Music
Fayetteville Musical Duo Reunite After Time Abroad
About three years ago, a UA instructor exchanged iPods with a young woman he met in Fayetteville right before he went to live in Finland and she went to live in the Azores Islands. Their paths recently crossed again a …
Everybody’s Working for the Weekend
If you find yourself with any spare time between marathon cram sessions this weekend, don’t miss this weekend’s slate of local bands, local theater, and more. TheaterSquared’s production of “Next To Normal” continues this weekend and the University Theater will …
Time For A Break? Take a Breather With Umphrey’s McGee, Little Big Town, American Aquarium, and Others
With just two weeks until Dead Day, we’ve hit the home stretch. Take a breather this weekend with music, theatre, or football. On Thursday, Jam band Umphrey’s McGee will be finishing off their two-night set, and West End is hosting …
Student and Faculty Band, Damn Arkansan, Finds Meaning In Music
In the midst of the various sounds from local musicians from every direction at the opening day of the Fayetteville Farmers Market came the mix of indie rock and alternative country protruding from one band: Damn Arkansan. It was around …
Let Them Pay! Students Reflect on Music’s Worth
Musical artist Amanda Palmer gave a TED Talk recently on her surprising financial success of asking listeners to pay for her “punk cabaret” music rather than a definite price tag. For five years after graduating from a top notch liberal …
Stand-Up for the Weekend
It’s a once in a lifetime chance to see a famous twitter and stand-up comedian, one of the founding members of rap group Three 6 Mafia and buy local produce, all in one jam-packed weekend. University Programs will bring in …
AMPed Up for Spring Bands
Fans of country, bluegrass and folk should be happy with the Arkansas Music Pavilion’s upcoming spring lineup. Northwest Arkansas’ largest outdoor concert space, located at the Washington County Fairgrounds, is featuring two bands this spring: Little Big Town and Old …
A Blues Weekend In The Natural State
If you’re starting to sing the End Of The Semester Blues, you’re in luck. This weekend, the Ozark Blues Society hosts Blues In The Natural State, with music up and down Dickson Street on Friday and Saturday. This year, Morgan …
World On A String
Live music, free food, limited edition Fayettechill T-shirts, hammocking under the setting sun and a chance to bring relief to millions of women and children suffering in war-torn countries worldwide, makes World On A String an event you don’t want …
The Underdogs of March Music Releases
Pearl Mystic Hookworms Released March 4, Gringo Records For their debut album, the Hookworms boast a heavy and robust tone that flirts with the line, but never goes too far to be considered progressive rock. Their sound goes from …
Resor-Rectored: Fayetteville’s Prodigal Son Returns to George’s for Two Nights
After returning from spring break, this weekend will be slightly subdued. Two distinct singer-songwriters will be headlining at George’s. The Walton Arts Center has a local version of the popular TED conferences, TEDxFayetteville, but unfortunately, tickets are already sold out. …
Student Rock Band to Release Debut Album in April
For some bands, the deciding on a band name is a lengthy process. For the Delta Bends, a Fayetteville rock group, the name sprang up after a long night of drinking. Garrett Parker, the band’s bassist, had drunk most of …
Welcome to the Weekend
This weekend features local bands, local art, and a legendary DJ. First Thursday on the square returns, and there are two multi-band shows featuring local talent. Mix Master Mike, of Beastie Boys fame, will be at George’s Majestic Lounge on …
Local Band Little Chief to Release New Album
As the story goes, Little Chief was an old oil boom town in Oklahoma in the 60s. After the oil fields stopped working, it became a deserted ghost town. “So that’s kind of where we got our sound,” said Matt …
February Records Worth Spinning
February is traditionally not a big month for music releases, as many acts wait to release their records during the annual late-spring/early-summer onslaught (Phoenix, The Knife and James Blake all have big ones coming then, along with many more to …
