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Thursday’s Music

Published on: January 4, 2012
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Interstate Buffalo.

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Most of the time, Little Rock’s Interstate Buffalo is all flashy classic rock guitar theatrics and chugging Southern-flavored blues rock with a touch of funk — the kind of music that howls and wails, and then quiets its own tempest with a gorgeous guitar solo. But what many don’t know is the quartet got started back in 2006 as an acoustic blues cover band. So one would imagine that is what Interstate Buffalo will concentrate on for a happy-hour, acoustic set at Cajun’s Wharf, along with classic rock and blues rock done acoustically. The music starts at 5 p.m. Following the show, White Noise Theory takes the stage at 9 p.m. Interstate Buffalo’s show is free, but there’s a $5 cover after 8:30 p.m.

There are hybrid cars, hybrid football players, hybrid restaurants so of course there are hybrid musicians — artists who are not contained in one particular genre of music. A “slash” musician if you will. One such “slash” is Memphis musician Grace Askew, an artist who will visit Stickyz with her backing band Black Market Goods. And far as the music goes, expect a dose of alternative country, Americana, urban folk and jazz with Askew’s smoky voice rising above it all. No word on opening acts, but Grace Askew and the Black Market Goods‘ show starts at 9 p.m. Cover is only $5 for the 18-and-up show.

Here’s Interstate Buffalo bringing the rock with their “Running After Shadows”:

Running After Shadows

Wednesday’s Music

Amy LaVere.

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It has been two years since Memphis-based-but-Arkansas-loved rockers Lucero released their sixth studio album and major label debut, 1372 Overton Park. But in the fall of this year, the band found time between its busy touring schedule for time in a Memphis studio, recording a follow-up to 1372 Overton Park, and the album, Women and Work, will be released March 13, with an extensive tour kicking off in late February and continuing through late April. So finally new music from the rockers who mix their punkish roots with twangy country and beer-raising rock ‘n’ roll to create tales about girls, guitars, love and drinking. Want to hear some of the new songs before 2012? Bet you can when the band plays Rev Room with fellow Memphis act Amy LaVere — a blend of soul, torch country, folk and rock ‘n’ roll — kicking off the show. The music begins at 8:30 p.m. with tickets for the 18-and-up show $21.

As Play It Again Arkansas says, giving an Arkansas school child a musical instrument is more than just giving them a musical instrument. It’s giving them an opportunity for uncovering an unknown talent and a chance to believe in themselves. So the initiative allowing Arkansans to donate their used musical instruments to schools across the state is a good thing and in need of a benefit, such as Hornucopia, a benefit for Play It Again Arkansas at Stickyz. So bring a school band instrument (trumpet, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trombone, etc.) or $20 for admission, and enjoy the music of acts such as Katmandu, local rock act The GroanUps, The Rockets with their top hits from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, and The Smittle Band. The music starts at 7 p.m.

Soul, R&B and jazz singer Lalah Hathaway (the daughter of the legendary Donny Hathaway) makes an appearance at Cajun’s Wharf for an event aptly titled A Night with Lalah Hathaway and presented by One Stone Productions. The music is from 7-10 p.m., and tickets are $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP. The “First Daughter of Soul” will be joined by two local artists as opening acts: soul/R&B artist Nicky Parrish with her band Kemistri and local gospel favorite Dee Dee Jones. VIP ticket purchases include a meet and greet, reserved seating and appetizers by Cajun’s Wharf. It’s a non-smoking event.

Movies in the Park in the middle of winter? Hey, it’s Christmas. It’s the season for taking risks. Let’s hope the weather cooperates (quick check of forecast says clear and temps in the 40s), because the free movie showing is the 2007 comedy-on-ice Blades of Glory, starring Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler and some other funny and unfunny people. The plot? Two rival ice skaters are banned from competing in the Olympic men’s single competition but couple up for the pairs. Hilarity ensues. The PG-13 movie gets going at 6 p.m. Again, it’s free. Before and after there’s the Arvest River Market On Ice offering ice skating, too.

Here’s Amy LaVere with her “Killing Him”:

Killing Him

Friday’s Music

Flameing Daeth Fearies.

