Rock 4 Haiti.
Giving you the music a day early:
A quartet of bands are joining forces with the American Red Cross and Hope for Haiti (a local initiative started by Clinton School of Public Service student Ivan Noisette) to raise money for earthquake disaster relief in Haiti with Rock 4 Haiti at Revolution Music Room. The night starts with North Little Rock alternative rock act Third Degree kicking off the music at 8:30 p.m. followed by Little Rock’s Siversa with their energetic alternative rock. Following Siversa’s set, an American Red Cross representative will speak along with Noisette. Buckets will be passed around the audience, taking donations with 100 percent of donations going to Haiti relief efforts. Little Rock alternative rockers Kingsdown will resume the night of music followed by a set from modern rockers WishTribe. The cover for the all-ages event is free for 21 and over, and $5 for 20 and under with all cover charges going to relief efforts.
Charismatic is one adjective to describe the stage presence of Richie Kirkpatrick, the frontman of Nashville, Tenn., rock ‘n’ roll outfit Ghostfinger. With his perfectly curled at the edges handlebar mustache, Kirkpatrick is the mad musical mastermind of the trio that tears through a number of musical genres — guitar-powered indie rock on “Let It Ride,” twang-fueled roots rock on “Anne Marie” and atmospheric, cosmic country on “Follow the Water” — in a given night. The trio visits Juanita’s with two local bands opening: the Americana punch of Drunken Angels, and the gritty, lo-fi garage rock tunes of Brother Andy and His Big Damn Mouth. The 18-and-up show kicks off at 10 p.m. with a $5 cover.
Music Hates You frontman Noah Ray likes to ensure his audiences have a good time, but he also likes to ensure his audiences are totally focused on the gritty, hardcore punk-flavored rock the band cranks out so don’t be surprised to see Ray break the fourth wall and wade (or dive) into the audience when Music Hates You plays Downtown Music. Also on the bill are Conway down-tempo metal act Crankbait, the grunge-flavored metal of Little Rock’s Iron Tongue and Little Rock death metal trio Jolene. The music starts at 8 p.m. with a $6 cover.
It’s been 10 years since energetic pop punk band New Found Glory first released their self-titled record, and the Coral Springs, Fla., five piece is hitting the road on the aptly titled The 10 Year Anniversary of the Self-Titled Record Tour, including a stop at The Village. The quintet plans to play their first album from start to finish during live shows, displaying their catchy choruses and slick guitar hooks. Joining the group on their celebration tour are emo rockers Saves the Day, synth-filled power pop act hellogoodbye and pop punk band Fireworks. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the music starting at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $18 advance and $21 at the door.
The odometer on Conway hardcore rock act Fire to Reason’s touring schedule reads 70,000 miles, and the quartet, who create rapid-fire, brutal slices of music such as “Miles and Miles,” is preparing to hit the road again, kicking off their Lead or Silver Tour at Sound Stage in Conway. The monthlong jaunt will take them to locales such as Nashville, Tenn.; Cheyenne, Wyo.; and Las Vegas (and that’s just in 10 days time) before arriving back in Arkansas on March 6. Formed in October 2005, the pummeling, energetic act, who have a melodic side, have played every state in the lower 48. Joining the band for the tour kickoff are Vilonia hardcore metal act The Curse Follows and Conway progressive metal act Still Reign. The music roars to live at 8 p.m. with a $6 cover.
And here’s a shot of Ghostfinger, working through their tune “Love My Head”: