Monthly Archives: February 2009
In The Spotlight — Hip Hop/Electronica Mardi Gras @ UARK Ballroom, Feb. 24
February 20th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Although many revelers will celebrate Fat Tuesday with Cajun music and food, local music promotion company Beatnik Generation has an alternative. Its Fat Tuesday party will take place beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson … Continue reading
On the Way — Cake, May 1 @ The AMP
February 19th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Cake is going the distance, from wherever they are to Fayetteville, AR. They’ll be here May 1 at the Arkansas Music Pavilion. We’ve been promised that the lineup for the Arkansas Music Pavilion, the outdoor music venue at the Northwest … Continue reading
His own man, his own sound
February 13th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Lionel Loueke is a performer who is never afraid to dance the beat of his own drum — or the notes of his own electric acoustic guitar in his case. Loueke, who released his latest album “Karibu” under the wings … Continue reading
In the Spotlight — Ultra Suede, Feb. 14 @ Froggy's
February 13th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Those who want to recall the Valentine’s Days of recent past might want to head down to Club Froggy’s on Saturday (Feb. 14) for what is being billed as the Red and Pink Ball. Local bands Ultra Suede, above, and … Continue reading
On the Way — Collin Raye, Sept. 5 @ The AMP
February 12th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Arkansas native Collin Raye name drops the capital city. He’s on the way to Fayetteville. For the past two years, Cox Communications has partnered with the Arkansas Music Pavilion for a free concert at the venue located in the parking … Continue reading
Wakarusa's headliners announced?
February 11th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
The Black Crowes, who played, among other songs, “Jealous Again,” above, in Fayetteville in August, will be part of June’s Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival. As more artists are announced for the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival, which is scheduled … Continue reading
On the Way — Third Day, March 26, Fort Smith Convention Center
February 9th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Third Day performs the title track of their latest album, “Revelation,” on “The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” The Grammy-winning artists are coming to Fort Smith in March. One of the biggest names in Christian music is coming to … Continue reading
Recapping the Grammys
February 9th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
M.I.A performs at The Grammys with help from T.I., Jay-Z, Kanye West and Lil Wayne. The woman is SUPER pregnant, but gave it her all. And wore a shear shirt. Whoa. It’s easy to make fun of the Grammys. The … Continue reading
Born for zydeco
February 6th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Some people have the pedigree for certain types of music, and Terrance Simien would certainly be considered among those. An eighth-generation Creole, Simien plays the brand of zydeco music indigenous to his ancestors. He does it well, too, as he … Continue reading