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Vino’s is hosting a night of local music with a visit from a trio of bands: Jab Jab Sucker Punch, Glittercore and Flameing Daeth Fearies. It’s an all-ages show with the music starting at 9 p.m. with a $8 cover. It’s the official debut of Little Rock’s Jab Jab Sucker Punch, a band consisting of members of well-known acts Big Boss Line, The Moving Front and Ashtray Babyhead. Glittercore is also an ensemble of Little Rock music royalty, with Paul Bowling, India Carter, Luke Tibbett and Shayne Gray playing their modern pop with glam and indie rock overtunes. And North Little Rock’s cabaret punk rock band Flameing Daeth Fearies creates fun-loving music while also incorporating interactive elements.

Ohio punk pop band Hit the Lights is coming to Downtown Music as the Razor & Tie Records-signed quintet tours in support of their just released EP Invicta. The doors open at 6 p.m. with the music starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Joining Hit the Lights on their Take the Fall Tour is Maryland act The Dangerous Summer, a band known for their punchy alternative rock in the vein of Jimmy Eat World and Third Eye Blind, and New York pop punk band Such Gold and North Carolina pop rock band Divided By Friday. Local support will be provided by School Boy Humor, the pop rock duo of brothers Phil Evans on vocals and Anthony Evans on guitar.

This month marks the 20th anniversary of the release of U2′s best album, the groundbreaking Achtung Baby, so why not celebrate by hearing some songs from it along with other U2 greats live? Okay, don’t get too excited. The real U2 is not coming around here, but UZoo — The Authentic U2 Tribute Band Experience is coming to Cajun’s Wharf. Cover is $10, and the show starts around 9:30 p.m. UZoo performs all the hits from U2 with a showmanship and passion that matches the real thing. Expect “Where The Streets Have No Name,” “Vertigo,” “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and more.

Here’s Flameing Daeth Fearies with their “We’re Gonna Do It”:

We’re Gonna Do It

Friday’s Music

Todd Snider.

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Yes, it has been 17 years since Todd Snider had his “hit” with “Talkin’ Seattle Grunge Rock Blues.” Let’s hope that’s not all you know about this gifted Americana singer/songwriter. Snider’s “Alcohol and Pills” name checks Hank Williams, Elvis (Though the claim Elvis “came up from Jackson” is wrong.), Janis Joplin, Gram Parsons and Jimi Hendrix over its howling, country rock chords. The 2004 tune is just one of the Americana gems written by Snider in his career. Snider comes to Juanita’s. The doors open at 9 p.m. with the music at 10 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. No word on the opening act.

And to think all it took was one listen to The Edgar Winter Group’s “Frankenstein.” The synthesizer breakdown in the ’70s rock tune was the reason that Florida electronica artist DJ Icey started creating music, pioneering the Florida Breaks genre with his broken beat, bass heavy sound. “The King of The Funky Breaks” comes to Rev Room. The opening acts are Fresh Millions, Jared Lawler, Justin Sane vs. Balance and Spencer RX with the music starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance for the 18-and-up show.

The Little Rock Folk Club returns with a visit from Claude Bourbon, an European born and raised, and classically trained guitarist and singer whose music is a fusion of a little of everything it seems, from classical and jazz to Eastern influences to Spanish and Latin elements to American folk and blues music. And when he plays live he interweaves all these influences into a hybrid that defies categorization. Bourbon comes to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock’s Thomson Hall with a 7:30 p.m. start time. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for students, and free of children 11 and under.

The Clear Channel Metroplex will host a night of hip-hop featuring Yo Gotti and CMG for a Power 92 Jams exclusive concert. Hosted by JoJo Everythangs, the music starts at 10 p.m. with tickets $20 in advance and $50 for VIP. Other music will be supplied by Dr. Feelgood. Yo Gotti is a Memphis-raised hip-hop artist known for his hardcore, Dirty South hip hop who released the single “We Can Get It On” earlier this summer as fans of this underground rapper await the release of his first studio album Live From The Kitchen.

Back in May, beloved local singer Cody Belew announced he was departing for Nashville, Tenn, and the better promise of a music career, and then followed it up with his going-away show. Half a year later, Cody Belew is back in town for a show at Cajun’s Wharf as Cody Belew & The Mercers deliver their energized music that includes nods at R&B, Americana, soul, jazz, gospel, pop and country. The music starts at 9 p.m.. and there’s a $5 cover after 8:30 p.m., but if you want a good seat you better get there at happy hour. Or before. Maybe noon.

