The Source http://nwasource.com Business and Politics in Northwest Arkansas Thu, 23 May 2013 20:22:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Calendar Call http://nwasource.com/2013/05/23/calendar-call/ http://nwasource.com/2013/05/23/calendar-call/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 20:08:35 +0000 Carin Schoppmeyer http://nwasource.com/?p=5440 For those of you who like to plan ahead, area nonprofit organizations are already planning their annual fundraisers for 2014.

Ozark Guidance Foundation, Walk A Mile in My Shoes Sale — Jan. 24 and 25. ozarkguidance.org

American Heart Association, Heart Ball — March 10. heart.org/fayetteville

NorthWest Arkansas Community College Foundation, Plant a Seed Gala — April 3. http://www.nwaccfoundation.org/events

 

 

 

]]> http://nwasource.com/2013/05/23/calendar-call/feed/ 0 On the way — ZZ Top, Oct. 4 at the AMP http://nwasource.com/2013/05/23/on-the-way-zz-top-oct-4-at-the-amp/ http://nwasource.com/2013/05/23/on-the-way-zz-top-oct-4-at-the-amp/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 14:23:50 +0000 Kevin Kinder http://nwasource.com/2013/05/23/on-the-way-zz-top-oct-4-at-the-amp/ Click here to view the embedded video.

Give Me All Your … ZZ Top fans. The trio from Texas will perform in Fayetteville, it was announced today.

Another name was added to the 2013 schedule at the Arkansas Music Pavilion today. ZZ Top, the blues band from Texas whose members either have an amazing beard or Beard for a surname, will perform on Oct. 4, a Friday night.

The group has been performing together for more than 40 years; they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. The band’s hits include “La Grange,” “Tush,” “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs.”

Tickets for the show go on sale at 9 a.m. May 30 through the Walton Arts Center’s box office. Prices range from $37-$102.

On the way — ZZ Top, Oct. 4 at the AMP

]]> http://nwasource.com/2013/05/23/on-the-way-zz-top-oct-4-at-the-amp/feed/ 0 A Wakarusa roll call http://nwasource.com/2013/05/22/a-wakarusa-roll-call/ http://nwasource.com/2013/05/22/a-wakarusa-roll-call/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 19:21:23 +0000 Kevin Kinder http://nwasource.com/2013/05/22/a-wakarusa-roll-call/ Click here to view the embedded video.

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 up for Wakarusa.

Early arrival begins on May 29, and many will be arriving that day or making their way in this direction.

Here’s our schedule: Look for a comprehensive guide to the festival on Friday (May 24), followed by some setlist recommendations early next week. We’ll arrive on Wednesday, and we’ll continue our efforts with daily coverage. Also, you can always follow along with us on Twitter via @NWAWhatsup.

Who’s planning to attend, and what are you most excited about?

A Wakarusa roll call

]]> http://nwasource.com/2013/05/22/a-wakarusa-roll-call/feed/ 0 Soon in tunes: Granger Smith/Earl Dibbles Jr., May 24 at George’s http://nwasource.com/2013/05/21/soon-in-tunes-granger-smithearl-dibbles-jr-may-24-at-georges/ http://nwasource.com/2013/05/21/soon-in-tunes-granger-smithearl-dibbles-jr-may-24-at-georges/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 14:33:57 +0000 Kevin Kinder http://nwasource.com/2013/05/21/soon-in-tunes-granger-smithearl-dibbles-jr-may-24-at-georges/ Granger Smith

Granger Smith

Fans attending a show on Thursday (May 24) at George’s Majestic Lounge get a two-for-one special. Country musician Granger Smith and his redneck alter ego, Earl Dibbles, Jr., will both perform during a show scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Smith released his ninth studio album, “Dirt Road Driveway,” on April 16. Tickets to the show are $10 and are available at the club or via www.georgesmajesticlounge.com.

Soon in tunes: Granger Smith/Earl Dibbles Jr., May 24 at George’s

]]> http://nwasource.com/2013/05/21/soon-in-tunes-granger-smithearl-dibbles-jr-may-24-at-georges/feed/ 0 Halter, Beebe also call for Shoffner to resign http://nwasource.com/2013/05/20/halter-beebe-also-call-for-shoffner-to-resign/ http://nwasource.com/2013/05/20/halter-beebe-also-call-for-shoffner-to-resign/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:18:56 +0000 Doug Thompson http://nwasource.com/?p=5430 Both declared Democratic candidates for governor and the sitting governor have called for fellow Democrat and state treasurer Martha Shoffner to resign. Here’s Halter’s statement verbatim:

Martha Shoffner should resign immediately.
Restoration of the public trust can only begin with the appointment of a new treasurer.  Arkansans deserve to have complete confidence that their elected officials are not trading on their positions for campaign contributions, personal financial gain, or future job prospects.  Public officials are elected to serve their constituents and not to parlay the public’s trust into their own benefit.
Also, here is Gov. Mike Beebe’s:
“I think Martha Shoffner should resign, and I think she should resign immediately. While everyone is presumed innocent until legal proceedings are complete, it would be very hard for the Treasurer’s Office to function properly under her continued leadership. When you are elected to any public office, your conduct is held to a higher level of expectations to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. These alleged actions are far worse than that.”
]]> http://nwasource.com/2013/05/20/halter-beebe-also-call-for-shoffner-to-resign/feed/ 0 Mike Ross calls for the state treasurer’s resignation. http://nwasource.com/2013/05/20/mike-ross-calls-for-the-state-treasurers-resignation/ http://nwasource.com/2013/05/20/mike-ross-calls-for-the-state-treasurers-resignation/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08:34 +0000 Doug Thompson http://nwasource.com/?p=5427 State treasurer Martha Shoffner is accused, among other things, of taking $6,000 from an FBI informant in cash hidden in a pie box. Here’s the news release from Ross’ campaign, verbatim:

 

LITTLE ROCK – Mike Ross, Democratic candidate for governor of Arkansas, released the following statement after the arrest of Arkansas State Treasurer Martha Shoffner following an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

 

Statement by Mike Ross:

 

“Our elected officials must be held to the highest possible standard, and they must have the people’s absolute trust and confidence in order to effectively do their jobs.  It has become clear that Martha Shoffner’s arrest and legal problems have broken the public’s trust.  I believe it is in the best interest of the Treasurer’s Office and the state of Arkansas for her to resign immediately.”

