Monthly Archives: April 2009
Wakarusa extends the party
April 17th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
When you woke up this morning, I bet you did not think you would hear a bluegrass version of Blondie’s “Heart of Glass” today. You were wrong. Life is full of surprises. The band is Old School Freight Train, who … Continue reading
Right place, right time
April 17th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Guster plays one of its biggest hits, “Demons,” in a setting much smaller than where the band will play April 21 at the Chi Omega Greek Theater on the UA campus — at no cost to concertgoers. Talk about great … Continue reading
Read More Here — Dinosaur Jr. is alive and ready to blow up some amplifiers
April 17th, 2009 at 6:05 am
When it was announced that Dinosaur Jr. was going to play at George’s Majestic Lounge, I kept hearing the same thing. Back in the late ’80s, Dinosaur Jr. played at Lily’s, a Dickson Street dive bar that no longer exists … Continue reading
In The Spotlight — Jed Clampit, April 17 @ Maxine's
April 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
On a rare trip back to Fayetteville, local favorite Jed Clampit will perform tonight (April 17) at one of his favorite haunts, Maxine’s Tap Room. The musician, who calls his style “front-porch contemporary,” will be joined in concert by Bil, … Continue reading
Keep on tweeting in the free world
April 16th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Dead Confederate, who will perform in Fayetteville on Friday as the opening act for Dinosaur Jr., often update fans via Twitter. Here they take a break from being online to smash through “Start Me Laughing.” Within the past few months, … Continue reading
Hey, it's April 15
April 15th, 2009 at 9:17 am
And you know what that means? Pay up. It’s tax day. For all you last minute kind of folks, just remember, taxes must be postmarked today. Here are some last-minute tips. Silly, we know. But the blog feels obligated. Listen … Continue reading
Levon Helm in the news, again
April 14th, 2009 at 10:35 am
It’s hard to drum. It’s hard to sing. It’s even harder to do both at the same time. Thankfully, Levon Helm has both mastered. The song is “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.” Sorry to keep flooding you with … Continue reading
Keep on the 'Sonny' side
April 10th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Here is a part of “Tenor Madness” by jazz legend Sonny Rollins, who will perform April 15 in Fayetteville. Like a long solo on his tenor saxophone, Sonny Rollins continues to play. Even at the age of 78, the iconic … Continue reading
In The Spotlight — Fred Eaglesmith, April 15 @ GoodFolk
April 10th, 2009 at 6:01 am
There are plenty of people who have already discovered him. They’re so passionate, they even have a name: Fred Heads. But while Fred Eaglesmith enjoys a strong following in Canada, he is still working to reach the same level of … Continue reading
A friendly ticket reminder: Levon Helm
April 9th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
That’s Levon Helm on lead vocals for The Band. The drummer and music icon is coming to Fayetteville. Because it’s been a few weeks since this concert was announced, we thought we’d remind you that tickets to the Levon Helm … Continue reading