Category Archives: Concert Announcements

The Rib Room fires up

May 13th, 2013 at 1:29 pm

“Musta Had a Good Time,” huh? The band is Parmalee, who will perform next weekend in Fort Smith. Warning: The video contains gratuitous bikini shots and people in animals costumes pole dancing. Earlier this week, we talked about Neumeier’s Rib … Continue reading

Walmart Shareholders’ week music to be provided by Elton John, Luke Bryan

May 10th, 2013 at 8:23 am

Just a man, a piano and a song. And, some greatness. Elton John will perform on June 4 in Fayetteville as part of the Walmart Shareholders’ events. Walmart has confirmed what several associates told me about the music schedule for … Continue reading

On the way — Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, May 30 @ Rib Room

May 8th, 2013 at 3:28 pm

Here’s Grace Potter and the Nocturnals’ very “Where The Wild Things Are” video for the song “Never Go Back.” Thankfully, they will come back to Fort Smith. It’s not quite summer, but music schedules for the upcoming concert season are … Continue reading

A look at Artosphere’s musical offerings

May 1st, 2013 at 1:39 pm

Artosphere, as the name suggests, offers various art activities during its two-month run. The festival, which kicks off in earnest this weekend and continues through late June, also offers much in the way of live music along the way. In … Continue reading

On the way: Black Flag, June 22 at Rogue

April 26th, 2013 at 9:41 am

Black Flag will have their “Revenge.” This video features vocalist Ron Reyes, who is touring with founding guitarist Greg Ginn. Just a few days ago, representatives from seminal punk band Black Flag were telling Rolling Stone about making new music, … Continue reading

On the way: Summerland Tour with Everclear, Filter and more, July 24 at the AMP

April 19th, 2013 at 9:41 am

A collection of 90′s bands will invade the Arkansas Music Pavilion this summer. This song, from Live, seems appropriate considering all of our recent storms. It’s not too early to think of summer. Or the Summerland Tour, which will come … Continue reading

On the way — Kip Moore, May 2 at Barnhill Arena

April 2nd, 2013 at 1:41 pm

Thanks to the University of Arkansas’ Headliner Concerts Committee, students won’t need to dip into their “Beer Money” to attend a concert by Kip Moore on May 2. Of course, there’s no beer allowed on campus anyway… The University of … Continue reading

On the way — John Legend, April 29 at Barnhill Arena

March 28th, 2013 at 2:45 pm

John Legend promises to be the best in the video above, called “Tonight (Best You Ever Had).” You can see him in person later next month. We don’t usually talk about the University of Arkansas’ Distinguished Lecture Series, but the … Continue reading

On the way (probably): Old Crow Medicine Show, May 4 at the AMP

March 22nd, 2013 at 1:20 pm

Here’s a slow burner from Old Crow Medicine Show called “CC Rider.” I was lucky enough to see this show in person. Update: Less than one minute after this post went live, official confirmation arrived. Tickets will be $32-$77 and … Continue reading

On the way: Juicy J, April 13 at Rogue

March 20th, 2013 at 3:29 pm

Rapper Juicy J will be coming to Rogue on Dickson on April 13. We can’t post a video — we’re a family newspaper, after all. But a new single, “Show Out,” has already racked up more than 4 million views … Continue reading