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17th Annual Hot Springs Blues Fest Bikes, Blues & BBQ 2013 • Jamie Lou • Spyro Gyra Folk Alliance • Audiodacity • Steve Evans’ Vintage • Bob’s World BackStage Pass • Notes From The Pub • Space News • Own Worst Enemies News Of Record • Horrorscopes • Concerts • 1000s Of Performance Dates Throughout The Mid-South •

2013 Blues Fest Actitivities Schedule Wednesday, August 28 Hump Night Blues Jam @ The Ohio Club; 8:00 pm Thursday, August 29 FREE Concert w/ Samantha Fish @ The Ohio Club; 9:00 pm Friday, August 30 Kick Off Parties!!!

Bart Walker Band @ Fat Jack’s; 9:00 pm Little G Weevil @ The Ohio Club; 9:00 pm Ghost Town Blues Band @ The Big Chill; 9:00 pm Youngblood Youth Jam (under 21) @ Classics; 7:00 pm Saturday, August 31 Workshops @ The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs Noon—1:00 Themed Photography w/ Jenn Ocken 1:00—3:00 Build a Cigar Box Guitar w/ Bluesboy Jag (pre-registration only) Hot Springs Blues Festival @ Hill Wheatley Plaza 2:30 Gates open 2:30—3:30 Happy Hour!

3:30 John Calvin Brewer Band 4:15 Blues In The Schools 4:30 Little G Weevil 5:45 Selwyn Birchwood Band 7:00 Shakura S’aida 8:30 Zac Harmon After Parties @ 9:00 pm Bart Walker Band @ Fat Jack’s Brandon Santini Band @ The Ohio Club Joe Pitts Band w/ Rachelle Coba @ 3B’s Bar & Billiards Heavy Suga & The Sweetones @ The Big Chill Sunday, September 1 Workshops @ The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs 11:00 am - Noon: Gospel Music & The Blues w/ Zac Harmon Noon—1:00: Slide Guitar Basics w/ Joe Pitts 1:00—2:00: Blues In The Schools w/ Heather Crosse Hot Springs Blues Festival @ Hill Wheatley Plaza 1:30 Gates open 1:30—2:30 Happy Hour!

2:30 Salt & Pepper 3:30 Gil Franklin Band 4:30 Hump Night Band w/ Special Guests 5:45 Brandon Santini Band 7:00 Bart Walker Band 8:30 Southern Hospitality After Parties @ 9:00 pm Little G Weevil @ Fat Jack’s Brandon Santini Band @ The Ohio Club Joe Pitts Band w/ Rachelle Coba @ 3B’s Bar & Billiards

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FRIDAY NITE SEPT. 13 FREE BIG BAND TWI-LITE PARTY! Featuring the 18 Piece Fayetteville Jazz Collective 7 - 9 PM • Basin Park!

SATURDAY SEPT. 14 FREE JAZZ! BASIN PARK! 12:00 - 1:30 1:30 - 3:00 3:00 - 4:30 4:30 - 6:00

Allen Gibson & First Line Richard Bruton Quintet Walter Savage Trio NSU Jazz Sextet

SUNDAY SEPT. 15 FREE JAZZ! BASIN PARK! 1:00

Missouri State Jazz Big Band

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Hot Summer Nights • 2013 Page 6 Bikes, Blues & BBQ

Annual motorcycle rally to bring rolling thunder to Northwest Arkansas

by Joe Giles

Page 8 17th Annual Hot Springs Blues Festival Spa City to get the blues

by Dannielle Davis

Page 15 Jamie Lou Thies

Spotlight on Arkansas Songbird

by Dori Colston

Adrienne & Maddie relax after Maddie's debut

Page 19 Jazz Eureka Weekend

Spyro Gyra set to headline Jazz Festival

by Sondra Goode

Greetings and fair weather to you all. It is now 4:20 in the a.m. of this f.m. day, and we sit tethered to this ‘puter desk while the world outside wakes up for another day.

Come to think of it, it’s always 4:20 around here which leads us to think that there’s a vast right-wing conspiracy keeping us in our place. We dream of change, though… and someday think we might very well stay in your place sometime…alas, we can only dream…

Page 24 Hot Springs International Horror Film Festival

by Sondra Goode

Page 27 Vintage

The new D’Agelico Excel Guitar

by Steve Evans

COVERS: Jessica Riley

The Regulars

Space News......................................................10 Notes from the Pub: Central.........................12 Notes from the Pub: Fort Smith..................14 Eureka! .............................................................18 Notes from the Pub: NWA ...........................20 Notes from the Pub: Hot Springs ................22 Backstage Pass ................................................23 Frets About Frets .............................................26 Bob Boyd’s World of Music ..........................26 Concerts ...........................................................28 Club Listings ...................................................38 Own Worst Enemies .......................................52 Letters To Ed ....................................................52 Connections .....................................................53 Horrorscopes.....................................................54

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As we go to press with our Hot Summer Nights edition the Summer is in full tilt boogie. The outdoor shows are everywhere, and we are relieved that this hasn’t been like the last two Summers, where the mercury sat above 100 for months on end.

(We hesitate to say this, however, as sure enough whenever we think we’re out of the woods it comes back to haunt us…it’s a bit like commenting aloud that you like a certain product that Walmart carries.

If they hear you they stop carrying that product…it happens every time…)

Great things are afoot these days. To wit: our daughter, Adrienne, just delivered our first grandchild. Madison Dianne Douglas came to be and we are elated, to say the least. And true to family form, she arrived in the middle of the night. Everyone is healthy, thank God, and the prognosis is that we will be soon learning to babysit, change diapers when needed, and just be entertained by the sheer wide-eyed innocence of youth in its extreme. What would you expect?

Now, the thing is, we stopped our personal growth at 13 years old. Methinks we are the youngest grandfather in history.

(Hey, the summer we turned 13 we got to see some of the best bands in the history of the world for free: Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, the Warlocks-soon-to-be-The Grateful Dead, and so on. We instinctively knew that life would never get any better - ever - so we decided to simply stay right here…you know? Who can blame us?!)

In General…….

The Fayetteville ROOTS festival went off without a hitch as 'they' say. The weather was perfect, the venues were perfect and the vibes were excellent.

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Adrienne, Michael and Madison Dianne Douglas

Our congratulations and thanks to all who made this a remarkable affair, especially Jerrmy Gawthrop, who both conceived of and spearheaded this affair from the start. Jerrmy was the man behind the Great Unknown Festival way back in 2004, a critically excellent festival on the King's River that was poorly attended and ended being a financial flop.

Hopefully, his ROOTS festivals are making up for some things now.

Indeed, it takes a person with a special spirit to be able to put that behind him and create a new situation with such grave potential risks involved...especially someone who has been burned before. For Jerrmy to take on this endeavor is an amazing display of, shall we say, testicular fortitude...

We had a chat with Brett Mosiman the other day about his festivals and the realities of doing shows here in the Altered State. Brett is the creator of and head honcho of Wakarusa.

It is widely known that Wakarusa this year was plagued by torrential rains and severe thunderstorms and that many festival-goers actually had to be towed out of the festival grounds at the end. This was the 10th anniversary of Waka, with the biggest names to date on the bill.

What isn’t widely known - until now, that is - this year Wakarusa broke all previous records. Indeed, well over 25,000 music lovers flocked to Mulberry Mountain for the festivities, and despite the weirdness of the weather, everyone we’ve spoken with has told us that it was a magical event unmatched by anything they’ve ever experienced.

Thing is, whenever a group of people all share a sudden catastrophe - especially involving a weather incident - they all seem to pull together in the realization of the moment. Just as at Woodstock, when the rains hit the whole crowd became like a single family all caught up in the survival mode…a really big family that was all helping each other to cope.

Remember the ice storms that hit Northwest Arkansas a few years back? Who could forget! It was like that. Everyone had a common situation very far from anyone’s control and everyone helped everyone pull through it. Call it the Quantum physics of the moment if you will…

Wakarusa was a trying time to be sure, but it all worked out and a great many people had an experience that they will never forget…for the rest of their lives…

The following week, of course, was another story. The promoters had worked diligently and were able to get the grounds cleaned up and ready for the influx of thousands of fans who attended the Thunder On The Mountain country music camping festival…

It was really well attended, all the shows went off without a hitch, and many, many thousands enjoyed a camping trip with many, many thousands of their new bestest friends.

And we’re told that it will, indeed, be an annual affair...

IT’S MORE FUN, Y’ALL! Get ready for burgers, bull-ridin’ and a boot scootin’ good time!

The original honky tonk hangout is now open.

Bull rides Line dance with the Gilley’s Girls Food and drink specials Live entertainment

Kudos to Brett Mosiman and his staff, and the incredible people who own Mulberry Mountain, the Patton family, for cleaning up the facility so well, and what had to be the monumental task of repairing and rebuilding the venue so quickly.

For a first-year event it went, as Brett put it, “Swimmingly. We all had a great time and even the staffers who survived Waka had fun and we all can’t wait to do it again next year.”

We’ve said it before and will likely say it again: thank you, Mr. Mosiman, for bringing your festivals to our Altered State…you’ve added new dimensions to life in these parts.

Whatever we can do to help you feel at home, well, just count on…

In Particular…….

As we go to press the plans for both the Hot Springs Blues Fest and Bikes, Blues & BBQ are all in motion. Add to this, Jazz Eureka is right around the corner, and this year none other than Spyro Gyra is headlining the affair.

Let’s see, we had Widspread Panic at Waka, Toby Keith at Thunder On The Mountain, we’ll have Yonder Mountain String Band and Tedeschi Trucks, Railroad Earth and several dozen more notable bands at Harvest…we had Hayes Carll and Iris Dement at Roots, a slew of fine bands at Bikes, Blues & BBQ…we’ll have The Robert Cray Band, Paul Thorn and Selwyn Birchwood at King Biscuit…we’re about to have Spyro Gyra at Jazz Eureka…Hey…what can we say? Life is good here in the Altered State.

In Closing…….

All in all, back when we started this fair publication in 1980, we never dreamed that there’d be this much world-class musical activity here in our midst. All we knew was that this area is rife with incredibly talented musicians that all seemed to us at the time to be being ignored, and we thought that it was a crime…and that if people only knew about the musical riches in our own backyard they just might support such an undertaking.

Fact is, people, that was nearly 33 years ago. We think the undertaking has been successful beyond our wildest dreams.

We think we’ll keep on keepin’ on.

We think it beats the heck out of having to actually get real jobs…

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Thunder In The Ozarks

Bikes, Blues & BBQ

Northwest Arkansas to once again host legendary motorcycle rally ---Joe Giles Almost twelve months out of the year, Fayetteville is the perfect southern college town: a mix of liberal and conservative viewpoints living mostly in harmony, beautiful tree-lined avenues and hillsides, the glory of fall football and foliage, and then as September prepares its yearly departure………….the biggest party in the Midwest comes to town. Nationally known in the motorcycle culture as well as to tourists from far and near, Bikes Blues and BBQ is again ready to bring its special brand of fun to the Ozarks.

And what fun it is!

Bikes Blues and BBQ (or BBB as it’s commonly known) is unique among the nation’s “big boy” motorcycle rallies in that it is an “all-skate” festival. Sure, there will be thousands of motorcycles and tens (actually hundreds) of thousands of bikers, but there are also the families, young and old, who come for the joy of everything about the rally.

‘Family Friendly’ is a motto for BBB…No nudity, lewdness, or many of the things that the general public so often associates with the biker crowd. And to make it even better, once it’s over and the bills are paid and a little seed money is reserved to start over, all remaining profits go to local charities (over a half million dollars in the 13 years of the rally)!

So, a great party coupled with a safe and clean atmosphere and money for charity - what’s not to love? (Ok, maybe the noise, if you don’t care for that, but it’s only four days.)

Consider this article your primer on BBB if you haven’t attended, or your reminder if you have.

First, this year the rally will be held Wednesday through Saturday, September 18-21. (Note: though the festivities have traditionally taken place during the last week of September, the Razorback football schedule trumps all in Arkansas – Saturday, Sept. 28, Texas A and M and Johnny Football come to town, thus the deviation from the norm.)

If you’d like to attend from out of town and haven’t made lodging arrangements, plan on staying in Benton County or Missouri or Oklahoma or Fort Smith. Barring last minute cancellations, there are no rooms in Fayetteville or Springdale left. But the good news is that it’s a quick and lovely drive or ride from any of the aforementioned areas.

Next, there are four official venues to the rally and each has its own distinct personality: 1. The original spot is, of course, Dickson Street. That’s the party venue featuring the huge BBB Beer Garden with concert stage and free music every day and night. As all good Arkies know, Dickson Street is THE entertainment district of NWA. Great bars and restaurants, cool shops, and an eclectic mix of people to watch. Hundreds of vendors hawking their varied wares cover the parking lots and sometimes even sidewalks of the area with merchandise including leather, clothing, accessories of every sort.

And then there’s the food. Oh, the food… BBQ, Greek cuisine, Caribbean fare, burgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes; the list is simply endless. And it’s all superb.

But, the rally is about the bikes. Dickson is a motorcycle connoisseur’s paradise: every make and model imaginable lines the streets of the entire area. Customs, choppers, vintage machines, sport bikes, “the stuff dreams are made of”. There are few things more enjoyable than watching the wide-eyed youngsters “ooo” and “ahhh” at the visual offerings.

Naturally, there will be a bike show, The Stokes Air Battle of the Bikes in the Beer Garden Saturday, 7:00 am-2:00pm.

2. The Baum Motorcycle Village Venue is located at Baum Stadium on the U of A campus.

For those unfamiliar with Fayetteville, it’s on South Razorback Road at the home of the baseball Razorbacks. The Village is BBB’s true shopping area. The motorcycle industry sends the newest and coolest bikes from Harley-Davidson, Victory, Yamaha, Suzuki, and this year the new (really old) kid on the block, the legendary Indian. Each of these companies will be offering demo rides of their most popular models. The Village is home to myriad custom builders and major motorcycle accessory companies as well. In addition, H-D will have the now-famous ladies area featuring ladies ride gear, riding seminars, and stationary mounts that the neophyte can fire up, go through the gears, and generally get comfortable with the riding experience without ever actually moving; it’s called the JumpStart and it’s the coolest thing in the world for the aspiring rider. Of course, at the Village you’ll find more great food. (You’re gonna gain a few pounds at the rally, but you’ll enjoy it...)

In addition to the bikes, clothes, “toys,” and food, this year the Village is highlighted by stunt shows by United FMX, a “big-air” motorcycle stunt team that will simply amaze you.

3. The third official venue is the BBB Official Campground at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Again, vendors, free live music, and multiple attractions including lawn mower pulls (you’ve gotta see these things), bike games, karaoke contest, a mechanical bull, and the Arkansas State Championship KCBS BBQ Championship. Friday night is the People’s Choice contest where you can sample all the entrant’s BBQ efforts and vote for your favorite. The campground is also where the United Rentals Parade of Power begins, and the Fayetteville Fire Fighters two charity poker runs end. In addition, helicopter rides will be staged there. What better way to really see the rally than from above? Finally, the campground is home to the BBB saloon, serving the coldest libations around.

4. On Friday night and all day Saturday, the NWA Mall hosts the Second Annual BBB Car show. Last year’s event was huge and this time around, the promoters expect it to top 250 entries.

A car show at a motorcycle rally? Genius!! Just like the bikes, these range from restored vintage to wild customs and everything in between. And of course there will be vendors, not to mention everything in the Mall.

Not enough cool stuff?

Ok, how about this? The First Annual Bikes Blues and Bombers Air Show at the Fayetteville Executive Airport on S. Hwy 71 leading into town. The Commemorative Air Force is bring at least six vintage WWII warplanes to town for this event, and you can not only tour them, but actually go up in one of these magnificent relics of the nation’s past.

More?

Well, BBB and the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad have teamed up with Progressive Motorcycle Insurance to offer the Progressive Blues Train Shuttle delivering passengers from Dickson Street to the Baum Motorcycle Village and back, all rally long. It’s the best, and certainly the most fun, way to get from one venue to the other. Just park and ride.

More?

Ok, since one train is good, two must be better. Introducing Ales On Rails, a train devoted to craft beer. The Ales On Rails Craft Beer Train will run on Friday afternoon from Dickson Street to Rogers, just in time for the Rogers Third Friday Street Festival. This year, Third Friday will help

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celebrate BBB with vendors, free live music, and of course, a beer garden. But, back to the train, each car will be sponsored by a craft brewery, either local or regional. And while you are on that car, you can sample the brews available from the sponsoring brewery. After a very pleasant stop in Rogers, the train will return and you can switch cars and experience another breweries products.

Seriously, how much fun is that?!?

Ok, ok, we know, what about the music?

Here ya go.

Wednesday night is Roots/Country night highlighted by performances by The Ben Miller Band (currently touring with ZZ Top at Billy’s insistence) and the incredible Mountain Sprout.

Thursday is devoted to the blues, blues of all sorts. Smooth cool blues, blues-rock, Tulsa blues, blues harp by internationally acclaimed harpist R.J. Mischo, and closing with the Kansas City blues diva, Samantha Fish.

Friday night is a mixed bag of blues and rock, but what you really want to know is that the show will close with the absolutely amazing Jason D. Williams. Think Jerry Lee Lewis and you’re right on track. If you haven’t seen Jason D., you’re in for the musical experience of a lifetime.

And to close the rally, Saturday is the Rock & Roll Dance party that will be capped by the electrifying horn soul sound of Big James and the Chicago Playboys.

There’s more, of course, but you get the idea.

It’s fun, it’s for everyone, and you owe it to yourself to be there.

One warning, though: Once you’ve been to BBB, you’ll be back.

Once simply isn’t enough…

MUSIC SCHEDULE Wednesday, Sept. 18 – Country and Roots night 4:00-5:30 – Foleys Van – Traditional Bluegrass 6:00-7:30 – Sarah Hughes – Country, country, country – covers and originals 8:00-9:30 – The Ben Miller Band – Blues guitar, washboard, trombone, washtub bass, great show!

10:00-11:30 – Mountain Sprout – Hillbilly bluegrass like you’ve never seen. You’ll love it!

Thursday, Sept. 19 2:30-3:30 – Jigsaw Mud – Memphis style blues 4:00- 5:00 – Trick Bag – Texas style blues 5:30 – 7:00 – Jr. Markham – Tulsa style blues 7:30-9:00 – RJ Mischo – One of the world’s greatest blues harpists 9:30-11:00 – Samantha Fish – The young blues babe of Kansas City Friday, Sept. 20 2:30-4:00 – Mr. Blue Young man, old soul 4:30-6:00 – Leah and the MoJo Doctors – The blues queen of Dickson St. 6:30-8:00 – Earl and Them – Think “The Cate Brothers”, “The Band”; You get the idea.

8:30-10:00 – Andy Frasco – Presented by Pace Industries!

10:30-12:00 –Jason D. Williams – Jerry Lee Lewis personified Saturday, Sept. 21 3:30-4:30 – Another Fine Mess – 80s rock with an edge 5:00-6:00 – Uncrowned Kings – Might as well call them “The Fayetteville All Stars” 6:30-8:00 – Erica Blinn – Hot rock n roll from Columbus, Ohio 8:30-10:00 – Joe Giles and the Homewreckers – The Dickson St. party band 10:30-12:00 – Big James and the Chicago Playboys – Horns, blues, and Big James CLUB BLUES AT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS CAMPGROUND BBB Saloon in Thompson Hall is the musical heartbeat of the official BBB campground. We’ve made a special effort to really ramp up the blues for the rally this year and the saloon fills the bill perfectly. The schedule will be released soon and the party there will be something to remember...

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Woke up this morning dept.

The 17th Annual Hot Springs Blues Festival

Sahkura S'aida, Zac Harmon, Bart Walker Band, Southern Hospitality, 2Blue & The Lucky Stiffs, John Calvin Brewer Band, Little G. Weevil, Salt & Pepper, Gil Franklin Band, Hump Night Blues, Samantha Fish and more to give Spa the Blues ---Danielle Davis The 17th Annual Hot Springs Blues Festival is set to take place in the Hill Wheatley Plaza, August 31 through September 1. The new format will make the festival an ALL-WEEKEND affair. Presented by Nightflying Magazine and the Spa City Blues Society of Hot Springs every year, the 17th Annual Hot Springs Blues Festival features many nationally known artists and bands. A few of this year’s headlining acts include Shakura S’aida, The Zac Harmon Band, the Bart Walker Band, and Southern Hospitality (Victor Wainwright, Damon Fowler, JP Soars).

Admission is $10 per person per day and $15 per person for a weekend pass. Children aged 12 and younger are FREE of charge. NO coolers or other outside containers are allowed on the festival grounds.

Food and beverage vendors will be on-site during the event. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

The fun-filled week will begin with the Spa City Blues Society’s weekly Hump Night Blues Jam which will occur on Wednesday, August 28 beginning at 8 p.m. Located at The Ohio Club, in historic downtown Hot Springs, the jam features some of the best musicians in the area stopping by to play a few songs and jam the night away.

On Thursday, August 29, National Park Pharmacy and The Ohio Club will host a special concert featuring female electric-blues guitarist and vocalist Samantha Fish. After the event begins, representatives will be on-hand selling Spa City Blues Society merchandise. This is a FREE event. Influenced by legendary acts such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Freddie King, and Elmore James, Samantha Fish has quickly risen as a top artist in the Blues genre. The 2011 album release Runaway would help Fish earn the coveted title for “Best New Artist Debut” at the 2012 Blues Music Awards. After opening for acts such as Tab Benoit and Watermelon Slim, Fish would join forces with fellow female artists Cassie Taylor and Dani Wilde on the 2011 Ruf Records Blues Caravan “Girls With Guitars” tour. In 2012, Fish would be one of the artists to continue on the “More Girls With Guitars” tour.

On Friday, August 30, official festival kick-off parties will begin

Ramos/Dave Crenshaw/John Scalici (Drums), 2Blu & The Lucky Stiffs provide their own takes on various blues songs along with showcasing original material. In 2013, the band would gain much recognition for their contribution to the movie Dead in 5 Heartbeats. Contributing three original tracks including “Dead Man’s Blues,” the band members are receiving much praise for their recent work.

Newest to the festival pre-party venue is Classic’s Bar. Located inside of The Clarion Hotel, Classic’s Bar is a non-smoking venue that is open to ALL AGES. This special “Youngblood Blues Jam” will be a jam for all YOUTH. This host band will feature guitarist/vocalist Grayson Goff, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Jackson, and friends.

Youth jammers are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in on the fun. Older musicians are also welcome to sit-in with the band.

Classic’s Bar offers a full-service menu.

Pre-parties will also be taking place at The Ohio Club and Fat Jack’s. (At press time, acts were yet to be announced for these venues.)

Attendees who attend The Ohio Club’s kick-off event will need to be sure and come hungry. Opened since 1905, The Ohio Club is known

John Calvin Brewer Band

Victor Wainwright

Samantha Fish at 9 p.m., around popular music venues around the area.

The Big Chill will welcome 2Blu & The Lucky Stiffs back to the stage. Providing a smoking and non-smoking venue, attendees will be impressed with the seating, sound, and friendly atmosphere provided by the staff at the live music venue. Alabama natives 2Blu & The Lucky Stiffs will be entertaining the crowd. Influenced by acts such as Little Feat and Stevie Ray Vaughn, the band will showcase an electrifying performance during their gig. Combining elements of delta blues, rock, funk, and gospel, the band members provide great musicianship and creativity into every live performance. In 2009, the band would be named Alabama’s “Best Unsigned Blues Band”. A year later, the band’s album Gone Fishin’ would receive the honorable title of “Kings of Beale Street” during Memphis’ International Blues Challenge.

Featuring Bruce Andrews (Guitar, Vocals), George Dudley (Lap Steel, Guitar), Jack Dudley (Bass), Dave Gowens (Percussion), and Steve

of opening for Creedence Clearwater Revisited at Magic Springs. At the 2011 International Blues Challenge, the John Calvin Brewer Band represented the Spa City Blues Society.

Following the John Calvin Brewer Band will be the 2013 International Blues Challenge Solo/Duo winner and Atlanta resident Little

for having the best hamburgers in town. With full dining and drink options, this bar is a top premier live music venue in historic downtown Hot Springs.

Fat Jack’s, the newest bar in the area, offers a full dining experience downstairs with a full music experience on the top floor. Attendees will enjoy the large open room with scenic outside views, and a large open dance floor.

The 17th Annual Hot Springs Blues Festival will begin earlier in the day on Saturday, August 31. Kicking off the day’s pre-festival activities will be various Blues-music workshops at The Star Gallery, which is directly across the street from the festival grounds.

(At press time, information on workshops were still to be announced.)

While the workshops are in full swing, the gates will officially open for the day at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, at Hill Wheatley Plaza.

When the gates open “Happy Hour” will begin, with half-priced drinks being offered in the beverage tent until 3:30 p.m.

At 3:30 p.m., Hot Springs’ own John Calvin Brewer Band will take to the stage to open the 17th Annual Hot Springs Blues Festival.

Featuring guitarist/vocalist John Calvin Brewer, back-up vocalist Miranda Brewer, and bassist Shannon Sabbatini, the John Calvin Brewer Band intrigues listeners with their high energy, tight musicianship, and addictive tunes. With original songs such as “Memphis”, “Get A Little”, and “Sojo Mexico”, the band has quickly evolved into a musical sensation around the area. In 2013, the band had the distinct pleasure

G. Weevil. Known for his unique and inspiring styles in American Roots and Blues, Weevil’s sophomore release The Teaser was named as Mojo Magazine’s “Top 10 Best Blues Album Of The Year”. With a new album slated for release in 2013, Guitarist and Vocalist Little G Weevil is staying busy promoting his work through various live shows across the globe. Originally from Hungary, Weevil would soon make his move to the United States. His first blues musical influence would be the legendary John Lee Hooker. After relocating to Memphis, Tennessee he would go on to share the stage with the likes of Anson Funderburgh, Big Jack Johnson, and E.G. Kight to name a few.

