Music
A Royal Conversation
Country music star and songwriter Royal Wade Kimes comes back every year to his hometown of Chester, just south of Fayetteville, to present an outdoor concert and lead a trail ride to raise money for the Backpacks for Kids program. The event helped feed 2,500 kids last year.
Harvest The Music
It’s still more than a month away but some ticket packages are already sold out for the Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Music Festival.
Sona Singer Auditions
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) announces the formation of the SoNA Singers, an auditioned group of the region’s best choral singers.
End Of ‘The Entertainer’
Randall Shreve & the Sideshow will take the stage Saturday, Aug. 13 at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville.
Earl & Them's 'Special Blend'
At age 69, Earl Cate is still kicking out the jams. Cate will be accompanied by a host of seasoned musicians with Earl & Them for the release of “Special Blend” at George’s Majestic Lounge on Friday from 6 to 10 p.m.
Groovement Me, Baby
Local band Groovement will celebrate the release of its first CD at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. The first 100 through the door will get the CD for free.
Blues Challenge
The Ozark Blues Society is calling for entries into its annual Blues Challenge. Submissions — free to enter — are due by Aug. 20.
Rick Gets Rolled To WAC
Because of the extreme, badass, awful tortuous heat, the Rick Springfield concert has been moved from the Arkansas Music Pavilion to the Walton Arts Center.
Christmas Fuller Project's Final Show
The Christmas Fuller Project is releasing a new CD titled “Roman Candle Wars” just in time for the band to end. The group’s final show will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 30 at Mama Carmen’s in Fayetteville.
