Monthly Archives: December 2008
New Oxford magazine music edition is on the stands
December 15th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
The newest edition of the always-fun-to-read Oxford American magazine‘s music issue is on the shelves. Through 184 pages of essays and photos, the Arkansas-based publication explores Southern culture through music. Cover subject Jerry Lee Lewis is discussed in the 10th … Continue reading
More on Wakarusa's arrival in Northwest Arkansas
December 12th, 2008 at 6:07 am
The Flaming Lips try to woo a girl (in their weird, cosmic way) through song in this clip of “Do You Realize,” recorded at the 2008 Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival. The 2009 version of the festival is coming to … Continue reading
Listen Here First — Calling Tokyo, Dec. 12 @ Club Froggy's
December 12th, 2008 at 6:03 am
Just six months ago, there was no Calling Tokyo, at least not the version that exists today. But after a few lineup changes, the current quartet each found some musical synergy and a love of ’80s music in common. A … Continue reading
In the Spotlight – Michael Burks, Dec. 12 @ George's
December 12th, 2008 at 6:01 am
It’s called “happy hour,” but there will be a lot of the blues today (Dec. 12) at George’s Majestic Lounge, courtesy of guitar ace Michael Burks. The man who grew up in Camden and is an Alligator Records recording artists … Continue reading
George's announces lineup for early 2009
December 11th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Slightly Stoopid gets a little “Closer to the Sun.” Let’s hope they don’t melt before they arrive in Fayetteville on Feb. 11. Boy, we’ve been busy at the blog, with news of Wakarusa, and our regular spate of music coverage. … Continue reading
Wakarusa moves to Northwest Arkansas
December 10th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
We’d long heard that the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival, a music festival that for years has taken place near Lawrence, Kan., was looking for a new home. What we hadn’t heard was that it is coming our way. According … Continue reading
Last chance to weigh in on albums and shows of the year
December 8th, 2008 at 10:33 am
The blog is about to announce its favorite albums of the year. While we’re not going to share any of the titles just yet, the video above should serve as a strong hint at one album. A really strong hint. … Continue reading
A new orchestra's youth movement
December 5th, 2008 at 6:05 am
We don’t normally write about classical music on the blog (our fault, we know) but there is a new ensemble worth talking about in Northwest Arkansas. The Ozarks Philharmonic Youth Orchestras are a combination of three groups. The organization will … Continue reading