After Little G. Weevil exits the stage, the 2013 International Blues Challenge Band winner the Selwyn Birchwood Band will perform. Residing in Florida, Selwyn won the 2013 Albert King Award for

Little G. Weevil “Best Guitarist” at the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. Opening for the likes of Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, and Joe Louis Walker, the band have gained notoriety for their high-energetic performances.

Featuring Selwyn Birchwood (Guitar, Vocals), Curtis Nutail (Drums), Huff Wright (Bass), and Regi Oliver (Saxophone), the band would release their 2011 debut album FL Boy. Including eight tracks, the album includes an eclectic mix of Swampy Roots music, upbeat

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front porch Blues, and funk music. For 2013, the band will be releasing their highly-anticipated sophomore release.

Following the Selwyn Birchwood Band will be Canadian Jazz and Blues vocalist Shakura S’aida. Due to her strong vocal presence being felt in households across the world, S’aida has received much recognition for her music. Throughout her career, S’aida has performed

at New York’s famed Apollo Theatre. She also performed in a back-up choir alongside Patti Labelle. To date, S’aida has released three albums including Blueprint, Brown Sugar, and her most recent 2012 two-disc album Time. After the release of Time, S’aida would receive four different music award nominations. The nominations include “Best Blues Album Of The Year” at the 2013 Juno Awards, “Contemporary Female Artist” at the 2013 Blues Music Awards, “Blues Artist Of The Year” at the 2013 Indie Music Awards, and “Entertainer, Female Vocalist, Recording/Producer (with Howard Agee and Scott Cable), and Songwriter Of The Year (with Donna Grantis)” at the 2013 Maple Blues Awards.

Closing the festival’s first night will be the Zac Harmon Band. At the tender age of nine, Zac Harmon became fascinated with the Guitar.

After several years of playing and performing music, Harmon began to hone his craft while mixing blues and Southern soul. After releasing his 2002 debut album Live At Babe & Ricky’s Inn, Harmon received much

Following Salt & Pepper will be the Spa City Blues Society’s band representatives the Gil Franklin Band. Singing with road-weary conviction and writing lyrics from the heart, lead guitarist, lap steel player, and vocalist Gil Franklin sings mostly original material, based on solid roots music. Longtime band mate Jim Harlow holds down the bass while John Roach keeps the rhythmic appeal on the drums.

Gil Franklin’s partner in crime on the Guitar is none other than Dan Sokoloski.

Salt & Pepper Following Gil Franklin will be Hot Springs, Arkansas’ own Hump Night Blues Band. The band will take to the stage to perform in an All-Star Jam. Featuring Larry Womack (guitar, vocals), Steve Danger (drums, vocals), and Rooster Meeks (bass), the members of the Hump Night Blues Band have provided great music to Arkansas since the early 90s. Performing at various venues in and around Hot Springs, the band has made a positive name for themselves by providing phenomenal chemistry and maintaining life-long friendships through the

Shakura S'Aida recognition for his music. In 2004, Harmon and the Mid-South Blues Revue won the Blues Foundation’s “Best Unsigned Band” award at the International Blues Challenge. A year later, after releasing the album The Blues According to Zacariah, Harmon would be named XM Satellite Radio’s “Best New Blues Artist” which was followed by a 2006 win at the Blues Music Awards for “Best New Artist Debut”. In 2007, Harmon would be named to the Blues Foundation’s Board of Directors.

In 2009, Harmon would win the “Little Milton” Guitar award for “Outstanding Guitar Player” at the Jackson Music Awards. In 2010, Harmon was presented with a Peavey Award by Peavey Electronics founder and CEO Hartley D. Peavey during the “Mississippi Celebrates Its Grammy Legacy” celebration.

Shortly before the Zac Harmon Band exits the stage, after-parties will kick-off at The Big Chill, The Ohio Club, and Fat Jack’s. Beginning at 9pm, The Big Chill will welcome 2Blu & The Lucky Stiffs for another night of fun. (Other acts will be announced shortly for The Ohio Club and Fat Jack’s.) There will be NO COVER at any of the

Gil Franklin Band music. Currently, the Hump Night Blues Band can be seen performing every Wednesday night at Hot Springs’ own musical venue The Ohio Club as part of the Hump Night Blues Jam. Since starting the successful weekly jam, the band has quickly gained notoriety and notable mentions throughout the area. During the show the Hump Night Blues Band will have special guests join them on stage for a spectacular performance.

Following the Hump Night Blues Band, the Brandon Santini Band will take to the stage. Featuring Brandon Santini (vocals, harp), Jeff Jensen (guitar), Bill Ruffino (bass), and Brian Wells (drums), the band combines unique styles of Mississippi Hill Country, Delta, and Chicago West Coast Blues. Previously known for fronting Delta High-

Warren Haynes, the Bart Walker Band never disappoint with their upbeat and energetic performances. In June 2012, the band made their first appearance in Hot Springs at the Belvedere Golf Club. Playing in front of a massive and excited audience, the band showcased their in-

Brandon Santini fluential styles in front of a standing-room crowd. In 2013, Bart Walker released his much-anticipated follow-up album Waiting on Daylight.

Walker continues to tour as part of Ruf Record’s Blues Caravan Tour.

Closing out the 17th Annual Hot Springs Blues Festival will be the powerful blues/rock trio Southern Hospitality. Combining the electrical forces of lap steel player Damon Fowler, high-octane boogie pianist/vocalist Victor Wainwright, and eclectic blues guitar slinger JP Soars, the trio formed to create a new and unique style to the blues.

Bart Walker Band What began as an impromptu jam at a blues festival in Florida would turn into a gig on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Pre-Cruise Party for the trio. Released in 2013, the trio’s debut release Easy Livin debuted to the International Roots music world. Produced by Tab Benoit and recorded at Benoit’s Whiskey Bayou Studio in Louisiana, the record keeps its Americana and Southern Soul roots music intact.

While Southern Hospitality finishes their set, after-parties will begin for the final night of the festival. The Big Chill will welcome 2Blu & The Lucky Stiffs back for a third night. The Ohio Club and Fat Jack’s will host their own events for the final night as well.

To receive the most updated information pertaining to the 17th Annual Hot Springs Blues Festival, please visit the Spa City Blues Society’s official website at www.spacityblues.org or you can contact them directly at spacitybluessociety@gmail.com ---DD

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The 17th Annual Hot Springs Blues Festival will begin the final day of festivities on Sunday, September 1. Various Blues music-related workshops will be held at the Star Gallery prior to the festival beginning.

While the workshops are in full swing, the gates will officially open for the day at 1:30 p.m. “Happy Hour” continues for the second day, as half-priced drinks will be offered in the beverage tent until 2:30pm.

Beginning at 2:30 p.m., Hot Springs, Arkansas’ own International Blues Challenge representatives will take to the stage to perform during the festival. The first act will be the Spa City Blues Society’s duo representatives Salt & Pepper. The duo would make it through the finals held at Memphis, Tennessee’s Orpheum Theater during the 2013 International Blues Challenge. Known mostly for their unique interpretations of Blues and R&B cover tunes, Tony Nardi (vocals, keys) and Eddie Mobley (vocals, drums) have been performing together since 1969. In 1970, while stationed in Bangkok, the duo recorded and pressed two original tracks including “Linda” and “Man Of My Word”.

Approximately 40 years later, a Northern Soul DJ from England would receive a copy of these rare tracks and would mix the songs into his set.

Shortly after, Salt & Pepper would discover that in January of 2009, a copy of the album would sell on Ebay in excess of $3,000.

Hump Night Blues Band way for six years, Brandon Santini started playing harp at the tender age of 15. With influences such as Muddy Waters, Kim Wilson, and Junior Wells, many listeners are infatuated with Santini’s inspirational techniques and sounds which are comparable to that of legendary musician and singer John Popper. Currently signed to Electro Glide Records, the Brandon Santini Band has released several albums including Songs of Love, Money, and Misery along with ‘Big Dog’ Mercer. Most recently, Brandon Santini was nominated for the “Sean Costello Rising Star Award” in the 2013 Blues Blast Magazine Awards.

Following the Brandon Santini Band will be the Bart Walker Band. Band members Bart Walker (guitar, vocals), CJ Wilder (bass), and Austin Curcuruto (drums) showcase adverse and inspiring sounds during each live performance. In 2011, the band would release their debut Blues/Rock album Who I Am, which featured 11 stand-out tracks. One year later, the Bart Walker Band would place 2nd in the International Blues Challenge, with Bart Walker winning the title of “Best Guitar Player” at the annual competition.

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Brooklyn, NY • Apprentice tree-trimmer David Fleischer, had to be rescued recently by firefighters after he apparently violated the cardinal rule in the business by cutting lower branches first until he was stranded at the top of the tree.

The naked truth

Knox County, TN • Joseph Hall was recently charged with felony theft, DUI and indecent exposure after being caught driving a stolen Bobcat front-end loader along an area highway in the nude.

Cyber-parenting

Staten Island, NY • Paul Marquez was recently charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and harassment after posting photos of the 2-month-old daughter of a woman he dated in a Craigslist ad and trying to sell the baby for $100.

Can’t help myself American ingenuity

Preston, MN • Tina Marie Garrison and her son Junior Lee Dillon were recently charged with stealing several thousand dollars worth of gopher feet from the freezer of a local gopher trapper and selling them for the bounty of $3 per pair.

Cross your heart

Detroit, MI • Due to a “clerical error” the bra-cup sizes of some female officers were released in a department email, the information having been compiled in the interest of obtaining bullet-proof vests for lady officers.

Excrementum occurrum

Shelby, N.C. • A 28-year-old man was accidentally killed in in April after breaking into a salvage lot at 5 a.m. and was underneath a wrecked car trying to steal a catalytic converter when the jack slipped and the car fell on him.

Choosing poorly

Logan, NM • John Shelton, who claimed to be be a member of the New Mexico state police, was recently arrested for using lights mounted on his truck to pull over two men for speeding, only to discover that they were actual state police agents in an unmarked vehicle.

Choosing poorly, 2

Geelong, Australia • A 64-year-old man was recently arrested after carjacking a 22-year-old woman’s vehicle, easily capturing the perp because he was still on the scene when police arrived trying to load his walker into the car, along with several bags he had nearby when he decided to steal the vehicle.

Teach your children

Anne Arundel County, MD • Second-grader Josh Welch re-

August 27: Hooten Hallers 30: Mad Nomad Mainland Divide 31: KABF Birthday Bash: The Burnt Nick Devlin & Amy Garland, more September 3: Austin Lucas John Moreland The Parish Festival 5: Michael Shipp 6: Lightnin’ Malcolm 7: Rodney Block 12: Swampbird The Kid Carsons 13: Motel Mirrors 14: Weakness For Blondes 19: Joe Buck Yourself 27: John Paul Keith 28: Jeff Coleman 30: Windhand

ceived a two-day suspension in March for his having nibbled a pastry into the shape of a gun, which he then waved around.

A real mother

Tread lightly on the friendly skies

Love American style

Testosterone at work

Santa Fe, TX • May, a 24-year-old man accidentally shot a teenage boy in the leg with a high-caliber gun at a home in in front of the boy’s mother, whose first reaction was to look up “gunshot” on WebMD.com before calling an ambulance.

York, PA • Police recently arrested both Karen Harrelson, and Gregory Stambaugh because they could not figure out which one started the couple’s knife fight - over which contestant (Candice or Kree) deserved to win this year’s “American Idol” - having stabbed each other with the same knife.

Parenting coming home to roost

Yuba County, CA • Dewayne Eddy, 54, was recently charged with beating his adult daughter with folding lawn chairs and a can of beans after discovering that a bolt was missing in the chicken coop in his yard.

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Delaware County, PA • Robert Dugan, 47, a full-time patrolman for the Park Police but not in Delaware County, was charged in June with illegally impersonating a police officer, after he had accosted a woman double-parked outside her home to pressure her into moving the car, but she refused.

Compelling explanations

St. George, UT • Rodger Kelly was recently arrested for rape of a female neighbor, telling police that he committed the act only to “save her, since I had discovered her cold and unconscious, so I was only trying to get her temperature up.”

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Austin, TX • The gourmet lollipop company Lollyphile announced its latest flavor in June: Breast Milk Lollipops (four for $10), because owner Jason Darling said it “slowly dawned on” him that his friends were “producing milk so delicious it could turn a screaming, furious child into a docile, contented one, and I knew I had to capture that flavor.”

Industrialization

Belington, WV • Firefighters were recently called to a farm to rescue the horse “Rowdy,” whose entire body was somehow trapped inside an industrial-sized tire.

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For bookings call (501)205-0576...

Dugan‘s checks in this month with a very fine line-up.

On the bill are Brown & Steve, Angelyn Jolly, Twicesax Jazz Jam featuring Dave Willams, Carnie Barkers, Barrett Baber, Shannon Boshears, Raj Arnold, Brown Soul Shoes, The Karla Case Band, The Trustees and more.

And never forget that the last Thursday of each month is a huge and eclectic jazz Jam… The food here is truly superb, the service is beautiful and the vibes cannot be beat in The Altered State.

What‘s more, there‘s never a cover charge…something, I suppose, that is custom-made for poor reporters…

Adjacent to Dugan’s is Stratton’s Market, where River Market dwellers can buy many of the necessities of life: sandwiches, candy, delicious desserts, and basics such as soft drinks, cookies, and all sorts of important munchies.

Dugan s is located at 403 E. 3rd. For bookings call Don between 2 and 4 p.m. weekdays.

Call (501)244-0542 for details and information.......

Stickyz Rock n Roll Chicken Shack, as always, is one of the primary music rooms in the Altered State, and has been so for over a decade.

In the coming weeks are The Eastern Sea, Grandchildren, The Paula Nelson Band (Willie’s beautiful and talented daughter), Jason Eady, Bloodless Cooties, Brother Andy & His Big Damn Mouth, Selector Fast Weapons, The Ben Miller Band (a NF SXSWshowcase band!), Air Review, Bleu Edmondson, Backroad Anthem, Tragikly White, Dash Rip Rock, Dumptruck Butterlips, The Lonely Wild, Hooray For Earth, Roger Creager and more.

In addition, every Sunday the club features 1st Impressions, a bonafied Reggae band that will have you out of your chair on the dance-floor…

The chicken coop is open and doing extremely well (the club’s outdoor patio).

See the Sound listings for the dates and complete lineup. But then you should know that by now...

To reach the club call (501)372-7707, and for bookings call Chris King at (501)372-1151.......

And moving down the street, The Rev Room, the concert room in the River Market, always has an exciting calendar.

Look for the Great White, Fight Of Flight, Mindset Evolution, At War’s End, The Wailers (!), Slobberbone, The Kyle Park Band, Boom Kinetic, Turnpike Troubadors, Jars of Clay and a lot more.

See the Sound section for all the dates and artists.

And don‘t forget that outdoor deck facing the river,

which will have live acoustic players throughout the warm season.

While you re there, check out the food at Rumba, it is, in a word, excellent.

For bookings contact Chris King at (501)372-1151.……

King‘s, on Front Street, has dropped the dueling piano motif and is hiring regular music…well, doctors say what’s regular is what’s regular for you.... King‘s features a full bar,

Midtown Billiards checks in with a stellar band line-up for the next several weeks. On the bill are Joey Farr & The Fuggins Wheat Band, Ed Bowman, Steven Neeper Band with Mad Nomad, Cadillac Jackson, Dumptruck Butterlips, Eric Sommer, Low Society (I can relate), Cutty Rye… And on Sunday, September 22, is Midtown’s annual Customer Appreciation free fish fry…

And Midtown is the home of the very best burger in The Altered State and then some. It make take a while because at those hours they club is slammed, but it is well worth it once you sink your teeth into it. (“That hour”, for most, is usually between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.)

Midtown is an authentically funky New Orleans style poolhall dive where folks in the club bidness close out the night, and it s open 7 days a week until daybreak.

For bookings call Conan, at (501)372-7110.......

And while we‘re on the subject, I‘m happy to report that the other Midtown, the new TCs Midtown Grill in Conway, is essentially changing the city. Within the past 3 years or so, Conway, Arkansas has come alive with clubs and watering holes…and this is still a “dry county”. (I don’t think it will be so for very long…)

With live bands on weekends, lots of pool tables, shuffleboards, an enormous concert sound and light system, a full bar and even an extensive menu of bar food, the room has quickly become a hit with the Conway party crowd.

I caught up with Jason Greenlaw & The Groove the other night and had a great time hanging out with this band.

They are hard-driving rockers and really put on a show.

Catch them when you can. You’ll be glad you did. (You’ll thank me later…)

Set to appear in the coming weeks are Class of ‘87, Dirty Lindsey, Bombay Black, Markus Pearson, Big Shane Thornton, Kiquid Kitty, The Muddlestuds Pirate Party (dress like a pirate for specials throughout night), Taylor Made, Brown Soul Shoes, Aska and much more.

The food is excellent, too…and is a definite cut above your standard bar fare.

It is, basically, becoming Party Central for the area.

TCs is open every day, features multiple pool tables, shuffleboard, a most full bar and a superb stereo system to

Jason Greenlaw at TCs Midtown

fine food, and the highest caliber live musicians in a very cool room.

While I personally really like the dueling piano format (being a piano player myself), the folks at the club have realized that this is not terribly attractive to the college-age party crowd…hence the format change.

In the coming weeks look for Joshua Stewart, American Lions, East on 40, Tyrannosaurus Chicken, Brian Ramsey and a lot more.

Check this place out, as it is really quite special.

Kings serves really excellent food, and sports a full bar.

To reach King‘s by phone, call (501)205-8512.......

The legendary White Water Tavern checks in with yet another stellar musical month in store.

On the bill in the coming weeks are Hooten Hallers, Mad Nomad, Mainland Divide, the KABF Birthday Bash with multiple artists, Austin Lucas, John Moreland, The Michael Shipp Band, Lightnin’ Malcolm, and a whole lot more…and the calendar grows daily, so check out the WhitewaterTavern.com The WWT has resumed serving food every night, and has a fairly extensive menu of bar offerings. (They re closed on Sunday…)

For bookings and directions call Matt White at (501)3758400.......

West End Smoke House & Tavern keeps the party going 7 days a week.

Appearing at the club in the coming weeks are Aces Wild, Mother Hubbard & The Regulators, The Blake Ryan Band, Jason Greenlaw & The Groove, Big Stack, Third Degree, Goldy Locks, Mourning View, Mr. Happy and Gas Station Disco.

This is a full-blown sports bar with more tvs than I can count in every conceivable place, even the men’s room (!)

And West End serves its full menu until 1 in the a.m. 7 nights a week.

For bookings call (501)224-7665.......

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Things keep on keepin’ on in the Fort, what was once the last “civilized” outpost before you rode into the Wild, Wild West.

“Civilized”, of course, is a relative term (but don’t talk about my relatives). Guys like Judge Parker, the judge not the band, kept it so by ruthlessly hanging anyone who even seemed to look like trouble right from the gitgo.

Nowadays, it is intensely “civilized” and known far and wide as the perfect place to get down and boogie, especially after the sun has gone down.

Had a time at Webby D’s with the legendary Big Al & The Heavyweights.

This party band pulled out all the stops and rocked that room all night long. (Well, until closing time, anyway…)

Big Al & The Heavyweights consists of Big Al Lauro, drums, vocals; James Bass, guitar, fiddle, saxophone and vocals; Dean Galatas, bass and vocals; and John ‘The Colonel’ Fuhrmann, harmonica and vocals.

Other artists set to appear at Webby’s in the next several weeks include The Paul Benjamin Band, The Bryant Carter Band, 3 If By Sky, The Kory Montgomery Band, The Hosty Duo, Buddha’s Groove Shoes, Cadillac Jackson, Brother Bagman, Joey Farr & The Fuggins Wheat Band, The Big Idea, Stiff Necked Fools, the band called very special guests…and don’t miss ‘Help Is On The Way’, a Grateful Dead tribute performance that features members of Isayah’s Allstars on September 7.

Webby D’s is one of the coolest music venues in town and you should check it out.

For bookings call Jim at (479)4945661…….

R. Landry’s is kicking tail and taking names. Primarily a restaurant, the club specializes in authentic Big Easy fare, and makes better food than you can find in most places in New Orleans. And by the way, the club also features good steaks and sandwiches and a wide bevy of nonseafood items for you landlubber-types.

I caught a set of The Rachel Fields Band the other night and had a real party of it. Rachel Fields is the niece of our late-great Burger, and the music-making

bug came to her naturally, not to mention that off-the-wall vein of humor we knew so well. (Burger wrote for this paper for a decade, and we still run his Horrorscopes column - see page 54…)

Set to appear in the next several weeks are TJ Scarlett, Luke Pruitt, Brian Martin, Good Luck Slim, blues mistress Wanda Watson, Jon Dooly, jazzman Matt Smith, songbird Carter Sampson, Keith Nicholson, Brian Ramsey, Tom Ware, HoneyShine, Austin Steamroller, Willin’ & Able and some guy named robb.

There’s rarely a cover charge, but the bands welcome all welcome gratuities (ahem).

Oh, and the rumors you’ve heard are true. Miss Natalie is buying out her partner, Dori Colston. Dori is moving to Austin, Texas and has become a full-time professional booking agent for the company that handles Roberta Flack and other big-name artists. She promises not to forget her friends here after she makes it big.

And think of this, we will now have yet another place to crash when we visit Austin…and she tells me that once she gets settled “everyone is welcome”…(sounds like famous last words to me…)

To reach R. Landry’s by phone, call (479)783-2505…….

Had a time at Neumeier’s the other night. The event was the Arkansas Best Tattoo Expo, all topped off by a stellar concert featuring The Reverend Horton Heat and Powerglide.

As one can imagine the place was asshole to elbow, too, and the good Reverend blessed us all with his particular musical message. If you’ve never seen this band, you absolutely must witness it.

Coming up at the Rib Room on September 6 is The Shane Bailey Inaugural Memorial Bash. This concert will feature a list of players long as a well-rope. On the bill are Don Bailey & Friends, The Brandon Butler Band, The Linnie Hice Trio, musical madman Larry B, Oreo Blue and more.

Also in September is an appearance

by Waylon’s baby boy Shooter, with Judge Parker opening the show.

After that it’s Downday, an up-andcoming Arkansas band who is recently

signed to Render Records. Downday consists of Rockey Jones, Christian Dean, Mike Martin and Damon Shores. They play a heady blend of southern rock and country tunes and, of course, some gritty blues.

Check them out first chance you get as they may not be ‘round these parts much longer…or at least for tickets you can afford, anyway.

For bookings at the Rib Room call Bill at (479)494-RIBS (7427)…….

Rooster’s is one of the Fort’s late-nite clubs. True, the live bands are only Thursday through Saturday, but the club is open 7 days a week until 5 a.m.

In the coming weeks look for Ashley Cobb, The Sam Cox Band, Chaotic Remembrance, Monte Costork, Ice Cold Glory and Austin Cobb.

Rooster’s features several levels inside the club, as well as a very cool upstairs outdoor deck that overlooks the infamous Garrison Avenue.

There are pool tables, arcade games, live bands and decent bar food.

For bookings contact (479)783-COCK (2625).......

No word yet about the reopening of Hero’s. We were unable to reach anyone prior to presstime, but we’ll have information on the new location when we can get it…

For bookings at the club call (479)784-

Old Town of Fort Smith has live music most nights of the week. Set to appear in the coming weeks are Matt Dodd, Queen Anne’s Revenge, Method To Madness, John Holota, The Last Resort Band, Lost Highway and DJ Shato-Cat. Old Town is open every day and there’s seldom a cover charge..

Call (479)782-1999 for information.......

Out on South Hwy. 71, Beef O’Brady’s checks in this month with a good calendar of music. Look for dates with Double Take, Larry B., Allen Brody & Friends, Flash, The Pearson Brothers Band, Heath Moulton, Rob & Shannon Calloway and The Dorian Cross Band.

The food here is excellent, with an interestingly full menu.

For bookings call Kim at (479)6469464…….

The Movie Lounge is back in our pages this go-round.

Set to appear are Carter Sampson, The Country Jesus Travelling Jamboree, Larry B “Dance Party”, Grant Pierson & John Magness, The Don Bailey Jazz Combo featuring Tabitha Graves, Prince Albert & The Royal Knights, The Wild Cards, The Mark Albertson Trio, Blue Fiddle (!), Gary Hutchison & John Magness and more.

Every Tuesday features Mr. Tom Ware, one of the most exciting musicians the Altered State has ever produced.

For bookings call (479)226-3595…….

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Jamie Lou to hear before you leave this world. Soft, lulling, ---Dori Colston angelic, with spice and humor. You can’t tell if It’s the unsuspecting ones that I enjoy she’s wishing you well on your journey far away, or watching the most. You know, those musicians if like a mythic siren she’s luring you into the deep. that completely take you off guard by how good Either way, you’re happy to go.” they are. I’ve often watched an act that, going in, I This last year has been monumental for thought, “I’m just going to chill tonight and watch Jamie, extending her live gigging into Missouri, a little live music, blah, blah, blah...” and moments Oklahoma, Florida, and more. later, I am sucked in by their incredible talent.

She has also earned opening slots for Right here in Arkansas resides a young Internationally recognized acts Wendy Colonna singer-songwriter named Jamie Lou that is just that: (managed by the same management as Roberta unsuspecting.

