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Where were you on Pharoah Sanders Day?new
The early years of a Little Rock legend.
Arkansas Times |
Will Stephenson |
08-07-2014 |
Music
Off the Grid with Matt Werthnew
The Little Rock roots of Brooklyn's strangest record label.
Arkansas Times |
Will Stephenson |
05-08-2014 |
Music
The Last Big Starnew
Jody Stephens comes to Little Rock to look back.
Arkansas Times |
Will Stephenson |
05-01-2014 |
Music
A North Little Rock Metal Band with a Following That Extends Across the Worldnew
Rwake. The R is silent, so say “Wake.” Or, if you're the type who believes in pronouncing words with all intended flourish (if you, say, relish pronouncing Chile “Chil-ay” instead of “Chili”) try it loudly slurred and phlegmatic.
Arkansas Times |
Lindsey Millar |
03-11-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
After a Decade on the Road, Lucero Lands a Major Label Dealnew
Lucero's reputation as a hard-working, hard-living, country-influenced rock band has taken shape slowly but surely. Now, 10 years and seven records later, all the touring, the long rides in the van and the late night shows seem to have paid off.
Arkansas Times |
Gerard Matthews |
10-22-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Nathan Brown Hopes to Bring Back the 8-Tracknew
The 8-track is such an object of obsession for Brown that he's hoping not only to repopularize, but almost literally to resurrect it. This year he has recorded and engineered releases by two Arkansas bands -- the Crisco Kids and San Antokyo -- solely on 8-track, with plans to do the same for The Thing That Always Explodes, Magic Hassle and the Evelyns.
Arkansas Times |
Sam Eifling |
07-03-2008 |
Music
Bobby Bare Jr. is the King of Funny/Sadnew
With an infectious and ever-shifting oddball sensibility, Bare has released three albums over the last six years filled with lyrics barbed, melancholy, sly and droll.
Arkansas Times |
Lindsey Millar |
04-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
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Blood Runs Thicknew
James Blood Ulmer is a torchbearer for a fiery brand of independent jazz-blues-funk-rock that reaches into the past and the future at the same time. Over two decades and counting, the experimental guitarist has released more than 20 albums that defy classification.
Arkansas Times |
Charlie James |
01-31-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
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The State of the Little Rock Music Scenenew
There's more live music than ever in the city -- but can there be too much of a good thing?
Arkansas Times |
Lindsey Millar |
11-26-2007 |
Music
