Yearly Archives: 2009

On The Way — Joe Bonamassa, March 27 @ WAC

December 15th, 2009 at 10:32 am

Stop! Listen: Joe Bonamassa is coming to the Walton Arts Center this spring, his Web site reports. Here’s one of his newest, “Stop.” The Web site of blues and rock artist (and master guitar player) Joe Bonamassa tells us he’ll … Continue reading

Just rolling on…

December 11th, 2009 at 5:05 pm

The numbers are staggering. More than 40 million albums sold. Of those, they’ve sold more than 27 million Christmas albums, which makes them the No. 1 selling holiday artist of all time. Perhaps most remarkable, then, is that Mannheim Steamroller … Continue reading

Listen Here! for Dec. 11

December 11th, 2009 at 4:44 pm

In this week’s Listen Here! column, we take a look at two local musical groups vying for awards. The first of those is Native American flutist John Two-Hawks, whose newest CD, “Wind Songs: Native American Flute Solos,” is up for … Continue reading

In The Spotlight — Nedski, two local shows

December 11th, 2009 at 4:27 pm

Although he’s moved away from Northwest Arkansas, Ned Luberecki — Nedski — is still continuing the pursuits he had here, namely bluegrass music and the banjo. While he was an NWA resident, Luberecki worked for KURM radio and taught music … Continue reading

On The Way — Delbert McClinton, Feb. 14 @ WAC

December 7th, 2009 at 11:49 am

Love some county blues? Give it up for Delbert McClinton, who is coming to the Walton Arts Center on Valentine’s Day. Monday mornings aren’t always fun, but there is one sure way to make it a little brighter: announcements that … Continue reading

Writing by Cursive — Dec. 10 @ George's

December 4th, 2009 at 6:05 am

Tim Kasher is — and always has been — going for something more refined. Through his band Cursive, and through his other musical projects, too, Kasher has been noted for his brooding lyrics and thoughtful tunes. That’s the result in … Continue reading

Listen Here! for Dec. 4

December 4th, 2009 at 6:03 am

As some of you may have noticed, we have a new weekly music column in What’s Up! It’s called Listen Here!, and it will appear each Friday. Find tidbits about the music scene and information about the changing music climate … Continue reading

In The Spotlight — The Bellamy Brothers, Dec. 4 @ Cherokee Casino

December 4th, 2009 at 6:01 am

More than 50 albums and 40 years after first performing together, David and Howard Bellamy, known professionally as the Bellamy Brothers, are still at it. The duo had a string of hits in the late ’70s and early ’80s with … Continue reading

On The Way — Sound Tribe Sector 9, March 3 @ George's

December 2nd, 2009 at 10:55 am

This is a taste of the party that STS9 brought to Wakarusa. According to the band’s Web site, they’ll bring a version of that party to George’s in March. Last June, California electro-rockers Sound Tribe Sector 9 played for at … Continue reading

Wakarusa tickets onsale…. now

December 1st, 2009 at 12:01 pm

Buckethead performs during what had to be one of the creepiest — and coolest — sets at last year’s Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival. Tickets for this year’s festival, the second in Arkansas, go on sale today. If you’re reading … Continue reading