Flack), Susan Gibson (Author of “Wide Open At the young age of 24, Jamie Lou has Spaces” made famous by The Dixie Chicks), and managed to impress just about everyone in her Shelley King (Author of “Blue Moon Over Texas” wake and for good reason. While before you may covered by Lee Hazelwood and Nancy Sinatra). sit a sweet, small, figure of a young woman, what Last year, Jamie Lou earned first place in The comes out of her is different than the audience Harvest Festival Songwriting Contest and Second might be expecting. I dare say some may think they Place in the Great Arkansas Talent Search. are in for some “coffee house, I just started to play This year, she has been recording her first 4 months ago gig.” professionally recorded EP. Alas, this chic is the real deal. According In addition to Jamie Lou’s solo act, her most to Jamie, she has been writing since she was 15 recent projects include Jamie Lou and The Whiskey years of age but only seriously performing since Too and The Jamie Lou Band.

2009. For those keeping count, she’s been serious If you love watching a great intimate show about her music for just a handful of years now, with a songwriter, Jamie Lou is one to catch. but in this short period Jamie has been producing She does include “pop” songs in her set lists incredible music. for certain venues, as does her duo and her full When it comes to Jamie’s sound, style and band. lyrics, there are few that have her talent. The vocals Catching Jamie play shouldn’t be a big deal, that come out of her mouth speak volumes of the as you can catch her regularly at Gusano’s in soul behind her lyrics. Somehow she manages to Bentonville, R. Landry’s and The Movie Lounge sing in higher ranges and smoky lows similar to in Fort Smith, Kingfish in Fayetteville, The Tavern style of old school jazz and blues singers. She pairs in Little Rock and various other venues across the this beautiful, soulful, voice with her own lyrics…

Region. telling stories of her life.

I highly recommend checking out the listings I have to say that local musician ‘some guy in the calendar portion of this magazine... named robb’ - a.k.a. Robb McCormick, said it ---DC beautifully, “Jamie Lou is the last voice you want

Daughter Marley and Jamie Lou

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a good one. The proof is in the pudding, so pud it on over to info@blindraccoon.com for elucidation.

---Doug Treadway

Ho, boy! Papa’s got a brand new Mac, an iMac to be exact.

It’s so slick it makes me jealous. Yeah, I know, I couldn’t really afford it, but what the hell, we only live once, far as I know, and you folks deserve my best but I can’t give my best unless I’ve got a decent computer. At least that’s my rationale with the little voice in my head that keeps reminding me I ain’t got a lot o’ money. Anybody know what brand of cat food tastes best?

On the other hand, I have regressed into the previous century for my sound source. I am listening to discs, tapes, and LPs on an old Crosley all-in-one unit that, while bulkier than a Bose CD player, hasn’t got quite as good audio reproduction.

But what the hell, I’m half deaf anyway.

Eydie Gorme has gone on to sing with the heavenly choir.

She was 84. I don’t know if you know, but she was a Jewish gal from NYC who had almost as many hits in Latin America as she did here at home. And J. J. Cale, blues / rock singer / songwriter has died at 74.

Funny thing: well, no, it’s not so funny … never mind.

Bernadette Lafont died. Aha! Don’t know her, do you. She was a French actress Truffaut called more arousing than Brigitte Bardot. So there. She was 74. Michael Ansara (91) played Klingon leader Kang in the original “Star Trek” and reprised the role in “Deep Space Nine” and “Voyager.”Another actor, Dennis Farina, has left the stage at 69. An even younger actor has also died: Cory Monteith (Glee) was 39.

Art Donovan, on the other hand, lived to be 89, and he was in a much more punishing business than films. He was a Baltimore Colt Hall of Fame defensive tackle and a popular guest on television shows. David Letterman had him on his show many times. Another pro athlete has bit the dust. Emile Griffith held middleweight or welterweight titles five times, but was never the same fighter after his blows resulted in the death of boxer Benny Kid Paret.

Speaking of football players, the last Ivy Leaguer to win the Heisman has died. Dick Kazmaier was 82. And even though he wasn’t a football player, mention should be made of the passing of the guy who invented the game Twister. Chuck Foley was also 82.

A famous singer you never heard of has died at 97. Page Morton Black sang the Chock Full o’ Nuts coffee jingle in the Fifties. The new owners recently revived the jingle. And the guy who invented the Bose Wave is gone. Amar G. Bose was 83.

I don’t know how to get these audio emails to shut up.

Somebuddy hep me. I start listening to something presented as a preview of a coming record and it’s a promo with a piece of music wending it’s way in and out. So I close it and the audio is still going. Aaugh! I have to shut down and reboot if the thing is to be silenced; surely there’s another way.

RHYTHM & BLUES Buddy Guy RCA / Silvertone This was one of the PR deals I bitched about earlier: the trailer or teaser or whatever it’s called, was mostly talk, very little music. As soon as I spun the first disc, I forgave ‘em. This

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is a two-disc set: one called “Rhythm” and the other “Blues” and I started with the rhythm disc and boom, just like that I was engulfed, transported, moved, lifted. Cat’s been around forever and still getting better. He rips through a couple cuts then slows down for “I Go By Feel.” Then he rips right back into a hot “Messin’ With The Kid” with the aid of Kid Rock.

Next comes the almost psychedelic “What’s Up With That Woman” followed by a slow one featuring Keith Urban. Yeah, see? He’s just one of the slickest pickers ever and he proves it with his fingers on the frets and the folks he features. But wait!

There’s more! I ain’t told you about the second disc yet. Just listen up. Don’t reckon I’d be giving away any big secret that a few tracks on “Rhythm” sound a lot like blues. Foreshadowing is a venerable literary device and “The Devil’s Daughter” has much more substance than a shadow, fore and aft. For the sake of clarity and honesty, I must admit that I first saw Buddy Guy at the Fillmore West and was totally blown away. I was there to see one of my all-time faves, Taj Mahal. Buddy killed, to the point that Taj played a number and got no response, so he fell back on a classic: “How about that great Chicago blues man, Buddy Guy!” I’ve been a big fan ever since. “Blues” starts with a bang: “Meet Me In Chicago” is definitely up-tempo. But “Evil Twin” is another matter. That’s when Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Brad Whitford join him and rock the record. “Never Gonna Change” is an excellent argument for continuity, as is “All That Makes Me Happy Is The Blues.” There’s not a bad song or musician on the whole set. Visit buddyguy.net or buddyguy. com for further info or track him down on facebook.com/ therealbuddyguy or tweet @therealbuddyguy. One could also look into rcarecords.com. The man doesn’t have to brag, his pickin’ says it all.

THE BROWN BAG EP The 1 Oz Jig Infinity Oh yeah. Recorded in Fayetteville by Chris Moore at East Hall Recording, this is quite different and way better than the first album I heard by these guys. It’s funkier and you just get the feeling they let themselves go with the music a bit more this time. It’s only five songs, but they’re kick-ass. Personnel are Jeff Kearney (guitar and vocals), Drew Packard (bass and vocals), Marty Payton (drums), Matthew Beach (trombone, percussion, and vocals), and Jeff Gray (trumpet). I’ve looked and do not find contact information, but you might check the Sound section to see if they’re playing in a venue near you. I think you’ll like ‘em.

SOMETIMES Tommy Z Band Blind Raccoon This is one that came in by email with a youtube link that showed Tommy Z playing guitar and singing with bass and drums as backup. Cat can flat pick; sings well too. I didn’t listen to the whole album, but the title track is the first clue that it’s

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EP Stevie Jewel indie There are but three songs here and yet each is a polished gem. She sounds as good as she looks (reminds me of Olivia Newton John at times). Check her out on youtube at / steviejewelchannel or go to steviejewel@steviejewel.com or call 705-571-2461 to find out what you are missing.

OB20 LIVE! Oreo Blue indie Subtitled “Recycling Twenty Years of Oreo Blue,” this is some of the best listening you're likely to do this year. Recorded live at Second Street Live in Fort Smith. It rocks from beginning to end and the best part is it's local folks, further proof that Arkansas has a musical culture that takes a second seat to none.

I know you all know Gary Hutchison (guitars, vocals) but I want to introduce Stephen Boudreaux (drums, vocals), Rod Williamson (bass), Rick Endel (keyboards, vocals), and Chrissy Payton (lead and backing vocals). Swinging hot, swinging cool, they bring it all to bear on these originals, most written by Gary, some by other members of the band, all tight and all right. If you have seen these guys live, you know how much they put into it, and if you haven't, well this would be an excellent way to find out what you've been missing. Tom Ware produced the recording, which is available at CD Baby. For real, check it out.

Also check the Sound section for possible appearances nearby.

SWEET MYSTERY Rena Wren indie Strong bass line with a distinctively ephemeral voice floating above it. Then she starts putting a little more emphasis on the voice and develops a bit of an edge. Nice. Rena Wren wrote all the songs and seems to me this is her second disc, or the second I've heard anyway. My first impression was a good one and this is another effort that gets my approval. I am not a great fan of this sort of poppy music, but there's enough authentica thrown in to make it real to me. You don't have to be a sentimental fool to do this, but it helps. Rena plays guitar as well as sings and she is joined by Rodgey Roach on bass and backing vocals, Rodney Roach on rhythm and lead guitars

voice: Jack Schauer of 1312 ½ 3rd Avenue North, Fargo ND 58102. Or call him up at 701-298-8503. Cat kind o' reminds me of Frank Wood, especially on “First Rite of Spring.” Decent guitarist too.

HEAD RIGHT Indian School AXS I got a video of these guys after catching a few bits of audio hear and there, and they impressed me as being sincere and talented. These things are important. Hey, they sound reasonably good; check 'em out; they're all over social media.

and backing vocals, Matthew Stone on lead guitars, Dobro, mandolin, accordion, keyboards, and lap steel, Brad Messer on drums and percussion, and Laura Lynn Cardenas on backing vocals. It was recorded at Wolfman Studios right here in Little Rock (how odd it is to type that, yet fitting). I'll call it fairy folk music, since elfinwurken is already taken. Reminds me of some of the girl singers back in the '50s. A little girl voice with undertones of comprehension and steely determination.

BATTLEFIELD US Barrett Baber indie That's the battlefield of us, not the US of A. We individual folk tend to find ourselves in a state of war much more often than we'd like. But them's the breaks. Love is a battlefield, or as Buffy Saint Marie put it: love is alive, magic is afoot. You got your sweet mysteries and your battlefields and sometimes you just can't seem to tell 'em apart, but have faith: all will work out in the end ... or not; who's to say? Meanwhile, we have good music like this to help us over the rough patches, get us hiyuh.

This was recorded up in Fayetteville, where all the best music seems to be coming from these days, and rightfully so. Baber sings and plays acoustic guitar. He is accompanied by producer Aaron Schauer on keyboards, organ, piano, and background vocals, TJ Scarlet on electric guitar leads, Brandon Robold on bass, Miguel Gamboa on drums, and Carson Clemenshire on banjo for one track. Ann Difani and Ashley McBryde are on additional vocals. It all adds up to a fine mix, an excellent experience. You can find more data at www.barrettbaber.com.

Zach Gump wrote the final song.

SUNSHINE ON ME Big Al and the Heavyweights Blusiana Farther south now, all the way down to Slidell, Louisiana for a further taste of southern soul; this is not drummer Big Al Lauro's first traipse through these pages with his troupe of heavyweights: James Boss (guitar, sax, fiddle, vocals); John Fuhrman (harmonica, vocals); Dean Galatas (bass guitar and vocals); Wayne Lohr (accordion, Hammond B3, vocals. Then add producer Anders Osborne (guitar and percussion), Warren Haynes (slide guitar), Warren Riker (tambourine), Tom Larson (washboard), Lance Caruso (squeezebox and washboard), and Susie Leger (washboard) and y'all gonna pass a good time.

Check Blusiana Music at blubig@aol.com or www.bigal.net for booking and merchandise information.

Q. E. D. Jim Allchin Sandy Key Man! This is some seriously good music. Jim Allchin and Ben Smith co-produced the recording at Studio X, Rogue Island Studios, The Church, and Studio 3038 in Seattle, which I'm betting is the one with the space needle and all those engineers up there within a stone's throw of Canada. This stuff just swings all the way, floor to ceiling. The kind of thing you put on when you have a few folks over for drinking and dancing and all that stuff, everybody photographing each other texting the fotos they just took … who's got time to deejay?

I'm guessing nobody reading this could afford to hire a pro.

Anyway, back to the album: it's packed back-to-back with great tracks, all written by Allchin himself, who sings and plays guitar, accompanied by Ben Smith (there's that name again) on drums and percussion, bassist Dan Dean, Brooke Lizotte on keys, Owen Gurry on strings, and New York Brass honkin'.

Hey, the singing! Jim Allchin does lead vocals, backed up by Martin Ross, Mycle Wastman, and Keely Whitney. Mycle and Keely get to share a lead vocal with Jim apiece (and apace).

See www.jimallchin.com for more. But definitely give this guy and his genuinely fine group of musicians a listen. Guaranteed good from start to finish.

FROM THE WORLD WIDE WEB Various artists or acts have sent me a bunch of stuff that will not play for me. In the old days (last spring) I thought my problem was that my aged Mac was too slow or whatever, but now I'm on a brand new iMac and some stuff still will not play.

I update software programs and reach for the ceiling and touch my toes but nothing works on some of these submissions. I heartily apologize to all of you who have emailed music and not been mentioned in these pages. I'd rather say it's not my fault, but I take responsibility.

EP Rainbow Chan Silo I don't know. This has some songs I really like and some that annoy me. Judge for yourself: taylor@tellallyourfriends. com.

HOTSHOT Keyless indie?

These guys are pretty good. Check out http://www.youtube.com/keylessmusic to get a view of 'em on “Everything” or see www.box.com for further information.

Spent some time at The Long Branch Saloon t'other night.

Saw Lyle Walton, Apple Kahler, and another great guitarist whose name I forget but who plays with Gil Franklin I'm told.

They put on a hell of a show. Met the new proprietor, Harold, chatted with him a bit and a few folks around the bar. He told me that he was featuring live music every weekend with no cover charge. I didn't have the opportunity to get too much information from him as to lineups and all, he has a bar to run, right? It's a big enough space to have a couple pool tables in the bar area and several tables and chairs around a decent dancing space and a spacious bandstand. A good venue and apparently not the biker bar it used to be.

I don't report on live music anymore, but I need to mention that I have seen several local acts that are far superior to some of the touring acts I've seen and it makes me wonder: why would someone pay ten or twenty times as much to see some act from the big city and pass on ponying up under ten bucks for a local musician?

We have created a culture for that.

I suspect that it starts at a very young age.

Be aware that your thoughts are guided and directed by industrial giants through advertising and only you have the power to break free from outside influence.

Trust your instincts.

Party hearty.

Be yourself.

Like what you like and let the hype steer its own course.

Support live music.

Read Nightflying...

---DT

SAVE YOURSELF Damn Arkansan East Hall From elves and fairies to sprites, or at least to some more sprightly music from a band of Arkies seeking to entertain the rest of us. Will Eubanks (bass and vocals), Chris Fletcher (drums), Caleb Rose (guitar and vocals), and Drew Walls (vocals and guitar) are joined at East Hall Recordings in Fayetteville by Matt Beach on trombone, Jeff Gray on trumpet, Nathan McLeod on sax, Derek Shacklett on piano, Patti Steel on spoons, and producer / engineer Chris Moore on organ, percussion, synth, banjo, and glockenspiel for five rousing ditties. You can all go to www.damnarkansan.com for further information.

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THE HOMECOMING Jack Schauer indie Some heartfelt and personal stories from a new (to me)

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Brothers Band, Muddy Rivers, the Matt Reeves Band, and Third Degree.

The Rowdy Beaver Den is a smoking club for those of us who still partake, and a perfect place to sit, have a bite, have a drink, and watch the world go by outside.

For bookings call (479)363-6444...

---Peter Read Things in this mountain town are all geared up for the end of the Summer season. When the weather turns just a bit these freaky Eurekans come outside and let their collective hair down. The tourist traffic actually increases a bit (though it being Eureka Springs there’s never a lack of visitor trafic, except when there’s an ice storm or something…)

Voulez-Vous Lounge is Arkansas’ only authentic burlesque cabaret and a tremendous live music venue in general, and let’s the world know every time they have a show.

Coming up at the club are The Ruby Revue, Audiodacity, Soul Track Mind, a very big weekend planned for Jazz Eureka weekend with Lilly Bee & The Pollinators, and then the very next weekend with Iron Mike Norton and The Demian Band for an evening of slide guitar magic.

On the last weekend of the month is the club’s 2year Anniversary Bash, featuring local musical notable Big Bad Gina.

Voulez-Vous specializes in world-class cuisine as well, and the aromas wafting up the stairs to the street tend to pull folks in like magic.

What’s more, the club is open every night of the week.

Congratulations ladies, on two years of keeping all these derelicts off the streets!

For further info check out voulezvouslounge.com.

And for bookings contact the club at (479)363-6595...

Friends, Randy Beach, The Dusty Pearls and more.

When it comes to dining the Delhi has you more than covered with an elaborate menu of dishes you can‘t get anywhere else around these parts. They specialize in Mediterranean delights.

For bookings call (479)253-2525...

The Rockin’ Pig Saloon checks in with The Bryant Brothers, The George Brothers and a lot more. This place is busy on a daily basis, but will be especially hopping during Bikes, Blues & BBQ. The club is open every day, and has a full menu and and even fuller bar.

For bookings call Buck at (479)636-9797...

The Rowdy Beaver checks in this edition with a strong music calendar.

First off, at the Restaurant and Tavern, look for shows with Ozark Thunder, Brian Odle & Hillbilly Underground, One Way Road, Terri & The Executives, Muddy Rivers and a lot more.

The food is quite good, too, and the party atmosphere is always the catch of the day.

Plus, it’s just downright cool.

For bookings call (479)253-8544, and be sure to visit www.rowdybeaver.com for information on all their clubs...

Downtown at the Rowdy Beaver Den, the music is equally excellent. In the coming weeks you can check out Jesse Dean, T. Brothers, Strange Derangers, The Vine

The Pied Piper checks in with a fine roster of bands.

In the coming weeks look for Matt Reeves, Tyler Gregory, The Brody Buster Band, Mark Shields & Good Company, The Keith Nicholson Band, Left Of Center and a lot more.

For bookings call (479)363-9976...

For something quite different, take a drive north on Hwy. 62 to Caribé and say hi to KJ, who has been keeping Freaky Eurekans off the streets for a couple decades now. KJ is an old partner in crime, and has a penchant for off-the-wall décor and spicy food (and conversation).

Live music here is occassional at best, but the crowd that hangs here is qute entertaining in and of itself.

Caribé features a full bar, several dining rooms and truly magical ambience in general.

To reach them by phone call (479)253-8102…….

This entire city will be alive during Bikes, Blues & BBQ. Due to the winding roads and beautiful Ozarks, it is a most popular destination for motorcycle enthusiasts.

(I’m wont to call them Bikers anymore, as the ‘Hell’s Angel’ types seem to be rare anymore.) Face it, only people who have serious finances can even think about owning 50 thousand dollar motorcyles, you know?!

We’re talking mostly professionals in their day jobs of being doctors and lawyers and accountants and the like.

And if they want to do-rag it out on the weekends they have certainly earned the right…

Chelsea’s checks in this month with their usual excellent musical line-up.

On the bill in the next several weeks you can party with The Ariels, Cadillac Jackson, Chucky Waggs, Magic Mule, Emcee Glossy, Dime Trip, Po Dunk, The Rebellion, the musical magic of Miss Pearl Brick, Slaughter Daughters, Deep Fried Squirrel (the band, not the dish), Hutch & The Cowboy Fiasco, Tebo Brujos, Shawn James & The Shapeshifters, Dead Soldiers, Strange Derangers, Sweet Water Gypsies, Dog Patch Ramblers and Patrick Sweany.

Chelsea ‘s is open every day, has a great bar, serves good food, and is one of the coolest nightclubs in the Altered State.

Chelsea‘s is an actual attraction in and of itself, and all you need to do is spend a few minutes here to ‘get it’.

Be sure to visit www.chelseascornercafe.com for more details.

For bookings call (479)253-6723...

The New Delhi checks in with a very fine roster, as always.

On the bill in the coming weeks are South Ozark Boys with Richard Burnett, Tommy Nolan, Belladonna, Effron White, The Vine Brothers, Bourbon Highway, Afro-Disiacs, The James White Trio, Handmade Moments, Kevin Riddle, Foley’s Van, Magic Mule, Mike & Grady, Craig Kinsey & Hank Schyma, Johnnie &

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Jazz Eureka

Spyro Gyra and a host of world-class jazz artists to turn mountain town on its ear...

---Sondra Goode Spyro Gyra is coming to the Jazz Eureka! th This festive event will be held September 13 and 14th. Spyro Gyra, the world renown contemporary fusion jazz group, has been transcending the boundaries of modern jazz since they first formed back in Buffalo New York in the seventies. With over 5000 performances, 30 albums and four Grammys to their credit this band is going to blow the roof off of the AUD on September 14th. Spyro Gyra’s jam band ideology combined with their dynamic energy and multiple stylings has given them their own place in the music world. Bandleader Jay Beckenstein states it well when he said “I’ve always felt that music, and particularly instrumental music, has this non-literal quality that lets people travel to a place where there are no words.”

The band has evolved over the years finally settling into the longest lasting combo of Julio Fernandez on Guitar, Scott Ambush on bass, Tom Schuman on Keyboards and piano, Bonny Bonaparte on drums and bandleader Jay Beckenstein on saxophone. I have only heard this band once over twenty years ago and it is still one of the musical highlights of my life.

Last September Jazz Eureka had a great concert with Delfeayo Marsalis performing on stage in the Auditorium. “We had been doing free music in the park and decided to see if we could attract a jazz audience back to the auditorium,” says Ron Sumner, a jazz musician himself, who has been organizing Jazz Eureka since 2009. “The show was outstanding and we decided to try it again with Spyro Gyra. This year, we wanted to book a band that many people recognize but had not played in Arkansas in about 20 years. The first festival dedicated to jazz was in 1985 and featured David Grisman Quartet, David Amram and Beto and the Fairlanes. We have a strong tradition of jazz in Eureka with artists such as Chick Corea, Stanley Turrentine, Charlie Byrd, Art Porter Sr., Art Porter Jr. Cedar Walton, and so many others who have played here. We want to re-establish the tradition of world class jazz in Eureka Springs.

There will be free jazz in the park this year too. The Big Band sound of The 18 piece Fayetteville Jazz Collective will be filling Basin Spring Park with cool tunes and hot numbers of all the decades of jazz and swing. This group of dedicated musicians preserves big band music through their performances all over the Midwest. This band really does swing so bring your dancing shoes. Not to be missed this unique free performance happens from 7 to 9 pm Friday Sept 13.

There will be free music in the park on Saturday too. Starting at noon, Allan Gibson and First Line will bring New Orleans flair to Jazz fest this year. Gibson’s flugelhorn leads a brass section of greats through those steamy late night sounds of Coltrane, Ornette and Mingus then turns around and hits you with Armstrong and Beiderbecke. What fun! Then at 1:30 the stellar saxophonist Richard Burton and his group will be on stage. Richard is the standard of jazz in the Springfield area and has devoted fans from all over. Richard plays sax like no one else and the hills will be ringing when he starts swinging. The wonderful bassist Walter Savage takes the stage at 3pm. Hailing from California Savage takes any kind of tune and turns it into super cool swinging bass melody. Truly excited by what can be done on lead bass he says “It’s like the more you learn, the more you need to learn.” Big fun!

The last act at the park before the big show at the Aud will be the NSU Jazz Sextet. The critically acclaimed NSU Jazz Studies Program is the only jazz program in the state of Oklahoma that offers a bachelor’s degree in jazz studies. The NSU Jazz Quintet is the premier jazz combo of the NSU Jazz Studies Program. Dr. Tommy Poole, will also be performing with the group at Jazz Eureka 2013. But of course there will be more music all over town, Check out the calendar or just walk the Streest of Eureka and see what you stumble upon, it’s a festival!

For more information and tickets go to jazzeureka.org or theaud.org . And whatever you do don’t miss Spyro Gyra!

Jazz Eureka is sponsored by the Eureka Springs City and Advertising Promotion Commission.

Audiodacity is coming...

ANYTHING is possible!!!

Hailing all the way from Indianapolis, IN, Audiodacity will be bringing their special blend of funk-rock fusion to Eureka Springs, Arkansas at The Voulez-Vous Lounge on Friday, August 30th and Saturday, August 31st 2013.

This groovy sextet may be young, but with 75+ years of combined musical experience, they are guaranteed to keep you dancing all night and leave you wanting more.

If you only go to one show this year, this is the one you SHOULD NOT MISS! After being crowned the 2012 champion of Indy’s Next Big Thing (a statewide Battle of the Bands competition sponsored by Jack Daniels, X103, and Q95), Audiodacity has quickly established themselves as one of the premier bands in the midwest.

Their reputation for having dynamic, high-energy performances has made them highly sought-after, not only for large music festivals (such as Groovewalk 2013, a 13venue, live music pub crawl in Holland, MI), but also as a supporting act for national touring bands (such as GROUPLOVE, Youngblood Hawke, and Morning Parade).

Boasting over 100 covers, Audiodacity is notorious for being able to deliver a diverse, live show that every single person in the crowd will enjoy, but even more impressive than their repertoire is their original music. Seamlessly blending funk, rock, blues, reggae, jazz, latin, hip-hop, and R&B into one unique sound, Audiodacity is truly at the cutting edge of musical creativity.

Check out their website where you can download several tracks off their debut album for free. www.reverbnation.com/audiodacitylive The Band is available for interviews and appearances.

