Concert Wrap — Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, June 28 @ George’s

For just more than an hour, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin played fine, fun indie rock on Saturday (June 28) night at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. Nothing about what they did inspires me to heap superlatives on them. Neither do I feel the need to say anything negative about the show.
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The band with what might be the coolest name in rock music…

Will be at George’s Majestic Lounge on Saturday night.
And — perhaps because of the moniker — they’re on the rise, too.
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin is from Springfield, Mo., on PolyVinyl Records, a one-time home to such well-known indie acts as Architecture in Helsinki, Rainer Maria and Of Montreal.
SSLYBY appeared on “Last Call with [...]

The rodeo goes country (music)

For the first year in its 64-year history, the Rodeo of the Ozarks is offering nightly entertainment beyond the bulls and the broncs.
Following the cowboys at Parsons Stadium at about 10:30 p.m. will be concerts that are free to those who those who have paid for rodeo admission.
Performers are Confederate Railroad on July 1, Sarah [...]

In the Spotlight — Phil McGarrah & Runnin’ on Empty, June 28 @ The Lumberyard, Eureka Springs

A native of Northwest Arkansas, Phil McGarrah has made a name for himself as a country music performer. He has performed at country music festivals such as Country Fever in Pryor, Okla., and Country Fest in Cadott, Wis., and in venues across America. McGarrah and his band, Runnin’ on Empty, are returning to the area [...]

Feeling the gas crunch between stages

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Gas prices are affecting everything.Including, unfortunately, live music.While those of infinite big-record-label money tour the country endlessly, it’s the little guys taking a hit. CNN [...]

Concert Wrap — Hayes Carll @ George’s Majestic Lounge, June 23

•Note: Although the author of this post is listed as Kevin Kinder, credit should go to Brian Washburn, our summer intern. You can e-mail him here.
Hayes Carll’s solo acoustic show Monday night at George’s Majestic Lounge could have been shot with a TV crew and played on VH1 as an episode of the series Storytellers.The [...]

The new and improved AMP

If you’ve already been to the Arkansas Music Pavilion this year, you’ve probably noticed some of the changes at the venue.
The stage his set up higher. The whole structure has been placed on concrete blocks, helping to circulate air underneath the tent structure. Also, there is a locals-only stage that provides Northwest Arkansas bands the [...]

Listen Here First — Wade Ogle’s “Songs From Winter,” June 26 @ Dickson Theater

This music has taken a journey or two, much like its creator has. For years, Wade Ogle was an important player on the local music scene, a part of such bands as Honey Died, Faith Healers, the Delta Spacemen and more.Click here to continue reading about Wade Ogle and his upcoming CD release party.

Shinedown readies to rock the world

Or, if not the entire world, at least Harrison.
Shinedown lead singer and songwriter Brent Smith recently talked with the Northwest Arkansas Times about the band’s new album “The Sound of Madness,” which will be released June 24.Smith told the Times that he is excited about performing in Northwest Arkansas because he hopes to expand his [...]

In the Spotlight — Tantric, June 20 @ George’s

The song “Breakdown” put modern rock band Tantric high on the charts in 2001, and the band’s debut CD eventually went platinum. But in the time since, three of the four members left to pursue other projects, a move that left lead singer Hugo Ferreira without a band. Not ready to quit, he recruited four [...]