Tag Archives: Wakarusa
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
Wakarusa announces its stage schedule
April 30th, 2013 at 4:54 pm
Snoop Lion, if he chooses to wear that lion head at Wakarusa, will fit right in with many of the other costumed characters at the festival. Snoop leads a packed lineup on Sunday at the festival, which takes place less … Continue reading
A ‘Thunder’ous throwdown
February 25th, 2013 at 11:41 am
While national headliners get the bulk of the attention at music festivals, a few of our local festivals provide great opportunities for local acts, too. That’s certainly been the case at Wakarusa, with the Wakarusa Winter Classic sending a victor … Continue reading
Wakarusa announces second part of its 2013 lineup
January 10th, 2013 at 10:16 am
Not only are the members of Dispatch back together again, but they are touring. The group is among those coming to Wakarusa, it was announced earlier this morning. Exactly a week after the first round (of three) announcements from the folks … Continue reading
Northwest Arkansas’ best concerts of 2012
January 1st, 2013 at 1:07 pm
I was lucky enough to see several dozen concerts in Northwest Arkansas this year. I watched some outside of this area, too, and many of those were excellent as well. But for the purposes of this list, the Best Concerts … Continue reading
Announcing the Thunder on the Mountain music festival
November 14th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Less than a week after fans leave Wakarusa, which takes place May 30 through June 2 at the Mulberry Mountain site in rural Franklin Country, more music lovers will have a reason to visit the area. Pipeline Productions, which organizes … Continue reading
A ticket sale reminder: Wakarusa tickets on sale… right now
November 9th, 2012 at 10:01 am
Just a friendly reminder that tickets to the annual Wakarusa festival, which this year will be celebrating its 10th anniversary, went on sale just a moment ago at 10 a.m. today (Nov. 9). The festival, by the way, takes place … Continue reading
Final thoughts on Wakarusa
June 8th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros sing of “Home.” Mulberry Mountain was home to about 20,000 folks for several days during this year’s Wakarusa festival, which is where this recording was captured. Having slept in my own bed for the … Continue reading
A quick Wakarusa wrap up
June 4th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Photos from Saturday at Wakarusa by KEVIN KINDER, NWA Media. Click on any photo for a larger view. Wakarusa is over. Or very close to it — guests must vacate the grounds by noon today (June 4). More than … Continue reading
Wakarusa’s third day, with Primus, Del McCoury Band and more
June 3rd, 2012 at 4:49 pm
As the sun finally broke free from the clouds on an Arkansas Saturday (June 2), Wakarusa’s crowds spent the afternoon soaking in the rays and music from an eclectic set of performers. The temperatures created a buzz that could … Continue reading