Tag Archives: Arkansas Music Pavilion
Who do you want to see at The AMP?
February 9th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Primus — and their giant astronaut stage props — visited the Arkansas Music Pavilion last year. Who would be a good fit in 2012? As the Arkansas Music Pavilion builds its season — we’re just now learning about its inaugural … Continue reading
Details announced for AMP’s opening concert with Big Gigantic
February 8th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Big Gigantic plays “Beginning of the End” at a New Year’s Eve show. Speaking of beginning, the band will be opening the Arkansas Music Pavilion season in April. A few days ago, we told you that the Arkansas Music Pavilion … Continue reading
Arkansas Music Pavilion finds a new home, announces first act
January 31st, 2012 at 8:59 am
Negotiations continue to keep the Arkansas Music Pavilion at the Northwest Arkansas Mall in future years, but for 2012, the venue will be elsewhere. AMP owner Walton Arts Center announced Monday afternoon that because lease negotiations between mall management and … 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
Coming up for air: The ascension of Needtobreathe
October 7th, 2011 at 11:09 am
Needtobreathe is getting bigger, and in a hurry. Although they’ve enjoyed some success on the Christian music circuit — they’ve won several Dove Awards, including 2011′s Group of the Year — it appears their crossover appeal is strong, and only … Continue reading
Light up some 1990s rock revivalism with Candlebox
September 29th, 2011 at 10:37 am
As Bikes, Blues & BBQ continues, so does the music. Among the many acts performing tonight (Sept. 29) is Candlebox, who are slated for a 7:30 p.m. show at the Arkansas Music Pavilion. The alt-rockers have recorded the hits “You” … Continue reading
Hear that rumble? It’s Bikes, Blues & BBQ headed this way
September 27th, 2011 at 11:43 am
Every fall, the thunder of motorcycle exhaust echoes throughout Northwest Arkansas during Bikes, Blues & BBQ. But it’s not quite loud enough to drone over the sound of the music that plays on local stages as a result of the … Continue reading
An update: The Walton Arts Center gets $500,000 for the AMP
September 13th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
If you were excited about the Walton Arts Center announcing plans to reconfigure and improve the AMP, there’s reason to cheer: Funding for the project keeps arriving. Specifically, $500,000 in taxpayer-generated funds from the Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission will … Continue reading
Concert review: Charlie Daniels Band, Sept. 2 at the AMP
September 3rd, 2011 at 10:23 am
The setlist was a little short. Charlie Daniels may have required a chair to sit on late in the set. And even then, there were extended moments, such as a lengthy instrumental band showcase, that afforded Daniels a break. But, … Continue reading