Monthly Archives: May 2008
Gas prices are up… and so are concert ticket prices
May 15th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Nope, you can’t see The Beatles for $3.90 anymore. Or anyone else, for that matter. Perhaps it’s to fuel the massive, gas guzzling buses that transport the band and the billion-some-odd roadies and techies and merch booth people who follow … Continue reading
All this rain reminds us of… Riverfest
May 13th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Miranda Lambert is among those performing at the annual Riverfest in Little Rock. Courtesy photo. The lineup has been announced for some weeks now, but since it’s getting near that time, we thought we’d mention Riverfest in case there are … Continue reading
In The Spotlight — Joe Giles and the Homewreckers at Jose's, May 15
May 9th, 2008 at 6:01 am
A recent recipient of the Northwest Arkansas Music Award for Lifetime Achievement, Joe Giles and his backing band The Homewreckers will perform May 15 night at Jose’s Restaurant and Club, 324 W. Dickson St., in Fayetteville. The band incorporates a … Continue reading
At the UA, athletics wins over music… legally speaking, too
May 7th, 2008 at 11:50 am
A Dean Razorback guitar, which, as one might assume from looking at it, implies a connection to UA athletics. In the University of Arkansas’ quest to quash any unauthorized use of the trademarked word Razorback, it recently scored a victory … Continue reading
Get your free music here
May 5th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
No, thank you, Trent. As a thank you to all of his loyal fans, Trent Reznor, leader of Nine Inch Nails, is giving away the band’s new album, “The Slip,” for free. “This one’s on me,” the band’s Web site … Continue reading
Concert Wrap: Lucero, Dickson Theater, May 1
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Ben Nichols offers a whiskey-voiced scream. Photos by KEVIN KINDER, Northwest Arkansas Times Some bands have fans. Some bands have those who are freakishly dedicated, bordering on stalkerdom. Lucero is in the latter category.A large crowd — one so large … Continue reading
In the Spotlight — Bryan Bowers, May 7 @ GoodFolk
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:01 am
For nearly four decades, Bryan Bowers has been honing his skills on the Autoharp. And he only seems to be getting better. His 2006 recording, “Bristlecone Pine,” earned him positive press from Dirty Linen magazine, which said “Autoharp virtuoso Bryan … Continue reading
On the Way — G Love, John Butler Trio
May 1st, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Garrett Dutton, aka G. Love. Courtesy photo. The last time he played here, at an April 2007 show at George’s Majestic Lounge, G. Love’s concert was a wildly good time, several people who attended told the blog. He’ll try to … Continue reading