Music
NWA hip-hop artists play Happiness of Pursuit Festival
A story that flew under my radar last year was the performance by two Northwest Arkansas-based hip-hop artists at the The Happiness of Pursuit Festival in Ontario, Calif., in October
Arts organizations look back on 2023’s accomplishments
As the year rolled to a close, we asked several arts organizations for their proudest moments of 2023. These are the answers we received, edited for space: Fort Smith Regional
2023 In Review: Schola Cantorum, Fort Smith Symphony and SoNA made their musical marks
Every year, we at The Free Weekly challenge ourselves to look back and then look forward. So I looked back myself — and came up with more than a dozen
Tucker-Doss holiday concert Dec. 15 benefits NWA Equality
For their Happy Holy Gays Winter concert, organizer Léo Tucker (formerly Stephen Coger) says that they haven’t even considered suggested attire for the evening and laughs at the idea of
SoNA Singers bring harmony, heart to Christmas concert Dec. 9
Jeramy Upton says he’ll sing anywhere — in the car, of course, but also at his desk at work, waiting at the dinner table at a restaurant, any place he
Pianist celebrates with Fort Smith Symphony Dec. 2
Located at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, Oman — officially the Sultanate of Oman — is primarily peopled by followers of Islam, and Arabic is its official language. Neither
Ashtyn Barbaree puts down the guitar and returns to the piano for special Springdale concert
Even though Ashtyn Barbaree’s fans have heard piano lines in her songs for years now, she’s usually strumming a guitar. Now she’s working on bringing piano to the front of
SoNA Beyond Nov. 18 Lets AOP Artists Create What They Hear
FAQ – SoNA Beyond: ‘Tone Painting’ WHAT — In a partnership with Arts One Presents, a group of SoNA musicians will play a variety of pieces for chamber wind ensemble
Tate McRae to perform in Rogers next summer
Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Tate McRae is coming to Rogers. The Calgary native brings her national tour the the Walmart AMP at 8 p.m. July 21, 2024. Standard ticket prices range from
Matt the Electrician, Trout Fishing in America play Ozark Folk Festival Nov. 10
Something about the moniker “Matt the Electrician” might make you think he makes children’s music. The fact that he’s opening for Trout Fishing in America Nov. 10 at the Original
