Monthly Archives: May 2011
Got the blues? Eureka Springs sure does
May 31st, 2011 at 11:19 am
Find a club, bar or venue in Eureka Springs this weekend and you will find blues music. That’s how it works with the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend, which invades beginning Thursday (June 2) and continues through June 5. Before it’s … Continue reading
Wakarusa 2011 cometh (and soon!)
May 30th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
You’ve got less than three days. Less than three days to pack your bags. Less than three days to buy supplies. Less than three days to pick the bands you want to see. Yes, it’s almost here. Wakarusa starts Thursday … Continue reading
Tonight in tunes (Round 1): The Dillinger Escape Plan
May 30th, 2011 at 10:41 am
The Dillinger Escape Plan — named after bank robber John Dillinger — have been featured on the Warped Tour and television programs such as “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” Dillinger Escape Plan has release four full-length albums, including the critically … Continue reading
Concert Wrap: Primus (in photos), May 27 @ The AMP
May 28th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
I’m not sure I would know how to properly review Primus, so I’m not even going to try. The trio was in Fayetteville on Friday (May 27) for a show at the Arkansas Music Pavilion on a pleasant evening. Here’s … Continue reading
Concert Review: The Band Perry (and Sunny Sweeney) at the AMP, May 26
May 27th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
It was girls and guitars night at the Arkansas Music Pavilion on Thursday (May 26) night. Though three different performers took the stage for the show, there was a common thing among them: blonde locks, acoustic guitar and big voices. … Continue reading
Primus’ psychedelic polka, or whatever kind of music they make
May 27th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
I’ll give you a dollar if can correctly describe Primus‘ music. Go ahead. Give it a try. Pretty tough, isn’t it? Primus, the trio featuring the musical stylings of Les Claypool, Ler LaLonde and Jay Lane, is a bit difficult … Continue reading
Tonight in tunes: The Band Perry at the AMP
May 26th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Consisting of three siblings, The Band Perry has been storming across the country music charts in their short existence. The group has recorded a No. 1 County hit, “If I Die Young,” and was named the Top New Artist and … Continue reading
Wakarusa 2011: What to bring and what NOT to bring
May 25th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
It’s almost here, and it’s probably about time to start packing. Wakarusa begins June 2 (that’s next Thursday) and we’ve compiled a list of 10 items (5 essential, 5 very nonessential) that you should anticipate bringing and NOT bringing to … Continue reading