Ozark Anthology

Ozark Anthology Music grown from the heart of the Ozarks, tales and stories with roots that run deep in Ozark dirt. TBO is the live performance group of Ozark Anthology.

Ozark Anthology cultivates musical literary works to educate, entertain and preserve Ozark history and lore. Ozark Anthology is a musical literary work created to cultivate and produce educational, entertaining and historical content, about Ozarks people, places and things. The inspiration of Ozark born and raised guitarist-songwriter Rick Gibson. A lifelong journeyman musician from the Missouri r

iver bottoms, a published songwriter and a touring musician, Gibson has emerged as a musical orator for those who have grown up on Ozark dirt forging his own roots-rock-americana style approach to Ozark music. Heavily influenced by his gritty guitar tone, alternate tunings, and vivid lyrical stories, his music is a true “hip-billy” experience, self-described as “American roots, meets Ozark dirt”. Currently based out of Kansas City, Gibson’s 4-CD Ozark Anthology music collection is available on all major streaming services. He has captured an international following while spreading Ozark stories and sound far beyond the deep-woods, cricks, hollers and hill tops of the Ozarks.

This is the project that started my Ozark music and songwriting tribute journey. 5 projects, 32 songs plus a 4 song rema...
06/12/2026

This is the project that started my Ozark music and songwriting tribute journey. 5 projects, 32 songs plus a 4 song remastered release. 2 hour audio drama with another 19 music pieces included in the "Curtis Lee" soundbed.

The Anthology includes; Ozark Anthology 2014, Junkyard Son 2016, Ozark Dirt Revival 2017, Book of Ozark 2026, "The Life and Times of Curtis Lee" 2026 .... so far!

I didn't see this coming, I didn't set out to be an orator or crusader for the Ozarks and its history. I am following an undeniable and compelling call.

I have learned when I refer to my Ozark roots, "It's not just the external physical influences of my surroundings, as they may change and fade in time. It is the deeply planted emotional seeds which live inside me and continue to flourish." rg

2014 celebrating the beginning year

Thanks for indulging!

05/13/2026

EPISODE SIX - The Old Wire Road
This Friday 10:40 on KSMU. It's 1941 and Curtis Lee moves to the Ozarks where nature's beauty and a local boom town is a mask for the tension and fear of the times.
Episodes six and seven takes you inside the war, inside the Ozarks. Featured song: "Old WIre Road"

Resuming this Friday on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, 10:35 am air time. He came from humble beginnings. He did his best t...
04/27/2026

Resuming this Friday on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, 10:35 am air time.

He came from humble beginnings. He did his best to provide for his family, now a man approaching forty he is confronted with a great human struggle that will test his moral character.

This story is a must for those who appreciate historical fiction, regional literature, and stories that celebrate the sp...
04/08/2026

This story is a must for those who appreciate historical fiction, regional literature, and stories that celebrate the spirit of rural America. It captures the raw essence of life in the early 20th Century.

The Life and Times of Curtis Lee, Episode Three, explores themes of resilience, community, and the enduring connection between people and the land.

REMINDER - FRIDAY - Curtis and Cora (1924-1929), newly married look to start a family. They must stand together to face ...
04/02/2026

REMINDER - FRIDAY - Curtis and Cora (1924-1929), newly married look to start a family. They must stand together to face hardships amidst the throws of the emerging depression, then even after deep personal tragedy, they still do the right thing.

EPISODE 2 - Young Curtis Lee and Cora now newly married set out to start a family, then come face to face with tragedy a...
03/30/2026

EPISODE 2 - Young Curtis Lee and Cora now newly married set out to start a family, then come face to face with tragedy and despair as the great depression tightens its grip. Featuring the song "Wilderness Home" and narration by Terry Wayne Sanders.

03/26/2026

Beginning Friday March 27th, "The Life and Times of Curtis Lee" will be broadcast/streamed on the ARTS NEWS program on KSMU Ozarks Public Radio, 10:00 a.m. One episode per week for the next seven weeks.

The story and soundtrack will transport you to the early 20th century, where you will follow Curtis Lee Halford through the depression and WWII. The voice narration of Terry Wayne Sanders will be your es**rt through this American saga.

Ozark Anthology is dedicated to keeping the stories of Ozark people, places and things alive...

COMING SOON ON KSMU OZARKS PUBLIC RADIO
03/25/2026

COMING SOON ON KSMU OZARKS PUBLIC RADIO

Do me a favor and watch this 3 minute promo for Life and Times of Curtis Lee.
03/02/2026

Do me a favor and watch this 3 minute promo for Life and Times of Curtis Lee.

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