Arkadelics

ing Burks legacy, Harris discovered he had absorbed much of Burks music through attending hundreds of shows. The bass patterns were ingrained in him, thus he decided to begin to perform with various entities. Together with his wife, Karen who provides the heartfelt vocals, they began performing their brand of music. The Arkadelics were formed in 2022 as an outlet for the couple to express their fondness for blues and R&B along with more traditional roots, Americana selections and original songs. Joining forces with South Arkansas veteran vocalist and musician, Bob Wagnon from Fordyce, formed the beginning of the Arkadelics. Wagnon's strong vocals coupled with Karen Harris's vocal prowess, provides the basis to wrap instrumentation around. Dan Sokoloski has been in the Central Arkansas scene for many years and most recently a longstanding stint with the Gil Franklin Band. Sokoloski has shown he is a great fit providing finesse and fire for the Arkadelics. The final piece was put into place with the recruitment of journeyman drummer Lance Womack. Womack and Harris both hail from Camden, Arkansas and first teamed up with the late great bluesman, Michael Burks performing in venues in Europe and across the United States. The Arkadelics hit the ground running in 2022 despite the limitations of the pandemic. Their first show was opening for none other than the great Ray Wylie Hubbard at Fordyce on the Cotton Belt Festival. Next up the Newport's Delta Arts Festival came calling and along with an appearance at the long running Strawberry Jam, The Arkadelics were on the map. Adding to their resume included an invitation to perform for Pine Bluff’s Port City Blues Society’s prestigious monthly showcase and various all star music shows supporting community causes. The band is a regular performer in Helena at the Quicksand Stage during King Biscuit Blues Festival. The Arkadelics have made a home performing regularly at Hibernia Irish Tavern in Little Rock. Gigs at Four Quarter in North Little Rock, the historical Vapors in Hot Springs, RJ’s in Pine Bluff and community sponsored events in Camden, Pine Bluff and Newport to name a few have allowed The Arkadelics to continue expand their horizon. The completion of their first cd is scheduled for release in the fall of 2025 so stay tuned for there is more to come.