Click here to view the embedded video. What’s the “Sweetest Thing?” Well, a woman you’re fond of, according to JJ Grey.
View PostOn the way – JJ Grey and Mofro, Aug. 1 at the Rib Room
The weekend in music, with bands on Block Avenue and more
Crowds gather to watch a band at last year's Block Street Block Party. This year's event takes place Sunday. Sunday isn’t often a big day for music. But not every weekend is the Block Street Block Party, either.
View PostPaste recognizes best Arkansas bands, including a few locals
Click here to view the embedded video. The song above is “New Blessings” by Messy Sparkles. Perhaps blessings are headed his direction after a magazine names him one of the Arkansas’ best acts. Paste magazine’s 50 State Project made a splash across my Facebook feed yesterday — it seem as if all of my musically inclined friends posted this link already.
View PostSoon in tunes: Trapt, May 17 at George’s
Click here to view the embedded video. Rockers Trapt tell you about being “Headstrong.” The group performs Thursday at George’s Majestic Lounge.
View PostWalmart confirms Shareholders’ acts, lack of public access
Late Monday night, Walmart confirmed what we learned yesterday, thanks to a comment by a reader: Carrie Underwood (May 29) and Aerosmith (May 30) will perform in Bud Walton Arena as a precursor to the company’s annual Shareholders’ meeting. Tickets (rather quietly) went up on Ticketmaster late Sunday night and were available to associates for free. Several who went through the process informed me the ticket-getting procedure was quick and painless, if you were an associate in the know. As a result, Walmart tells me all tickets for the shows have been claimed and, unlike in years past, the public can’t expect to wait outside Bud Walton and gain access to these concerts
View PostSoon in tunes: Ashley McBryde, multiple venues
Nashville, Tenn., songwriter and vocalist Ashley McBryde is making a pass through Arkansas, stopping at several local venues along the way. McBryde last summer released the album “Elsebound.” See her live at 7 p.m. today (May 15) at the Rockin’ Pig Saloon in Eureka Springs, 6 p.m.
View PostSpeculating the Walmart Shareholders music for 2012
Click here to view the embedded video. I’m picking up good vibes about the potential Walmart Shareholders’ roster I just compiled. Above, The Beach Boys play “Good Vibrations.” Are they coming to Fayetteville?
View PostConcert review: Wilco, May 10 at the AMP
Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. All photos by KEVIN KINDER, NWA Media. It would be nearly impossible for a crowd to appreciate Wilco any more thoroughly than the one assembled at the Arkansas Music Pavilion did
View PostThe weekend in music, with NWA Music Fest and more
Tyrannosaurus Chicken When the weather is this nice, it’s meant to be taken advantage of. So, how about a whole weekend outdoors? Gates open at 2 p.m.
View PostOn the way – Pat Benatar, Aug. 19 at the AMP
Click here to view the embedded video. Pat Benatar will fight the ‘Shadows of the Night’ this time around.
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