The Arkansas State Fair Complex is home to 10 days of music with the annual return of the Arkansas State Fair and all the music that goes along with it. There will also be rides, food, games, livestock and more, but the music on the Wendy’s Main Stage includes Friday night headliner Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Admission is free to the shows with paid fair admission which is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 12 and senior citizens ages 60 and over, and free to children ages 6 and under. Parking at the fairgrounds is $5 per vehicle.

Here’s Todd Snider with his “Looking For a Job”:

Looking For a Job

Saturday’s Music

Stoney LaRue.

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This is how the Rev Room announces the return of Stoney LaRue to Little Rock: “If you’re not familiar and like bands like Cross Canadian Ragweed, Randy Rogers Band, Jason Boland & The Stragglers and Reckless Kelly then Stoney LaRue is right up your alley.” True enough. LaRue — Texas born but Oklahoma bred — is a rousing country rocker that blends Red Dirt country and pure American music creating music that mixes and matches country with soul, rock ‘n’ roll and blues. The opening act is to be announced with the music starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 day of for the 21-and-up show.

Omega Artist Group is the newish, local promotion and management company headed by Jeremy Flynn, and Flynn brings his full roster of artist to Juanita’s for a special night of music. It’s an EP release for Magnolia pop punk/alternative rock band belair. and North Little Rock progressive indie rock outfit Ellison’s Cage. The doors open at 8 p.m. with the music starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. The night of music also includes Sherwood high-energy rock outfit Boom the Wheel and North Little Rock indie dance rock act Knox Hamilton.

Emily Osment is the star of movies such as Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams and Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over, and also played Lilly Truscott on the Disney hit Hannah Montana, but Osment has slowly branched out as a musician. She released her debut album Fight or Flight in September 2010, and the album included the dance pop hit “Let’s Be Friends.” Osment brings her pop rock sound to Magic Springs Water and Theme Park as part of the park’s Pepsi Concert Series. The evening also includes energetic singer/songwriter Shane Harper as well as part of the Radio Disney Roadshow. The show is at Timberwood Amphitheater with concert gates opening at 6 p.m., and the show starting at 7 p.m. with Harper and then Osment following at 8 p.m. General main gate admission is $44.99 for the day, and tickets after 4 p.m. are available for $22.50.

Little Rock native and Episcopal Collegiate School graduate Jessica Ott makes her return to Little Rock, fronting the Chicago seven-piece rocking soul band Otis as they play Cajun’s Wharf. The music starts at 9 p.m. with a $5 cover after 8:30 p.m. Ott isn’t the only Chicago transplant in the group as Otis is comprised of musicians from around the nation. But as a whole the band is a soul force with horn section that draws inspiration from legends such as Sly Stone and Miles Davis as they tear through their soul, funk and jazz influences in forming their new soul sound. Otis also appears at Markham Street Grill And Pub on Thursday, and the Town Pump on Friday.

Here’s Stoney LaRue with his “Empty Glass”:

Empty Glass

Friday’s Music

 

Those Darlins.

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Middle Tennessee act Those Darlins started off as a punk meets alt country act, at least on their 2009 debut album. But with the spring 2011 release Screws Get Loose, the Darlins have embraced their live show, where the quartet turns the amps up and create pure rock ‘n’ roll with traces of garage, punk, country and ’60s girl pop. Those Darlins come to Stickyz with tickets $8 in advance and $10 at the door for the 21-and-up show. Local rock ‘n’ roll act Spero, Vanhoose, Quin & Dodson is on the bill along with Nashville, Tenn., rock group Denney and The Jets. The music starts at 9 p.m.

It’s not the kind of show one usually finds at Cajun’s Wharf, but the high-octane country and rock ‘n’ roll of Good Time Ramblers will be heard up and down the Arkansas River as the band takes the stage. The band creates music that would make Johnny, Waylon and Willie smile: a rollicking and rambunctious, high lonesome and fatigued collection of music about hard living, being drunk, living in the jailhouse, broken hearts, God and cowboy dreams. The music starts at 9 p.m. with a $5 cover after 8:30 p.m.

