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
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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
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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
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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.
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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 PostLocal 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 PostClick here to view the embedded video. Just a man, a piano and a song. And, some greatness
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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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Click here to view the embedded video. Black Flag will have their “Revenge.” This video features vocalist Ron Reyes, who is touring with founding guitarist Greg Ginn.
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