Monthly Archives: April 2008
The final days at The Gypsy
April 21st, 2008 at 1:03 pm
The Gypsy, above, will be moving on. We’ve known for months now that The Gypsy, one of the few remaining live music venues on Dickson Street, was closing. Bands performing there have long told us about the upcoming end times. … Continue reading
On the Way — Lyle Lovett
April 20th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
In what is becoming an annual event, it appears Lyle Lovett will be returning to Northwest Arkansas. Pollstar and the Walton Arts Center‘s Web sites are indicating the singer-songwriter will appear Oct. 14 as part of his Songwriters Tour. He … Continue reading
Vinyl junkies, take note
April 18th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
In case you haven’t heard, April 19 (this Saturday) is Record Store Day. It’s when independent record store owners hope people will set aside their nanos to buy some vinyl, as in either an LP (that stands for long-playing) or … Continue reading
Read More Here — Charlie Daniels
April 18th, 2008 at 6:30 am
The Charlie Daniels comes down to Fayetteville on April 25. Courtesy photo. Charlie Daniels, far right, the headliner of the annual Volunteer Jam and the first evening of the inaugural Dickson Street Music Festival, is a music icon. Although many … Continue reading
Listen Here First — Mike Blackwell
April 18th, 2008 at 6:05 am
After Mike Blackwell moved to Northwest Arkansas, he was inspired to make a rock ‘n’ roll album. The problem is, his music is much more closely aligned with the sounds of Americana and folk. After a change of heart, and … Continue reading
Listen Here First — Darren Ray
April 18th, 2008 at 6:03 am
The Darren Ray Band is, from left, Isayah Warford, Bryan Burkhart, Darren Ray, Jacob Johnson and Brian Watt. This post introduces Listen Here First, a new blog feature that allows readers to hear songs by artists scheduled to play in … Continue reading
In the Spotlight — Windy Austin, April 18 @ Wet Pig BBQ
April 18th, 2008 at 6:01 am
A longtime performer in the clubs and bars of Dickson Street, and a national touring musician, Windy Austin will return to a local stage April 18 with a reformed band. The musician and bandleader performs rock and pop staples and … Continue reading
Battle of the Bands lineup announced
April 16th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
A few weeks ago, we told you about an upcoming Battle of the Bands competition that was accepting local talent. Now, we know who is vying for the title. The event, sponsored by H Bros Entertainment and New Rock 104.9 … Continue reading
Today is the day…
April 15th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Income taxes are due.Many post office branches used to stay open late to accommodate the rush, but that isn’t necessarily so anymore.So, if you’re reading this post and you’ve not done anything about your taxes, get away from the computer … Continue reading
On the Way — The Black Crowes
April 11th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
When Arkansas Music Pavilion officials said they had a special announcement for Friday, this is clearly what they meant. The Black Crowes, who released the critically well-received album “Warpaint” on March 3, will perform Aug. 14 at the AMP, according … Continue reading