Tag Archives: Second Street Live

New at Second Street Live: James McMurtry and a change in direction

November 16th, 2012 at 1:31 pm

Second Street Live brought in a full slate of performers last year, including shows by Ray Wylie Hubbard, Elizabeth Cook and more. It’s been quiet this year, until now. Recently, the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith agreed to a … Continue reading

The weekend in music, with Kid Cudi and more

April 27th, 2012 at 5:03 am

Need to know what music to see this weekend? You’ve got your work cut out for you with shows all around, from country to bluegrass to jazz to rap and, well, I can’t remember a weekend this diverse in some … 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

Soon in tunes: Blues or country, your call

December 7th, 2011 at 11:33 am

Wanna see a show on Thursday (Dec. 8)? There are a couple options. Touring in support of his April release “Medicine,” Louisiana bluesman Tab Benoit will make a couple stops in the area beginning Thursday at Second Street Live in … Continue reading

Tonight in tunes: Nilson Matta @ Second Street Live

December 1st, 2011 at 12:41 pm

Led by bass player Nilson Matta, the Brazilian Voyage Trio explores the sounds of his native country and does so well. All About Jazz, for instance, says Matta provides “a shot of verve and vivacity” for the genre. Matta is … Continue reading

Soon in tunes: George Porter Jr., Fayetteville and Fort Smith

November 15th, 2011 at 3:11 pm

New Orleans bassist George Porter Jr. is perhaps best known for his work with The Meters, but his influence extends far beyond that group. Porter, who will visit the area beginning Thursday, has recorded sessions with Patti LaBelle, Paul McCartney, … Continue reading

Jeff Coffin plays a saxophone (or two) in Fort Smith and Fayetteville

September 20th, 2011 at 12:51 pm

You may know of him from another project, so the name Jeff Coffin might not prompt instant recognition. Those other projects are kind of popular, though: He’s played in both Bela Fleck & The Flecktones and is a current member … Continue reading

Tonight in Tunes: Space Capone, Tia Fuller

March 17th, 2011 at 10:39 am

The funk and soul revivalists from Tennessee called Space Capone have played in Fayetteville on numerous occasions, often on the University of Arkansas campus. They’ll serve as the main attraction for a St. Patrick’s Day party tonight (March 17) at … Continue reading

Concert cancelations (already)

February 8th, 2011 at 10:13 am

This upcoming snow storm is going to be a whopper, if our local clubs are to be trusted. Already, Hot Club of Cowtown‘s gigs in that were originally scheduled for  7 p.m. tomorrow (Feb. 9) at Second Street Live in Fort Smith … Continue reading

The eclectic sounds of Rani Arbo

January 28th, 2011 at 1:51 pm

Rani Arbo and daisy mayhem is a bluegrass band in the sense that all four of the members contribute vocals and the members trade leads. Otherwise, well, the group is hard to define. Arbo plays fiddle, which is pretty traditional, … Continue reading