About

Art Bentley has been a career musician since the early 1990’s. Playing open mic nights and college bars in Springfield, MO began his steady regimine of weekly gigs. He has recorded several projects in Nashville and Memphis. His song, “Build it on a Rock” received international attention on Blues radio stations.

In 2024, with his band, Blue Contagion, Art released his latest offering “GOLIATH” which combines rock elements woven into the context of the Blues.

Since releasing his first recording effort in 1995, Art has produced 16 albums to date. Years of traveling and performing have garnered Art notoriety throughout the midwest. He has been asked to perform the National anthem for the KC Royals and the Miss Missouri pageant. During his time recording in Nashville he opened up for Dierks Bentley and Eric Church. 

These days his schedule (May through October) revolves around popular spots at Lake of the Ozarks and Springfield.