Jon Davidson With influences including Awolnation and Passion Pit, songwriter Jon Davidson has recently adopted a more electro-pop feel to his music. That’s captured on his second solo album, “Tip of the Iceberg.” His tour in support of that record will bring him to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Rogers for a Thursday (May 16) night show. Davidson’s set begins at 6 p.m.
View PostCadillac Jackson prepares to release new album on May 16 at George’s
Local rockers Cadillac Jackson will release a new album, “Purple,” at a show on Thursday (May 16) at George’s Majestic Lounge. The band describes itself as “a funk band that taps into rock, hip-hop and dance genres.” The group, which played at Wakarusa in 2012, is currently giving away copies of “Landshark,” a live recording made at a previous set at George’s. Admission to the 9 p.m. show is $6; tickets are available online.
View Post admission, cadillac jackson, cadillac jackson purple, industry, loungeposted, majestic, music, music-news, nwa music news, wakarusaHobbs running for governor
As I twittered earlier, state Rep. Debra Hobbs, R-Rogers, confirmed earlier reports that she’s running for governor. We’ll learn more about her reasons sometime on or after June 17, when she expects to make a formal announcement. Whatever she intends, the practical effect would be to put a clear opponent of the “private option” plan [...]
View PostThe Rib Room fires up

Click here to view the embedded video. “Musta Had a Good Time,” huh? The band is Parmalee, who will perform next weekend in Fort Smith
View Post concert, events, grace, music industry news, musta, nwa music news, parmalee, rib room fort smith, saving, smith, tickets, videoPress release: Damgoode Pies announces first press release
Full release: DAMGOODE PIES ISSUES FIRST PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Little Rock, AR – May 9, 2013 After more than twelve years in business, Arkansas pizza darling, Damgoode Pies is issuing its very first press release. Scheduled for publication today, the press release will inform the press of Damgoode Pies first press [...]
View PostWalmart Shareholders’ week music to be provided by Elton John, Luke Bryan
Click here to view the embedded video. Just a man, a piano and a song. And, some greatness
View Post concert announcements, elton, elton-john, meeting-on-june, music, music industry news, shareholders, thunder on the mountain, ticketmaster, tickets, walmart shareholdersWalmart Shareholders’ music to be provided by Elton John, Luke Bryan

Click here to view the embedded video. Just a man, a piano and a song. And, some greatness
View Post bryan, concert announcements, elton, elton-john, festival, luke byran, mountain, shareholders, thunder, thunder on the mountain, ticketsThe weekend in music, with Candy Lee and more

Candy Lee and the Sweets Hey guys and girls, don’t forget your mom this weekend. Sunday (May 12) is Mother’s Day, so you better do something nice. Perhaps that something nice is a live music show. Five bands will converge on the grounds of Terra Studios near Durham for the venue’s Spring Music Festival.
View Post candy, devon, devon allman new band, durham, festival, five south, king, terra-studios, waokaOn the way — Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, May 30 @ Rib Room

Click here to view the embedded video. Here’s Grace Potter and the Nocturnals’ very “Where The Wild Things Are” video for the song “Never Go Back.” Thankfully, they will come back to Fort Smith.
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Gregory Alan Isakov A South African-born songwriter who visited for last year’s Fayetteville Roots Festival will make a return trip. Gregory Alan Isakov, who counts Leonard Cohen and Bruce Springsteen among his influences, will visit George’s Majestic Lounge on Wednesday (May 8). Admission to the 8 p.m. show is $8
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