Wakarusa, as viewed from a 10-story tall Ferris wheel. Photo by Kevin Kinder, NWA Media Or, specifically, head to Mulberry Mountain, the location of the annual Wakarusa music festival, which returns this year beginning Thursday (May 30) and continuing through June 2. That’s where I’ll be, and courtesy of the What’s Up
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Click here to view the embedded video. Snoop Lion, if he chooses to wear that lion head at Wakarusa, will fit right in with many of the other costumed characters at the festival.
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The National Rifle Philadelphia band The National Rifle released four EPs prior to this year’s full-length debut album “Almost Endless.” On a tour to promote the new record, the quartet will pass through Fayetteville for a show on Tuesday night (April 30) at Smoke & Barrel Tavern. The set begins at 9:30 p.m., and admission is free.
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Click here to view the embedded video. Here, Luke Bryan sings “Buzzkill.” I have to imagine the country artist, who performs this summer at the Thunder on the Mountain festival, is feeling pretty high right now though after winning the Academy of County Music’s Entertainer of the Year Award on Sunday (April 8). Part of the fun (and worry) is seeing how packed certain days are going to be at music festivals. There’s usually a blend of joy — seeing so many great acts in proximity to one another — and dread — at learning two of your favorite artists will perform at the exact same time.
View PostEver wanted to be a concert promoter? You know, the person who brings in the acts and hopes like crazy that enough people show up to pay the bill for the show? Well, it’s not easy, which is why most of us don’t have that job (besides, the market in Northwest Arkansas is only so big). But, perhaps you’ve got a couple ideas for bands, those you think would do well in this area
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Click here to view the embedded video. The lineup at Wakarusa might make some “Jealous Again.” That’s also a song The Black Crowes played at the festival in 2009. They were just announced for this year’s lineup
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Click here to view the embedded video. Hipster folk band Of Monsters and Men have a song called “Mountain Sound.” That’s pretty perfect for Wakarusa, the annual Northwest Arkansas music festival they will play at this summer. The list that follows doesn’t contain all of the bands that will perform at this year’s Wakarusa … but it should get you excited about the festival anyway.
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Miranda Lambert’s August concert at the Arkansas Music Pavilion was the best-attended show in the nearly decade-long history of the venue. FILE PHOTO. It’s that time of year again. It’s the end of the year
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Fayetteville Jazz Collective This is a pretty busy time of the year, with all the holiday parties and gatherings scheduled. And, sometimes, it’s nice to just sneak away and see some live music.
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