Monthly Archives: September 2009

On The Way — Eric Church, Sept. 29, UA Greek Theater

September 11th, 2009 at 2:55 pm

Eric Church likes mustard on his fries, which he confesses during the song “Love Your Love The Most,” above. I like mustard on my fries, too. Got a problem with that? The singer-songwriter will tell fans everything else he loves … Continue reading

Violin virtuoso — David Garrett, Sept. 15 @ WAC

September 11th, 2009 at 6:07 am

If there was ever a time that David Garrett did not know how to play the violin, he doesn’t remember it. That’s primarily because Garrett, a German-born violin prodigy, has been playing since he was 4 years old. Now 28, … Continue reading

Swinging through: Travis Tritt, Sept. 11 @ WAC parking lot

September 11th, 2009 at 6:05 am

After the sun sets on the today’s (Sept. 11) rounds at the P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship, Travis Tritt will offer a round of hits of his own. The country musician will be featured in a free concert as part … Continue reading

Then came Dionne: Dionne Warwick, Sept. 12 @ Alma PAC

September 11th, 2009 at 6:03 am

Alma Performing Arts Center will open its season with Grammy Award-winning Dionne Warwick, who will perform Saturday at the venue at 103 E. Center St. in Alma. Warwick has a long musical history. The daughter of a promoter with legendary … Continue reading

In The Spotlight — Daniel Francis Doyle, Sept. 16 @ Smoke & Barrel

September 11th, 2009 at 6:01 am

For a tour that will take him through the South and into Canada, Daniel Francis Doyle isn’t bringing a backing band. He doesn’t need one. The Austin, Texas, resident is a one-man band, often looping a guitar riff before switching … Continue reading

Concert Wrap — Ghostland Observatory, Sept. 4 @ The Amp

September 5th, 2009 at 7:49 am

Ghostland Observatory is hard to classify. They are part punk, part disco, part rock and a little bit of a lot of other things, too. Perhaps that why it’s difficult to describe or otherwise quantify what the duo from Austin, … Continue reading

Seeing ghosts — Ghostland Observatory, Sept. 4 @ The AMP

September 4th, 2009 at 6:03 am

It’s hard to describe Ghostland Observatory. The Austin, Texas-based duo plays a blend of electronic, rock and funk and one publication called them “electro-dance soul rock.” What is certain is this: The band will perform tonight (Sept. 4) at the … Continue reading

In the Spotlight — James McMurtry, Sept. 9 @ George's

September 4th, 2009 at 6:01 am

Before his latest live recording, “Live in Europe,” is released in October, Texas singer-songwriter James McMurtry will offer a sampling of what was captured there when he performs Wednesday (Sept. 9) at George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St., in … Continue reading