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Jefferson City, Missouri

Everything Jefferson City is known for

RoadyGoat plays music like this when you drive through Jefferson City. It's free on iPhone, and full songs play through Apple Music.

Jefferson City, Missouri, the state capital located on the Missouri River, is home to a vibrant music scene. Rock band Shaman's Harvest originated here in 1996, and country artists Jake Witt and Forrest McCurren also call Jefferson City home. The city is even mentioned in songs like Willi Carlisle's "Higher Lonesome" and Big & Rich's "Comin' to Your City."

The Jefferson City Cultural Arts Commission actively promotes local artistic endeavors, including music, contributing to the city's unique cultural identity.

Music in Jefferson City

Songs About Jefferson City

Higher Lonesome
Willi Carlisle
7%
"I saw the darkness coming at me in a Jeff City motel"
Comin’ to Your City
Big & Rich
4%
"In Jeff City, MO"
Know You Like That
Jordan Davis
4%
"Snuck a fifth to the fifty"

Rivers & Roads in Song near Jefferson City

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Jefferson City.

Everything Near Jefferson City

3 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Missouri State Capitol · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Approaching Jefferson City, it's hard to miss that magnificent dome – the Missouri State Capitol, a symbol of the Show-Me State's enduring spirit. After two previous capitol buildings were destroyed by fire, Missouri…

  • Lincoln University (Missouri) · 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine starting a university with nothing but the change in your pockets after fighting for your freedom. That's exactly what happened here at Lincoln University. In 1866, just after the Civil War, soldiers from the…

  • Jefferson City National Cemetery · 1.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This isn't just a cemetery; it's a quiet testament to Missouri's role in defending our nation, from its earliest conflicts to today. Pay your respects to the brave men and women who served. Originally, this land was…

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