Before carving out a career as a jazz musician based in Colorado, guitarist Ryan Fourt, a Rogers native, studied at the University of Arkansas. He returns to Northwest Arkansas in time for the holidays and for several performances, including tonight (Dec. 20) and Friday (Dec.
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Bear Colony In these waning weeks of fall, with pretty leaves still hanging on the trees, make sure you get outside and see it all before it’s gone. One way to get out of the house, of course, is to go see some live music.
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Joe Ely It’s a gorgeous fall weekend (although a little crisp today), and you should probably be out and about, enjoying the sunshine and leaves. Truly — is there a prettier part of the country than Northwest Arkansas in the fall? Schools.com has decided the University of Arkansas is one of the 10 prettiest in the fall, for instance
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Mack Orr of the Daddy Mack Blues Band Can I make a suggestion? The only work you should do on Labor Day is sit around and listen to some fine tunes. Take it easy this weekend, will ya
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Barrett Baber Want to see some country this weekend? Got it. Rather see some metal? Got that, too
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Leftover Salmon photo by Alicia J. Rose Happy Friday the 13th, everyone! Don’t let things get too freaky today, unless you want them too.
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Let’s skip right past the introductions. You know the drill. So, here’s the weekend in music: Fort Smith blues band Oreo Blue, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2011, continues its run with a pair of gigs this weekend. The band will be featured at 9 p.m
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Mississippi Fever
Want some blues?
A St. Louis-based blues band comprised of members with extensive histories as studio musicians, Mississippi Fever comes west for a show Saturday night (Feb. 11) at Legacy Blues. The trio’s new self-titled album was reviewed by Blues Revue magazine, earning a 8 of 10 score. Mississippi Fever performs tonight at 9 p.m. Admission is free.
Other options abound, too.
A guest at last year’s Wakarusa festival, reggae rockers Rebelution return for a show Sunday (Feb. 12) at George’s Majestic Lounge. The group’s new album, “Peace of Mind,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard reggae chart and No. 13 overall. Joining them for the 8:30 p.m. show are openers The Green and Pep Love. Admission is $15, and tickets are available at the club or through its website.
For Friday night (Feb. 10), try Big ‘Uns for George’s happy hour from 6-8 p.m. or the Heartbreaker’s Ball with Teenagers and The Plaid Jackets at Smoke & Barrel.
We’ve got a full calendar on the blog’s homepage. You can find some other ideas there.
See you at a show or two?
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