Monthly Archives: March 2010

String Metal?

March 23rd, 2010 at 1:52 pm

The group Judgment Day, a metal band sans guitars, fight off zombies and climbs “Out of the Abyss,” which happens to be the name of this song. Cool. Whatever it is, string metal is happening tonight (March 23) at George’s … Continue reading

In The Spotlight: Brent Amaker & The Rodeo, March 22 @ Smoke & Barrel

March 22nd, 2010 at 2:07 pm

The most instant comparison anyone could give Brent Amaker and The Rodeo would be to the late great Johnny Cash — with the band’s propensity to dress in black, its rough-and-tumble country lyrics and the baritone vocals of frontman Brent … Continue reading

Weekend wandering

March 19th, 2010 at 12:51 pm

Yes, he IS playing upside down and backwards. Watermelon Slim’s got the blues. If it isn’t snowing on Saturday, which ironically is the first day of spring, it might be worth traveling to Chelsea’s Corner Cafe in Eureka Springs. That’s … Continue reading

In The Spotlight: Travis Tritt, March 18 @ Cherokee Casino

March 18th, 2010 at 1:13 pm

Those who missed the opportunity to see Travis Tritt when he played in downtown Fayetteville in September will have the chance again, although in a much different setting this time. The country musician known for the songs “It’s A Great … Continue reading

Tunes 'O The Irish

March 17th, 2010 at 10:15 am

Where better to get your green on than the GREENhouse Grille? That’s where performers Dave Malm (aka Paddy O’Grill) and Steve Kelsey (Bill O’Sayle) will be playing tonight in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The duo will play Celtic pub … Continue reading

More on Dierks Bentley

March 16th, 2010 at 10:00 am

We’re a little late to post this, but we understand that a delivery issue meant that tickets for the Dierks Bentley concert on April 7 did not arrive when they were expected, meaning that tickets did not go out to … Continue reading

On The Way: Bret Michaels, April 15 @ Rib Room

March 15th, 2010 at 10:40 am

It’s Monday. Which means you’re having nothing but a good time, right? Those who dismiss reality television as junk are perhaps forgetting the most amazing thing it has ever been responsible for: the resurrection of the career of Poison frontman … Continue reading

Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra is at the Walton Arts Center…

March 11th, 2010 at 6:25 pm

And we were there while they were warming up. Although bandleader Wynton Marsalis did not make an appearance while we were in attendance, we did snap a few photos while watching the Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra’s sound check … Continue reading

Live tonight: The Fox Hunt @ Smoke & Barrel

March 11th, 2010 at 2:13 pm

The Fox Hunt make the kind of music one might expect a group from West Virginia to make. It’s steeped in Appalachian roots and features bluegrass instrumentation. On their newest album, “Long Way to Go,” the group sings about alcohol, … Continue reading

Free music from Pretty Lights

March 11th, 2010 at 11:23 am

When you go see a show, you better have the artist’s most recent work, because, without fail, the artist is going to be playing those songs. Well, Pretty Lights is coming to Fayetteville on April 23. His latest EP, “Making … Continue reading