Texas blues guitarist Wes Jeans makes a return to Little Rock with a show at Juanita’s, delivering what he likes to call a “soul-drenched mix of high voltage, rockin’ Texas blues.” The music starts at 9:05 p.m. with the doors opening at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. The opening acts are Trey Hawkins Band, a southeast Arkansas band known for their rowdy and ready country rock, and Cody Ives Band, a Little Rock alt country and Southern rock-flavored sextet.

And so it ends. But at least this summer’s Peabody Rivertop Party series ends with a bang with an appearance by Poptart Monkeys, one of the country’s top party rock bands. It’s only four guys, but Poptart Monkeys know how to party and host a party, with their crazy live show and high-energy modern rock sound with a touch of comedy. As with every Peabody Rivertop Party this year, the night will be hosted by Epiphany as he emcees the night and spins as well. The party starts at 8 p.m. with a $5 cover for the 21-and-up show that goes until after midnight.

Here’s Those Darlins with their “Be Your Bro”:

Be Your Bro

Saturday’s Music

Published on: July 1, 2011
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R. Stevie Moore.

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It’s hard what to make of R. Stevie Moore. The lo-fi, DIY artist has released more than 400 albums in his career. Of course, he refers to his albums as his sound diary, and the music is a collection of the weird and wonderful, the amazing and avant-garde, dabbling in genres as wide ranging as spoken word, power pop, punk, experimental rock, jangling folk and symphonic. It’s dazzling and head scratching music — a lo-fi Brian Wilson or DIY Sgt. Pepper. The artist’s first-ever tour — most of his albums were recorded in his New Jersey apartment — includes a stop at White Water Tavern. The music starts at 10 p.m. with opening act Sea Nanners, the Little Rock band formerly known as Reptar that is known for their driving Americana sound.

Cajun’s Wharf gets a shot of mojo with a visit from Mojo Depot with the music starting at 9 p.m. Mojo Depot, the Little Rock group consisting of Tyndall Jackson on guitar, Rob Moore on vocals and guitar, Jason Adams on drums and John Wright on bass, has been making music for more than 25 years, creating original jammy blues rock and covering selections from The Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Robert Earl Keen and others. Formed as The Loose Change, the band headed to California and released a debut album Phantom Train and followed it up with Crazy to Believe before returning to Little Rock.

Since scoring his first Top 10 country hit with 2003′s “Honesty (Write Me a List),” Tennessee-bred country musician Rodney Atkins has released a string of No. 1 country hits, including “If You’re Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows),” “Watching You,” “These Are My People” and “Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy)” from his second album, and “It’s America” from his third album. A fourth album is forthcoming, and Atkins already has a Top 40 country hit from it with “Take a Back Road.” Atkins performs at Magic Springs Water and Theme Park‘s Pepsi Concert Series. The show is at Timberwood Amphitheater with concert gates opening at 6 p.m., and the show starting at 8 p.m. General main gate admission is $44.99 for the day, and tickets after 4 p.m. are available for $22.50.

Here’s R. Stevie Moore with his “Back in Time”:

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Friday’s Music

Elise Davis.

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She came up short in the Northwest Arkansas Music Awards for Best Female Vocalist for 2010, but Elise Davis is an artist who will long be considered for the award and perhaps even bigger trophies, mixing folk, country and rock ‘n’ roll with her band members Jordan Trotter, Trevor Ware and Joshua Tate. Davis and crew visit Cajun’s Wharf for a night of her angelic vocals mixed with acoustic-powered rhythms. Cover is $5 after 8:30 p.m. with the music starting at 9 p.m.

Proving that Finding Jimmy Hoffa isn’t the only musical jewel out of Osceola, winner of the USA Network’s first ever Nashville Star and country musician Buddy Jewell returns to Arkansas and Juanita’s for a headlining show. Jewell’s “Somebody Who Would Die For You” is currently in the top tier of the Christian country music charts. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the music at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.

It’s funk meets zydeco as Dikki Du & The Zydeco Krewe bring their musical party to Sticky Fingerz. Born Troy Carrier in Church Point, La., Dikki Du has been creating grooving, funky and hypnotizing zydeco music since the age of 9, creating dancing days from south Louisiana and points northward. The opening act is to be announced, but expect the music at 9 p.m. with cover $6 for the 21-and-up show.

