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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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.
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Ben Rector One-time Fayetteville resident Ben Rector is gaining fans all over, having sold out stops around the country and touring with the likes of Needtobreathe, which brought him to Fayetteville last fall. The piano pop artist returns for a pair of headlining dates on Wednesday and Thursday (March 27-28) at George’s Majestic Lounge. Both shows begin at 9 p.m.
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G Love photo courtesy Noah Abrams A high-energy blend of rock, blues and hip hop, Philadelphia’s G Love and Special Sauce will return to George’s Majestic Lounge for a show on Wednesday (Feb. 6) night. A 20-year veteran of the live music scene, G Love and company have earned a reputation as a live force.
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Born of Osiris Chicago metal band Born of Osiris will headline the July 4 Core Festival, which takes place Wednesday (July 4) at the Stone Pony in Fayetteville. Joining the band are acts such as Motionless in White, I See Stars, After the Burial, Memphis May Fire and more. Admission to the event, which begins at noon, is $18 in advance or $22 at the door. For tickets or information, visit www.arkansaslivemusic.com.
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Carrie Underwood In case you’ve yet to see them all over town, many thousands of Walmart associates — lovingly called Walmartians — are already here for the company’s annual Shareholders’ meeting. Which means that live music is here, too.
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Chicken George The Austin, Texas-based DJ called Chicken George will return to Fayetteville for a series of events beginning Wednesday (Feb. 29).
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