]]> http://nwasource.com/2013/05/20/mike-ross-calls-for-the-state-treasurers-resignation/feed/ 0 Soon in tunes: Ryan Bingham, May 21 at George’s http://nwasource.com/2013/05/20/soon-in-tunes-ryan-bingham-may-21-at-georges/ http://nwasource.com/2013/05/20/soon-in-tunes-ryan-bingham-may-21-at-georges/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 16:13:13 +0000 Kevin Kinder http://nwasource.com/2013/05/20/soon-in-tunes-ryan-bingham-may-21-at-georges/ Click here to view the embedded video.

The song is “Heart of Rhythm,” and it’s another example of why Ryan Bingham is one of my favorite songwriters of the last decade. He stops at George’s on Tuesday.

Recently departed from his longtime backing band, The Dead Horses, and also his record label, award-winning songwriter Ryan Bingham is going his own way.

His first album since those departures, “Tomorrowland,” is a much more straightforward rock record, meaning it veers away slightly from his previous alternative country efforts.

He has returned to the road, and the current tour for the Oscar winning songwriter (for music from “Crazy Heart”) will on Tuesday night (May 21) bring him to George’s Majestic Lounge.

The 8:30 p.m. show includes support from Nashville’s Wild Feathers. Admission is $22.50.

See you there.

Soon in tunes: Ryan Bingham, May 21 at George’s

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Face to Face

A noted California punk band with a brand new album will perform on Monday night (May 20) at Rogue on Dickson Street. Face to Face, which formed in the early 1990s and features original lead vocalist Trever Keith, has released two albums since reuniting in 2008: “Laugh Now Laugh Later” in 2011 and “Three Chords and Half Truth” on April 9 of this year. Also performing at the 8 p.m. show are Teenage Bottlerocket, Joshua Black Wilkins and Blacklist Royals.

Soon in tunes: Face to Face, May 20 at Rogue

]]> http://nwasource.com/2013/05/19/soon-in-tunes-face-to-face-may-20-at-rogue/feed/ 0 The Block Street Block Party will fill the entire street with music, food and more http://nwasource.com/2013/05/17/the-block-street-block-party-will-fill-the-entire-street-with-music-food-and-more/ http://nwasource.com/2013/05/17/the-block-street-block-party-will-fill-the-entire-street-with-music-food-and-more/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:23:54 +0000 Kevin Kinder http://nwasource.com/2013/05/17/the-block-street-block-party-will-fill-the-entire-street-with-music-food-and-more/ The Good Fear photo by Matthew Martin

The Good Fear photo by Matthew Martin

Sunday Funday, here we come.

The Block Street Block Party returns for its third year on Sunday (May 19) and promises to be the largest yet. Multiple stages of music will be featured at various points inside the festival area, which will stretch from Dickson Street to Mountain Street along Block Avenue.

Among the dozens of music acts performing that day is one that hasn’t in a while.

Block Street SkedWEB

The Good Fear, made up of several former members of still-touring, nationally known bands, will perform at 10 p.m. Saturday (May 18) at Smoke and Barrel Tavern and again at 6 p.m. Sunday as part of the Block Street Block Party. The band’s show on Sunday will take place on the Lightbulb Club’s stage.

For a more complete look at the events taking place during Block Street Block Party, I suggest reading my story in What’s Up! from this morning. [Note: Subscriber content.]

You can also see a full schedule to the right.

I’ll see you there.

The Block Street Block Party will fill the entire street with music, food and more

]]> http://nwasource.com/2013/05/17/the-block-street-block-party-will-fill-the-entire-street-with-music-food-and-more/feed/ 0 The weekend in music, with the return of Cletus Got Shot and more http://nwasource.com/2013/05/17/the-weekend-in-music-with-the-return-of-cletus-got-shot-and-more/ http://nwasource.com/2013/05/17/the-weekend-in-music-with-the-return-of-cletus-got-shot-and-more/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 10:03:29 +0000 Kevin Kinder http://nwasource.com/2013/05/17/the-weekend-in-music-with-the-return-of-cletus-got-shot-and-more/ Click here to view the embedded video.

It’s practically “Unamerican” to dislike Cletus Got Shot. The boys are back for a show this weekend.

It’s been some time since we’ve heard from local favorites Cletus Got Shot. I’m not sure what’s behind the silence, but no matter. It ends tonight.

The three piece plays at 10 p.m. tonight (May 17) at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville for what I understand is their first show in about a year.

If that doesn’t sound like a good way to kick off the weekend, I don’t know what does.

There’s plenty more going on, too. The Block Street Block Party returns on Sunday (May 19) on Block Avenue in Fayetteville and will feature live music from about 11:30 a.m. to dark. It’s going to be a good time. Join us a little later here on the blog, where we’ll have a more in-depth look at all the activities.

Also this weekend, catch a Tool tribute act called Opiate at George’s on Saturday (May 18) and Parmalee at Neumeier’s Rib Room on that same evening.

What’s on your musical agenda for the weekend?

The weekend in music, with the return of Cletus Got Shot and more

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