Monthly Archives: June 2008
Your Thursday nights just got busier
June 18th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Good news on the venue front: The Dickson Theater in Fayetteville is announcing that regular live music is returning as of tonight (June 17) with a show by Bear Colony, Dignan and Kilroy. And while tonight isn’t exactly a Thursday … Continue reading
Concert Wrap — Hot Club of Cowtown, June 17 @ GoodFolk
June 18th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
I’ve seen Hot Club of Cowtown surprise a group of fans as the opening act at a Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan concert in Wichita. I’ve also seen the trio dazzle a crowd of several thousand on the headlining stage … Continue reading
On the Way — Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) and Jenny Lewis
June 17th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Updated: Conor Oberst (also known as Bright Eyes’ frontman) is on the way to Fayetteville, his Web site and George’s Majestic Lounge confirm. He will be joined by Jenny Lewis, singer for Rilo Kiley, although this will be a solo … Continue reading
A festival of festivals coming to NWA
June 17th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Following a national trend that has seen a dramatic rise in the number of music festivals in the U.S. (Virgin Mobile Festival, All Points West, Mile High Music Festival and more are are a few of the newer ones), it … Continue reading
In The Spotlight — Hot Club of Cowtown @ GoodFolk, June 17
June 13th, 2008 at 6:01 am
After going their separate ways in 2005, the members of Hot Club of Cowtown, from left, bassist Jake Erwin, violinist Elana James and guitarist Whit Smith, are together again. The Western swing trio is touring in support of an upcoming … Continue reading
Branson's not so lively anymore, it seems
June 12th, 2008 at 11:08 am
It’s awfully close to here, and Branson remains a popular draw for many in the area, especially since gas prices are so high it’s hard to justify taking a long trip. But a look into the live music scene by … Continue reading
The newspaper, on the radio
June 11th, 2008 at 11:00 am
We here at the Northwest Arkansas Times and the What’s Up! entertainment section are proud to announce a new partnership. Each Friday morning from 7:30 a.m. to about 7:50 a.m., Times feature reporter Kevin Kinder will join Branden, Bailey and … Continue reading
Froggy's is hopping — almost
June 10th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Fayetteville, it seems, is just a hop, skip and a jump away from having one more live music venue. Club Froggy’s, which will replace The Gypsy at 402 W. Dickson St., was originally slated to open tomorrow (June 11) with … Continue reading
Wal-Mart week wrap-up, video style
June 9th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
With all those people at the Wal-Mart Shareholders’ Meeting concerts, somebody was bound to film the shows and place them on YouTube, right? Yup. There are probably more than this, but here are a few: A medley, with photos taken … Continue reading
Concert Wrap — Carrie Underwood/Keith Urban, June 5 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
June 6th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Note: Although the author of this post is listed as Kevin Kinder, credit should go to Steve Schmidt, also of the Northwest Arkansas Times‘ features department. Also, did anyone make it out to the Journey concert? We’d love to hear … Continue reading