First Night Fayetteville keeps it local

The lineup for First Night Fayetteville has been announced … and there won’t be a national headlining act this year.
First Night, which takes place annually on Dec. 31, is also moving.
Last year’s event, as in years past, took place on the Fayetteville Square. Pop rockers Fastball, who had a few hits in the mid-90s, were [...]

Halloween events, and a Halloween podcast, too

A band somewhat resembling The Kinks, above, will perform at Club Froggy’s on Oct. 31.
By now, you’ve got your costume all ready to go. The pumpkins are carved and sitting on the front porch, scaring little kids.
There’s only one question left: Where to party on Halloween?
We’ve compiled a list for your convenience, and we must [...]

November 1 = the opening of another live music venue?

The answer is yes.
Earlier this week, we told you about the opening weekend of The Gypsy on College, which kicks off with Nashville, Tenn.’s Bonepony on Saturday (Nov. 1).
Now comes word that another music space swings open its doors that day, too.
The Mayapple Salon opens Nov. 1 at 546 W. Center St., located in the [...]

The Gypsy returns, just not on Dickson Street

This is something we’ve heard about for several months now, and it looks like it’s as good a time as any to chat about it:
Fayetteville is apparently getting a new live music club.
It’s called The Gypsy on College, and it will be located in the former Dart Room location on North College Avenue. For [...]

Bluegrass breakdown

The first Finger Mountain Breakdown takes place this weekend with performances by The Crumbs, Cletus Got Shot and Shadygruve.
The Web site promotes the following things, which should make a nice combination: bluegrass, camping, food, bonfire and beer.
It’s all for a good cause, too: helping Eleanor Suttle, the daughter of the co-owners of Greenhouse Grill in [...]

On the Way — O.A.R., Nov. 10, Barnhill Arena

The University of Arkansas today confirmed what has long been buzzed about on campus: O.A.R. is coming to Fayetteville.
The band is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 10 at Barnhill Arena on the university campus.
O.A.R., an abbreviation for Of A Revolution, has never achieved mainstream radio success but has long been a favorite on [...]

On the Way — Gavin DeGraw, Oct. 18, George’s

Gavin DeGraw, the singer-songwriter whose hit “I Don’t Want To Be” was the theme song for “One Tree Hill” (and on seemingly every radio station in the country when it was released) is on the way to Fayetteville, Pollstar.com reports.
The New York-born performer followed that up later with the megahit “In Love With A Girl,” [...]

In the Spotlight — Michael Reno Harrell, Sept. 12 @ GoodFolk

An accomplished storyteller and musician, North Carolinian Michael Reno Harrell’s journey will bring him to GoodFolk Productions, 229 N. Block Ave., in Fayetteville, for a concert tonight (Sept. 5). Harrell arrives before a stop at the Walnut Valley Festival, an annual gathering of Americana, bluegrass and folk talent that takes place in Winfield, Kan. Harrell’s [...]

On the Way — Mae, Oct. 2, UA Greek Theatre

Above, Mae performs “Suspension.” They’ll be in Fayetteville on Oct. 2, according to their Web site.

Every year, the University of Arkansas is responsible for a few good shows on the cheap.
And by cheap, we mean free. Technically, these concerts are open to “students and guests,” but it’s been a pretty open environment for those who [...]

Ani DiFranco show moved to George’s

Low ticket sales for Ani DiFranco’s upcoming concert, scheduled for Sept. 16 at the Arkansas Music Pavilion in Fayetteville, will force the concert to a smaller venue.
The concert will now take place at George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St., in Fayetteville. According to a press release listed on the AMP’s Web site, tickets purchased [...]