Tag Archives: George’s Majestic Lounge

Tonight in tunes: A Mardi Gras party with Deadman Flats

February 21st, 2012 at 11:49 am

The Kansas-based group Deadman Flats is back on the road after a brief hiatus and touring with a new member — Brody Buster, a harmonica player. Deadman Flats plays a blend of fast-paced newgrass/Americana and has been doing so for … Continue reading

On the way — Leftover Salmon, April 13 at George’s

February 16th, 2012 at 12:33 pm

It’s hard to find a Leftover Salmon live track under 6 minutes. This one, “Breakin’ Thru,” clocks in at about 9 minutes. How does one describe Leftover Salmon? Here’s how the band from Colorado does it: “the originators of the … Continue reading

The Eli Young Band loves a ‘Crazy Girl’

February 14th, 2012 at 11:43 am

The Eli Young Band has attracted a crowd in Fayetteville before, like last September at the Arkansas Music Pavilion. That was before the band had a No. 1 country hit to their credit, a feat they achieved with the song … Continue reading

The weekend in music, with Mississippi Fever and more

February 10th, 2012 at 9:03 am

Want some blues? A St. Louis-based blues band comprised of members with extensive histories as studio musicians, Mississippi Fever comes west for a show Saturday night (Feb. 11) at Legacy Blues. The trio’s new self-titled album was reviewed by Blues … Continue reading

Stories from Ray Wylie Hubbard

February 7th, 2012 at 1:41 pm

Ray Wylie Hubbard speaks in story form. That’s the type of talent one (especially with Hubbard’s keen observational skills) develops after 40 plus years on the road. He shares those stories in many ways, such as on the new tracks … Continue reading

Tonight in tunes: Railroad Earth at George’s

February 6th, 2012 at 5:03 am

Americana/folk/jam act Railroad Earth, whose frontman, Todd Sheaffer, left, is pictured live last October at the nearby Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Music Festival, return to the area this week for a more intimate gig. The sextet from New Jersey, … Continue reading

Tonight in tunes: Perpetual Groove at George’s

February 2nd, 2012 at 9:57 am

Perpetual Groove plays a “Sweet Oblivious Antidote.” What kind of poison/malady they are saving people from, I’m not sure. If you’re looking to preview one of the artists performing at this summer’s Wakarusa festival, tonight (Feb. 2) is a good … Continue reading

On the way: Mickey Hart Band, April 23 at George’s

January 30th, 2012 at 12:09 pm

In addition to being a really good percussionist, Mickey Hart is a drum scholar who has studied rhythms all over the world. Above is one of those stories. Wakarusa created a little bit of a buzz when it announced that … Continue reading

The weekend in music, with The Crystal Method and more

January 27th, 2012 at 9:03 am

Take a whiff. A good deep one… What’s that wafting in? Hopefully, breakfast, with coffee… but there’s something else, too…. it’s…. the weekend. Which means you should enjoy it, which further means you should watch some live music. Where, you … Continue reading

Analyzing the Wakarusa lineup

January 23rd, 2012 at 2:41 pm

Fitz and the Tantrums are coming to Wakarusa. The name of the song, “Moneygrabber,” is not a commentary on the band or the festival. In my rush to get the full Wakarusa lineup online last last week, I didn’t take … Continue reading