Band Members: Ben Jarvis - Vocals, Trumpet Jason Ehizokhale - Guitar, Saxophone Cody Herring - Guitar, Trumpet Mike Sheldon - Bass William Skirvin - Saxophone Adam Woodgett - Vocals, Drums

FRIDAY NITE SEPT. 13 FREE BIG BAND TWI-LITE PARTY! Featuring the 18 Piece Fayetteville Jazz Collective 7 - 9 PM • Basin Park!

SATURDAY SEPT. 14 FREE JAZZ! BASIN PARK! 12:00 - 1:30 1:30 - 3:00 3:00 - 4:30 4:30 - 6:00

Allen Gibson & First Line Richard Bruton Quintet Walter Savage Trio NSU Jazz Sextet

SUNDAY SEPT. 15 FREE JAZZ! BASIN PARK! 1:00

Missouri State Jazz Big Band

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We’re proud to report that the ROOTS festival went off without a hitch…that is, the bands, venues and crowds were there 100%, and, other than a much needed rest on the parts of all the team who made it happen, plans have already started towards making next year’s ROOTS festival a reality.

Everyone involved deserves a big round of applause along with a serious nap (or three or four…)

Coming right up, it would seem, is the annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ, of course. The stage is set, the plans all made and the word is out worldwide for the 11th annual rally, which is the largest family-friendly motorcycle rally in the country. What’s more, this ‘biker festival’ is a charitable event. They’ve raised nearly a million bucks for charity through the years.

Our hat’s off to Joe Giles, the Mick Jagger-esque vocalist and entertainer, for all his tireless work throughout the year to bring this massive event to the forefront. Joe, of course, is the front man for Joe Giles & The Homewreckers, a former school teacher (and school principal!) who stays on top of this festival after all the bikers have gone home.

Without guys like Joe this event simply would not happen.

Thank you, Joe, on behalf of the tens of thousands you inspire to have a great time at this annual event…

Spent a fine evening at The Phoenix the other night, watching one of the best bands to ever grace an Altered State stage: Tyrannosaurus Chicken, aka Smilin’ Bob Lewis and Rachel Ammons. These two do more for an audience than most full bands, and they seem to do so effortlessly at that.

A curious mix of Delta Blues and what some might call acoustic ragtime, they are in a class by themselves. I have never seen

any act bring more sheer charisma to their performance. Never.

On the bill in the coming weeks are Foley’s Van, The Pullout Method, Meet The Funkers, Goodbye June, Canopy Climbers, A Good Fight (!), Indianna & The Byrds, Lot 44, The Black Moods, The 1 Oz. Jig, Cutty Rye, HoneyShine, felsen, Take Cover, Thanks For Nothing, Stiff Neked Fools, Cadillac Jackson, Sextonic Plates, avery special guests and much more.

Plus, on the 27th look for a gala reunion of Hunkr Down, one of the finest party bands in the history of The Altered State. Hunkr Down was formed in 1993, and features Kyle Gibson, guitar and vocals; Fred Bowling, guitar; Rusty Estes, bass; and Chachi Hampton on drums. They were voted the Best Rock Band in ‘98, ‘04 and ‘06, and were inducted into the Northwest Arkansas Music Awards Hall of Fame in 2007.

This show will be a sellout, methinks, so get there early if you even want to get in, let alone find a place to sit down.

For bookings at The Phoenix email to TravisSmithbooking@gmail.com…

The Smoke & Barrel Tavern checks in with a very substantial roster of music.

Coming up are dates with National Park Radio, Eyes of Iron, Tyrannosaurus Chicken, The Sarah Hughes Band, Daikaiju, Cletus Got Shot, Mother Merey & The Black Dirt, Fire & Flood, Foxtrot Uniform, Shawn James & The Shapeshifters, The 1 Oz. Jig, Honkey Suckle and more.

Check the Sound pages for all the dates, and keep an eye on Nightflying.com for updates between issues.

Keep in mind that these are just the bands booked here at presstime, and that changes daily…but then this IS rock ‘n’ roll…you should know that by now…

See the Sound pages for the complete list and dates.

For bookings contact (479)5216880…….

George’s checks in this edition with a very fine line-up…as always, actually.

In the coming weeks look for The Nace Brothers, David Kimbrough, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Jimbo Mathus, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Nora Jane Struthers, The Carper Family, The Blackwells, 3 Penny Acre, Little Chief, Jason Boland, Hayes Carll, Boom Kinetic and a huge list more.

See the Sound pages for the line-up, but then you know that by now.

For bookings contact Brian or Harold at (479)527-6618…….

One of the coolest hangs in all the world is the Kingfish Dive Bar on School Street. And they started their outdoor season with a vengeance.

Appearing in the coming weeks are Effron White, Isayah’s Allstars, The Western Fling, Totojojo, Future Day, The David Bright Band, Air Loom & Basement Brew, ChillyRose, Earl & Them, War Chief and a bunch more.

Be sure to check out our Sound pages for your favorite dates and artists. And be sure to support live music, anyway. These players don’t ask for much more than an audience that appreciates their efforts.

For bookings email arch@kingfishbar. com.......

JJ’s Grill features live music 6 nights a week, and always has some great players.

In the coming weeks are Ocie & The Heartstrings, Shotgun Billys, Keith Nicholson, TJ Scarlett, Jeff Fox, Wes Hart, JAB and a lot more.

We list 4 JJs locations: Fayetteville, Rogers, Beaver Lake, and Conway. Each has live music nearly every night and they feature nothing but tried and true musical artists.

Suffice it to say that you can see what each has in store in our Sound section.

For bookings, though, contact Jeff Fox at jjsbooking@gmail.com.......

Matt’s Bar Band, Acoustic Bandits, The Crumbs, Foley’s Van, Teddy Sablon, Dave Bright, John Henry & Friends, Jeff Kearney, The Odds, Strange Derangers and more.

See the Sound section of this noosepaper for dates and details.

Mojo’s serves up some extremely good food, too, and they are in the process of remaking their menu with lots of goodies added to the goodies they’ve always had.

Mojo’s also has a cool outdoor deck, a full bar, free parking, and is open 7 days a week.

There’s no cover charge, either.

For bookings and directions call the club at (479)935-3459.......

On the bill at The Greenhouse Grill are Josh Hardy, The Vine Brothers, Fork & Knife, Bear & Mittens, Sarah Hughts, Al Gibson Jazz, Pat Pathoumthong, Richard Burnett, Dave Gesualdo, Clarke Beuhling, Candy Lee, Sky Smeed, Walter Savage and much more.

See the Sound listings for details.

The Greenhouse Grille serves fine cuisine, with a penchant for using natural ingredients without all the chemical atrocities you’ll find in most prepared foods.

The restaurant/club itself is a veritable art gallery too, featuring works by area artisans for sale.

The Greenhouse Grille is located at 318 So. Archibald Yell in Fayetteville. To reach them by phone call (479)444-8909…….

With this warmer weather, both Jose’s are geared up with their beer gardens, as one would expect. Hey, if you can party under the stars where God meant for you to party, you need to…

Jose’s in Fayetteville has the following on the bill on the docket: Uncrowned Kings, Left Of Center, Isayah’s All Stars, Mojo Trio, 1 Oz. Jig, Red Ambition, Joe Giles & The Homewreckers, Mr. Blue, and a bunch more.

The Springdale location also will be kicking it up in the coming weeks: Red Ambition, Mike & Grady, Joe Giles & The aforementioned Homewreckers, Cassette, Ruckus, Prince Alber, BKP Rhythm Kings, Diana & The Heartbests and a lot more.

See the Sound listings for more details.

You can reach Fayetteville Jose’s at (479)521-0194, and Jose’s Southwest Grile in Springdale at (479)750-9055……..

Mojo’s Pints and Pies checks in with an impressive music roster this time out.

Coming up are dates with The Strays,

Tyrannosaurus Chicken at The Phoenix, by Josh Jones

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Mary Terry Hall

Full Line Up Announced for Jazz Eureka 2013 - Sept. 13 - 15

---Gina Parks We were Seniors at Hot Springs High School.

I was somewhat of a wall flower and she was a popular T-Stepper awesome girl. Most of the girls like her were somewhat snooty but not Mary. She was the pretty girl with the big smile on her face who always had time for everyone.

Mary’s family owned ‘The Club Café’. This was the popular meeting place for most of Hot Springs’ finest citizens at lunch time. The food was great and the pies were awesome.

Mary learned to make these wonderful pies while working there with her family. As time passed and the café was sold Mary became famous around here for the pies only she seemed to be able to create. When the business sold, she stuck to her guns and fought in court to keep these recipes secret.

I personally believe the magic was in the love and caring Mary herself put in to every pie she made.

Fortunately Mary decided to open her own café and we all were lucky enough to still enjoy the sweet creations for a while longer. When it was too much to handle she started work for St. Joseph’s hospital as a dietician. Wow, those at the hospital got some real treats. So many people called to request pies for holidays and such that the hospital created a special PIE LINE phone just for her.

I must say the sweetness she shared was in every thing she did, not just pies.

She was sweetest I suppose to her sons, who she adored. What a wonderful woman to have as your mother and friend.

She shared her life and love with two of our hometown musicians Frank Allen, a saxophone player who played locally, and Joe Hall, the love of her life.

Joe has been one of the Spa City’s favorite guitar pickers for many years. It was so wonderful to see two really fine people meet, fall in love and be so happy.

There are many we love and loose to cancer.

Mary is surely one of the finest I’ve known and will miss in my life...

---GP

Jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra has been announced as the headline act for the 2013 Jazz Eureka festival which runs September 13 through 15.

Spyro Gyra is a jazz fusion band that formed in the mid-1970s. The band’s sound has its roots in traditional jazz, but combines elements of R&B, funk and pop music and is known for their mastery over their instruments and the energy for their live performances. They have performed over five thousand shows, released twenty-nine albums selling over ten million albums while also achieving one platinum and two gold albums. Next year Spyro Gyra will celebrate forty years as a band while showing little sign of wanting to slow down either, having earned Grammy nominations for each of their last four albums.

Friday evening in Basin Spring Park on Spring Street from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m, will be a Sunset Serenade with free music and a dance by the Fayetteville Jazz Collective, an 18 piece big band of Northwest Arkansas’ finest musicians. With over two centuries of combined jazz experience, the band has been thrilling audiences all around the 4-state region of Northwest Arkansas. Not to be missed, this event in Basin Park will provide all those who attend a wonderfully unique experience.

Music will fill Basin Spring Park again on Saturday from noon until 7 p.m.

Starting off the day will be Alan Gibson and First Line—a group that plays a style of music played in the 1920s that represents the first transition from blues to jazz. This group features Alan Gibson on flugelhorn with a stellar supporting cast of excellent area musicians including baritone saxophonist Dr. Rick Solonen, a featured artist of this summer’s Walton Arts Summer Jazz Composer Series.

At 1:30 p.m. the Richard Bruton Quintet will take the stage. This legendary Springfield, Missouri tenor saxophonist leads a group of Southwest Missouri’s finest musicians doing jazz standards and modern jazz. Bruton is known for playing with an aggressive tone along with a rhythmic drive that can be heard for miles. Richard has performed with a who’s who of musicians throughout the area and the United States.

The Walter Savage Trio follows at 3 p.m. Savage has a reputation for bringing the upright bass— a primarily supportive instrument--into the spotlight. Whether playing legendary bay area jazz clubs like Yoshi’s or entertaining people in venues in Northwest Arkansas, Savage lets the bass shine through as a leading force. Savage also delights crowds with his singing ability.

The final act in the free music line-up for Saturday is the NSU Jazz Sextet, part of the Northeastern State University Jazz Lab, which is home to the Jazz Studies Program, currently under the direction of saxophonist/composer/arranger, Dr. Tommy Poole.

Spyro Gyra will perform on Saturday, September 14th at 7:30 p.m at The Auditorium at 36 S. Main Street.

Tickets are on sale now at www.theauditorium.org and range from $20 to $42.50.

One more free performance in the park will take place on Sunday afternoon. At 1pm the Missouri State Jazz Band will perform traditional and contemporary big band music.

For more info visit www.jazzeureka.org or call 479-253-7333.

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Mary Terry Hall and Gina Parks

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As we go to press the 17th Annual Hot Springs Blues Fest is about to kick off, and the line-up is stellar. On the bill this year are Selwyn Birchwood, The John Calvin Brewer Band, Little G. Weevil, The Bart Walker Band, Ghost Town Blues Band, the Youngblood Youth Jam, Shakura S’aida, Zac Harmon, The Joe Pitts Band, Heavy Suga & The SweeTones, Samantha Fish, the Hump Night Blues Band, Salt & Pepper, The Gil Franklin Band, Southern Hospitality, The Brandon Santini Band, Rachel Coba and much more. See the feature on this on page 8, and yes, it is a rerun from last edition, but with this event gracing one of this edition’s covers it just made sense to feature it again. Now patrons digging the music can read all about the artists’ playing.

If you don’t like it sue me…

The Big Chill, in my opinion, is one of the nicest nightclubs in the world. Gina Parks has managed to build a strong clientele and a really sweet room…or set of them, actually, as the club has several different very cool facets. For one, part of the club is smokerfriendly, which is rare anymore. For those who would rather not partake, though, the Chill has a special separate smoke-free lounge, complete with a full bar and thick plexiglass wall separating it from the main room, all with a great music hookup from the fully visible stage with the music piped in.

Downstairs at the Chill is their sports bar, complete with hugescreen tv, a full bar, pool tables and all the features of a separate bar.

There is also a massive outdoor deck with an outdoor fireplace and comfortable tables and chairs, and all with full bar service.

Each level has its own bathrooms, too, so you don’t have to run up and down the stairs and/or try to wade through crowds to get some, er, relief, so-to-speak.

There’s no cover charge at the Big Chill, except for very special events…like the annual Nightflying anniversary parties that happen each December.

But it’s the music that is the common important draw, which happens one way or another every night.

Set to appear in the coming weeks are Lightnin’ Lee Langdon & The Upright Rooster, Mike Mayberry & The Slow Hands, Dave Almond, Tin Pan Alley, Jocko Deal, Shane Simanton, The Ghost Town Blues Band from Memphis, Heavy Suga & The SweeTones, The John Calvin Brewer Band, The Christine DeMeo Band, Jarekus Singleton, Trey Johnson & Dave Almond, David Ball, Dayton Waters, Joe Hall and a lot more.

They also serve very fine bar food so you’re not drinking on an empty stomach.

In addition, every Sunday brings DJ Chucky D., with his own take on Karaoke. And every Monday, David Ball & Brian Bearden host the stage.

And Gina has just started what she calls The New Moon Jam on Mondays, with her and Heather Crosse, Lee Williams and Rena Wren hosting the stage. She invites everyone to bring their music, instruments and bods to jam. There’s a good sound system and a built in audience for anyone who wishes to test these musical waters.

The Big Chill is a true musicians nightclub, and almost no matter who is actually booked, a whole bunch of players are likely

to sit in on any given night.

The Chill will also be the site of several after-parties during the Hot Springs Blues Fest, featuring 2blu & The Lucky Stiffs.

For bookings and other information, call (501)624-5185.....

Another very cool club is the Ohio Club on Bath House Row. This is the oldest continually operating nightclub in Arkansas and perhaps the entire country. There’s real history here, and all one needs to do to feel it is to walk in that door.

In addition to the Ohio Club Players, the house band, there are numberous artists who play regularly at the club. Look for Delta Donnie, Samantha Fish, Little G. Weevil, Steve Hester & Deja Voodoo, Mike Stanley, John Calvin Brewer and a lot more.

And there’s never a cover charge here, whether you like it or not.

The new house band is killer, too. Mike put together his own house band and the players all know each other musically well enough to be able to anticipate each other’s moves and licks.

But in the meantime, make a point to drop by the club, have a drink and a meal, and boogie down with The Ohio Club Players.

To reach the Ohio for directions and other information call (501)627-0702…

As we told you last time out, Jester’s is no longer. Instead, welcome the return of Boogie’s Bar & Grill in the same spot Jester’s used to be. Live music will be at least every weekend, but there’s talk of adding other nights of the week to the program.

Boogie’s features some very good food, in addition, of course, to the full bar service. Terrell Williams is in the kitchen, and this man knows food. So well, in fact, that I hired him to cater my wedding 6 years ago.

For bookings, call Jeff or Sylvia Orrell at (501)624-5455, or email jefforrell@live.com…….

Caught up with The Dangerous Idiots at Maxine’s recently.

This power-trio is one of the best, playing harder-edge rock and roll with the power of a locomotive…or rather three locomotives.

In the coming weeks look for the likes of SX Rex, Young Internationals, Walker Lukens & The Sidearms, Ben Franks and The Bible Belt Boys, The FoulPlay Cabaret (a monthly burlesque show), Adam Faucett, Interstate Buffalo, Brick Fields, White Glove Test, Peckerwolf, Opportunist, Blackface Gypsies, Fire & Flood, John Gold, American Revival, The Coasts, Brother Rabbit, Cadillac Jackson, Shawn James & The Shapeshifters…and for a special treat, make a point to catch up to Tav Falco & The Panther Burns.

(That’s only right now at presstime. These things are always subject to change, so it’s advisable to call first to make sure who you’re wanting to see is really playing…and that goes for anywhere…)

For bookings call (501)321-0909…….

The Superior Bath House Brewery & Distillery is up and running, but it will be Autumn before they roll out their trademark special brew.

The place is open, serving food and libations, and just chock

Dave Almond & Trey Johnson

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full of Hot Springs history.

The bath house era happened years ago and is no longer any huge draw, save for any siteseers wandering by. It just made sense to open their brewery there.

The Club will soon be bringing their own brews to fruition. I suspect that things will really start happening sometime this Fall.

An interesting note here. The Superior Bath House Brewery & Distillery will be the only brewery in the world that brews its beer from naturally hot water.

The Superior will also be doing music soon. Call them at (501)624-2337.

Will have more on this as it develops so watch for it…….

The Crosswalk Bar & Grill has live music and/or a dj every night, and serves excellent fare (especially the barbecue).

Every Monday there is free pool; every Tuesday is Service Industry Night; on Wednesday Dean Agus performs; every Thursday the Spa City Rock & Roll Society sponsors an open jam; and there are bands every weekend.

Coming up are dates with Shari Bales & Mike Taber, Jocko Deal, Jamie Jones and the Outlaws and more.

There is a full bar, a hot sound system, live djs, and very good food, especially when John Dean fires up that smoker.

The club is located directly across from Oaklawn and is open every day.

There’s never a cover charge here, either.

For more information, call (501)624-9192.......

Lucky’s Bar & Grill has live bands every weekend. Set to appear in the coming weeks are Terri & The Executives Crash Meadows, Jason Greenlaw & The Groove, the Karla Case Band, Raising Grey and more.

Lucky’s is open 7 days a week, serves lunch and dinner, has a full bar, live bands on weekends, pool tables, arcades and a fine stereo system, and it’s smoker-friendly.

There’s never a cover charge at Lucky’s and the food is topnotch.

For bookings call the club at (501)622-2570…

Boogie’s Is Back!

(501)624-5455

Music is a language that transcends everything. Regardless of skin color, social status, economics, religion, education, whatever label people adhere to, music is the thread that can bind total strangers. It creates friendships and memories. Music can take you to another place and time with a single note. It’s in us. That ancient rhythm stirs us when we hear it, makes us feel happy or melancholy, takes us down the hallways of our memories and leaves us with a smile that warms our souls.

I’ve been blessed to have been a part of the music business for several years now and have made many friends because of it. Some of them were purely by accident, strangers met at a gig, a shared beer or a short conversation that led to lasting connections. As a result, when I get the opportunity to travel I have friends just about everywhere. I travel a lot with my day job and, as luck would have it, land in places where I do know people in the music business. My co-workers find it amazing that I can seek out old friends and music just about anywhere we go in the good ol’ US of A. In fact, one of my co-workers recently made a bet with me while we were on a business trip that I couldn’t find music in a small mid-western town on a Monday night. Challenge accepted! And I did find live music on a Monday night in a small mid-western town. Now, it was a guitar workshop at the local Lutheran church but, hey, it was live music. And no, we didn’t go terrorize the good church folk. I’m pretty sure I scored some points with the big maestro upstairs on that one.

I’ve been on the road quite a bit of late for conferences, meetings and a little vacation time to see family. Everywhere I’ve been music has been floating in the background, providing the glue that pulled the trips together. I was in Charlotte, NC, for a few days and hooked up with a couple of buds that were formerly in the band WSNB (We Sing Nasty Blues).

Willie Shane Johnston and Clay ‘The Professor’ Ford took me under their collective wings for an evening of greasy food and local music.

I met these cats at the International Blues Challenge several years back when WSNB made the finals. I was instantly drawn to their music with its raw, gritty sound of heavy blues. Johnston’s vocals are raspy and deep and his songwriting paints a canvas covered with voodoo queens and late night heartbreak. WSNB made a few appearances in Arkansas over the years creating new fans as they went.

The guys have since changed personnel, adding a new guitar player and reforming as The Red Dirt Revelators. They’ll still be playing cuts from the WSNB catalog but will be adding some new music on the forthcoming RDR disc.

The guys took me to a local greasy spoon burger joint called The Penguin, famous for its variety of specialty burgers and hot dogs. We enjoyed some Charlotte original food and contemplated the infinite before rolling off to the famous (infamous?) Double Door Inn, host to acts such as BB King and Eric Clapton over the years. Tonight we would be seeing a couple of local legend bands, The Aqualads and The Belmont Playboys. I was in for a great night.

The Aqualads are a surf rock band that formed in 1996 and are still going strong with two of the original members steadily writing fresh surf music. With six albums to their credit and another to be released soon, The Aqualads are proving their Oceanside music is relevant in the land locked area where they play. They have had several of their songs picked up for movie soundtracks over the years.

The Belmont Playboys formed in 1989 and have six albums to their credit also. Self described as ‘Neorockabilly psychopunk heavydeathmetal rapfunk fusion band. From Hell.’, the Playboys rocked out to a packed Double Door.

They were a high energy band that delivered some great rock and roll. The highlight of their set was a very cool and well done version of Merle Haggard’s ‘Mama Tried’, laying it down as a slow burning rocker.

The crowd at the Double Door was an interesting lot, dressed in short sleeve western cut shirts or t-shirts with the sleeves rolled up, blue jeans rolled up at the bottom to create a cuff and flat black boots. Very 50’s-ish, beatnik style to say the least. Bass player Mookie Brill was in the house, hanging out and chatting folks up, providing the very portrait that summed up the evening. Brill has won a number of Blues Music Awards over the years and is a local at the Inn. The Double Door itself is an old two story house that is gutted on the first floor to hold a stage on one side and a bar on the other. It had the vibe of some of the old fraternity houses I

used to frequent back in the 80’s. It’s definitely a place you want to add to your musical bucket list. I felt like I was in the midst of a Quentin Tarrantino flick all evening with the cast of characters in the crowd and on the stage and the music that filled the room. I almost expected Tarrantino to walk through the crowd, give a nod and a ‘Hey, how ya doin’?’.

As I write this issue’s column I’m actually sitting in a Seattle suburb, hanging out with my kids and grandkids.

Indulge a proud paw paw for just a few lines if you will. I have nine (count’em, nine) wonderful grandchildren, the latest just seven weeks old in the Seattle area. I was able to take the oldest, my five year old Kenzie, of this particular branch of the family tree with me to a music show this week to hear a Seattle blues-rock band called Dirty Rice. The band’s bass player is Scotty Harris who played with Lee Oskar, former harp player for the seminal rock-funk band WAR, a couple of years back at the Hot Springs Blues Festival. Harris played sax at the festival but is an accomplished bass player by trade. He and I hit it off at the festival and have been friends since.

Harris hosted my bride and I at his home for dinner recently where we were able to share our love of music, trading stories about the folks we knew and how it was all connected. Yet another example of how music binds all of us, even when we aren’t aware of it. Turns out Scotty’s wife, Lissa, played bass for Lee Oskar’s band for several years and is quite an accomplished bass player herself. She plays in several bands in the Seattle area as does her hubby. I learned the two of them have traveled the country before, performing a sax and bass duo bit that proved to be quite successful.

Cowboy Jack Clement We shared stories from the road all evening, enjoyed Scotty’s home cooked meal (he’s the cook in the family) and further meshed together a bond that only people who get music can appreciate. Mucho thanks and love to the Harris clan for being wonderful hosts and great people.

The Snoqualmie Casino is just up the road from where my kids live. We managed to make it to a couple of really cool events during our visit. One was a cigar night hosted by a new line of cigars called My Father, highlighting their new blends La Duena and El Centurion. I got the opportunity to meet three of the movers and shakers in the cigar industry, Jaime Garcia, Janny Garcia and Pete Johnson. Johnson is the creator of the popular cigar line Tatuage. While we were there for the event we met and hung out with a couple from the Washington area who shared a love of the blues. Tommy Carson and Jamie Rohweder are both involved in the South Sound Blues Association, one of two blues societies in Washington state. Carson serves on their board of directors and emcees a number of charity and music events, including the association’s local blues challenge. As we talked the evening away we found out that the couple had been to the International Blues Challenge a few years ago when local act Randy Oxford finished third in the competition. We discovered that we had more than likely crossed paths on Beale Street that year! Once again, music connects us even when we don’t know it. It is a link, a bond that can make total strangers friends.

For our last night in the Seattle area our kids treated us to a concert at the casino. Frankie Valli was on the bill and put on a great show, sharing his and The Four Seasons greatest hits and then some, rolling through classics like ‘My Eyes Adored You’, ‘Sherry’, ‘Walk Like A Man’ and many more. Valli still has one of the most recognizable voices in the business. At 79 years young he had no issue leading the way

for the sixteen piece band that backed him, including four back-up singers that provided the dance motions and hand jives that brought back to life the wonderment of the Jersey boys. On the stage with him were five horns from the Seattle area that had been brought in for the show. And, another musical connection that spans the ages, Valli’s band leader and keyboard player has been with him thirty four years, a partnership that is unheard of in today’s music industry.

