http://nwanews.com/blogs/tunedin Information and updates on the Northwest Arkansas Music scene. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:03:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYPVyJwzerM[/youtube] A very young Ronnie Hawkins leads The Band in a spirited version of "Who Do You Love," captured for the film "The Last Waltz." Northwest Arkansas has been home to many a musician. Perhaps none of them are more influential, more regarded and more important than Ronnie Hawkins. On Saturday, the ... http://nwanews.com/blogs/tunedin/2008/11/14/a-local-hero-comes-back-home-if-only-briefly/ [caption id="attachment_908" align="aligncenter" width="243" caption="Future Rock"][/caption] Hailing from Chicago, the trio known as Future Rock call themselves “electronic sensory overload.” Their sound comes courtesy of live loops, synthesizers and an electronic drum kit, and it is augmented with a vivid light show. The group, which has been touring across the country ... http://nwanews.com/blogs/tunedin/2008/11/14/in-the-spotlight-%e2%80%94-future-rock-nov-14-the-gypsy-on-college/ 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 ... http://nwanews.com/blogs/tunedin/2008/11/12/first-night-fayetteville-keeps-it-local/ [caption id="attachment_885" align="aligncenter" width="239" caption="Marc Roberge of O.A.R. belts it out for a collegiate crowd at a Nov. 10 concert on the U of A campus in Fayetteville. Photos by KEVIN KINDER, Northwest Arkansas Times."][/caption] O.A.R. is not a rock band. No, wait. Hear me out on this one. Watching the Maryland-based group ... http://nwanews.com/blogs/tunedin/2008/11/11/concert-wrap-%e2%80%94-oar-at-barnhill-arena-nov-10/ [caption id="attachment_877" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="George's Majestic Lounge got an unexpected skylight on Tuesday morning."][/caption] Brian Crowne got quite a surprise early this morning: a phone call saying some of the roof had collapsed at his club. The garden (large back room) of George's Majestic Lounge has a retractable roof, and a canvas ... http://nwanews.com/blogs/tunedin/2008/11/11/rain-damages-georges-but-venue-operates-as-normal/ The blog heard good things about (but was not able to attend) the newly reformed Blind Melon's performance in in Fayetteville in April, so we were glad to see that the band was coming back for an encore show. But, alas, the gig scheduled for Halloween night at George's Majestic Lounge ... http://nwanews.com/blogs/tunedin/2008/11/10/more-on-blind-melons-cancelation/ [caption id="attachment_864" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="John D. Levan, left, and bandmate Dave Clark jam at a session at The Green Door on College Avenue in Fayetteville. The venue closed at the end of October. FILE PHOTO."][/caption] It's ironic that one of the best-attended concerts at the Green Door, 1404 N. College Ave., ... http://nwanews.com/blogs/tunedin/2008/11/07/a-green-door-closed/ [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzwAXlWkk3Y[/youtube] Above, O.A.R. performers "Shattered." No doubt they'll do that song, and many of their other hits, when they perform Nov. 10 on the University of Arkansas campus. O.A.R. — Of A Revolution — is one of those bands that seems to be either loved or loathed. A friend of mine owns all ... http://nwanews.com/blogs/tunedin/2008/11/07/join-the-revolution-nov-10-barnhill-arena/ [caption id="attachment_854" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Well, Well, Well..."][/caption] A frequent performer on the local music scene and a featured artist on “The Local X” radio program on KXNA 104.9 FM, Fayetteville-based Well, Well, Well... will release its debut album at a concert Saturday night at Club Froggy’s, 402 W. Dickson St., in ... http://nwanews.com/blogs/tunedin/2008/11/07/in-the-spotlight-%e2%80%94-well-well-well-nov-8-club-froggys/ As you might have noticed, some of the features of Tuned In are missing or aren't working. We're doing some routine maintenance that will eventually provide us with a few more features. In the meantime, please bear with us while we work through the bugs. Thanks, The Northwest Arkansas Times Features Department http://nwanews.com/blogs/tunedin/2008/11/04/the-blog-is-under-construction/