Monthly Archives: August 2008
"Guitar Hero" saves rock music?
August 20th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Quite a headline over at CNN.com this morning: “Is ‘Guitar Hero’ saving rock ‘n’ roll?” More kids are discovering Black Sabbath and Deep Purple and more are picking up guitars, too, the article claims. It’s steering kids away from hip … Continue reading
So who was driving that Ford Bronco through Branson?
August 19th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Answer: It wasn’t O.J. No, this past week, Entertainment Weekly reported that (Sir) Paul McCartney and his girlfriend apparently spent the earlier part of this month getting their kicks behind the steering wheel of an ’89 Ford Bronco across the … Continue reading
Concert Wrap — The Black Crowes, Aug. 14, The AMP
August 15th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
If the Arkansas Music Pavilion had scripted its perfect night, it still might not have turned out this well. The breeze was blowing, and the temperatures were surprising bearable, considering this is mid-August. The crowd was in full force, many … Continue reading
The grass is always blue(r) in August
August 15th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Grab a mandolin. Pick up a banjo. The Northwest Arkansas Bluegrass Festival and the Eureka Springs Blues Festival are upon us.The first event, which kicked off Thursday (Aug. 14) in Beacon Park north of Harrison, will continue to run today … Continue reading
In the Spotlight — David Allan Coe, Aug. 21 @ Fayetteville Town Center
August 15th, 2008 at 6:01 am
Country musician and self-pronounced rebel David Allan Coe, fresh off an appearance in the new Toby Keith and Willie Nelson film “Beer For My Horses,” is back to the road, and on Thursday his travels will bring him to Fayetteville. … Continue reading
A decade of rock, gone (soon)
August 14th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
The MySpace messages say it all: “This seriously makes me wanna cry,” says one poster. “Awwww man that sux,” says another. “This SERIOUSLY bums me out. One of my favorite venues ever,” laments someone else. The Music Hall, formerly Clunk, … Continue reading
The Crowes are flying high
August 13th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Touring in support of their first new material in seven years — the critically praised “Warpaint” — The Black Crowes are back, and, apparently, not fighting all that much, according to guitarist Luther Dickinson, the frontman of the North Mississippi … Continue reading
On the Way — Blind Melon, Oct. 31 @ George's
August 12th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
On a date normally reserved for pumpkins, another type of fruit will rule the day. Blind Melon, who appeared before a packed house at George’s Majestic Lounge as part of the inaugural Dickson Street Music Festival in April, is scheduled … Continue reading
On the Way — ZZ Top, Sept. 27, Fort Smith Convention Center
August 11th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Fort Smith is a quick motorcycle drive from Fayetteville, so this isn’t likely just a coincidence. Those who missed ZZ Top‘s performance at last year’s Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally will have another chance, it appears. Pollstar is listing that … Continue reading
Spotlight On — Metal show Aug. 11 @ George's
August 8th, 2008 at 6:01 am
It’s a head banger’s ball Monday night when five high-energy bands take hold of George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Scheduled are Bleed the Sky, Within Chaos, Straight Line Stitch, Chemical Discipline and, shown here, EkoTren. Within … Continue reading