Category Archives: Music Industry News
A Wakarusa roll call
May 22nd, 2013 at 2:21 pm
Here’s a live version of Dispatch performing “The General.” You’ll get to see something along these lines if you attend the Wakarusa festival. In one week (or less, for some of you coming in from faraway lands), it’ll be wheels … Continue reading
Soon in tunes: Granger Smith/Earl Dibbles Jr., May 24 at George’s
May 21st, 2013 at 9:33 am
Fans attending a show on Thursday (May 24) at George’s Majestic Lounge get a two-for-one special. Country musician Granger Smith and his redneck alter ego, Earl Dibbles, Jr., will both perform during a show scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. … Continue reading
Soon in tunes: Ryan Bingham, May 21 at George’s
May 20th, 2013 at 11:13 am
The song is “Heart of Rhythm,” and it’s another example of why Ryan Bingham is one of my favorite songwriters of the last decade. He stops at George’s on Tuesday. Recently departed from his longtime backing band, The Dead Horses, … Continue reading
Soon in tunes: Face to Face, May 20 at Rogue
May 19th, 2013 at 3:51 pm
A noted California punk band with a brand new album will perform on Monday night (May 20) at Rogue on Dickson Street. Face to Face, which formed in the early 1990s and features original lead vocalist Trever Keith, has released … Continue reading
The Block Street Block Party will fill the entire street with music, food and more
May 17th, 2013 at 12:23 pm
Sunday Funday, here we come. The Block Street Block Party returns for its third year on Sunday (May 19) and promises to be the largest yet. Multiple stages of music will be featured at various points inside the festival area, … Continue reading
The weekend in music, with the return of Cletus Got Shot and more
May 17th, 2013 at 5:03 am
It’s practically “Unamerican” to dislike Cletus Got Shot. The boys are back for a show this weekend. It’s been some time since we’ve heard from local favorites Cletus Got Shot. I’m not sure what’s behind the silence, but no matter. … Continue reading
Soon in tunes: Jon Davidson, May 16 at Ruth’s Chris
May 15th, 2013 at 10:11 am
With influences including Awolnation and Passion Pit, songwriter Jon Davidson has recently adopted a more electro-pop feel to his music. That’s captured on his second solo album, “Tip of the Iceberg.” His tour in support of that record will bring … Continue reading
Cadillac Jackson prepares to release new album on May 16 at George’s
May 14th, 2013 at 11:23 am
Local rockers Cadillac Jackson will release a new album, “Purple,” at a show on Thursday (May 16) at George’s Majestic Lounge. The band describes itself as “a funk band that taps into rock, hip-hop and dance genres.” The group, which … Continue reading
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