My son-in-law made an observation about the musical community we circle in. He noted that wherever we seemed to go we knew someone. We had the connections to spend the night, catch a ride or get a meal, regardless of the area where we lit. We share our home with musicians who are traveling through, hosting lots of friends from across the states and even a few from other countries (Canada & Germany to be exact). He stated that the entire musical community seemed to embrace these very ideas. The notion of having a place to land or just someone to hang out with with you’re in the vicinity. And he’s right. That is the way the musical community works, at least the one I float around in.

It’s an open group who tend to take care of each other armed with only the knowledge that it will come back around when their time arrives. Connections. Common ground. A feeling of mutual respect and care.

On a somber note it is with deep sadness and great respect that I say goodbye to one of the all time great rebel rousers and innovators in the music business…Cowboy Jack Clement. For those uninitiated to the man, Cowboy Jack was the guy who recorded Jerry Lee Lewis’ first two audition songs for Sam Phillips; put out Charley Pride’s first album; produced U2’s groundbreaking album Rattle and Hum; and wrote countless songs for many people. He was one of the agitators and innovators that turned the Nashville traditionalists on their collective ears.

I was discussing Cowboy Jack with my bride, Sherree, telling her everything I knew about him when the discussion turned to his efforts on the Rattle and Hum album. Sherree was working at Sun Studio at the time that record was being made and was able to meet the guys from U2 and Clement. Rattle and Hum was one of my favorite releases by U2.

Cowboy Jack, one of my all time heroes in the music biz, was the producer. My wonderful bride was in the middle of all of it. Here we are some twenty plus years later, making another connection through music.

That music can connect us and give us a common denominator as a society I believe is a given. The musician and non-musician alike can attest to those connections. Closer to home I have recently been privy to some great meshing of souls on stage at a few local jam sessions. The Spa City Blues Society hosts several events around Hot Springs throughout the month including the weekly Hump Night Blues Jam, the Youngblood Blues Jam and Second Sunday Blues. In a matter of days I watched three incredible nights of music as players who had never performed together before pulled off magical moments during the jams. The Hump Night Jam saw musicians who were new to town and some who were simply there on vacation come together to throw down some pretty tasty jams. By the second song of the set five players who had never met before came together and brought the house down. Later in the week at the Youngblood Jam, a youth jam for kids under 21, the same thing happened. Young people who had never met before that night came together, music being their common language, to lay down some very nice blues. Finally, during the Sunday event, songwriters John Calvin Brewer, Ana Jordan-Williams and Joe Pitts provided the backdrop for a songwriter’s night, sharing their music and the stories behind their songs. It is a magical thing to see performers pay tribute to one another by playing along with each other’s songs, some they’ve only heard once, maybe twice. The point of my description of these three evenings is what I’ve been blathering about for the entire column. The music tied these strangers together, even if only briefly. It brought everyone to a common ground and while they were there, they made magic happen.

From my vantage point, life can be pretty simple. A home filled with a loving family. Good friends to pass the time with. Great food, good whiskey and a nice cigar. In the background of all of it is the music. It’s our soundtrack to our lives, the thing that feeds our emotions. It’s the thing that connects us.

Take some time during these last days of summer to get out and support the music in your local community. Join a blues society. Go to a music festival. Get out and support your favorite performers. I know you feel it when you are there. You can’t help it. It’s in you.

Take advantage of it and let the music wash over you, take you to those places you love.

Go make your connections.

I’ll be watching for you backstage...

---DH

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Getting wet in Harrison:

The only constant in life is ‘change’ ---Joe Harless In every man’s life there is a time for telling and a time for listening. This is my telling time and I hope you’re listening.

We have had more than our share of rain this last month which doesn’t make more music but the creeks and rivers are plum full and flowing, so grab your canoes, kayaks, tubes and guitars and head north for a weekend of frolic.

First off I have a story to tell about change. Now change is always happening but it’s not always good. Let me explain: You see my wife likes KFC chicken so she talked me into taking her there in Harrison for lunch the other day for the buffet. We walked in and I wandered off checking it out while she paid, cause she always has all the money. To my surprise and horror there was NO pickled okra, NO collard greens, NO hominy and NO Crystal hot sauce. I said, “Hey, hold on a minute.” I ran outside for a look-see, I thought maybe we had been teleported (science fiction like) up north to Minnesota or something. But I saw a mimosa tree and a blue healer in a pickup truck with a rebel flag on the front, so I knew for sure we were still in Arkansas. We went ahead and ate, because she had already smelled the chicken. The chicken was real good, and I ate too much again, but sure miss the fixins. If you ask me, old Colonel Sanders probably has bruises all over his shoulders from turning over in his grave.

Why does good stuff have to change? I’m done griping now, so on with the music stuff.

Over at the Harrison Brick Oven Pizza they have a great lineup of entertainment. On September 6th, the Ground Rattlers are going to rock your country.

On September 10th, get down and dirty with the Dirt Dogs. Then on September 20th, the band Blind Driver will be playing. On September 24th, it will be S X Rex and on October 1st, R K Ellis is going to lay it all out for you. October 11th will be The Three Story Trio. (Since that’s the group I play harmonica with, you’re more than welcome to come and sit in with us.

Consider this your personal invitation.)

When we played there last month, I invited our accountant to come in and play. He said he could play guitar, and since accountants don’t ever lie, I thought it would be ok. Well Tom came in and schooled us on how it’s done. We just gave him the stage, got a beer and listened. He did all originals and did them good. Isn’t it amazing how many really talented music people there are in this world, and you just never know?

The Brick Oven has great food, cold beer and a killer outdoor patio. The music if from 8 to 11 P.M., so after running the Buffalo, come and join in the fun.

We haven’t nailed this down for absolute, but this article, thus myself, are on a deadline so I’ll just shotgun it at you.

The Brick Oven is in negotiation with the Tony Holiday Band as part of their next East coast tour. They’ve played South by Southwest, Powell-A-Palooza and The House of Blues Fest. They’ve opened for the Charlie Daniels Band, Guitar Shorty and Eric McFadden. You get the idea…this will be one smokin’ show and worth a road trip to Boone County. Go

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to You Tube and click on Adam Gussow and Tony Holiday. They’re playing one of Tony’s original songs, “Weep and Moan” (isn’t You Tube cool?) The show will be either October 25 or Saturday, October 26.

So if you’re feeling the need to fill up on some high octane blues/rock, this band will do you righteous! Call and find out the exact date. The info number is 870741-0012. This will be the first national tour show they will put on, so it’s kind of exciting. I’ll be there covering it for Nightflying.

There is a mom and pop pizza shop on the Harrison downtown square, where they’re doing their part to keep the live music flowing called Ugo’s Pizza. They book a lot of younger bands, and if you’re into alternative rock, blues and jazz, with some awesome food, try this place out.

On August 31st, they will have a band called Backwards Paradise that will take their stage. They are more acoustic rock style and everybody I’ve asked has said they’re serious hot. So go check them out.

Then on September 14th, a band called Hollows Depp will fill the heavy rock slot.

Opie’s is just north of Harrison on the scenic Highway 7, and they’re cranking it out every Saturday night with bands like Dee’s and Friends, which is a true rock and roll outfit. They do the kind of songs that I love to play, such as “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”, “Honky Tonk Woman” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” I’m talkin’ dance-’til-you’re-sweaty music. They’re a great band to party with.

Another band that plays Opie’s is Honey Cut & The Ranch Hands, an honest to goodness country band. Did I say real country? So give Opie’s a call to see whose playing, the info number is 870743-6493. Oh I forgot, they have karaoke every Thursday and Friday night.

Labor Day weekend is coming up and we’re having a party up here where I live in Diamond City, Arkansas. On August 31st the good folks at the Diamond City Lakeside Resort are putting on a free concert featuring the amazing Rebel Hounds, one of the most unique and enjoyable bands around. Think modern day acoustic jug band fueled by the spirit of Johnny Cash. This is foot stompin’ good time music, with guitar, washtub bass, electric jug and the creamy deep vocals of Bo Johnson. Bring your lawn chairs and fishing poles to the Diamond City Lakeside Resort on August 31st, and fill up the big empty for free. The info number is 870-422-2668. Adrian and Katie, the owners, are doing their part to support live music in our neck of the woods. We’re all working hard to make the Lakeshore District, the Sugarloaf area, the North Arkansas Peninsula, the Lead Hill/ Diamond City area, or whatever you want to call it, the place to go for a good time. It’s easy to find, take the Arkansas Scenic Route 7 as far north as you can go, stop when you’re at the marina and campground on Bull Shoals Lake, and you’re here. In the next issue I will have a special story to tell you about a guitar that went through hell.

‘Till next time, hug your momma!

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---Shakey Joe

Hot Springs International Horror Film Festival September 26 - 29 at The Central Theater ---Sondra Goode The Hot Springs Arts and Film Institute (a nonprofit) announces the premier of the Hot Springs International Horror Film Festival (HSHFF). The HSHFF is set to bring together filmmakers, fans, and film fanatics for a frightfestive weekend packed full of films from all over the world. From killer shorts, to fulllength feasts of terror, films from the horror, sci-fi, and thriller and fantasy genres will all be represented.

A cinematic celebration that deftly merges educational opportunities, extraordinary screenings, celebrity appearances, and all of the natural scenic beauty that has come to characterize Arkansas. Industry professionals from Film-Com of Nashville and from Fuel Film Memphis will be on-hand for HSHFF’s exciting festivities, allowing up-and-coming talents to develop valuable relationships with folks “in the know.”

A slew of competitive categories—including Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction, Made in Arkansas, and Student Film—promise a diverse range of intriguing and spooky material during this inaugural festival. “Top Festival Films” will be complementary entered into Film-Com’s “Direct Project Presentation to Film & TV Executives and Financiers.”

Discounts for local hotels and businesses will be offered to participating filmmakers, and free distribution and finance seminars (as well as free VIP passes & Prizes!) will be available for qualifying guests.

Tamara Glynn, star of Halloween 5 will be in attendance to help scare up some fun, alongside an accomplished “who’s-who” of horror film favorites.

This 4-day event unfolds at the Central Theater in Hot Springs, Arkansas. September 26th through the 29th, it will be host to insidious indie films, blood spattered scream queens, and inspiring film spook shops. The theater is one of the oldest in the United States, and is adjacent to The Grand Central Hall, an additional projection and live staging area that will be well-trod throughout the festival. Hot Springs

National Park, also known as the “SPA CITY” hosts famous “Bathhouse Row,” Museums, Art Galleries, Gift Shops and a Modern Convention Center the festival will utilize for screenings…all this within walking distance from the Historic Central Theater.

The Festival’s Director Bill Volland (“The Arrival”, “Deadly Desire”, “Silk Stalking’s”) will oversee the gore-fest, while Arkansas Native and Co-Director and Hostess Tamara Glynn (Samantha from “Halloween 5” and “Freddy’s Nightmares”) will be on hand to welcome visitors and a slew of special guests.

The festival will include film submissions from around the globe as well as panel discussions, a film competition, filmmaker reception, “Spookshops” and Q&A sessions with a variety of film industry professionals.

There will be a charity event and silent auction with proceeds benefiting the sCare Foundation (scarefoundation.org). A demonstration of “Alfred Hitchcock’s” Camera Crane a “Zombie Walk,” and blood drive with the American Red Cross, Book Signing, Celebrity Photo Ops, Live Music, Magic, Vendors, VIP Parties and much more…Don’t miss the excitement, coming this September 2013! www.hotspringshorrorfilmfestival.com ---SG

Tamara Glynn

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Late in the month of March… this year, a customer emailed me a link to a video of a guitar player… I click on it… and… I saw a guitar being tuned. Then… there was the guitarist.

He was young, late twenties, sitting with the instrument in his lap. A voice, from off camera, called out “Mark? Junior called… says he can’t make the gig tonight… how you gonna’ play that banjo song by your self?”

He reaches down next to him and opens another guitar case, retrieves a double necked, ovation, places capos strategically on the necks and begins to play… “Da da da da da da da da

concert was to be held. It sold out.

The evening of the concert was magical! I had lined up two opening acts for Mark: First - A long time friend of mine, Ken Tuestch, is an accomplished actor and comedian. One of his many characters include: “Rudy Terwil-

Ken Teutsch liger – Emerging Country Music Superstar”.

And, Secondly - Friend and customer, Buddy Case, who is a proficient finger-picking guitarist and singer/songwriter in his own right. Buddy performs across the country as well and I hope to have him hold a “finger-

---Bob Boyd Some of you Nightflying readers would like to know how Boyd Music Center began. This will be Part I of the story.

In the late 1950s and early 1960s there were only 7 major American professional guitar brands: Epiphone, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Martin and Rickenbacker. If you wanted to buy one of these pro quality guitars, you had to buy it from a music store. Not all stores had all brands. For example, in Little Rock, Reed Music Co. (now out of business) had only Gretsch and Martin. Bean Music Co. (also gone now) had Gibson. Rosen Music had Gibson and Fender. So far as I know, there was not a Rickenbacker, Epiphone or Guild dealer in Little Rock.

In March of 1962, after having worked at Rosen Music for 5 years, I opened Boyd Music Center. I was a big dumb 25 year old kid. I was too dumb to be afraid to “go for the gold.” There were 4 big music stores in downtown Little Rock. Almost all retail stores were downtown then.

How did I think I could compete with them? I truly was the new kid on the block, except I couldn’t afford to rent downtown. So I rented an old frame building that once was a neighborhood grocery store. I “hung out my shingle,” a small “Boyd Music Center” sign with “Music” in red neon. I was all enthusiasm, with lots of ambition but no money and no “know-how.” I even built my own display fixtures out of two by fours and fir plywood. I found I could get the “cheapy” guitar brands, like Harmony, Kay, Daneletro, Supro and National from a catalog. But at first, the “big 7” pro guitar makers wouldn’t give me the time of day. Then the Fender sales agent, Bob Dayton, whose home was in Little Rock, came and saw my little store and liked what I was doing out there in my tiny little shop, so he set me up as a Fender franchised dealer.

By 1964, my little 500 square foot shop was so crowded with students, instruments, accessories and customers that I had to find a bigger store space. The Treadway carpet and tile folks came to my rescue and leased me 3200 square feet in their brand new building, also on West 12th but almost 2 miles farther west. In those days, that was considered “out in the boonies” from downtown. Now we had 7 soundproof teaching studios and a big guitar classroom. One by one, I acquired the other 6 major pro guitar lines, until I had all major brands under one roof.

My store was “wall-to-wall guitars.” I didn’t know it at the time, but I was pioneering a new type of store.

Stay tuned for Part II of the Boyd Music saga next month.

To reach me in cyberspace, send a note to bgboyd6@sbcglobal.net.......

If you have suggestions for future articles, need work done on your stringed instrument, are looking for a new or pre-loved guitar… or you just need a set of strings…

Come by and visit Little Rock Frets the next time you’re near Baskin Robbins on Rodney Parham Road in West Little Rock… I’m right behind that ice cream shop!

You can snail-mail me at Bryon Knight/Little Rock Frets, 10020 N. Rodney Parham Rd. Little Rock, AR 72227 Or… email me at bryon@littlerockfrets.com

da…” So begins the song “Dueling Banjos” I exclaimed out loud: ”Holy Cow! This guy is great… but… I’ve never heard of Mark Kroos… Have I been living under a rock?” I showed the video to customers in my shop…

I shared it with friends on “social media”… all to rave reviews… so… I decided to contact him.

Mark, I own a small Stringed instrument and amplifier Repair/Sales/Service shop... and... I guess that I have been living under a rock... I just found out about you this morning via an email from one of my customers.

If ever you are through Little Rock, Arkansas... please contact me and perhaps I can book a “pick up’ gig for you and /or hold a small clinic in my shop.

I wish you the best in your musical career and if ever you are in town, please stop in my little shop and say hi!

His response: Hi Bryon, thanks for the email! It’s pretty rare that I pass through Arkansas but I recently started seeing a girl from out there so who knows? Might have to go meet her family sometime! Regardless though, it looks likely that I’ll be in Memphis around July 21st though nothing is confirmed yet - I might be able to get out there on the 22nd or 23rd - that’s a Monday or Tuesday. How would you like the idea of a House Concert / Clinic at your shop? How many people do you think you could bring out to it? Thanks Bryon!

Mark A few more detailed emails… and we had it all settled… On June 23rd, 2013 Little Rock Frets sponsored it’s first concert!… well… OK second… my first was Doyle Dykes back in October 2010… but… this was the first… er… in this location!

Tickets sold for $25.00 and included BBQ from the famous Terry Lynn’s, where the

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Buddy Case picking” clinic sometime soon.

Mark performed several of his original songs, all of which were truly enchanting… then he announced: “ …When you perform a song on a social media site… and, for whatever reason, it becomes so popular… that, now, every time that I perform somewhere… I am EXPECTED to perform it as well…” He then began to suggest that his rendition, that night, might not rise to our expectations… Once he began, I knew that Mark was on the stage and, if there were mistakes, they were minuscule in conjunction with his stage presence and truly God-Gifted talent.

The night was a success. I tried to, personally, thank each and every one of the people who were in attendance. I am truly bless to have such loyal Customer/Friends.

On September 30th, I will hold another event but this time it will be a guitar CLINIC. Unfortunately, the event is currently SOLD OUT. It is, after all, A Three-Hour-Bring-YourGuitar clinic with Tommy Emmanuel. If you don’t know who he is, be sure to search the web for his name.

I plan to have another event on January 27th, 2014… Details to come!

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Mark Kroos with Bryon, Jian and Clara Grace Knight

The new D’Agelico Excel

---Steve Evans I think the new D’Angelico Excel is one of the coolest things we have had for sale in the 38 year history of Jacksonville Guitar Center. Salesman Bobby Appleby says “it’s THE coolest thing we’ve ever had for sale.”

Bobby likes it as a jazz guitar, although I bought one to get that “western swing” look in my “Bluegrass Bombers” band. Bobby and I both like the high quality at a low price. The original Excels from the 1940’s and 1950’s can sell for $58,000.00 as collector’s items, but this new Korean-made reproduction sells for $1,149.00 and comes with a hardshell case.

The D’Angelico Excel is available in natural or sunburst and either finish looks really good. Considering they are both the same price, I chose natural. Do you realize that some companies charge extra for natural? The up-charge for a natural finish on a new Gibson jazz guitar is $500.00!

The D’Angelico comes with a traditional ebony bridge intonated for jazz music with a wound G string. I like to use an unwound G so I put a gold-plated Gibson Tune-O-Matic bridge on my guitar, and it fit perfectly atop the D’Angelico ebony base.

If you have never heard of D’Angelico guitars, I bet you have at least seen a picture of one. The Mel Bay popular guitar method books have had a D’Angelico on the cover for as long as I can remember.

John D’Angelico started his luthier training at the age of nine as an apprentice helping build violins and mandolins at a shop owned by his granduncle, Raphael Ciani. When he was 27 years old, D’Angelico opened his own shop to make guitars. The year was 1932, the place was New York City.

From D’Angelico’s first guitar in 1932 until his death in 1964, John D’Angelico made 1,164 guitars, each one considered a masterpiece in today’s vintage guitar market. Standard features on the original D’Angelico guitars included a hand-carved spruce top and carved maple back, maple sides and neck, ebony fingerboard, and mother-of-pearl inlays.

D’Angelico made several models and one-of-a-kinds, but his most popular guitars proved to be the “New Yorker” and “Excel” models. Both were very large jazz guitars. The New Yorker was 18” and the Excel 17” wide at the lower bout.

Many great guitar players have played D’Angelico guitars including Johnny Smith, Mary Kaye, Bucky Pizzarelli, Billy Bauer, and many more. Chet Atkins even played a D’Angelico up until he became a Gretsch endorser in 1955.

The new 2013 D’Angelico Excel shown in the accompanying photos is 17” wide at the lower bout and is 3” deep. It features a spruce top with flame maple back and sides. These woods are not hand-carved like the originals, but are laminated like a Gibson ES-175. The neck is made of maple with an ebony fingerboard and comes with Grover Imperial tuners.

All metal parts are gold-plated including the D’Angelico engraved “stairstep” tailpiece, the tuning machines, and the “Johnny Smith-style” mini-humbucking pickup.

The pickup was designed by Kent Armstrong (son of guitar designer, Dan Armstrong) and is a “floating” pickup which means it does not touch the top of the guitar and does not affect the acoustic qualities of the guitar.

Besides the absolute beauty of the new Excel, it plays and sounds great! To see one in person, drop by Jacksonville Guitar Center, in Jacksonville.

For information about the entire line of D’Angelico guitars go to www.dangelicoguitars.com or to see a short video of Bobby Appleby demonstrating the D’Angelico Excel (model #EXL-1), go to www.

YouTube.com and use search words “Nightflying D’Angelico.”

sunburst D’Angelico.jpg 2013 D’Angelico Excel in sunburst finish

natural finish D’Angelico.jpg The author’s D’Angelico in natural finish

bridge ebony.jpg D’Angelico ebony bridge intonated for a wound G string

bridge Gibson.jpg Gibson Tune-O-Matic fits on D’Angelico bridge base

peghead.jpg Peghead features gold Imperial tuners and mother-of-pearl inlays

f-hole.jpg D’Angelico f-hole

Mary Kaye.jpg Mary Kaye with her 1955 D’Angelico Excel

Story and photos

by Steve Evans email to:

vintageguitarguru@yahoo.com or call (501)982-4933

tailpiece.jpg Art deco styled “stairstep” tailpiece

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Alma

Sept. 12:

Trout Fishing In America Springhill Elementary School

Vince Gill Alma Perf. Arts Center

Bentonville Sept. 6:

Clinton

Aug. 28: Aug. 31:

Cotter

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Conway

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The Greencards Downtown Square

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Steel Magnolias Big Springs Park

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Audra McDonald Reynolds Perf. Hall Straight No Chaser Reynolds Perf. Hall Chick Corea & Béla Fleck Reynolds Performance Hall

Black Oak Arkansas Jim Dandy Blarney Stone Irish Pub Jazz Eureka Weekend Twilight Big Band Dance Party Fayetteville Jazz Collective Basin Springs Park Spyro Gyra The Auditorium Johnny Winter Rockin’ Pig Saloon The Hillbenders Basin Park Hotel Black Oak Arkansas Jim Dandy Blarney Stone Irish Pub The Hillbenders Basin Park Hotel BB KIng The Auditorium

Fayetteville Sept. 12:

Rose Windows JR’s Lightbulb Club

Sept. 19: Sept. 22: Sept. 24: Sept. 25: Sept. 27: Oct. 3: Oct. 4: Oct. 5: Oct. 8:

Oct. 28: Oct. 29: Nov. 1: Nov. 9: Nov. 14:

Blackberry Smoke The AMP Bikes, Blues & BBQ The Ben Miller Band Samantha Fish The Steepwater Band Popa Chubby Big James & The Chicago Playboys much more…

All Over Town Green River Ordinance U of A Tab Benoit George’s Majestic Lounge Michal Menert George’s Majestic Lounge Vampire Weekend The AMP Pat Green George’s Majestic Lounge Chris Knight Ben Knight George’s Majestic Lounge ZZ Top The AMP Aaron Neville Walton Arts Center Queens Of The Stone Age Savages The AMP Aaron Carter George’s Majestic Lounge Leftover Salmon George’s Majestic Lounge Doobie Brothers Walton Arts Center Brian Regan Walton Arts Center The Carper Family Arsaga’s Depot

Fort Smith/Van Buren Aug. 29: Sept. 6: feat.:

August 27: Hooten Hallers 30: Mad Nomad Mainland Divide 31: KABF Birthday Bash: The Burnt Nick Devlin & Amy Garland, more September 3: Austin Lucas John Moreland The Parish Festival 5: Michael Shipp 6: Lightnin’ Malcolm 7: Rodney Block 12: Swampbird The Kid Carsons 13: Motel Mirrors 14: Weakness For Blondes 19: Joe Buck Yourself 27: John Paul Keith 28: Jeff Coleman 30: Windhand

Randy Rogers Band Hudson Moore Neumeier’s Beer Garden Shane Bailey Inaugural Bash After 5 Jazz Don Bailey & Friends Brandon Butler Band Chris Cameron Blues Band

feat.: Sept. 12: Sept. 14: Sept. 17: Sept. 21: feat.: Sept. 24: feat.: Sept. 27: feat.: Oct. 11: Oct. 16: Oct. 27: Nov. 1: Oct. 16:

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Harrison Aug. 31:

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Helena

Oct. 10--12: feat.:

King Biscuit Blues Festival Robert Cray Band Paul Thorn Selwyn Birchwood Sonny Landreth Marcia Ball Anson Funderburgh Joe Louis Walker Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin

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Jonesboro Sept. 28: Dec. 8:

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Mountain View Nov. 7--9: feat.:

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The Dirty River Boys Sister Sparrow &The Dirty Birds Kopecky Family Band Ha Ha Tonka Wheeler Brothers American Aquarium Andy Frasco Uncle Lucius Mountain Sprout Dirtfoot Head For The Hills Hot Club Of Cowtown Star & Micey Quiet Corral Samantha Crain Afroloicious Shook Twins Roadkill Ghost Choir Useful Jenkins Rosco Bandana Kris Lager Band The Deadly Gentlemen Good Gravy She’s A Keeper Wood & Wire Grant Farm Ugly Lion Deep Fried Pickle Project more…

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Aug. 24: Aug. 29: Sept. 7: feat.: Sept. 7:

