Monthly Archives: July 2009
On The Way — Brandi Carlile, Oct. 12, Fayetteville Town Center
July 15th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Brandi Carlile doesn’t mind telling her story. She’ll tell it again on Oct. 12 in Fayetteville. Last time pop songwriter Brandi Carlile was in Fayetteville, she received more than one standing ovation. The fans she made that night will get … Continue reading
Elementary, my dear Watson
July 10th, 2009 at 6:15 am
Bobby Watson performs a tune. Watson will play in Fayetteville on Saturday (July 11). Technically, Bobby Watson does not have an actual doctorate degree in jazz music. After going through three decades as a renowned alto saxophonist, though, he certainly … Continue reading
In The Spotlight — John Nemeth, July 12 @ Chelsea's
July 10th, 2009 at 6:01 am
A relative newcomer to the blues world, harmonica man John Nemeth is already earning high praise. With his 2007 national debut “Love Me Tonight,” Nemeth and his backing band received a host of positive press, with Blues Revue magazine calling … Continue reading
Concert Wrap — Ryan Bingham, July 8 @ Neumeier's Rib Room
July 9th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Live, Ryan Bingham is an accurate representation of his studio albums. Not that he plays his songs note for note. He’s far from that, actually, as he and his band rarely pause between songs and often extended the shorter studio … Continue reading
Concert Wrap — Jenny Lewis, July 7 @ George's
July 8th, 2009 at 11:50 am
A note to musicians just starting out: You could learn a lot about how to make your live shows enjoyable from Jenny Lewis. During her 75-minute show last night (July 7) at George’s Majestic Lounge, the red-headed darling of the … Continue reading
Read More Here: Ryan Bingham, July 8 @ Neumeier's
July 3rd, 2009 at 6:05 am
Ryan Bingham photo by Anna Axter, Special to the Times Ryan Bingham‘s life sounds a little bit like something that would have been featured in a country music song. He came from a broken family. He ran away from his … Continue reading
Just Jenny
July 3rd, 2009 at 6:03 am
Update (7/7/09): The show is expected to start at 8:30 p.m. Last time Jenny Lewis came through town, it was as an opening act. Not this time. The indie songstress returns to George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St., for … Continue reading
In The Spotlight — The Paper Chase, July 6 @ George's
July 3rd, 2009 at 6:01 am
Traversing the eastern half of the country in support of a newly released record, the Dallas-area group The Paper Chase will visit Fayetteville for a July 6 show at George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St. In late May, the … Continue reading
On the Way — Tower of Power, Oct. 2 @ George's
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:33 pm
What is hip? These guys, Tower of Power, are hip. They’re coming to Fayetteville, too. That makes them even more hip. Pollstar is reporting that George’s Majestic Lounge is going to get an injection of funk and soul. According to … Continue reading