You never know what you’re going to get at the Whitewater Tavern, but I can guarantee in terms of music, it’s always a good show. The stage nestled in the corner of the room may seem underwhelming, but it’s an institution. From international names like English folk artist Billy Bragg to locally revered acts like …
Whitewater presents Mainland Divide, Darsombra, and AutoDreamer Read More »
A young Claire Holley knew she loved to sing, and today that early curiosity has bloomed. The artist now resides in Los Angeles, making music as her career and traveling the country as a solo performer. Holley didn’t grow up on the coast, however, and calls Jackson, Miss., her hometown. It was there as a …
Born and raised in Little Rock, John Bush traces his foray into music back to his mother and father, as well as the local, tight-knit jazz community he discovered. “My mother played piano and my uncles and older cousins all played instruments and were in bands,” he recalls. He first started playing live shows in …
Ah the 90’s. The good ole days when our phones flipped, internet was dialup, Razorbacks were good at basketball, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony dominated the radio. This year, you can relive about half of that thanks to Mike Anderson reviving the hogs and Riverfest continuing their march toward music people listened to 20 years ago. RiverFest …
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What happens when a bunch of UALR music majors get together? They come up with a versatile cover and improv band. Cue That Arkansas Weather, a band that spans the genres – jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, pop. You name it, they can play it. Back in the fall of 2013, Lucas Murray, now the band-organizer, …
It is weekend time, that means some great live music across Little Rock. We gathered up the music going on this weekend around various top music venues in the city. Now you have the hard choice of choosing which to catch. Friday Afterthought – Tyrannosaurus Chicken – 9:00 – $7 Rev Room – Wade Bowen …
We continue our Local Live spotlight by chatting with Chuck Dodson and Joe McMahan, this week’s show on the South on Main stage. Dodson is well known in Central Arkansas as a musical mainstay on the piano, and McMahan is a Nashville-based guitarist, who is very much a part of the scene there. McMahan also …
Local Live Artist Insider: Chuck Dodson and Joe McMahan Read More »
Little Rock powered through icy roads last Friday night to check out the Arkansas Times Musician Showcase at The Rev Room in the River Market. I was among those brave souls, although truth be told, this is the first time I’ve been out to this particular event in a few years. Regardless, I was happy …
Arkansas Times 2015 Musician Showcase – Good Music, but Program In Need of Repair Read More »
The Oxford American announced the continuation of the Local Live concert series at South on Main (1304 Main Street). Local Live series is curated by the Oxford American and features the best local and regional talent on a headlining bill each Wednesday night for free at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 marks the continuation of the series …
Oxford American Announces Spring Local Live Music Lineup At South On Main Read More »
Good food, great drinks, and epic music. These are the things you can expect when you attend South on Main’s Local Live night. Born out of an ArtPlace grant received in 2012, the nonprofit arm of the Oxford American has since developed a one-stop location on South on Main’s stage for the beloved Local Live …