Monthly Archives: September 2010
Aquarium life: American Aquarium returns to NWA
September 21st, 2010 at 9:13 am
Alt-country band American Aquarium will make a return trip to the area for two shows in the coming days. The North Carolina band describes their music as “equal parts Springsteen-esque rock bravado, old-school country lyrical heartbreak and indie-rock introspection.” They’ll … Continue reading
Lucinda's run
September 20th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
We understand that tickets for tonight (Sept. 20)’s performance by Lucinda Williams at George’s Majestic Lounge are also sold out. Her first gig, last night, sold out so quickly they had to add a second night. It’s an impressive feat … Continue reading
Concert Wrap: Bret Michaels, Sept. 16 @ AMP
September 17th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Despite a fresh lease on life, having lived through an extended hospital stay caused by a brain hemorrhage, Bret Michaels was content to rewind things last night at the Arkansas Music Pavilion, where he performed for a crowd of about … Continue reading
Kenny G: A practiced performer
September 17th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Kenny G forgot to call me. He was a little more than two hours past our schedule time, and he apologized profusely when we finally did chat. The reason he forgot? He started practicing and got lost in the music. … Continue reading
The weekend in music, with Eddie Money
September 17th, 2010 at 6:03 am
‘Hold On,’ everybody. Eddie Money is in Fort Smith tonight. The voice behind the songs “Two Tickets to Paradise” and “Take Me Home Tonight,” classic rocker Eddie Money, will visit Neumeier’s Rib Room in Fort Smith tonight (Sept. 17). Tickets … Continue reading
Bret Michaels: Back and ready to rock
September 16th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Just months after a brain hemorrhage nearly claimed is life, Bret Michaels is back on the stage. The frontman of ’80s rockers Poison and a decorated solo artist, Michaels will make one of those stage appearances tonight (Sept. 16) at … Continue reading
Susan Werner, on her own
September 16th, 2010 at 10:23 am
The last time that Susan Werner visited Fayetteville, it was as an accompanist for Keb’ Mo’ at his February concert here. This time — two times, actually — she’ll have the spotlight. Werner, a pianist, guitarist and vocalist, will visit … Continue reading
Walton Arts Center agrees to buy AMP
September 15th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
As we first discussed last week, it looks as if the Walton Arts Center will be buying the Arkansas Music Pavilion. The arts center agreed to spend up to $480,000 on the facility located in the Northwest Arkansas Mall parking … Continue reading
On The Way: Shwayze, Sept. 27 @ UA Greek Theater
September 15th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Reality TV star, rapper and SoCal native Schwayze will perform in Fayetteville, it was announced today. Schwayze, fronted by a rapper of the same name, also features musical sidekick Cisco Adler. The duo is expected to perform on Sept. 27 (a … Continue reading
Live tonight: The Benjy Davis Project
September 15th, 2010 at 9:03 am
The duo of Benjy Davis and Mic Capdevielle, who tour together as the Benjy Davis Project, will visit George’s Majestic Lounge tonight (Sept. 15) in support of their 2010 album “Lost Souls Like Us.” Tickets to the group’s 9 p.m. … Continue reading