Tag Archives: Walton Arts Center
Concert Review: Keb’ Mo’, Jan. 25 @ Walton Arts Center
January 26th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Legend tells us Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil to learn how to play the blues. Keb’ Mo’ never went through such a process, but he proved to a crowd of about 1,000 on a Wednesday night at … Continue reading
Keb’ Mo’s constant blues
January 24th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Life is good for musician Keb’ Mo’. He has a family. He has three Grammy Awards. And yet, he plays the blues. “I love the blues, but I don’t have the blues,” he tells Northwest Arkansas Media features editor Becca … Continue reading
Poncho Sanchez and the art of the conga drum
January 20th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
The Cuban word for conga player is conguera. Start talking about the world’s best congueras and it won’t take long before Poncho Sanchez‘s name comes into the discussion. The artist has decades of playing the drums and leading bands, and … Continue reading
On the way (and a ticket alert): Umphrey’s McGee and Rain
January 16th, 2012 at 11:09 am
It’s ‘Rain’ing down shows! Two of note have been recently announced: A two-date run by Umphrey’s McGee at George’s and a show by Beatles tribute act Rain, who perform “Got To Get You Into My Life” above. Tickets go on … Continue reading
Blue, again: Blue Man Group returns to Fayetteville
January 10th, 2012 at 10:33 am
The last time the Blue Man Group was here, they created racket, both in the traditional sense (with drumming and noise) and with the performances, which kicked off a national tour that has been crisscrossing the country since. The show … Continue reading
Loretta Lynn recovers, but slowly
January 9th, 2012 at 11:19 am
There is nothing quite like a take down delivered with a smile, and Loretta Lynn ought to frighten whomever the message was delivered to in “You Ain’t Women Enough (To Take My Man).” You may remember that Loretta Lynn‘s upcoming … Continue reading
‘Asleep’ at Christmas
December 21st, 2011 at 9:29 am
Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel performs “Christmas in Jail.” Sometimes I get drowsy at Christmastime, but that’s usually from overeating. This kind of Asleep is much, much different. Texas swing band Asleep at the Wheel brings a holiday … Continue reading
And the live concerts of the year are…
December 14th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
Coming up soon. A few weeks ago, we asked about your favorite albums of the year. We’ve almost compiled that, and we’ll publish it on Dec. 23, both here and in print. Following close behind will be the best live … Continue reading
Concert review: Kenny Rogers’ Christmas, Dec. 7 at the WAC
December 8th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
In watching a YouTube video in preparation for Kenny Rogers’ concert on Wednesday night at the Walton Arts Center, I turned to “The Gambler.” Of course I did — it supplied the country icon with his nickname, after all. In … Continue reading
A (multiple) ticket sale alert
December 2nd, 2011 at 9:49 am
Among the many tickets going onsale today include those for Wakarusa 2012. The 2011 edition of the festival included this performance of “The Cave” by Mumford & Sons. P.S. The video contains a curse word, some smoke (or a dust … Continue reading