Ron Coleman Mining is hosting a mystical crystal eclipse festival with live music, vendors, food, trucks, camping,(campsige only), crystal digging, zip-lining, and more for the Arkansas 2024 Solar Eclipse!

We have over 100,000 sq feet of land for guests to dig crystals, experience live bands, camp, eat food, shop for gems and minerals, and share this once in a lifetime eclipse event. Family camping area is available.

Band Lineup:

357
357 is a four member band of three brothers and one family friend. Born and raised in a little town in Arkansas. They write from the point of view of outcasts and misfits, bringing a new perspective to their tales of life and relationships. With a smoky voice trained on rock classics and a solid backing band of brothers, they combine a vintage sound with modern material to thrilling effect.

Brian Kelley
Brian Kelley was born and raised in Mtn. Pine, Arkansas. His knack for music comes from a desire to help others make memories like those he made with his family. From the time Brian’s dad gave him his first guitar, then working on his own album, and still to this day, Brian has dreamt of sharing the gift of traditional songs to country fans everywhere. Brian Kelley works to revive the soul of country music!

Brody McKinney Band
Up and coming country artist from Northwest Arkansas.

Census
Rising from the underground scene, Census has quickly become a force to be reckoned with. Blending electronics, pop punk (heavy on the pop), with their high-energy live performances and catchy hooks, the band has captured the hearts of fans across the world. In 2022, Census toured the United States and Canada with Stand Atlantic, With Confidence, No Love For The Middle Child, and Cemetery Sun.

The Chris Baker Band
The Chris Baker Band is a loud and proud, electric 5 piece band from central Arkansas! 22 year old lead vocal and guitarist, Chris Baker has been heavily influenced by many artists, such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, all the way to Merle Haggard and Black Stone Cherry. Playing alone side Chris Baker are his band members Gary Collie, JC Huber, and Zach Smith.

City Grey
City Grey is a Fayetteville, AR-based post-emo outfit intent on making imperfect music for imperfect people. Vulnerable, autobiographical, and relatable, their music aims to reach those going through hard times. This ethos is rooted in their lyrics, which often circle around themes of faith, doubt, depression, encouragement, and hope – all while trying to spread their message of positivity.

Dale Stokes & Git in the Truck
GIT IN THE TRUCK is a group of people who clump together in different configurations to have fun playing music. The makeup of GITT on a given night depends on who we're playing for and who is free to "git in the truck" and play that night. Dale Stokes & GITT plays a variety covers and original music from the country and southern rock genres.

Dark From Day One
Dark From Day One are a 5-piece United States Rock band from Little Rock, Arkansas. The band formed in 2006 from a collection of red beards., dreads and long hair. A mixture of it all is what they bring to the stage. Dark From Day One is a force of epic hard workers, great musicians that have never given up on their dreams or music even when everyone expected them to. A band with catchy heavy melodies, punchy lines and vocal harmonies that are amazingly stunning. With easy listening but yet with high energy and top-level. An expression of inner emotion that will make you want to rock all night, sing along in the car or even while at the gym. Two new singles "Giants" with over 34k views on Youtube and "Elysium" with over 24k views on Youtube. Now hailed as ' 2 songs charting Top 10 on college radio throughout the nation. "New Addiction" & " Last Chance".' by College Radio, Dark From Day One have performed over 5000 shows and have had the pleasure of opening for iconic bands Korn, Mudvyne, Black Label Society, Static-X, Godsmack, Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Three Days Grace, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Seether, Skillet, Theory Of A Deadman, Halestorm, Sevendust, Nonpoint, and many many others.. "Dark From Day One has just what it takes to capture fans: Strong hooks, Melodic choruses, big guitars, and a work ethic designed to conquer all.

Du Vide
Formed in Arkansas in 2019, Du Vide is a Djent-Pop/Rock band blending classical beauty with modern intensity. They craft captivating melodies and thunderous rhythms. With influences ranging from Djent to Pop, their unique sound is both intricate and accessible. DuVide's live performances are mesmerizing, showcasing their commanding stage presence and unforgettable energy.

The Gravel Yard
The Gravel Yard formed modestly in an actual gravel lot deep in the Ozark Mountains of Stone County, Arkansas; fueled by moonlit jam sessions it was quickly evident that this group’s chemistry was something more. Once a completely informal entity The Gravel Yard made their way onto the local bluegrass music scene wherein they began to amass a steady following and began to play to larger and larger venues. Their sound can best be described as an eclectic amalgamation of hard driving traditional bluegrass and progressive musicality - juxtaposed with a soulful Country and Americana flavor.

