The wonderful, wacky world of the Waka Winter Classic

The temperatures outside may not say winter, but the marquee at George’s Majestic Lounge will on Thursday (Jan. 19) night.

The Dickson Street venue is the home for the Waka Winter Classic, a battle of the bands competition that will send the winner to Wakarusa for a performance there.

Competing in the local version of the event are: The 1 Oz. Jig, Groovement, Candy Lee, Jon Shorter and the Gateway Band and Cadillac Jackson.

A vote by the crowd will determine the winner.

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The wonderful, wacky world of the Waka Winter Classic

About Kevin Kinder

Kevin Kinder covers the Northwest Arkansas music scene and other entertainment-related topics. Kevin started a career in journalism as a general assignment reporter and photographer, but moved to Arkansas in 2006 to pursue a beat he continues to love — music. A graduate of Wichita State University, he spends his free time traveling to concerts, writing fiction, cooking and performing with a local improv comedy troupe.