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Wakarusa Announces Round 2 Lineup: Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Chance The Rapper, and Slightly Stoopid

Wakarusa Music Festival

Wakarusa Music Festival is thrilled to announce round two of the artist lineup for the 2015 festival. This year’s second round of artists includes Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Slightly Stoopid, Chance the RapperPortugal. The Man and many more. The 12th annual Wakarusa will take place on the majestic Mulberry Mountain June 47, 2015 near Ozark, Arkansas.

After a seven-year hiatus, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals will be reuniting on stage in 2015. Harper and the band toured the globe nonstop for 15 years, earning legions of fans thanks to their explosive live performances. Their fans were also fueled by Harper’s acclaimed studio output with albums such as “Fight For Your Mind,” “The Will to Live,” “Burn to Shine,” “Diamonds on the Inside” and the GRAMMY® nominated “Lifeline.” They featured such songs as “Burn One Down,” “Diamonds on the Inside,” “Steal My Kisses,” “Better Way” and “Fight Outta You.” The Innocent Criminals also backed Ben and The Blind Boys of Alabama on the two-time GRAMMY® winning collaborative album “There Will Be A Light.” While Harper has sold millions of records throughout the world, it is on stage that he and The Innocent Criminals established themselves as one of the world’s most versatile and hard-working bands.


Wakarusa Music Festival is a grassroots festival nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas where the beauty of nature synchronizes with the euphoric sounds of live music. 2015 marks the 12th year of Wakarusa and the seventh year at the picturesque Mulberry Mountain near Ozark, Arkansas. Wakarusa has been graced by over one hundred world-class artists and continues to stir the musical interests of folks from all 50 states and beyond.

Round Two Artist Lineup: