Music
Memphis Pencils & Messy Sparkles
How about two album releases for the price of one? Both local band Memphis Pencils and solo act Messy Sparkles (JD Paul, a member of the Pencils) will have new CDs out Friday, July 8 at Smoke & Barrel Tavern.
Cool Off With Hot Summer Jazz
The 13th season of the KUAF Summer Jazz Concert Series kicks off at the Walton Arts Center on July 16.
1 Oz. Jig, Fools Swap Stomping Grounds
Local group the 1 oz. Jig is teaming up with Louisiana-based Stiff Necked Fools this Friday, June 24 to draw out a big crowd of music lovers to George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville.
Back In Blue
The Riverfront Blues Fest returns June 24-25 at Harry E. Kelley Park in Fort Smith.
The Oxygen Edge
With the high price of gas, travel isn’t cheap, and Oxygen is hoping to raise $3,000 to cover the cost of heading west. She’ll perform June 16 at 8 p.m. at Ultra Studios in Fayetteville to help put some money in the coffers.
Benefit for Alabama Victims
Benefit for tornado victims in Alabama beginning at 5 p.m. at the Lit Lounge in Fayetteville. Live music by Keith Nicholson, The Great Scotts, The Odds and 4 Man Trio and more events.
NAMA Winners
If you weren’t there, you missed some spectacular performances by Cletus Got Shot and an utterly amazing number by brothers Benjamin and Randall Shreve at the Northwest Arkansas Music Awards last night (April 28).
New Locale For Lucinda
Due to spring being reclassified as Ye Olde Tyme of Unending Rain and Nasty Cold, the Arkansas Music Pavilion concert with Lucinda Williams and Billy Joe Shaver has been moved from the outdoor to the much cozier interior of the Town Center.
NWA Music Awards
Tonight’s (April 28) the night the stars of the Northwest Arkansas music scene will be out in force for the annual event that honors their accomplishments in a Grammy-style ceremony.
Nuclear Sound
Margot and the Nuclear So-And-So’s will perform May 3 at the Chi Omega Greek Theatre on the University of Arkansas campus.
