruments is novel to both blues and jazz worlds.
Nashville Songwriters
Saturday, April 24, 7:30 pm
Professional singer/songwriters Keesy Timmer, Adam Craig and Adam James have written songs for some of the biggest artists in Music City including Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Janson, George Strait, Kane Brown, Kenny Chesney and Jelly Roll, just to name a few. Spend an evening with these hitmakers as they sing your favorite songs and describe the backstories and personal experiences that shaped them.
Support for Walton Arts Center is provided, in part, by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Walton Arts Center is Arkansas’ largest and busiest performing arts presenter. Each year more than 215,000 people from Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma and beyond attend more than 300 public events at Walton Arts Center, including performances, rehearsals, community gatherings, receptions, weddings and more. Approximately 32,000 students and teachers participate annually in arts learning programs at Walton Arts Center, and almost 250 volunteers donate 28,000 hours of time each year to its operations. Walton Arts Center presents entertainers and artists from around the world including Broadway musicals, renowned dance companies, international artists, up-and-coming jazz musicians and more. As a non-profit organization, Walton Arts Center enjoys the generous support of public sector funding, corporate sponsorship and private donors, allowing audience members to enjoy world-class performances at a great price. To learn more about Walton Arts Center, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.
