Click here to view the embedded video. Give Me All Your … ZZ Top fans.
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Soon in tunes: Granger Smith/Earl Dibbles Jr., May 24 at George’s
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
View PostSoon in tunes: The Besnard Lakes, April 24 at The Lightbulb Club
The Besnard Lakes photo by Richard Lam Fresh off the release of their new album, April 2’s “Until in Excess, Imperceptible UFO,” Canadian alt-rockers The Besnard Lakes are on a tour that will bring them to Fayetteville. In their 7.3 graded review (out of 10.0) of the new album, Pitchfork says the band members are not mere songwriters but “composers who create musical suites out of sweepingly melodic movements.” Joining for the Wednesday night set at The Lightbulb Club are fellow Canadian band Suuns. Admission is $8; the show begins at 9 p.m.
View PostSoon in tunes: Exodus, April 8 at Rogue on Dickson
Exodus Taking a quick break from the Metal Alliance Tour, which also includes Anthrax, California-based thrash metal band Exodus will perform a headlining show on Monday (April 8) at Rogue on Dickson in Fayetteville. The band has been performing for more than 30 years but remains quite active, releasing their latest album, “Exhibit B: The Human Condition,” in 2010 and prepping a new album scheduled for later this year. Also performing at the show, which begins at 8:30 p.m., are Vore, Macrocosm and Hymns
View PostSoon in tunes: Kris Allen, April 8 at George’s Majestic Lounge
Kris Allen Conway native and “American Idol” winner Kris Allen is currently on a tour called “Out Alive.” That’s particularly fitting considering the vocalist was injured in a car accident on New Year’s Day. Recuperated and back on the road, Allen will perform on Monday night (April 8) at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. Admission to the show is $15 and tickets are available through www.georgesmajesticlounge.com.
View PostOn the way: Delbert McClinton, May 5 at Walton Arts Center
Click here to view the embedded video. Here’s a hot number from an “Austin City Limits” broadcast several years ago. Behind the microphone and harmonica is Delbert McClinton, who will perform soon in Northwest Arkansas.
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A Sadie Hawkins spectacular (Happy Valentine’s Day!)
Click here to view the embedded video. Carter Sampson might no longer be seeking the title of “Queen of Oklahoma,” but she’s making a good run at the Arkansas title. I suppose there are other Valentine’s Day + Live Music events somewhere close, but I only found one
View PostSubmissions due soon for a UA battle of the bands contest
An upcoming battle of the bands event on the University of Arkansas campus is seeking entrants. The contest will take place March 8 in the UA’s Student Theatre, and demos must be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs by 4 p.m. Feb. 15
View PostSoon in tunes: Cantus, Nov. 29 at the Walton Arts Center
Cantus and Theater Latte Da If you like Christmas songs delivered in a traditional format, Cantus‘ “All is Calm” probably isn’t the show for you. If you like them offered as part of a dramatic story, with plotlines lifted from history, perhaps it’s exactly what you’re after. The show “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914″ comes to the Walton Arts Center on Thursday (Nov. 29).
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