Tag Archives: Smoke & Barrel Tavern

Get you some Hip Hop History

November 23rd, 2011 at 11:51 am

I’m not the most qualified when it comes to providing a history lesson on hip hop. Thankfully, there are some folks around Fayetteville who can do just that. Specifically, DJ EJ and several of his friends, who gathered a couple … Continue reading

The weekend in music, with Candy Lee and more

November 11th, 2011 at 5:03 am

Hey. It’s fall. You should be listening to live music. That might be a little bit (or a lot) of a non sequitur, but both are true. You should probably also be checking out some art. So… how about some … Continue reading

The weekend in music with 400 Blows and more

October 7th, 2011 at 5:03 am

So, it’s Saturday night. The Arkansas-Auburn game is over, and you’re looking for a place to celebrate (or, and let’s hope not, mourn). What to do? How about some live music? Well… More than dozen years after forming, Los Angeles … Continue reading

The weekend in music, with Jamey Johnson and more

September 30th, 2011 at 5:03 am

If you aren’t finding live music this weekend, well, you aren’t trying hard enough. Just follow the rumble of the motorcycles from Bikes, Blues & BBQ and you’ll end up around some. Specifically, there is music at the Dickson Street … Continue reading

The weekend in music with Robert Earl Keen and more

September 16th, 2011 at 5:03 am

I’ve got a feeling this weekend’s gonna be a good one. Let’s make it so, and with music… On the heels of the release of his 16th studio album, “Ready for Confetti,” songwriter Robert Earl Keen will perform Saturday (Sept. … Continue reading

Tonight in tunes: The Shones at Smoke & Barrel

September 15th, 2011 at 11:09 am

New York popsters The Shondes are back in Fayetteville for a show tonight (Sept. 15) at the Smoke & Barrel Tavern. The quartet is preparing to release a new album, “Searchlights,” on Sept. 20. The concert is free and expected … Continue reading

The weekend in music, with a farewell to Christmas Fuller Project and more

July 29th, 2011 at 5:03 am

Farewell, friends. No, not me. Christmas Fuller Project. After more than five years together, local indie rockers Christmas Fuller Project are calling it quits. Before the group disbands, they’ll offer one last show which will also serve as a release … Continue reading

The weekend in music, with Daikaiju and more

July 15th, 2011 at 5:03 am

It’s the weekend, which means it’s party time. Which also means its “worship psycho-surf band” time. Say what? Well, here’s the deal: Masked rockers Daikaiju will perform tonight (July 15) at the Smoke & Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville. Via their website, … Continue reading

Tonight: New tunes from Memphis Pencils and Messy Sparkles

July 8th, 2011 at 11:33 am

Two of Fayetteville’s better known — both here and abroad — indie bands are dropping new albums tonight (June 8) at Smoke & Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville. The new music comes from Memphis Pencils and also from Messy Sparkles, a … Continue reading

More music for Joplin relief efforts

June 17th, 2011 at 12:03 pm

Kudos are due to this community for its ongoing efforts to raise money for those affected by the tornado that struck Joplin, Mo., damaging much of the town. The past several weekends have featured benefit concerts, and this weekend will … Continue reading