Courtyard Sessions | Jeron Marshall with the Jake Hertzog Trio
Forget streaming—we all know the best way to find new music is to hear it live. That’s why we decided to help bring some of the best new artists in Northwest Arkansas to you.
Come chill with us at the Arvest Bank Courtyard every Sunday afternoon this summer and discover your new favorite jams in this free, outdoor music series. From funk and soul breaks to immaculate LatinX harmonies, the best up-and-coming femme DJs to road-tested troubadours, every week will have you diving deeper with (and maybe ordering a round for) the rising stars all around us. Plus, with the RØDE Bar and the Momentary Food Truck just steps away, you’ll have access to some of the best brews and bites in town.
This week’s sessions start off with the jazz grooves of the Jake Hertzog Trio. Complex, inspired, and just plain cool, Jake’s guitar chops promise to turn the Momentary into your own private jazz club. Then, keep the beat going with the soulful R&B of Jeron Marshall. Dripping with style and full of heart, Jeron’s masterful voice proves that some people are just born to make music.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Fantastic live music: What else? We’ll be showcasing some of the best indie artists and rising stars the country has to offer.
- Plenty of space: Arrive early! We recommend arriving about half an hour before the shows to claim your preferred spot. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair or blanket and spread out.
- Fun food and drink: Hungry or thirsty? Enjoy the culinary creations of the Momentary Food Truck and fun beverages from the RØDE Bar. Open Fridays 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Arvest Bank Courtyard.
- Worried about the weather? Call the Inclement Weather line to check on any cancellations: 479.657.2488, or catch our Instagram and Facebook stories for the most up-to-date information.
- Safety Precautions: Per CDC guidelines, guests and staff who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer required to wear face coverings. If guests are not vaccinated, face coverings are still required. We still recommend face coverings for children 2 and up, unless they are vaccinated. Masks will be available for those who may have forgotten theirs at home.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Jeron Marshall
Many artists struggle to establish their musical identity, laboriously trying on different musical styles like a piece of clothing, looking to find what fits. But there are others that emerge fully formed, in full command of their craft, their identity, and their music. Jeron Marshall fits the latter category. Her new album, First Date, is available on all digital outlets. The album is a musical journey through the eyes of her love, her life, and the lessons she’s learned so far. She is currently working on her second album, which is untitled right now as she listens for the sound(s) that speak to her.
Growing up with a gospel background, traveling with her grandmother to conferences and conventions, as well as a father who is a Pastor and musician (yes she is a PK), Jeron has been exposed to musical arts as long as she can remember.
She started her own band and got busy. Since then she has performed in and out of Arkansas. Jeron is also the lead singer for Funk Factory, a band based in Northwest Arkansas. Locally she’s headlined at Ernie Biggs, Willy D’s and was also the official entertainment for the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame for 3 consecutive years. Jeron has also opened for such amazing artists as Dorinda Clark Cole, Jazmine Sullivan, SILK, En Vogue, Glenn Jones, Michael Cooper, Monica, Maze ft. Frankie Beverly to name a few. Although it’s such a diverse and somewhat lengthy list, a few of her musical influences are Jill Scott, Nina Samone, Billie Holiday, Patti Labelle, Kim Burrell, Anthony Hamilton, and D’Angelo.
Jake Hertzog Trio
Jake Hertzog is a guitarist, composer, and educator whose career to date has spanned nine albums as bandleader across jazz, rock, and classical styles. He has toured throughout the U.S., Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and India and performed and recorded with a diverse cadre of artists including Randy Brecker, Ivan Neville, Blondie Chaplin of The Beach Boys, Anton Fig, Corey Glover, Barry Altschul, and many others. Jake’s projects have included his jazz group, the Jake Hertzog Trio, the band The Young Presidents that has been featured on Vh1 and MTV, and most recently, Well Lit Shadow (2016), a classical suite for solo electric guitar celebrating themes and images in particle physics, and Stringscapes (2018), a classical guitar duo project focused on landscapes.
As an educator, Jake has been an artist-in-residence and guest clinician in colleges and conservatories in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and India. He created the instructional series Hey Jazz Guy for Guitar Player magazine and has contributed over 30 articles to the publication. In 2016 Jake authored Guitar SFX for publisher Hal Leonard on extended guitar techniques called Guitar Sound Effects. Jake is a grand prize winner of the Montreux Jazz Guitar Competition, holds a performance degree from Berklee College of Music and a master’s degree from The Manhattan School of Music in New York. He is on faculty at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Presented in partnership with CACHE.
Sponsored by the Tyson Family Foundation.
Free, no registration required.
