SongRider by the House of Songs

Series of Rides with Local Songwriters Culminates in a FreshGrass | Bentonville Festival Performance Celebrating Music and the Outdoors  

Ride Schedule & Community Cycling Partners

Each SongRider event features a different route, a partnering bike organization, and a lineup of musicians who will write and perform songs inspired by the ride.  

April 5 – Hazel Valley Rally with Rule of Three  

SongRiders: JD Pinto, Ben Bergstrom, Travis Chaney  

Post-ride gathering features live music from JD & The Sons of Otis Malone (Ben & Travis bandmates David Farley and Dennis West) 

April 22 – Latinas en Bici Greenway Ride

SongRiders: Lisa Soto, partner to be announced

Post-ride gathering with live music by Lisa Soto, further details TBA

April 30 – FAST Wednesday Night Ride at Pedal It Forward, Bentonville

Riders: Dan Cranney, Thomas Stringfellow  

Post-ride party on the patio features live music by Dan & Thomas 

  

May 3 – Women of OZ Monthly Flagship Ride, Bentonville 

Riders: Ashtyn Barbaree, Dana Louise 

Post-ride gathering at Bike Rack Brewing features live music by Ashtyn & Dana

 

May 4 – Hillfolk Ride

Riders: Evan Alvarado, Jasper Logan

Post-ride gathering features live music by Evan & Jasper  

  

The Spirit & Sounds of Resilience

  

SongRider celebrates the region’s thriving music and cycling cultures, bringing to the surface stories of land and people. This year especially will elevate themes of resilience and renewal — echoing the community’s ongoing efforts to rebuild after last year’s devastating Memorial Day weekend tornadoes that affected local trails, residents, businesses, and community organizations. While The House of Songs property where musicians stay and play is still undergoing some repairs from the storm, this year’s rides on clear trails are a testament to community resilience, reminding riders of the healing power of creativity, community, and nature.

Join the Ride & FreshGrass | Bentonville Performance 

Community members are encouraged to follow along through social media updates for behind-the-scenes content, opportunities to join in person, and special announcements along the way. The journey will culminate at FreshGrass | Bentonville Festival on May 17 at the Momentary, where musicians will perform the songs they’ve created throughout the rides. One-day and weekend passes are available at theMomentary.org/FreshGrass. 

For more information on how to get involved, follow @thehouseofsongs on Instagram and Facebook. 

About the House of Songs

The mission of The House of Songs is to unite musicians from across the world, fostering creative harmony through cross-cultural collaborations, creative processes and shared performances.

Since their founding in 2009, in Austin, TX, the House of Songs has worked tirelessly to create an environment that encourages collaboration and supports musicians as they hone their craft. Committed to building a global community of artists who are in touch with the forefront of entertainment and music, The House of Songs expanded their reach by establishing roots in Northwest Arkansas in 2018. To date, The House of Songs has sponsored over 1,000 musical collaborations in 33 countries.