Hillestad
Hillestad is a swamp rock band bringing that delta blues style of their Louisiana roots. Kimberly displays vocals often compared to Janis Joplin or Stevie Nicks, all while she thumps the bass. Mason has a fine-tuned guitar tone and versatile style with killer solos. Preston is an in-the-pocket drummer with impressive fills. With their originals and covers inspired by Black Pumas, Kingfish Ingram, and Fleetwood Mac, this band combines their vintage raw sound with a modern, relatable message for everyone.

Hollow Wake
Based out of Nashville, TN. Hollow Wake is a Rock/Post-Hardcore band that was born in early 2022 with the idea that mental health was the focus. Quickly acquiring radio attention, they found themselves being interviewed by Samantha Knight from Z97.5 and being featured on multiple radio stations across Tennessee for 40 consecutive weeks, leading to a rise in streaming amassing the band over 145,000 streams on Spotify alone in their first year as a band. These factors quickly gained them the attention of national touring bands, and they were asked time and again to support them.

Jupiter's Fly Trap
Jupiter’s Flytrap is a three piece indie band based in Central Arkansas. The band formed in 2021 when their current vocalist and bassist Indi Minett received a vision in the night and was pushed by an omniscient celestial being of light to hang up “band mates wanted” posters around her hometown of Conway, AR. Now with instrumentalists Ian “The Wizard” Collins on keys/guitar and Caden “The Rock” Malott on drums, the band plays an ever-evolving blend of original music with notes of indie pop, alternative, and jazz fusion. Their effervescent vibes paired with the unexpected and original elements of their live performances make for a show to be remembered. Their newest single titled “I Need A Vacation” will be available on all streaming services this Halloween.

Krysta Lynn Meadow
Krista Lynn Meadow is an independent country music artist out of Tennessee, residing in her hometown of Murfreesboro, thirty minutes outside of Nashville. A performer at heart, Krista started gigging around Nashville at the age of 18. She began touring out of state at the beginning of 2020 &, barring the COVID shutdown period, has been touring across the US heavily for about 2 years. What has resulted is a loyal fan base of country music fans who come back to see Krista when she’s in their city or town, requesting she play her own songs instead of covers. While continually getting rebooked by the Tin Roof circuit, Krista also has ventured out & been able to book outside country music centered venues in new cities & states.

The Legendary Pacers
The band was formed in 1955 at Newport, Arkansas. They had five singles on SUN Records. They were inducted into the Rockabilly Hall Of Fame In Jackson, TN in 2002, and have been recognized by many more Hall of Fames. After touring in Japan, Australia, Europe, and Canada, 2023 makes the Pacers 68th year in the music business playing rock and roll for the world.

Los Swamp Monsters
Formed in 2012 by CJ Benoit, Los Swamp Monsters have been burning down venues with their unique version of Blues, Rockabilly, Country, Zydeco and Tex-Mex. Their brand of Border-Blastin’ Bayou Boogie has gained fans and comparisons to NRBQ and the Texas Tornados. Plenty of Fiery Accordion, Twangy Electric Guitar, and a Locomotive Rhythm section occasionally augmented by Honking Saxophone and Rubboard straight out of the Gulf Coast!

The Motivators
Buddy Shute and the Motivators blend the sounds of Memphis Blues, New Orleans R&B and Ozark Mountain grooves. From festival stages to smaller venues, they bring great tunes and good vibes wherever they go.  

Prop Hunter
Nostalgic, but new. With influences like The Killers and Angels & Airwaves, 4-piece PropHunter breaks into the music scene. Coming from deep roots of Punk/Alt Rock, their sounds of punchy vocals and bright yet commanding guitar riffs offer a refreshing take on modern rock. Their unique blend of angst and empowerment is sure to pave the way for a new music scene in central Arkansas.

Tombstone Mind
The Cotton Belt and the Ouachita River form a crossroads near Frenchport, Arkansas, where Aaron Reynolds picked up his first guitar. In the Queen City of the Ouachita River, Aaron began putting together a unique style, marrying gritty country and blues with fuzzy riff rock.

Fest Date: April 6 - 8, 2024

Location: Ron Coleman Mining - 211 Crystal Ridge Lane Jessieville, AR 71949

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