Monthly Archives: February 2008
On The Way — Sonic Youth, Charlie Daniels Band, more…
February 21st, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Sonic Youth Yes! That’s the word from Majestic Concerts, the group organizing the Dickson Street Music Festival. Like the rumors have speculated, including one a few weeks ago on this blog, Sonic Youth, the noise rock/alternative rock icons, will serve … Continue reading
At the AMP in 2008….
February 21st, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Changes are on the way at the Arkansas Music Pavilion, the outdoor music venue that takes up residence each summer in the Northwest Arkansas Mall parking lot in Fayetteville. Many of those changes, such as converting to a nonprofit organization, … Continue reading
Read More Here…. The Whigs
February 15th, 2008 at 10:24 am
The Whigs are, from left, Julian Dorio, Parker Gispert and Tim Deaux. This post introduces a new feature on the blog, Read More Here. Read More Here will include exclusive, blog-only information about performers, usually in a question-and-answer format. The … Continue reading
Luna Tart — Feb. 15-16 @ Pied Piper Pub, Eureka Springs
February 15th, 2008 at 10:05 am
It’s just one woman and a ukulele. But those who watch Laura Freeman perform her “Luna Tart Died (of a Broken Heart)” routine will find bits of jazz, vaudeville, comedy and lounge singing in the act, which she will offer … Continue reading
Mike Huckabee won't win this guy's vote…
February 15th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Presidential contender and former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, as you may know, plays bass guitar. His band, Capitol Offense, often plays classic rock covers. Cool, huh? Not to Tom Scholz, guitarist and mastermind behind BOSTON, the band who recorded several … Continue reading
The Dart Room is no more
February 14th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Sad news for the Northwest Arkansas music scene, which needs every live music venue it can get. A blog post authored by the owner of The Dart Room, John Faubus, said Feb. 10 would be the last night for the … Continue reading
On the way — Jason Isbell, Cross Canadian Ragweed
February 13th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Jason Isbell Although the Arkansas Music Pavilion has said it will not release its schedule of performers for the upcoming season until April, a national live music Web site has announced one of the acts. The AMP, which recently announced … Continue reading
Still 'Thrill'ing after all these years
February 12th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Before Michael Jackson became a punchline for late-night television hosts, he was not just a pop star, he was THE pop star. For 37 weeks, his November 1982 album, “Thriller,” was the number one selling record in America. The release … Continue reading
Grammy wrap-up, sort of
February 11th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
We’re not entirely sure anyone watches — or cares — about the Grammy Awards anymore. But the blog had good intentions of watching the 50th anniversary Grammys and reporting on it. Until the author of this post forgot the show … Continue reading
Julie Schurr — Feb. 10 @ Common Grounds, Fayetteville
February 8th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Growing up, Julie Schurr wasn’t even supposed to listen to music. But her ultra-conservative upbringing didn’t stop her from finding her voice through her tunes, which she describes as a combination of indie rock and folk. A regular performer in … Continue reading