Click here to view the embedded video. Rockers Trapt tell you about being “Headstrong.” The group performs Thursday at George’s Majestic Lounge.
View PostSoon in tunes: Trapt, May 17 at George’s
Walmart 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 PostConcert review: Rain (Beatles tribute), May 7 at WAC
Rain, a Beatles tribute show, took to the stage at the Walton Arts Center on Monday (May 7) night. All photos by KEVIN KINDER, NWA Media When your chief complaint about a show is that it ended too quickly, you know you’ve had a fun time at the concert hall. Still, the idea that it could have been even a better show remains, although that may be one of personal opinion, rather than a generalized perception. Because when the Beatles tribute act Rain finished their two-hour set on Monday night at the Walton Arts Center, I left wanting more – more songs, certain songs (several of my favorite Beatles tunes were omitted from the evening) and a more enthusiastic response from the crowd.
View PostWakarusa announces stage schedule
Click here to view the embedded video. It’s going to be difficult for me to choose between Edward Sharpe, Blitzen Trapper and the Heartless Bastards, as all three play at the same time during Wakarusa. In this instance, I make the choice for you — it’s Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros singing “40 Day Dream.” Caution, the video contains some rock star language
View PostConcert review: Kid Cudi and Big Boi, April 29 at Barnhill Arena
Kid Cudi performing Sunday night at Barnhill Arena. All photos by KEVIN KINDER, NWA Media. Someone I follow on Twitter suggested there was an error in the billing of the Chip tha Ripper, Big Boi and Kid Cudi show at the University of Arkansas’ Barnhill Arena on Sunday (April 29) night. Big Boi, one half the rap giant (and ever-present soundtrack at clubs during my collegiate days) OutKast, was clearly the bigger deal than Kid Cudi, a relative newcomer to the scene, this person argued.
View PostConcert review: Glen Campbell, April 27 at Walton Arts Center
Glen Campbell performing during the first of two nights at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville as part of his Goodbye Tour. All photos by KEVIN KINDER, NWA Media More than once, I’ve heard someone remark how difficult it must be for musicians to remember the lyrics to the dozens of songs they sing every night. Similarly, how do they remember the chord structures, the intricate solos, the cadence, the rhythm, all of it? Now, let’s complicate the matter.
View PostTonight in tunes: Hayes Carll at George’s Majestic Lounge
Hayes Carll. FILE PHOTO. Hayes Carll, who attended school at Hendrix College in Conway, revers Arkansas, so much so that he independently released an album called “Little Rock” in 2004
View PostOn the way: Clutch, July 11 at George’s
Click here to view the embedded video. The song above is “Electric Worry” by Clutch. If your primary worry is about Clutch not visiting Fayetteville, stress no longer. Touring in support of their re-release of the album “Blast Tyrant,” hard rockers/metal band/etc… rockers Clutch will visit Fayetteville, it was recently announced.
View PostSoon in tunes: Switchfoot, April 25 at George’s
Switchfoot In September 2011, Switchfoot released the album “Vice Verses,” which debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The band also released a remix version of the album, “Vice Re-Verses,” which debuted Saturday. Switchfoot visits Fayetteville for a Wednesday (April 25) night show at George’s Majestic Lounge.
View PostA Levon Helm story
Let me tell you a story about Levon Helm, one I’ve never shared before in a public forum. Several years ago, during a particularly rough patch in his fight against cancer, Levon Helm performed at the Walton Arts Center.
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