>>HERE TO WATCH>> Rhythms on the Rio 2024 Live

Rhythms on the Rio is a benefit music festival hosted by the South Fork Music Association. The South Fork Music Association is a non-profit entity that uses its funds for staging live music concerts for the entire family and promoting music education for children in the community.

Johnny Mullenax, a Tulsa native, grew up in a musical family. He started playing the guitar at age 5. In his teens, he followed his family to the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. In typical Johnny fashion, he showed up with just a guitar and ended up sleeping in a standup bass case. At 18, he used a friend’s ID to get into a club where he was part of a live hip hop band backing rappers. According to Johnny, “Life is too short to play one style of music, and if you have an opportunity to try something different then you should give it a shot.”

Claiming wide-ranging influences from AC/DC and The Ramones to John Coltrane and Parliament, Johnny’s style is reminiscent of Billy Strings — a sound he calls a funky country bluegrass good time for working folks.

Before COVID, Johnny went out on the road with fellow Okie TJ McFarland (Tennessee Jet) and started connecting to a network of other touring musicians. He always wanted to start his own project, and after playing as a sideman for seven years with several bands, he finally took that leap.

What are the dates of Rhythms on the Rio 2024? This year, the event will be held from August 2-4, 2024.

What is the age minimum? This event is all ages. Check the official website for additional restrictions.

Where is this festival held? Rhythms on the Rio 2024 takes place at Del Norte in Del Norte, CO. View on Google Maps here.

Does this festival offer camping? Yes! You can camp at Rhythms on the Rio 2024. Make sure to check out our ultimate fest camping checklist for supplies.

Does this festival allow RV camping? As far as we know, this event is tent camping only.