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Van Buren Oct. 5:

Texarkana Oct. 29:

Waldron Oct. 10--12: feat. 12:

Trout Fishing In America Rogers Little Theater Confederate Railroad Pig Pen (formerly Rockin’ Pig) Black Oak Arkansas Jim Dandy Blarney Stone Irish Pub Blackjack Billy Pig Pen (formerly Rockin’ Pig) Little River Band Pig Pen (formerly Rockin’ Pig) Stoney LaRue Pig Pen (formerly Rockin’ Pig) Johnny Winter Pig Pen (formerly Rockin’ Pig) Black Oak Arkansas Jim Dandy Blarney Stone Irish Pub

Lorrie Morgan Pam Tillis V B Fine Arts Center

Willie Nelson Four States Fairgrounds

Turkey Track Bluegrass Rhonda Vincent Turkey Track Park www.nightflying.com

Walnut Ridge Sept. 20, 21: feat.:

Beatles At The Ridge BritBeat Downtown

Arkansas Suburbs Austin, TX Aug. 28:

Steely Dan Bass Concert Hall

Baton Rouge, LA Sept. 1:

Sept. 8: Sept. 9: Sept. 11: Sept. 26: Oct. 3: Oct. 11: Oct. 14:

Musiq Soulchild Chrisette Michele Fantasia River Center Arena Dr. John Manship Theatre Suzy Boguss Marriott Hotel Corey Smith Texas Club Space Capone Varsity Theatre Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Chelsea’s Better Than Ezra L’Auberge Casino Greensky Bluegrass Varsity Theatre

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Branson, MO Sept. 12--15:

Dallas, TX Aug. 28:

Aug. 30: feat.: Aug. 30: Aug. 31: Sept. 1: Sept. 6: Sept. 6: Sept. 8: Sept. 8: Sept. 8:

Riders In The Sky Silver Dollar City

Sept. 12: Sept. 13: Sept. 13:

Alice In Chains Jane’s Addiction Coheed and Cambria much more…

Gexa Energy Pavilion Great White Jack Russell Boiler Room Better Than Ezra Graham Colton House Of Blues Steely Dan Verizon Theatre At Grand Prairie Buddy Guy Bedford Municipal Complex Joe Satriani Verizon Theatre At Grand Prairie Montgomery Gentry Pat Green Gexa Energy Pavilion Buckcherry Girl On Fire Trees Ingelbert Humperdinck Winspear Opera House Rick Springfield House Of Blues

Sept. 13: Sept. 13: Sept. 14: Sept. 15: Sept. 15: Sept. 16: Sept. 18:

Sept. 20:

Lucinda Williams Annette Strauss Artist Square Al Stewart Dave Nachmanoff Poor David’s Pub Diana Ross Winspear Opera House Shooter Jennings Granada Theater Miranda Lambert Dierks Bentley Gexa Energy Pavilion Emmylou Harris Majestic Theatre Jimmy Webb The Kessler Theater Sevendust 10 Years Trees Hanson House Of Blues Mumford & Sons Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit Gexa Energy Plaza Depeche Mode Crystal Castles Gexa Energy Pavilion

Sept. 20: Sept. 21: Oct. 2: Nov. 15:

Tab Benoit Granada Theater MercyMe American Airlines Center Tommy Emmanuel Majestic Theatre Pearl Jam American Airlines Center

Fort Worth, TX Aug. 31:

Sept. 7: Sept. 9: Sept. 13: Sept. 14: Sept. 20: Sept. 24: Sept. 28:

Terri Clark Billy Bob’s Texas Kansas Billy Bob’s Texas Lyle Lovett Bass Performance Hall Hayes Carll Billy Bob’s Texas Jason Boland & The Stragglers Billy Bob’s Texas Corey Smith Billy Bob’s Texas Bill Cosby Bass Performance Hall David Allan Coe Billy Bob’s Texas

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38 Special Billy Bob’s Texas Brave Combo Live Oak Music Hall Roger Creager Billy Bob’s Texas Blues Traveler Billy Bob’s Texas

Oct. 3:

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Kansas City, MO/KS Aug. 29:

Aug. 30:

Aug. 31: feat.: Sept. 3: Sept. 6: Sept. 6: Sept. 7: Sept. 8: Sept. 12:

Sept. 30: Oct. 3:

The Nighthawks The English Beat Knuckleheads Volbeat HIM All That Remains Airbourne The Midland By AMC Kansas City Irish Festival Damien Dempsey The Guggenheim Grotto Crown Center Square Steely Dan The Midland By AMC Johnny Mathis Kauffman Ctr. For The Perf. Arts Big & Rich Kansas Speedway Iron Maiden Megadeth Sprint Center Michael Bublé Sprint Center Charlie Daniels Band Kevin Fowler Jared Daniels Sporting Park Nine Inch Nails Explosions In The Sky Sprint Center Bassnectar Andreilien The Midland By AMC

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Sept. 27: feat.:

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Hank3 Granada Theatre The Steel Wheels The Bottleneck Mountain Sprout The Bottleneck

Sept. 27:

Lucinda Williams Minglewood Hall Hanson Minglewood Hall Billy Joe Shaver The Honeycutters Hi-Tone Cafe Popa Chubby Rum Boogie Foreigner Memphis Botanic Garden Lisa Marie Presley The Levitt Shell Gonerfest Quintron & MIss Pussycat Ex-Cult Tyvek Octa#grape Catholic Spray Hi-Tone Café Gonerfest Mudhoney Human Eye Cheap Time True Sons of Thunder HI-Tone Café Gonerfest Gino & The Goons The Hemingers Martin Savage Gang Jackpot The Buccaneer Fall Out Boy Panic! At The Disco Twenty One Pilots Mud Island

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Oct. 4: Oct. 5: Oct. 10: Oct. 12:

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Gonerfest Cosmic Psychos Destruction Unit Wizzard Sleeve The Onyas Autodramatics Hi-Tone Café Gonerfest Wreckless Eric Harlan T. Bobo Sugar Stems Buck Biloxi Manatees Digital Leather Cuntz Spray Paint Talbot Adams Cybelle Blood Murphy’s Keller Williams Travelin’ McCourys Newby’s Paul Thorn The Levitt Shell Jimmy Eat World Matt Pond Minglewood Hall Patty Griffin Mavis Staples Buddy Miller Jim Lauderdale The Levitt Shell The Eagles FedExForum Don Williams Cannon Ctr. For The Performing Arts

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Blake Shelton Easton Corbin Jana Kramer Sprint Center Aaron Neville Folly Theater Samantha Fish Knuckleheads Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Kid Conto Powers & The Pink Monkey Band The Record Bar The Barenaked Ladies Uptown Theater The Moody Blues The Midland By AMC Todd Snider Rufus ‘Roadrunner’ Ferguson Knuckleheads Bonnie Raitt Marc Cohn The Midland By AMC Carolyn Wonderland Knuckleheads The Eagles Sprint Center

Sept. 1:

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Nov. 18:

Greensky Bluegrass The Grant Farm 1884 Lounge Reverend Horton Heat Cook Convention Ctr. Black Oak Arkansas Jim Dandy Rockhouse Live Garrison Keillor Orpheum Theatre Paula Cole Buckman Perf. Arts Ctr. Bonnie Raitt Marc Cohn Cannon Ctr. For The Performing Arts Justin Timberlake FedExForum

Sept. 26: Sept. 27: Oct. 6:

Sept. 12: Sept. 13: Sept. 13: Sept 19: Sept. 21:

Josh Abbott Band Riverwind Casino Joe Diffie Riverwind Casino Travis Tritt Riverwind Casino Scott H. Biram Opolis Daughtry Riverwind Casino Robert Earl Keen Riverwind Casino

Sept. 12: Sept. 13:

Sept. 13: Sept. 14: Sept. 18:

Oklahoma City Aug. 27:

Norman, OK Aug. 30:

Peelander-Z Opolis Wade Bowen Riverwind Casino Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Kid Congo Powers & The Pink Monkey Birds Opolis

Aug. 30: Sept. 1: Sept. 6:

Alice In Chains Jane’s Addiction Coheed And Cambria Circa Survive Walking Papers Middle Class Rut New Politics Danko Jones Chuck Shaffer Picture Show The Dead Daisies Charming Liars OK City Zoo Amph.

Reckless Kelly Wormy Dog The Verve Pipe Downtown OK City Green River Ordinance Wormy Dog

Sept. 19: Sept. 21: Sept. 25: Oct. 4: Oct. 17: Oct. 19:

Oct. 23:

Randy Houser OK State Fair Motley Crue Stone Temple Pilots Hinder DT Airpark Loverboy Fairgrounds Bandstand Jerrod Niemann Fairgrounds Bandstand Corey Smith Wormy Dog Chris Knight Ben Knight The Blue Door America Fairgrounds Bandstand Sarah McQuaid The Blue Door Dawes Johnathan Rice Diamond Ballroom Lucero Wormy Dog Keith Urban Little Big Town Dustin Lynch Chesapeake Energy Arena Avenged Sevenfold Deftones Ghost B.C. Chesapeake Energy Arena

Oct. 25: Nov. 2:

Nov. 11: Nov. 12: Nov. 16:

Jamey Johnson Diamond Ballroom Clutch The Sword American Sharks Diamond Ballroom Harry Connick, Jr. Civic Center Music Hall Rihanna Chesapeake Energy Arena Pearl Jam Chesapeake Energy Arena

Oxford, MS Sept. 13: Oct. 11: Oct. 16: Oct. 18: Oct. 24: Nov. 10:

Corey Cmith The Lyric Oxford Blackberry Smoke The Lyric Oxford Yonder Mountain String Band The Lyric Oxford George Porter, Jr. And Runnin’ Partners Proud Larry’s JJ Grey & Mofro The Revivalists The Lyric Oxford Mary Chapin Carpenter Shawn Colvin The Gertrude Castellow Ford Center For The Arts

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Quapaw, OK Sept. 12:

JT Hodges Downstream Casino Choctaw Casino

Pocola, OK Aug. 30, 31:

Sept. 6: Sept. 28:

The Temptations Choctaw Casino Loretta Lynn Choctaw Casino Oak Ridge Boys Choctaw Casino

Robinsonville/Tunica, MS Aug. 30: Aug. 31: Sept. 6: Sept. 7: Oct. 4, 5: feat.:

Darius Rucker Gold Strike Merle Haggard Horseshoe Casino Diana Ross Harrah’s Engelbert Humperdinck Gold Strike Delta Country Jam Billy Currington Thompson Square Jeffoc Niemann Josh Thompson Steel Magnolia Jared Blake Tim McGraw

Oct. 26:

Sept. 5:

Brantley Gilbert Abbay & Leatherman Plantation Martina McBride Gold Strike

Sept. 6:

St. Louis, MO Aug. 28: Aug. 29: Aug. 31:

Aug. 31, S.1: feat. 31:

feat. S.1:

Aug. 31: Aug. 31:

Cody Canada & The Departed Off Broadway Nightclub Trampled Under Foot John Nemeth Old Rock House Sammy Hagar Michael Anthony Denny Carmassi Bill Church Verizon Wireless Amph.

Big Muddy Blues Festival Reverend Horton Heat Anthony Gomes Billy Peek Bible Belt Sinners Ghost Town Blues Band Marquise Knox & The Hard Knox Blues Band Dawn Weber David Clayton-Thomas Walter Trout & The Radicals Jeremiah Johnson & The Sliders Bottoms Up Blues Gang Soulard Blues Band Laclede’s Landing Junior Brown Beale On Broadway Sammy Hagar Michael Anthony Denny Carmassi Bill Church Rival Sons Verizon Wireless Amph.

Sept. 7: Sept. 7:

Sept. 7, 8: feat. 7:

feat. 8:

Luther Dickinson & The Wandering North Mississiippi Allstars Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room Miranda Lambert Dierks Bentley Verizon Wireless Amph.

Selwyn Birchwood BBs Jazz Blues & Soups Shinedown Papa Roach Skillet In This Moment We As Human Verizon Wireless Amph.

Wilco Jim James Wild Belle Desert Noises Toro Y Moi The National Fitz & The Tantrums Ra Ra Riot Space Capone Trampled By Turtles Robert DeLong Modoc J. Roddy Walston & The Business Jukebox The Ghost Kentucky Knife Fight The Killers Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Brick + Mortar Alabama Shakes

Sept. 8: Sept. 9: Sept. 13: Sept. 14: Sept. 14:

Sept. 15: Sept. 15: Sept. 17: Sept. 18:

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Twin Shadow Wild Club Local Natives Walk The Moon Court Yard Hounds Icona Pop Andrea Davidson Youngblood Hawke The Mowgli’s The Lonely Biscuits Space Capone Desert Noises Central Field @ Forest Park Pat Travers Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room Lucinda Williams The Pageant Smokey Robinson Sheldon Concert Hall Michael Bublé Scottrade Center Imagine Dragons The Neighborhood Cage The Elephant Silversun Pickups Greek Fire Verizon Wireless Amph.

Dave Mason Harrah’s St. Louis Scott H. Biram Firebird Mickey Hart The Pageant Chuck Berry Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room

Béla Fleck Abigail Washburn Sheldon Concert Hall Jason Aldean Jake Owen Thomas Rhett Deejay Silver Verizon Wireless Amph.

David Bromberg Old Rock House Corey Smith The Pageant Jonny Lang The Pageant Marc Cohn

Sept. 5:

Sept. 6: Sept. 7: Sept. 7:

Sept. 7, 8: feat. 7:

feat. 8:

Luther Dickinson & The Wandering North Mississiippi Allstars Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room Miranda Lambert Dierks Bentley Verizon Wireless Amph.

Selwyn Birchwood BBs Jazz Blues & Soups Shinedown Papa Roach Skillet In This Moment We As Human Verizon Wireless Amph.

Wilco Jim James Wild Belle Desert Noises Toro Y Moi The National Fitz & The Tantrums Ra Ra Riot Space Capone Trampled By Turtles Robert DeLong Modoc J. Roddy Walston & The Business Jukebox The Ghost Kentucky Knife Fight The Killers Edward Sharpe

Sept. 8: Sept. 9: Sept. 13: Sept. 14: Sept. 14:

Sept. 15:

& The Magnetic Zeros Brick + Mortar Alabama Shakes Twin Shadow Wild Club Local Natives Walk The Moon Court Yard Hounds Icona Pop Andrea Davidson Youngblood Hawke The Mowgli’s The Lonely Biscuits Space Capone Desert Noises Central Field @ Forest Park Pat Travers Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room Lucinda Williams The Pageant Smokey Robinson Sheldon Concert Hall Michael Bublé Scottrade Center Imagine Dragons The Neighborhood Cage The Elephant Silversun Pickups Greek Fire Verizon Wireless Amph.

Dave Mason Harrah’s St. Louis

Sept. 15: Sept. 17: Sept. 18: Sept. 20: Sept. 20:

Sept. 20:

Scott H. Biram Firebird Mickey Hart The Pageant Chuck Berry Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room Béla Fleck Abigail Washburn Sheldon Concert Hall Jason Aldean Jake Owen Thomas Rhett Deejay Silver Verizon Wireless Amph.

David Bromberg Old Rock House

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Oct. 11:

Oct. 11: Oct. 17:

Corey Smith The Pageant Jonny Lang The Pageant Marc Cohn Marc Cohn Rebecca Pidgeon Old Rock House Diana Krall Fabulous Fox Theatre Bassnectar Andreilien The Pageant Jon McLaughlin Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room Mary Chapin Carpenter Shawn Colvin Sheldon Concert Hall Brubeck Brothers Quartet Sheldon Concert Hall Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion Song Preservation Society Off Broadway Nightclub Avanged Sevenfold Deftones Ghost B.C. Verizon Wireless Amph.

Pretty Lights HeRobust Chaifetz Arena Hanson The Pageant

Oct. 24:

The Eagles Scottrade Center

Springfield, MO Aug. 28: Aug. 30: Sept. 6--8: feat. 6: feat. 7: feat. 8: Sept. 22: Sept. 26: Oct. 12: Oct. 20:

Oct. 29:

The Wailers Gillioz Theatre Samantha Fish Cartoons Greater Ozarks Blues Festival John Nemeth Shakura S’aida Stella Blue Band Bobby Rush Hadden Sayers Band Selwyn Birchwood Selwyn Birchwood Greater Ozarks Blues Festival Grounds Popa Chubby The Hangout Sports Bar & Grill Jamey Johnson Gillioz Theatre Cas Haley The Pinstripes Outland Ballroom Five Finger Death Punch Escape The Fate Miss May I Gemini Syndrome Shrine Mosque Gordon Lightfoot Gillioz Theatre

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Oct. 30:

Steve Vai Gillioz Theatre

Sept. 10--14: Sept. 10:

Tahlequah, OK Sept. 12--14:

Tulsa, OK Aug. 29:

Aug. 29: Aug. 31:

Sept. 4: Sept. 4: Sept. 4: Sept. 6: Sept. 7: Sept. 8:

Medicine Stone Diamondhead Resort

Sept. 14:

Sept. 19: Reckless Kelly Cain’s Ballroom Reckless Kelly Cain’s Ballroom Volbeat HIM All That Remains Airbourne Cox Business Center Steely Dan Brady Theater Buckcherry Girl On Fire Cain’s Ballroom Chris Knight Ben Knight Mercury Lounge Lucinda Williams Cain’s Ballroom Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Cain’s Ballroom Kevin James Cox Business Center Arena

Sept. 28: Sept. 29: Oct. 3: Oct. 9: Oct. 11: Oct. 18: Oct. 18:

Oct. 23:

Oct. 29:

Blue Man Group Tulsa Perf. Arts Center Jars Of Clay The Vanguard Luke Bryan Florida Georgia Line Thompson Square BOK Center John Hiatt Brady Theater Sevendust State Fairgrounds Lee Brice State Fairgrounds Kansas State Fairgrounds The Eagles BOK Center Michael W. Smith Jason Crabb Brady Theater Blue October Cain’s Ballroom Five Finger Death Punch Escape The Fate Miss May I Gemini Syndrome Brady Theater Taj Mahal Vusi Mahlasela Fredericks Brown Tulsa Perf. Arts Center Widespread Panic Brady Theater

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Arkadelphia

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Batesville

JOSIE’S STEAK HOUSE 50 Riverbank Rd., Batesville 793-7000 72501 Live entertainment. Call for details...

MOOSE LODGE (P) 750 Brewer Hill Rd., Batesville 793-9902 72501 Live entertainment. Call for details...

Beebe

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Bella Vista

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Benton

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Bentonville

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Blytheville

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Branson, MO

{Area Code 417} ROWDY BEAVER TAVERN 1810 Missouri 76, Branson 334-7409 65616 August 31: Honkytonk Renovators September Schedule unavailable at presstime…

WAXY O’SHEA’S IRISH PUB 235 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson 348-1759 65616 W.: Jam Night feat.: Stellar Wierdos Schedule unavailable at presstime…

Camden

{Area Code 870} POSTMASTERS GRILL 133 U.S. 278 Business, Camden 836-5579 71701 September 7: Trey Johnson Band 21: Stevie Monce

Clarksdale, MS

{Area Code 662} BLUESBERRY CAFÉ 235 Yazoo Ave, Clarksdale 627-7008 38614 Su: Blues/rock jam DELTA BLUES MUSEUM 1 Blues Alley, Clarksdale 627-6820 38614 Director: Shelly Ritter www.detabluesmusuem.org Occassional live music.

GROUND ZERO BLUES CLUB 0 Blues Alley, Clarksdale 621-9009 38614 www.groundzerobluesclub.com Bookings: Roger Stolle @ (662)624-5992 W.: Karaoke

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Clarksville

{Area Code 479} CROSSWOODS (P) Exit 55 off I-40 I-40 & Hwy. 64 W., Clarksville 754-8080 72830 Bookings: Wendell or Aleta Live entertainment. Call for details…

Conway

{Area Code 501} ADVENT ARTS & ACOUSTIC CAFÉ {Advent Lutheran Church} 900 Farris Rd., Conway 786-1604 or 269-0805, 72032 Live entertainment. Call for details…

BEARS DEN PIZZA (P) 235 So. Farris, Conway 328-5556 72034 August 24: The Young International 31: Mad Anthony September 3: Sick/Sea 7: The Dangerous Idiots 10: Shawn James & The Shapeshifters 14: The Couch

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CONWAY SUPPER CLUB (P) 408 Hwy. 65 No., Conway 336-8484 72032 August 30: Mayday By Midnight DON W. REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL UCA Campus 201 Donaghey, Conway 450-5000 72032 Live entertainment.

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JJ’S GRILL (P) 1010 Main, Conway 336-0100 72032 M.: Monday Night Football Th.: Thursday Night Football August 26: Ben Coulter 27: Kirk Anderton 28: Shane Thornton 29: Trey Johnson 30: Wes Hart 31: Papa Grande September 2: Just Cuz 3: Brian Ramsey 4: Jocko 6: Ed Bowman 7: Classic Current 10: Danny Green 11: Ashley McBryde 13: Mike & Grady 14: Justin Brooks 16: Darren Barry 17: Preston Palmer 18: Jocko 20: Cons of Formant 21: Chris Alan Craig 23: Treva Blomquist KING’S (P) 1020 Front St., Conway 205-8512 72032 August 23: Classic Current Tate Smith 24: The Flipoff Pirates Geoffrey Myers 28: Joshua Stewart 29: Live DJ 30: American Lions

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MIKE’S PLACE (P) 808 Front St., Conway 269-6453 72032 www.mikesplaceconway.com Live entertainment. Call for details…

O’HENRY’S RESTAURANT (P) 283 Hwy. 365 So., Conway 470-9045 72032 Su.: Open Blues Jam host: Ed Bowman Tu.: Linda Cheek W.: Karaoke Th.: Biker Nite F., Sa.: Live acoustic players PLAN B 1024 Van Ronkle, Conway 470-8252 72034 Schedule unavailable at presstime…

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HH.: 4-7 daily Su.: Military Appreciation Day feat.: Special Prices for Vets Bingo, 1 p.m.

M.: Laidback Monday Tu.: Tipsy Tuesdays W.: Wine Down Wednesday Th.: Ladies Night F.: Karaoke Sa.: Service Industry Appreciation Night

Dardanelle

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Eureka Springs

BLARNEY STONE IRISH PUB 85 So. Main, Eureka Springs 363-6633 72632 Live entertainment. Call for details…

{Area Code 479} THE ART COLONY No. Main, Eureka Springs 253-2090 72632 Bookings: Raven @ 479-244-7229 Occassional live music…

THE AUDITORIUM 36 So. Main, Eureka Springs 253-7788 72632 888-855-7823 Live shows. Please call for details…

BASIN PARK HOTEL 12 Spring, Eureka Springs 253-7837 72632 F.: Hogscalders F.: Hogscalders Sa.: tba BAREFOOT BALLROOM Live entertainment. Call for details…

BASIN SPRING PARK BANDSHELL Spring Street, Downtown Occassional live music.

