ARCADIA – The reggae and rhythm and blues duo Ruba and the Flea will percent a free concert on Sunday, July 16, at the Arcadia Round Barn. The 1 to 3 p.m. concert is part of the Elm Tree Concert Series held beneath the shade of the giant elm tree on the north side of the barn.

Jahruba Lambeth and Felix Linden were pioneers in the reggae music scene in Oklahoma, with Lambeth founding the first reggae band in the state, “Street People,” in 1981. Linden joined the band a few years later.

Both have played in several bands through the years, and last year they reconnected to form a duo while continuing to play in other bands. Linden said “Flea” has been his nickname since he was a child. Lambeth lives in Norman and Linden lives in Spencer.

Lambeth plays percussion and sings, and Linden sings and plays acoustic guitar and percussion. Their act includes cover songs as well as original compositions.

Guests can bring a lawn chair or sit at the picnic tables. Cold bottled water is available inside the barn.

The Round Barn is six miles east of Interstate 35 on historic Route 66 and is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about live music at the barn, call Joe Baxter at 405-833-1350.

To volunteer, call Kimberly Burk at 405-651-0240.

Photo caption:
Jahruba Lambeth, left, and Felix Linden, who make up the duo Ruba and the Flea, will bring reggae and rhythm and blues music to the Round Barn on July 16. (Photo provided by Doug Hill)