Monthly Archives: May 2009
Eureka gets the blues
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:03 am
Starting Thursday (May 28) in Eureka Springs, all genres of music save one will take a temporary hiatus. That’s because the annual Eureka Springs Blues Weekend will invade every tavern watering hole and amphitheater in town. From the The Aud … Continue reading
In The Spotlight — Monte Mongtomery, two area locations
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:01 am
Guitarist Monte Montgomery has recorded several studio albums, but he’s better known for his live performances. He’s recorded several live albums and a live DVD to try to capture that sound. Acoustic Guitar magazine — he’s exclusively an acoustic player … Continue reading
Coming to the Wal-Mart Shareholders' meeting… maybe
May 20th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Aerosmith in Fayetteville? “Dream On,” right? Well, it COULD happen. Lost in the commotion surrounding the upcoming Wakarusa Music Festival, at least on my part, is that fact that at almost exactly the same time, the Wal-Mart Shareholders’ meeting will … Continue reading
On The Way — Days of the New, July 11 @ George's
May 18th, 2009 at 10:57 am
How many times did this song get played on the radio in the mid-90s? The answer is trillions of times (that’s an estimation). The band responsible, Days of the New, is coming to George’s Majestic Lounge this summer. Lots of … Continue reading
T.I. Arkansas-bound
May 15th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Associated Press photo of T.I., shortly after his sentencing on March 27. When T.I. came to Fayetteville in February to perform at the University of Arkansas, he was awaiting sentencing for federal weapons charges. And now it looks like the … Continue reading
Back to his roots
May 15th, 2009 at 6:15 am
Darius Rucker performs his latest No. 1 song, “It Won’t Be Like This For Long.” At one point, Darius Rucker thought his well-known rock band, Hootie & the Blowfish, had what it took to make a country album. That never … Continue reading
Crawdads, with a heaping side dish of music
May 15th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Above, crowds gather for last year’s music offerings during the Crawdad Days event in Harrison. Everyone can get their fill of mudbugs and music this weekend. Crawdad Days wouldn’t be Crawdads Days without, well, crawdads. More than two tons are … Continue reading
In The Spotlight — The Cate Brothers, May 15 @ George's
May 15th, 2009 at 6:01 am
When Earl and Ernie Cate, namesake duo of The Cate Brothers Band, announced they were playing fewer shows after the end of 2007, they promised it was not a full retirement. They are living up to their word. The Cate … Continue reading
Wakarusa approacheth
May 14th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Sound Tribe Sector 9 live. See some of the same during the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival. STS9 plays a headlining set on June 5. It’s coming. The Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival, as of today (May 14), is only … Continue reading
Music, outside
May 8th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Oreo Blue, pictured, is one of the acts coming to Gulley Park for this summer’s free music offerings from the city of Fayetteville. Not to jinx everything planned for this weekend, but it finally stopped raining long enough the past … Continue reading