BEST WESTERN INN OF THE OZARKS 207 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs 363-0363 72653 Schedule unavailable at presstime…

BIKER’S BLUEBIRD LODGE & BUSH DOCTOR SPORTS BAR 5830 Hwy. 62, Eureka Springs 244-7010 72632 Live entertainment. Call for details…

CARIBE RESTAURANTE Hwy. 62 West 309 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs 253-8102 72632 Bookings: KJ F., Sa.: Live music Live entertainment. Call for details…

CHASER’S BAR & GRILL 309 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs 253-5522 72632 W.: Karaoke feat.: Tiny August 24: Way Cool, Jr. 30: Muddy River 31: Slam Boxx September 6: JAB 7: Kickin’ Country 13: Terri Swint & The Executives 14: Rideshy 19: Surprise Solo Artist for: Chris’ birthday 20: Left Of Center 21: Ozark Thunder CHELSEA’S CORNER CAFE & BAR 10 Mountain, Eureka Springs 253-6723 72632 www.chelseascornercafe.com Bookings: Gina M.: Ladies’ Night feat.: Springbilly

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EUREKA SPRINGS - CITY EVENTS www.eurekasprings.org 479-253-8737 EUREKA HOUSE CONCERTS {Unitarian Church} 17 Elk St., Eureka Springs www.eurekahouseconcerts.com THE GREAT PASSION PLAY 935 Passion Play, Eureka Springs 253-8559 72632 Live family entertainment…

JACK’S PLACE / JACK’S CENTER STAGE 37 Spring St., Eureka Springs 253-2219 72632 Bookings: Jack August 30, 31: Beneath The Surface September Schedule unavailable at presstime…

NEW DELHI CAFE 2 Main St., Eureka Springs 253-2525 72632 August 23: South Ozark Boys Richard Burnett 24: Tommy Nolen Belladonna 25: Effron White 30: The Vine Brothers Bourbon Highway 31: Virgo Party feat.: South Ozark Boys Afro-Disiacs September 1: James White Trio HandmadMoments 6: Kevin Riddle Foley’s Van

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OPERA IN THE OZARKS Inspiration Point 15311 Hwy. 62 W., Eureka Springs 253-8595 72632 tickets: (800) 595-4849 or opera.tix.com OZARK MOUNTAIN HOEDOWN Hwy. 62 E., Eureka Springs 253-7725 72632 www.hoedown.net W.--M.: George Brothers PIED PIPER PUB & CATHOUSE LOUNGE 87 Armstrong, Eureka Springs 363-9976 72632 www.piedpiperpub.com September 6, 7: Matt Reeves 13, 14: Tyler Gregory 19--21: Bikes, Blues & BBQ feat. 19: Brody Buster Band feat. 20: Matt Reeves Mark Shields & Good Company Brody Buster Band feat. 21: Keith Nicholson Band

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THE STONE HOUSE 89 So. Main, Eureka Springs 363-6411 72632 www.eurekastonehouse.com Open W.--Su. F.: Jerry Yester VOULEZ-VOUS LOUNGE 63 A Spring Street, Eureka Springs 363-6595 72632 www.VoulezVousLounge.com Open Every Night August 23, 24: Ruby Revue Burlesque 30, 31: Audiodacity September 6, 7: Soul Track Mind 13, 14: Jazz Eureka Weekend feat.: Lilly Bee & The Pollinators 20, 21: BB&BBQ Weekend feat.: Iron Mike Norton The Demian Band 27, 28: Voulez-Vous Two Year Anniversary feat.: Big Bad Gina

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BILLY’S BAR & GRILL 989 Razorback Rd., Fayetteville 935-4800 72701 Bookings: Adam Morano August 24: Effron White 31: Slowtowne Serenaders September 7: Jim Mills Band 14: Rebel Heart 20: Blew Reed 21: Kyle Lee & Second Degree 28: Left Of Center

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COMMON GROUNDS GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR 412 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 442-3515 72701 August 25: Carter Sampson September 1: Chris Atwood & Sarah Hughes 8: Jed Clampit 15: Anna Horton 22: Brad Helms 29: Sarah Hughes

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GHAZI’S PESTO 1830 N. College, Fayetteville 582-3330 72702 Tu.: Jed Clampit Th.: Kevin Bennoch or Sarah Hughes GREENHOUSE GRILLE 318 So. Archibald Yell, Fayetteville 444-8909 72701 August 23: Josh Hardy 24: Vine Brothers 25: Brunch In The Round feat.: Folk & Knife Bear & Mittens Warren Dietzel J. Wagner 28: Sarah Hughes 30: Al Gibson Jazz September 1: Pat Pathoumthong

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HERMAN’S RIB HOUSE 2901 No. College, Fayetteville 442-9671 72703 Contact: Carrie@hermansribhouse.com W.: Live acoustic JAMMIN’ JAVA 21 W. Mountain, Fayetteville 443-2233 72701 August 24: Roots Festival 31: Purda Vida September 7: Bill Dollar 14: Rusty Plow 21: Hogeye Ramblers JJ’S GRILL 1271 No. Steamboat, Fayetteville 443-0700 72701 M.: Football Th.: Open Jam August 23: Ocie & The Heartstrings 24: Shotgun Billys 27: Keith Nicholson 28: TJ Scarlett 29: Jeff Fox 30: JAB 31: Wes Hart September 3: Whiskey Menders 4: Darren Ray 5: Jeff Fox 6: Jamie Wolfe & The Wranglers 7: Ouachita River Band 10: Mo Brothers 11: Jeff Fox 12: Tim Meitzen 13: Wes & Karl 14: Bottlerocket 17: Jeff Fox 18: Russ Hutchison 19: Keith Nicholson 20: Magic 8 Balls 21: Jason Strode 24: TJ Scarlett 25: Jeff Fox

JOSE’S SOUTHWEST GRILLE 5240 W. Sunset, Springdale 750-9055 72702 Th.: Karaoke Krazy August 23: Red Ambition 24: Mike & Grady 27: Joe Giles & The Homewreckers 30: Cassette 31: Ruckus September 3: Prince Albert & The Knights 6: KN3 7: Milburn 10: Uncrowned Kings 13: BKP Rhythm Kings 14: Diana & The Heartbeats 17: Joe Giles & The Homewreckers 20: Kelly Road Band 21: Another Fine Mess 24: Earl & Them JOSE’S STREETSIDE 324 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 521-0194 72701 W.: Krazy Karaoke August 27: Mike & Grady 29: Uncrowned Kings 30: Left of Center 31: Isayah’s Allstars September 3: Mojo Trio 5: 1 Oz. Jig 6: Red Ambition 7: West Street Blues 10: Jacob & Isayah 12: Whisky Grin 13: Sarah Hughes Band 14: Lil Hoojin 17: Copelin 18: Staggering Odds 19: Joe Giles & The Homewreckers 20, 21: tba 24: Sarah Hughes KINGFISH DIVE BAR 262 No. School, Fayetteville 935-3443 72701 Bookings: Email arch@kingfishbar.com August 22--24: Fayetteville Roots Festival 29: Effron White

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LIGHT BULB CLUB 19 No. Block, Fayetteville 587-9512 72701 Booking: Lightbulbclubbooking @gmail.com Schedule unavailable at presstime MAXINE’S TAP ROOM 107 No. Block, Fayetteville 442-9601 72701 Schedule unavailable at presstime…

MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES 1200 No. Garland, Fayetteville 935-3459 72701 Bookings: Denise August 23: The Strays 24: Matt’s Bar Band 29: Acoustic Bandits 30: The Crumbs 31: Foley’s Van September 1: Teddy Sablon 5: Dave Bright 6: tba 7: John Henry & Friends 8: Teddy Sablon 12: Foley’s Van 13: Jeff Kearney 14: Russ, Mike & Johnny 15: Teddy Sablon 20: tba 21: The Crumbs 22: Teddy Sablon

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POWERHOUSE SEAFOOD 112 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 442-8300 72701 August 29: Groovement Band 31: Paper Jam Band September 2: tba 5: Party On The Patio Fundraiser 9: tba 14: Casual Flyze 17: Wine Tasting & Food Pairing THE PHOENIX 402 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 445-6099 72701 Bookings: travissmithbooking @gmail.com Tu.: Open Mic host: Randall Shreve W.: Funked Up Wednesdays feat.: Meet The Funkers F.: Friday Night Dance Party feat.: Stereokill August 23: John Henry & The EarthShakers 24: Soulful Sound 25: Foley’s Van John Henry & Friends more…

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SMOKE & BARREL TAVERN 324 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 521-6880 72701 August 23: National Park Radio 24: Eyes Of Iron 28: Drive-In Speakerbox presents: Tavern Trivia 29: DJ Mixx Tenn 30: Tyrannosaurus Chicken 31: Sarah Hughes Band September 4: DAIKAIJU 5: DJ Merl 6: DJ Shortfuze 7: Cletus Got Shot 11: Drive-In Speakerbox presents: Tavern Trivia

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SPEAKEASY 509 W. Spring, Fayetteville 443-3279 72701 speakeasyNWA.com August 28: Rocky Horror Picture Show THE STOLEN GLASS BAR & CLUB 40 E. Center, Fayetteville 935-4956 72701 Contact: Thea, evening, or email thea@thestolenglass.com Tu.: Open Mic Th.: Karaoke August 23: Antarctic Christ 24: Flight Machine 28: Down Home Punch 30: Bloke 31: Stolen Glass 1 Year Anniversary feat.: Evan The Raccoon The Bass Ninja Dead Indian September 4: Caleb Ryan

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Toe Up Synphormi Four On The Floor The Violet Hour Dark From Day One Animal Noise Idle Class Release Party The Shreve Brothers Journal of A Renegade Flight Machine Big Pith Nick B Dorian Cross The Blue Springs Blues Band Chasing Pictures

21ST AMENDMENT 406 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 856-6686 72701 Bookings: Zwooden@gmail.com Occassional live music.

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UARK BOWL NWA’s Comedy Destination 644 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 301-2030 72701 Available for private parties… www.uarkbowl.com Contact: Sam Letchworth Th.: Stand Up Open Mic Th., F.: Nationally Touring Comics

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 443-5600 72702 www.waltonarts Center.org WEST END 339 North West Ave., Fayetteville 445-6805 72701 Bookings: Zwooden@gmail.com Occassional live music.

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WEBBY D’S (P) 509 Garrison, Ft. Smith 494-5661 72901 Bookings: Jim Webb or Tim Yates August 23: Paul Benjamin Band 24: Bryant Carter Band 29: 3 If By Sky 30: Kory Montgomery Band 31: Hosty Duo September 5: 3 If By Sky 6: Buddha’s Groove Shoes 7: Help Is On The Way: Grateful Dead Tribute feat.: Isayah’s Allstars 12: 3 If By Sky 13: Cadillac Jackson 14: Brother Bagman 19: 3 If By Sky 20: Joey Farr & The Fuggins Wheat Band 21: 3 If By Sky 26: The Big Idea 27: Stiff Necked Fools 28: very special guests

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CHATTY’S BAR & GRILL 3822 Hwy. 7 No., Hot Springs 624-5155 71909 Th.--Sa.: Karaoke feat.: Patrick CLASSIC’S {Clarion Hotel} 4313 Central, Hot Springs 525-7172 71913 August 30: Blues Fest Kickoff Party feat.: Youngblood Youth Jam COWBOY’S Hwy. 270 W., Hot Springs 767-9048 71913 F.--Su.: Karaoke CROSSWALK BAR & GRILL 2714 Central, Hot Springs 624-9192 71913 Open Every Day Simulcast Races on Huge-screen M.: Free Pool Tu.: Service Industry Night W.: Dean Agus August 31: Karaoke feat.: Chucky D. September 5, 6: Shari Bales & Mike Taber 7: Jocko Deal 12: Jocko Deal 13, 14: Karaoke feat.: Chucky D. 19: Jocko Deal 21: Shari Bales & Mike Taber 26: Jocko Deal

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HEAVY’S SPORTS BAR 718 Hobson, Hot Springs 321-9909 71913 Th.: Levon Walkin

EMBASSY SUITES CASCADES PIANO BAR 400 Convention., Hot Springs 624-9200 71901 W.--Sa.: Tony Nardi

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LUCKY’S BAR & GRILL 711 Central, Hot Springs 622-2570 71901 August 23: Terri & The Executives 24: Raising Grey 30, 31: Sol Definition September 6, 7: Hotel Casanova 13, 14: Jason Greenlaw & The Groove 20, 21: Crash Meadows MAXINE’S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs 321-0909 71901 Bookings: bookings @ maxineslive.com Under New Ownership!

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POCKET COMMUNITY THEATRE 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs 623-8585 71901 pockettheatre.com POP’S LOUNGE {Oaklawn Jockey Club} 2705 Central, Hot Springs 701-1366 71901 W.: Karaoke Live bands. Call for details…

PORTERHOUSE BAR & CLUB QUAPAW BATHHOUSE & SPA 413 Central, Hot Springs 767-0211 71901 4th Friday ev. mo.: H. S. Jazz Society presents:Arkansas Jazz Experience feat.: Shirley Chauvin Cyde Pound Bill Huntington Jay Payette & guest artists RAZORBACK PIZZA 4330 Central, Hot Springs 525-1616 71901 Bookings: Brian, 2-4, or email brianchidester0074@gmail.com August 24: Heavy Suga & The SweeTones 30: Midas Coven 31: Christine DeMeo Band September 6: Moonshine Mafia 21: Tragikly White 27: Christine DeMeo Band ROD’S PIZZA 3350 Central, Hot Springs 321-2313 71901 Live music on special occasions...

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SADDLEBAGS SALOON & GRILL 4977 Albert Pike, Hot Springs 767-BAGS (2247) Open Every Day Kitchen open ‘til 9 Su.: Front Porch Pickin’ (Acoustic Jam) W.: Karaoke & Dance Th.: Karaoke & Dance F.: Karaoke & Live DJ SAM’S PIZZA PUB 401 Burchwood Bay, Hot Springs 525-0780 71901 HH: Jim Cotton SHARK’S 634 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs 318-5282 71901 Live music. Call for details…

SMYLY’S CRAB SHACK ON THE LAKE (P) 4916 Central, Hot Springs 525-3442 71901 F., Sa.: Alizé SUPERIOR BATH HOUSE BREWERY & DISTILLERY 328 Central, Hot Springs 624-2337 71901 Live entertainment coming soon…

TERRY MARTIN’S 5590 Central., Hot Springs 520-0446 71913 W.--Sa.: Terry Martin & Co. Tu.: Karaoke V.F.W. POST 2278 2231 E. Grand, Hot Springs 623-5190 71901 Su.: Karaoke feat.: Tim

Jacksonville/Cabot {Area Code 501) COUNT PULASKI (Jacksonville Inn) 200 Hwy. 67 N., J’ville 241-9285 72706 Tu.--Sa.:Karaoke feat.: The Karaoke Cowboy Nightly Contests GOAL POST (P) 7607 John Hardin Dr., Cabot 982-2900 72032 Th.--Sa.: Karaoke Occassional live bands…

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Th.: Open Mic feat.: Luke Williams SENSATIONS (P) 6715 John Harden Dr., J’ville 982-0114 72026 Open 7 Days A Week Non-Stop Adult Entertainment

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BRICKHOUSE GRILL(P) 218 So. Main, J’boro 336-2441 72401 Tu.: Ladies Night Live Acoustic W.: Open Mic Th.: Karaoke F.: Live Music On The Downstairs Stage August 23: Burning Waco CREGEEN’S (P) 201 So. Main, J’Boro 972-9200 72401 Bookings: Conor Brankin Schedule unavailable at presstime…

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THE OFFICE SPORTS GRILL (P) 1509 Marketplace Dr., J’boro 931-6500 72401 Bookings: Doc after 3, T.,Th.--Sa. August 23: PF Flyers UPPER CRUST PIZZA 3120 Shelby Dr., J’boro 336-7500 72404 Contact: Billy Creego August 24: Low Down Saints September 6, 7: tba 14: Vikki McGee 20: Tony Spinner VINO’S PIZZERIA 305 (P) 305 So. Main, J’boro 336-0305 72401 Bookings: Viona Reed September 6: Oz Cullen 20: Shannon McClung

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Little Rock North Little Rock Sherwood {Area Code 501} 8-BIT TAP ROOM 901 Towne Oaks Dr., L.R. 224-9040 72227 (beneath Professor Bowl) Live muic. Call for details…

THE AFTERTHOUGHT BISTRO & BAR 2721 Kavanaugh, L.R. 663-1196 72205 www.afterthoughtbar.com Ev. M.: Afterthought Jazz Tu.: Jazz Jam Sessions host: Carl Mouton W.: Open Mic Acoustic Showcase Th.: Karaoke September 5: That Arkansas Weather 6: Crash Meadows 7: Big Damn Horns

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CAPI’S {Pleasant Ridge Town Center} 11525 Cantrell, Little Rock 225-9600 72212 Live Music. Call for details…

CAPITOL KEYBOARD RECITAL HALL Breckenridge Village, L.R. 228-9999 72212 Live entertainment. Call for details…

CREGEEN’S IRISH PUB 301 Main, N.L.R. 376-PINT (7468) 72114 Bookings: Manager@cregeens. com Live Music. Call for details…

CROWNE PLAZA 201 So. Shackleford, L.R. 223-3000 72211 M.: Preston Palmer Tu.: Richie Johnson W., Th.: Preston Palmer F., Sa.: Smokey Emerson CORNERSTONE PUB 314 Main, N.L.R. 374-1PUB (1782) 72114 Bookings: Mike Kent www.cstonepub.com Tu.: Karaoke September 13: Steve Bates 14: Daddy Man Blues Band

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DOWNTOWN MUSIC 211 W. Capitol, Little Rock 376-1819 72201 Tu.: Karaoke August 26: The Goddamn Gallows Calamity Cubes 29: Apothecary 30: The Supporting Cast Wreckless Endeavor Stuart Thomas 31: Moment of Fierce Determination Minerva Livid Attack The Mind September 1: Gorilla Music Finals 3: King Conquer ll Betrayal Aegaeon To Each His Own Through The Looking Glass 4: Broken Flesh Abated Mass Of Flesh Abandon The Artifice Slamphetamine 7: Eddie & The Defiantz Enchiridion Tides of Anaretta Switchbach 9: Capture The Crown Secrets Ice Nine Kills My Ticket Home City In The Sea 23: Valiant Thorr Lord Dying

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DUGAN’S PUB 403 E. 3rd, Little Rock 244-0542 72201 Bookings: Don, 2-4 p.m. www.duganspublr.com M.: Football Tu.: Live Team Trivia W.: Gonzo Karaoke Th.: Dart League ESPN Game Plan August 23: Brown & Steve 24: Angelyn Jolly 29: Twicesax Jazz Jam feat.: Dave Williams 30: Carnie Barkers 31: tba September 6: Barrett Baber 7: Shannon Boshears 13: Raj Arnold 14: Brown Soul Shoes 20: tba 21: Karla Case Band 26: Twicesax Jazz Jam feat.: Dave Williams THE EAGLES (P) 65th & I-30, L.R. 562-0876 72203 Live entertainment.

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HIBERNIA IRISH TAVERN 9700 Rodney Parham Rd., L.R. 246-4340 72227 Th.: Karaoke feat.: Tyna & Ace August 24: Patterson, Danley & Reid 26: Traditional Irish Session 30: Zack McKenzie 31: Jim Kersey September 1: Traditional Irish Session 6: Kavanaugh 7: Jay Jackson 9: Traditional Irish Session 13: The Dam Johnsons 15: Traditional Irish Session 23: Traditional Irish Session HOLIDAY INN SELECT I’s 630 & 430, L.R. 223-3000 72205 Nightly: Piano Music feat.: Glenn The Piano Player JIMMY DOYLE COUNTRY (P) I-40 at Galloway, N.L.R. 945-9042 72118 F., Sa.: Arkansas River Bottom Band

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JUANITA’S CANTINA BALLROOM 614 President Clinton Ave., L.R. 374-1228 72202 Bookings: (501)374-3660 August 25: KSSN 96 Presents Blacktop Boogie 27; Alien Ant Farm 28: John Hiatt & The Combo 29: Jesse Lafser & Treva Blomquist 31: Gary Ray September 4: Oh No Fiasco 5: Under The Sun Eric Wilson Band 7: Red Jumpsuit Apparatus 12: Jace Everett 14: Hot Action Cop 15: Dinner And A Suit 16: Sons of Fathers 17: Lisa Marie Presley 18: The Wedding 20: 100.3 The Edge 10-year Birthday

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KHALIL’S PUB & GRILL 110 So. Shackleford, Little Rock 224-0224 72211 www.khalilspub.com Tu. -- Sa: Karaoke 1st Monday each month: Nashville Songwriters Assoc.

2nd and 4th Mondays: Live Celtic Music LAMAN LIBRARY 2801 Orange Street, N.L.R. 771-1995 72114 Live entertainment. Call for details…

LONG BRANCH SALOON 8419 Scott Hamilton, L.R. 568-5547 72209 W.--Sa.: Erotic Dancers Occassional Live Music…

LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB Breckenridge Village, L.R. 228-5555 72212 www.loonybincomedy.com Open Mic ev. Wednesday August 23, 24: Rick Gutierrez 28--S. 1: Matt Davis September 4--7: Scott White 11--14: Kristin Key 18--21: Tim Kidd MARKHAM STREET GRILL 11321 W. Markham, L.R. 224-2010 72211 September 6: Texas Rikki D. 7: Brian Nahlen 13: Karla Case Band 14: Dave Hardy 20: JackWagon 21: ARBS Blues Jam MID-TOWN BILLIARDS (P) 1316 Main, L.R. 372-9990 72202 Bookings: Conan @ (501)372-7110 or email moeman03@comcast.net All Our Personnel Are Entertainers!!

OPEN AT 3 P.M.-4:30 A.M. DAILY August 23, 24: Joey Farr & The Fuggins Wheat Band 30: Ed Bowman 31: Steven Neeper Band Mad Nomad September 6: tba 7: Cadillac Jackson 13: Dumptruck Butterlips 14: Eric Sommer 15: Legends Of Arkansas After-Party feat.: Winner of the Legends Contest 20: Low Society 21: Cutty Rye 22: Annual Midtown Customer Appreciation Fish Fry. FREE ‘til fish is gone…

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MURRY’S DINNER PLAYHOUSE 6323 Asher Ave., L.R. 562-3131 72204 August thru A. 31: Southern Crossroads September 3--O. 5: Tuna Does Vegas PARROT BEACH CAFÉ 9611 MacArthur Dr., NLR 771-2994 72114 Th.: Open Jam F.: Karaoke Live entertainment. Call for details…

PROST 322 President Clinton, L.R. 244-9550 72201 August 23: Brian Ramsey 24: AJB Showtime Karaoke 30: Charles Woods Band 31: Midas Coven September 6: Ben Byers, unplugged 7: AJB Showtime Karaoke 13: Big Red 14: Honey Bunches 20: Midas Coven 21: Mayday By Midnight, unplugged RENO’S ARGENTA CAFÉ 312 Main, N.L.R. 376-2900 72114 Bookings: Louis France, 9 a.m - 1 p.m.

August 30: Odyssey September 7: Cadillac Jackson 20: Nick

SENOR TEQUILA EL RESTURANTE MEXICANO 9847 Maumelle Blvd., N.L.R. 791-3888 782114 Su., Th.: Remo Express SONNY WILLIAMS STEAK ROOM 500 President Clinton Ave., L.R. 324-2999 72202 Tu.--Th.: Jim Dickerson August 23, 24: Ed Burks 31: Closed September 6, 7: Thomas East 13, 14: Ed Burks 20, 21: Jeff Coleman SPECTATOR’S GRILL & PUB 1012 W. 34th, N.L.R. {behind U.S. Pizza} 791-0990 72114 Showing all the games…

STICKYZ ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CHICKEN SHACK 107 Commerce, L.R. 372-7707 72201 www.stickyz.com Bookings: Chris King, 2-5 p.m., M.-F. CHICKEN COOP NOW OPEN NIGHTLY! Su.: Reggae Sundays feat.: 1st Impressions Tu.: Rock ‘n’ Roll Karaoke feat.: T’s Tunes M.—F.: Happy Hour, 4:30-7 August 25: 1st Impressions 27: The Eastern Sea Grandchildren

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THE JOINT 301 Main, N.L.R. 372-0205 72114 Tu.: Open Jazz/ Blues Jam W.: The Joint Venture Improv Group F., Sa.: Arkansansanity feat.: The Main Thing

SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 So. Main, L.R. 244-9660 72202 bookings@southonmain.com September 5: SoLost Celebration 10: Glossolalia Book Launch feat.: David Jauss

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TAVERN SPORTS GRILL 17815 Chenal, F101, L.R. 830-2100 72223 August 23: Canvas 24: Christine DeMeo 28: Aaron Sarlo 29: Chris DeClerk 30: Chris Henry September Schedule unavailable at presstime…

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RIVERFRONT STEAKHOUSE [Wyndham Hotel] 2 Riverfront Place, N.L.R. 374-8081 72114 F., Sa.: Ricky David Tripp [BENIHANA’S] Live entertainment. Call for details...

ROCK CITY LOUNGE 8115 Arch St., L.R. 562-3613 / 240-0579 72206 Bookings: Cecil or Martha W.: Blues Jam host: Ed Mo & Friends Sa.: Double Shot RUMBA! REVOLUTION MUSIC ROOM (‘The Rev Room’) 300 President Clinton Ave., L.R. 823-0090 72201 M.: Open Mic Tu.: Tapas Tuesdays Latin Night Sa.: Ts Tunes Karaoke The River Market’s Concert Venue August 27: Great White feat.: Jack Russell 28: Fight Or Flight Mindset Evolution At War’s End 29: The Wailers 30: The Hood Internet September 4: Slobberbone 5: Kyle Park Band 6: Boom Kinetic 7: Turnpike Troubadors 10: Jars Of Clay 15: Corey Smith 18: Cody Canada & The Departed 23: Mickey Avalon

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TON’S PLACE 18814 MacArthur, N.L.R. 851-9987 72118 F.: Karaoke feat.: The Convertible Cowboy TOWN PUMP 1321 Rebsamen Park, L.R. 663-9802 72202 Bookings: email to townpumpentertainment @gmail.com Su.: Kickball Specials M.--F.: HH, 4-7 Tu.: Karaoke feat.: Cowboy of Ts Tunes W.: Ladies Night HH All Day! Schedule unavailable at presstime…

UALR Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall So. University, L.R. 569-3294 722204 Schedule unavailable at presstime…

UUCLR COFFEE HOUSE (Unitarian Universalist Church) 1818 Reservoir Rd., L.R. 225-2891 72211 Occassional live music…

V.F.W. POST 11474 (P) 4400 Lynn Lane, N.L.R. 753-5538 72118 Bookings: Clyde Lunsford F., Sa.: Occas. Live Music

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VINO’S 7th & Chester, L.R. 375-8468 72201 Bookings: Dylan at vinosbooking@gmail.com Su.: Live From The Back Room M.: NOLA Comedy Hour Tu.: Picture Show August 29: Voice Of Addiction Queen Anne’s Revenge The Weisenheimers Supporting Cast 30: Brandon Santini Band 31: Page 9 Stays In Vegas Ten Sentences Fortune N Flames Stella Bizzare September 1: Breaking Bad 6: Dead Mockingbirds Those Howlings 7: The Muddlestuds Severe Headwound 12: The Couch 19: Little Ruckus Control 20: Pageantry Whale Fire 21: KreapR Eddie & The Defiantz 25: Tropical Body Ukiah Drag Destruction Unit RIOTS WEST END SMOKE HOUSE & TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford, L.R. 224-7665 72211 Next door To Famous Dave’s Su., M.: Bucket Specials Wed.: Ladies Night August 23: Aces Wild 24: Mother Hubbard

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WHITE WATER TAVERN & RESTAURANT 7th & Thayer, L.R. 375-8400 72205 Bookings: Matt White Kitchen: Tu., Th., F.: 5 p.m. - 12 Lunch F.: 11 a.m. - 2 Tu.: Arkansas Rockers Revue (NO COVER CHARGE) feat.:$3.50 pitchers & $2.50 cocktails st. @ 10 August 27: Hooten Hallers 30: Mad Nomad Mainland Divide 31: KABF Birthday Bash feat.: The Burnt Nick Devlin & Amy Garland 12 Tone Elevator F.A.C.T.S. September 3: Austin Lucas John Moreland The Parish Festival 5: Michael Shipp Band 6: Lightnin’ Malcolm 7: Rodney Block & The Real Music Lovers 12: Swampbird The Kid Carsons 13: Motel Mirrors (Amy LaVere & John Paul Keith) Record Release 14: Weakness For Blondes

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WILDWOOD PARK 20919 Denny Rd., L.R. 821-7275 72223 Live music occassionally.

