Yearly Archives: 2012
On the way – JJ Grey and Mofro, Aug. 1 at the Rib Room
May 18th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
What’s the “Sweetest Thing?” Well, a woman you’re fond of, according to JJ Grey. The second sweetest? Seeing him live in concert, like you can in early August in Fort Smith. Scanning local concert websites, I came across the following… … Continue reading
The weekend in music, with bands on Block Avenue and more
May 18th, 2012 at 5:03 am
Sunday isn’t often a big day for music. But not every weekend is the Block Street Block Party, either. This Sunday (May 20) is the second such festival, which takes place on Block Avenue in downtown Fayetteville. During the event, … Continue reading
Paste recognizes best Arkansas bands, including a few locals
May 17th, 2012 at 11:21 am
The song above is “New Blessings” by Messy Sparkles. Perhaps blessings are headed his direction after a magazine names him one of the Arkansas’ best acts. Paste magazine’s 50 State Project made a splash across my Facebook feed yesterday — … Continue reading
Soon in tunes: Trapt, May 17 at George’s
May 16th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Rockers Trapt tell you about being “Headstrong.” The group performs Thursday at George’s Majestic Lounge. Caution: The video above contains an instance of rock star language. Los Angeles rock band Trapt, who have released five studio albums in the past … Continue reading
Walmart confirms Shareholders’ acts, lack of public access
May 15th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Late Monday night, Walmart confirmed what we learned yesterday, thanks to a comment by a reader: Carrie Underwood (May 29) and Aerosmith (May 30) will perform in Bud Walton Arena as a precursor to the company’s annual Shareholders’ meeting. Tickets … Continue reading
Soon in tunes: Ashley McBryde, multiple venues
May 15th, 2012 at 9:19 am
Nashville, Tenn., songwriter and vocalist Ashley McBryde is making a pass through Arkansas, stopping at several local venues along the way. McBryde last summer released the album “Elsebound.” See her live at 7 p.m. today (May 15) at the Rockin’ … Continue reading
Speculating the Walmart Shareholders music for 2012
May 14th, 2012 at 8:03 am
I’m picking up good vibes about the potential Walmart Shareholders’ roster I just compiled. Above, The Beach Boys play “Good Vibrations.” Are they coming to Fayetteville? Maybe. Maybe not. More than one person has asked me who is playing at … Continue reading
Concert review: Wilco, May 10 at the AMP
May 11th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
It would be nearly impossible for a crowd to appreciate Wilco any more thoroughly than the one assembled at the Arkansas Music Pavilion did. And as Wilco proved during their Thursday night (May 10) show at the Fayetteville venue, appreciation … Continue reading
The weekend in music, with NWA Music Fest and more
May 11th, 2012 at 5:03 am
When the weather is this nice, it’s meant to be taken advantage of. So, how about a whole weekend outdoors? Gates open at 2 p.m. today (May 11) for the second MusicFest, a fundraising concert that will help disaster victims. … Continue reading
On the way – Pat Benatar, Aug. 19 at the AMP
May 10th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Pat Benatar will fight the ‘Shadows of the Night’ this time around. She performs in August at the Arkansas Music Pavilion. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate this time around. Pat Benatar, who was rained off the Arkansas Music Pavilion stage … Continue reading