It might be the weirdest night the West End has every witnessed, but acoustic emo rocker Rookie of the Year is touring in support of their The Most Beautiful, including a stop at the west Little Rock nightspot. The North Carolina band is really the one-man acoustic pop rock of Ryan Dunson, an artist who stopped playing in hardcore/metal bands on the advice of a girl. Joining Rookie of the Year will be another band known for pumping out catchy-as-heck pop rock tunes: Kansas pop rockers The After Party. Once again, it’s at West End. Beyond weird.

Gospel singer Donald Lawrence, the Grammy-winning producer, composer and recording artist and true modern gospel, plays Robinson Center Music Hall and will be joined by a 10-plus member backing ensemble, The Co. (a group that backed him on his Grammy nominated 2004 I Speak Life solo CD debut). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. with tickets $28.70 and $36.90.

Here’s Elise Davis in action with “Cold World Hot Love”:

Saturday’s Music and Riverfest

Andy McKee.

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Kansas instrumental acoustic guitar artist and YouTube sensation Andy McKee arrives at Juanita’s for a night of his lighting-quick acoustic fingerpicking influenced by artists such as Eric Johnson, King Crimson and Michael Hedges. McKee’s use of percussive hits and tapping on the acoustic guitar earned him a YouTube audience of millions, and turned him into a touring artist playing about 150 dates a year. The “U.K.’s most potent slide player” and a folk guitarist, Johnny Dickinson, is the opening act, kicking off the music at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 advance and $15 day of show for the all-ages gig.

According to their Facebook account, Corona, Calif., band Sacrificial Slaughter likes the music of Pantera, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Slayer and Testament, using those influences for the creation of their self-described “extreme (bleeping) death thrash.” The quartet headline a show at Downtown Music featuring local support from Conway death metal band Fathom Down, six piece Conway progressive metal act Still Reign, Little Rock death metal band Tomorrow Brings The Agony and The Beast. The music starts at 7 p.m. with an $8 cover.

Cody Belew takes time out from his alt-country project Cody Belew & the Locals to return to belting out party anthems, blue-eyed soul and rock ‘n’ roll classics as musical leader of Cody Belew & the Mercers. Catch Belew and his crack backing band at Cajun’s Wharf at 9 p.m.

Conway’s favorite son and American Idol 8 winner Kris Allen is the featured performer at Saline Summer Daze at the Benton Festival Grounds. The open-air concert starts at 4:30 p.m. and includes country rockers Riverbilly on the schedule with Allen headlining the event. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, with a limited number of VIP tickets available for $50 that include stage-front seating. Expect melodic acoustic rock ballads and toe-tapping rock tunes from Allen, and more than likely a cover of Kanye West’s “Heartless” and “Red Guitar,” a ditty Allen wrote for his wife, Katy, before his Idol run.

And, of course, Riverfest is in its second day. Go HERE for a look at the headliners and HERE for a complete schedule.

Here’s Andy McKee with this 30-million viewed YouTube video of “Drifting”:

Thursday’s Music

Published on: February 3, 2010
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Keller Williams.

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While he’s performed with artists such as String Cheese Incident and Yonder Mountain String Band, and occasionally plays with guitarist Gibb Droll and drummer Jeff Sipe, Keller Williams is better known as a one-man jamband. On stage, Williams utilizes an Echoplex Digital Pro looping unit to construct his backing music that includes touches of bluegrass, folk, alternative rock, electronica, jazz, funk, lounge and Afrobeat, allowing Williams to alternate between instruments in creating his off-the-wall music. Williams visits Revolution Music Room with tickets for the 18-and-up show $19 advance and $23 day of show. The music will start at 8:30 p.m., and there’s no opening act. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Cody Belew & the Mercers visit Cajun’s Wharf for a night of party anthems, blue-eyed soul and rock ‘n’ roll classics as the crooner works his way through a collection of recognizable hits with his crack backing band: Gregg McGowan and Matt Stone on guitars, Ivan Yarbrough on bass, Jason McHughes on drums, and Dave and Christy Williams on saxophones. The music starts at 9:30 p.m. with a $5 after 8:30 p.m.

Here’s a shot of Keller Williams lighting up the stage with his live thing on “Freaker by the Speaker”:

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