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W.T. BUBBA’S COUNTRY TAVERN 500 President Clinton Ave., L.R. 244-2528 72201 Live music weekends Th.: Country Karaoke & Line Dance Lessons Schedule unavailable at presstime…

August 23: Boom Boom Band 24: Arkansas Brothers 30: Deep Roots 31: Big Shane Thornton Band September Schedule unavailable at presstime…

YA YA’S EURO BISTRO 17711 Chenal Parkway, L.R. 821-1144 72223 Contact: Crystal Dear August 23: Alan Hale

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ZACK’S PLACE 1400 So. University, L.R. 664-6444 72204 M.: Live Trivia Tu., W.: Poker Tourneys Th.: Luck Of The Draw Karaoke Sa.: Club Music Karaoke feat.: Debbi T

Lula, MS

{Area Code 662} ISLE OF CAPRI 777 Isle of Capri Parkway, Lula 1-800-The-Isle, 38644 HEADLINERS August 30: Vick Allen September 28: Rick Springfield CORAL REEF STAGE W.--Sa.: Pulse PALM TERRACE STAGE August 23, 24: Sugartown 30, 31: The Fabulous Steelers

Malvern

{Area Code 501} AMERICAN LEGION POST # 11 (P) 218 Olive, Malvern 337-8168 72104 Sa.: Canned Country

Maumelle

{Area Code 501} LUCKY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1101 Murphy Dr., Maumelle 803-4898 72113 F.: Karaoke Sa.: Showing all the games…

Memphis, TN

{Area Code 901} ALFRED’S 197 Beale & 3rd, Memphis 525-3711 38103 Su.: Memphis Jazz Orchestra M.: Eric Hughes Band Tu.: Kaleidoscope W.: Eric Hughes Band Th.: Matt Tutor DJ Scottie Lawrence F., Sa.: Kevin & Bethany Paige Radford Ellis Matt Tudor B.B. KING’S BLUES CLUB 143 Beale, Memphis 524-KING 38103 Nightly:BB King All Star Band Nitelife Su.: Carl Drew Blues Band Will Tucker Band Preston Shannon M.--W: King Beez Preston Shannon Tu.: Preston Shannon NiteLife BB King’s All-Stars

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BLUES CITY CAFE 138 Beale, Memphis 526-3637 38103 Su.: Free World Nightly: Gary Hardy & The Memphis 2 Brad Birkedahl & The Burning Love Band

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BLUES HALL 182 Beale, Memphis 528-0150 38103 F.--M.: Dr. ‘Feel Good’ Potts Band

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HARD ROCK CAFE 315 Beale, Memphis 529-0007 38103 F., Sa.: Live Music August 27: Lil’ Rocker Tuesday Hard Rock Unplugged 30: Shotgun Billy’s Fulton’s Point 31: The Original Above Chiral Theory Alex Inman September 1: Prince Darryl Johnson 2: Memphis Music

Monday Lil’ Rocker Tuesday Metal United Surviving Allison Tori Tollison Mason Jar Fireflies 8: Billy Brown Band 10: Lil Rocker Tuesday 13--16: Musicians For LeBonhuer 16: Memphis Music Monday HI-TONE CAFÉ 412-414 No. Cleveland, Memphis 278-TONE 38103 August 27: Die Rotzz The Sluts 28: The Goddamn Gallows The Calamity Cubes 29: Ally Rhodes Jay Reynolds 31: Cities Aviv.

Preauxx Royal T. Suni Katz September 1: Ben Miller Band 7: Goodbye June 11: Vending Machine Yazan Mail The Horse 12: Daikaiju & Tanks 14: Manatees Youthbitch 18: Billy Joe Shaver The Honeycutters 19: Hayes Carll Warren Hood 20: Patrice Pike Driver 3: 6: 7:

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KING’S PALACE CAFE 162 Beale, Memphis 521-1851 38103 M.--Th.: David Bowen F., Sa.: Memphis Jazz Trio feat.: Michaelyn Obysw KING’S PALACE PATIO F., Sa.: 2 Weeks Notis Sa.: Ms. Zeno Duo Soul Outsiders MINGLEWOOD HALL 1555 Madison Ave., Memphis 312-6058 38104 August 23: Sounds Of The City 30: Cody Simpson Magnolia Sons Losers Way Home Oak Creek Band 31: Patrick Dodd Brandon Roush September 6: Inna Mashup Stylee 4 7: Nick Black Band Jeff Jenson Band 10: Lucinda Williams Kenneth Brian Band

Hanson-Anthem Paul McDonald Myla Smith Misti Ray Sinister Glenn Tolbrook Joe Michelini

NEWBY’S 539 So. Highland, Memphis 452-8408 38110 Th.: Mojo Possum August 27: The 1 Oz. Jig 29: Judd Hall 30: Musicians For Legonheur September 6: Brennan Whalen 7: Humanzee 12: No Justice Americana/ Country 13: Vinyl Soup 18: Nonpoint Surrender The Fall Seed This Tragic Day 20: Dirty Dozen Brass Band 21: New Orleans Suspects 25: Michal Menert 26--29: Shawn Lane 10-year Memorial Festival feat.: Eric Gales Craig Erickson Leon Griffin Consider The Source Tina Lane Lexy Jade

Andy Tanas Fareed Haque Vigier Guitars Sean NEW DAISY THEATRE 330 Beale, Memphis 525-8979 38103 August 27: Buckcherry 30: Homegrown Funk Reunion feat.: Preston Shannon & Chick Rodgers 31: Laughs For Lebonheur feat.: Gary Owen Jermaine Johnson Ambrose Jones September 1: Pianos In The Park Jazz Fest feat.: Marcus Johnson Garry Goin Pat Register 21: Devour The Day Prosevere Arvada Remain The Same 26: Taproot Chiral Theory Fingertrick J-Flynn & The Monsters ORPHEUM THEATRE 203 So. Main, Memphis 525-7800 38103 September 14: Kevin James

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THE PIG ON BEALE 167 Beale Street, Memphis 529-1544 38103 F.: Leslie E. Jones: Elvis Tribute Show Sa.: Guy Venable, Jr. RUM BOOGIE CAFE 182 Beale, Memphis 528-0150 38103 W.--Sa.: James Govan & The Boogie Blues Band W.: Brandon Santini & His Band Su.: Merry Mobile SILKY O’SULLIVAN’S 183 Beale, Memphis 522-9596 38103 Sa.: Barbara Blue Every night but Su.: Dueling Pianos WET WILLIE’S 209 Beale Street, Memphis 578-5605 38103 Live music. Call for details...

YOUNG AVENUE DELI 2119 Young Ave., Memphis 278-0034 38104 Live music. Call for details...

August 24: Motel Mirrors feat.: Amy Lavere John Paul Keith September 6, 7: Rock For Love 7 feat.: DJ Dawn Steele Side Street Steppers Reemus Bodeemus Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage Kaleidophonix 14: Cooper Young Festival

Monticello

{Area Code 870} ALL STAR SPORTS CLUB (P) {Best Western} 306 Hwy. 425 No., Monticello 367-1103 71655 Live entertainment.

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AMERICAN LEGION HUT {old Veteran’s Bldg. in McCloy Park} 111 Briarcliff, Monticello 367-6958 71655 Occassional Live Music Call for details…

LABAMBA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 615 W. Gaines, Monticello 367-3157 71655 Live music. Call for details…

MAIN STREET BISTRO {First Presbyterian Church} 821 No. Main, Monticello 367-6883 71655 Live Music. Call for details…

THE RIVER (P) 791 Hwy. 278 W., Monticello 367-6135 71655 M., Tu.: Karaoke F., Sa.: Karaoke VFW HUT 148 Veteran’s Drive, Monticello 367-2797 71655 Occassional Live Music Th.: Country Melody Boys

Morrilton

{Area Code 501} JEBB’S PLACE (P) I-40 & Hwy. 95, Morrilton 477-2198 72110 Th., Sa: Karaoke Schedule unavailable at presstime…

JOSE’S (P) Hwy. 64 W., Morrilton 354-3050 72110 August 23: Relic 24: Dust & Dirt 30: JR Hill 31: DJ Paul Grass September 6: Briar Patch 7: Brian Odle & Hillbilly Underground 13, 14: Highway 124 20: Mark Stell

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NORTH PLAZA CINEMA 1515 North Business 9, Morrilton 354-1667 72110 Sa.: Red Barnes & The Country Knights RIALTO COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER 213 E. Broadway, Morrilton 477-9955 72110 Ev. 3rd Friday: The Rialto Pickers

Mountain Home

{Area Code 870} THE BACK FORTY Hwy. 62 W., Mtn. Home 425-7170 72653 Live Music On Our Outdoor Deck - weather permitting THE BRICK YARD BAR & GRILL (P) 10460 Cranfield Rd., Mtn. Home 492-6106 72653 Bookings: Jay Sabella W.: Piano Bar F.: Live Bands Sa.: Dance Club & Karaoke ROYAL 66 4063 Hwy. 62 E., Mtn. Home 492-5600 72653 Bookings: Michael Motes W.: Karaoke Schedule unavailable at presstime…

Pocola, OK

OZARK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 1 1/2 blocks So. of Courtsquare Sa.:Live Music (weather permitting)

{Area Code 918} CHOCTAW CASINO I-540, Pocola 1-800-590-5825 74902 Su: Rollin’ For Cash M: Ladies Night Out Tu.: Fun Card Drawings W.: Club 55 Th.: Men’s Night F., Sa.: Live Bands Nightly: Big Stack Gilley’s CenterStage Event Center August 29: Heath Wright 30: The Temptations George Ducas 31: The Temptations September 5: Woodshed 6: Loretta Lynn 12: Hellcat Suzie 19: Ben Bradford 26: Asphalt Cowboys 28: Oak Ridge Boys

Ozark

{Area Code 479} MAIN STREET LOUNGE 215 W. Main, Ozark 667-0962 72949 Contact: Katie Reynolds Schedule unavailable at presstime…

Paris

{Area Code 479} EAST END SPORTS PUB E. Walnut St., Paris 963-3278 72855 Schedule unavailable at presstime...

JOHNNY MAC’S ROCKIN’ ROOSTER (P) 5855 Hwy. 22, Paris 963-2626 72855 Schedule unavailable at presstime...

Quapaw, OK

Pocahontas

{Area Code 918} DOWNSTREAM CASINO RESORT 69300 East Nee Rd., Quapaw 919-6000 74363 August 23: Retrorockerz 24: Downday 28: Bart Crow

{Area Code 870} IMPERIAL DINNER THEATRE 1401 Hwy. 304 E., Pocahontas 892-0030 72455 Schedule unavailable at presstime...

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NighTTrain The Cate Brothers Band The Band Perry JT Hodges

Rogers

{Area Code 479} BAYOU CLUB (P) 115 N. Dixieland, Rogers 246-9337 72756 www.thebayouofrogers.com Su.: Live Comedy M.: Karaoke Tu.: Open Mic Blues Jam host: The Larry’s W., Th.: Karaoke feat.: KJ Cathy Sa.: Karaoke & Live DJ August 23: JAB 30: 90LB. Wrench September 6: 4mantrio 13: Taken 20: Bayou 12th Anniversary feat.: Rupert James Chasing Pictures 27: Straightline COPELAND’S 436 No. Rogers, Rogers 246-9455 72756 Su.: Claudia Burson Trio

Mountain View

{Area Code 870} OZARK FOLK CENTER P.O. Box 500, Mtn. View 269-3851 72560 M.—Sa.: Live Traditional Music Su.: Gospel Concerts featuring occasional guest performers and Gospel concerts, arts & crafts workshops, demonstrations, etc.

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EAGLES CLUB (P) 11160 Old Wire Rd., Rogers 451-9323 72756 Live Music. Call for details...

GOOD VIBRATIONS (P) 2500 N. 17th, Rogers 246-8998 72756 Occasional live music…

IRON HORSE COFFEEHOUSE 220 So. 1st, Rogers 631-9977 72756 W.: Rogers Jazz Society, 7-9 Live Music. Call for details...

JJ’S GRILL (P) 4500 W. Walnut, St. #3, Rogers 372-4460 72756 M.: Monday Night Football August 28: Russ Hutchison 29: Johnny Dale Roberts 30: Take Cover 31: Tim Warden September 2: Fire Water Gang 3: Mo Brothers 4: Jeff Fox 5: Tim Meitzen 6: Maud Crawford 7: Jamie Wolfe & The Wranglers 10: Jeff Fox 11: TJ Scarlett 12: Russ Hutchison 13: Jason Strode 14: Wes & Karl 16: Vikki Cunningham 17: Clint Scrivener 18: Jeff Fox 19: Brick Fields 20: Bottle Rocket 21: Take Cover 23: Will Gunselman PIG PEN (formerly Rockin’ Pig Saloon) 2407 Hudson Rd., Rogers 636-9797 72756 August 28: The George Brothers 29: Confederate

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Railroad CashboX LiveWire Adam Fears Mustang Sally Kinsey Sadler Mountain Sprout Blackjack Billy John D. Hale Band Patrick Dodd Little River Band Bryant Band The Lower 40 The George Brothers Creedence Again Steepwater Band Lez Zeppelin Popa Chubby Stoney LaRue The George Brothers

ROLANDO’S NUEVO LATINO RESTAURANT 224 So. 2nd, Rogers 621-1002 72756 Th.: Live Jazz

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Travis Kidd Jay Falkner War Pony Brent Browning Ricky Fugitt Traveler Mister Lucky Runnin’ On Empty Travis Kidd

Stillwater, OK

{Area Code 405} ESKIMO JOE’S 516 W. Elm, Stillwater 372-8896 74074 W.: Hump Day Th.: Bottomless Bottles F., Sa.: Live music WILLIE’S SALOON 323 S. Washington, Stillwater 377-7716 74074 Th.: Open Mic Live Music. Call for details...

Stuttgart

{Area Code 479} NORTH 40 (P) I-40 & Hwy. 7 No., Russellville 968-1772 72801 Your Party Spot in the River Valley!

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{Area Code 870} WILD LIFE BAR & GRILL (P) 711 E. Superior St., Stuttgart 673-1360 72160 Open 7 Days a Week!

W.: Karaoke feat.: DJ Chucky P W., F., Su.: Dart Tourney Live Music. Call for details...

August 23, 24: Mud Puppies 30: tba 31: Garza McGuthrie Band September 6, 7: Under The influence 13, 14: Gopher Broke 20, 21: Renegade

Sallisaw, OK

Texarkana, AR & TX

Roland, OK

{Area Code 918} CHEROKEE CASINO 205 Cherokee Blvd., Roland 427-1000 or 1-800-256-2338 74954 Schedule unavailable at presstime…

Russellville

{Area Code 918} BACK 40 BAR & GRILL {CHEROKEE CASINO} Hwy. 64 & I-40, Muldrow 427-7491 74954 August 23: Traveler

FAT JACK’S 3324 No. Stateline, Texarkana 774-5225 71854 Bookings: Jackie, after 4 p.m., W.--Sa. W.: Blue Mountain Rush August 30: Ryan Couron 31: Ms. Mac & The Groovetones September Schedule unavailable at presstime…

LA FOGATA 3401 Genoa Rd., Texarkana 773-1879 71854 Live Music. Call for details…

LEE’S CATFISH & STEAK HOUSE 8321 No. Kings Hwy., Texarkana [903]832-3459 75503 Live Music. Call for details…

SHOOTER’S SPORTS BAR 310 E. 49th, Texarkana 773-4903 71854’ Schedule unavailable at presstime…

Trumann

{Area Code 870} SIDELINES SPORTS BAR & GRILL (P) 406 Sidelines, Trumann 483-2223 72472 Bookings: Vicky Shipp any day but M. or Th. after 5 September 7: tba

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Country Wild Boys Low Down Saints

Warren

{Area Code 870} SPANKY’S (P) Hwy. 8, Warren 226-5747 71671 Live Music. Call for details…

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Q.: Why do jazz musicians stand in line at the bank?

A.: No one knows…

Q.: What kind of calendar does a jazz guitarist use for his gigs?

A.: “Decade-At-A-Glance…“ Q.: What do you call 10 drummers sitting in a circle?

A.: A dope ring...

Q.: How do you stop a drummer drowning?

A.: Why would you want to?

Q.: How many drummers does it take to paint a wall red?

A.: It all depends how hard you throw them…

Definitions “Piano. n. A parlor utensil for subduing the impenitent visitor. It is operated by depressing the keys of the machine and the spirits of the audience…“ -- Ambrose Bierce, The Devil‘s Dictionary “Piano. n. A cumbersome piece of furniture found in many homes, where playing it ensures the early departure of unwanted guests...”

-- David W. Barber, The Musician‘s Dictionary

Quotable quotes “As a musician I tell you that if you were to suppress adultery, fanaticism, crime, evil and the supernatural, there would no longer be the means for writing one note…”

-- Georges Bizet “Nothing separates the generations more than music. By the time a child is eight or nine, he has developed a passion for his own music that is even stronger than his passions for procrastination and weird clothes…”

-- Bill Cosby “Music hath the charm to sooth the savage beast, but I‘d try a revolver first...”

-- Josh Billings “I love Beethoven, especially the poems...”

-- Ringo Starr “There are no wrong notes…”

-- Thelonious Monk “There is two kinds of music, the good and bad. I play the good kind…”

-- Louis Armstrong “Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music...”

-- George Carlin “And, in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make...”

-- Paul McCartney “Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible...”

-- Frank Zappa “Music is ... A higher revelation than all Wisdom & Philosophy...”

-- Ludwig van Beethoven “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life…”

-- Berthold Auerbach “Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life…”

-- Ludwig van Beethoven “All music is folk music. I ain’t never heard a horse sing a song…”

-- Louis Armstrong “The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes - ah, that is where the art resides…”

-- Artur Schnabel “Music is the medicine of the breaking heart…”

-- Leigh Hunt “I worry that the person who thought up Muzak may be thinking up something else...”

-- Lily Tomlin

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The advice column for people too sick to seek professional help Dear Ed: Your answers to people are completely off the wall, and quite frankly, ridiculous. In fact, I suspect you use your column more to ridicule people and push your own political agenda than actually give any worthwhile advice to those in need.

C’mon Ed…give us some real advice about life, the universe and everything. All you do is make up phony platitudes to pass yourself off as some kind of expert.

Signed, J. Falwell Dear J.: I rather like the sound of your name, “J.” Actually I consult many sources for the wisdom found in this column.

But since this column exists for the helplessly hopeless to gain insights about life, the universe and everything, I only have this to say to you: make sure you always know where your towel is, and don’t sweat it when someone drops a fish in your ear…it just might help you hear the truth you currently turn a deaf ear and closed mind to...

Signed, Audially tuned in Ed Dear Ed: Once again I turn to you for some advice.

Thing is, I forgot what I was writing to you about, so I thought I’d ask you what it was.

Oh yeah, I remember.

What do you think about both Washington and Colorado fully legalizing the recreational use of marijuana? Do think it’s wise? Do you support it? Are you planning to move there? Do you smoke it? Do you like it?

Let me know, as I have a bet with my girlfriend and a tub of Haagen-Daz and a package of Oreos is riding on it. I’m betting you’re against it.

Signed, Smitty Tulsa, Oklahoma Dear Smitty, I’m afraid you lost that bet.

I’m not…I mean…what I mean to say is, um, what was the question?

Oh yeah, I remember.

I think it’s a wise move on the parts of both states. Let’s face it: the crime rate has gone down in both states (since they’re not arresting people any more for the use and possession of pot), and their cash coffers are much more robust due to all the taxes being paid due to the now legal sale and use of the herb.

And that’s just it, too. This is an easily grown substance with proven medical uses… one that has some very useful and healthy aspects, that was only made illegal so as to placate the American mob when Prohibition was dropped, and done so only because the federal government knew that since booze running was the mob’s primary industry, lifting Prohibition was cutting into the mob’s business. And since so many of our ‘public servants’ were in the mob’s pocket (and in my opinion, still are), it was the only way to ensure they could keep those mob dollars flowing into the politician’s

pockets.

The two healthiest things for the human body are nutrition and rest. The main effect marijuana seems to have is to make people want to eat and sleep.

Now then, Smitty, I won’t deny that I once tried smoking it, but I did not inhale. After all, I need to preserve my future political viability you know.

And that is my position.

But I guess it depends on your definition of is, of course…

Signed, No longer presidential material Ed Dear Ed: You’ve stated that our former president Bill Clinton is a friend of yours, but then you proceed to make fun of him all the time. What gives? And is that your real name?

Signed, Curious Cleveland, Ohio Dear Curious: Is that your real name?

I apologize to you if you feel that I make fun of Bill Clinton. I am friends with the man, actually, and his brother Roger, as I was especially so with their mother, Miss Virginia.

Truth is, she and I were drinkin’ buddies once upon a time when I used to play the clubs in Hot Springs. Of course, I knew a couple of her favorite songs and would always play them when I saw her come in - she tipped well, believe me. (By the way, her two favorite songs, at least that I knew, were Harry Chapin’s “Taxi”, and Jerry Jeff Walker’s “Mr. Bojangles,” about dancer Bill Robinson, who taught Shirley Temple how to tap dance and appeared in many of her films. It was Miss Virginia that taught me that fact of history…)

Thing is, she was a class act across the board…much like Debbie Reynolds in the movie The Unsinkable Molly Brown. She could be loud and maddeningly boysterous, but was a genuinely kind and lovable woman who would do just about anything for you if she thought you needed it.

Actually, that’s exactly how I honestly feel about Bill, too. He was a great president, our country had a balanced budger, he has a fine sense of humor, and what’s more, is a musician, too. And he genuinely cares about his fellow human beings.

I believe that if he could have run again after two terms, he would have been re-elected in a landslide.

But back to your question.

I don’t how things are in Ohio, but down South everyone tends to rib their friends. It is good-natured and no harm or insult is meant, and it actually seems to strenthen friendships. It certainly makes them more fun…

I think it’s because in these parts we try not to take ourselves too seriously, and that’s one of the best things about the South.

And please notice the Capitalization of that word…the South is more a state of mind than a location...

Signed, Serious Ed

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St. Gypsy Woman

ARIES (March 21-April 19) The life you have chosen begins to become a source of deep concern to close family and friends as the price of wool continues to plummet. Though the life of a shepherd, especially in this geographic area, may give pause for thoughts regarding job security, you should steadfastly bide in the field you have chosen. If push should ever come to shove, you can always fall back on your training as a snow-cone salesman or a slimy two-bit grifter…

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ‘Til the rivers all run dry, ‘til the oceans no longer are salty, ‘til the stars no longer shine, Taurus will always believe what he believes...beyond convincing, trust, logic, or pain...hence the high number of Taureans on the membership roles of the Flat Earth Society…

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) When man was first conceived of in the innermost portals of divine thought, Gemini sprang forth as the ideal, the model for what we now know as humankind.

Mister Doright. Mister I’m OK You’re OK. The Gemini is always there...if only to serve as the apex of human expectation…

LEO (July 23-August 22) It’s past time the Leo got a break...keep your chins up... shoot for the moon...and, at times of confusion and low self-esteem, invoke the ever-workable “I don’t take no crap from nobody and if I’m wrong I’ll apologize later” rule. Don’t despair...I’ve seen things go on like this for months and then turn off reeaal bad…

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) There ain’t nothin’ that the Virgo can’t or won’t try. Unfortunately, their success rate is far below their willingness quotient...

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) The balance, always eager to espouse his belief on right and wrong, good and bad, black and white...the Libra never can decide on sweetened or unsweetened, smoking or non-smoking, jalapeño or plain, et cetera...

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) Lay low; don’t invest; double your insurance; store a large quantity of food; accept no invitations; cross your fingers; beware of dogs; try nothing new; don’t blow your own horn; always travel with a clean pair of socks…

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21) This isn’t gonna be a good year for rela-tionships... your mother will change her name (for numero-logical

CANCER (June 21-July 22) This year should hold many unusual opportunities for the Cancer who is willing to sit up and take notice.

Your opinions and expertise are held as valuable beyond price...but, alas, only by you…

“...there’s one way to find out if a man is honest...ask him. If he says “Yes” you know he is a crook...”

---Groucho Marx

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purposes) to Yolanda, Queen of Iguanas and remove you as sole beneficiary of her estate in favor of a Prussian tap dancer who is the head of a small cult of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson worshippers located outside Cleveland, Ohio. Your spouse will divorce you in order to become a fully-devoted Amway salesperson and your two teenaged children will spend $2000 of their college fund on legal expenses to have you legally declared a dweeb. Shave your head ands become a Telly Savalas stand-in…

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19) The Capricorn is often taken for granted. An early 19th century political movement which proposed that all Capricorns be deported could account for an extreme lack of self-confidence. High water weight gain is the accepted sci-entific explanation for the Capricorn’s need to eat off your plate and sleep in your front yard...no improvement in sight…

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) A glimmer of hope is all the Aquarian needs to go on. Unfortunately, he often mistakes turn signals and caution lights for that aforementioned, long-sought glimmer…

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Ah, last but not least...the yard carp of society’s lawn decorations...the Pisces, though not too smart nor too athletic, the pisces is always willing to step in and help.... The Pisces has many redeeming features, but the one that stands out in everyone’s mind is: you can always count on the Pisces to bring Halloween candy to an Easter egg hunt… © 1989 Nightflying Publications.

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