Category Archives: Concert Wrap
Concert Review: Keb’ Mo’, Jan. 25 @ Walton Arts Center
January 26th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Legend tells us Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil to learn how to play the blues. Keb’ Mo’ never went through such a process, but he proved to a crowd of about 1,000 on a Wednesday night at … Continue reading
And the live concerts of the year are…
December 14th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
Coming up soon. A few weeks ago, we asked about your favorite albums of the year. We’ve almost compiled that, and we’ll publish it on Dec. 23, both here and in print. Following close behind will be the best live … Continue reading
Concert review: Kenny Rogers’ Christmas, Dec. 7 at the WAC
December 8th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
In watching a YouTube video in preparation for Kenny Rogers’ concert on Wednesday night at the Walton Arts Center, I turned to “The Gambler.” Of course I did — it supplied the country icon with his nickname, after all. In … Continue reading
Concert review (in photos): Girl Talk, Dec. 2 at Dickson Theater
December 5th, 2011 at 7:51 am
All photos by KEVIN KINDER, NWA Media. Click on image to see a larger version. How does someone review a Girl Talk show? Actually, I’m not sure. So for a couple reasons (1. I’ve already tried a review recently … Continue reading
Concert (and show) review: Rock of Ages, through Nov. 20 at the Walton Arts Center
November 16th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Here’s something you ought to know about “Rock of Ages,” the musical onstage through Sunday (Nov. 20) at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville: If you’re sitting in the front few rows, you’re probably going to get dusted with glitter. … Continue reading
A Saturday under (and with) the stars: A Harvest Fest review
October 16th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Photos of Saturday night’s band — and a few scenes from around the festival grounds — can be found above. All photos by KEVIN KINDER, NWA Media. Click any image to see a larger version. I need to make … Continue reading
Harvest Fest day two in photos
October 15th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
All photos by KEVIN KINDER, NWA Media. Click on any image to see a larger version. While the music is great, that’s not all there is to see and do at Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Music Festival. Above … Continue reading
Harvest Festival returns: Photos and reviews from the first day
October 14th, 2011 at 10:51 am
Click on any image to see a larger version. All photos by KEVIN KINDER, NWA Media. About 30 minutes into a two hour set by his band, Yonder Mountain String Band bassist Ben Kauffman spied the swirling masses in … Continue reading
Concert Review: Needtobreathe and Ben Rector, Oct. 7 at the AMP
October 8th, 2011 at 2:33 pm
In what will serve as the sendoff party for the Arkansas Music Pavilion as we know it, one of the largest crowds in recent AMP history watched two up-and-comers in the pop rock world on a near-perfect evening, weather wise. … Continue reading