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| 07/29/14 | The Hooten Hallers ( Columbia, MO ) | The Hooten Hallers ( Columbia, MO ) in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 9:30pm.
Admission: Donations.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://www.thehootenhallers.com
On the surface the Hooten Hallers appear to be a three-piece loud blues and hillbilly soul band. As with much else in the vast unknowable cosmos this image deceives us. The Hooten Hallers are more likely a lost group of time-traveling extraterrestrials from places unknown to humanity. Some say they come from a planet where rock n’ roll isn’t dead, where blues is still played with soul. Others say they’re masked reptilian humanoids from deep within the earth. One fact shines through: their powerful live shows and recordings must be witnessed to be believed. John Randall plays guitar more as a gunslinger than a musician, and his voice can be described as somewhere between John Lee Hooker and a howler monkey. Andy Rehm, with his unique stand-up drumming style, often resembles a man trying to beat a two-headed wolf to death, while at the same time channeling the ghost of Minnie Ripperton to provide vocal harmony. A wandering musical alchemist, Paul Weber rescues ancient instruments from other ages and literally breathes new life into them. The Hooten Hallers were formed in Columbia, MO in 2006: playing open mics and house parties until they developed a local following. For the next four years, they branched out and played as many shows around the midwest as they could, including several small festivals and short tours. However, it wasn’t until early 2011 that The Hooten Hallers began touring nationally with help from Bucket City Agency. Since then, they have been on the road almost full time. |
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| 07/31/14 | MALCOLM HOLCOMBE | MALCOLM HOLCOMBE in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 9:00pm.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://www.malcolmholcombe.com
” Not quite country, somewhere beyond folk, Holcombe’s music is a kind of blues in motion, mapping backwoods corners of the heart.” – David Fricke-Rolling Stone Magazine ” From the first note I was drawn in. Malcolm Holcombe is an old soul and modern day blues poet. He is a rare find. ” -Lucinda Williams Born and raised in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, Malcolm Holcombe is being recognized by the contemporary U.S and European folk/americana community as a performer of national stature, and an uncommonly unique guitarist/vocalist about whom Rolling Stone magazine says: “Haunted country, acoustic blues and rugged folk all meet [here]…” The acts of writing songs and playing music have always been hopeful ones, however bleak the subject matter of the songs might be. With Down the River, Malcolm Holcombe has once again given us a handful of songs that are testimony to the human spirit. In these songs, the old truths still hold. Love, the inner life, music, these are eternal verities and will outlast the trickery and chicanery of those who would turn us against each other. In these strange and troubled times, we need Holcombe’s witness as much as we ever have, and it is our good fortune to receive it. |
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| 08/01/14 | Rodney Block & The Real Music Lovers | Rodney Block & The Real Music Lovers in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 9:00pm.
Admission: $10.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
https://www.facebook.com/rodneyblockmusic
Rodney Block, a Dumas native who has been thriving in the local music scene for the past couple of years will release his long anticipated album, Outside the Box, in mid-June. Block, a trumpeter who has been featured and performed in various venues across the region ranging from corporate to social, has built a niche in the genres of jazz and hip hop. Notable artists he has shared the stage with include Dwele, Jonathan Butler, Dave Hollister, Wynton Marsalis, and Eric Roberson. In 2007, Block’s televised jazz feature, AETN Presents: Front Row with Rodney Block, was nominated for a Regional Emmy. Block’s backing unit, The Real Music Lovers, features Oliver Thomas (bass), Sam Carroll (piano), and Michael Chandler (drums). |
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| 08/02/14 | Pockets w/ Brother Andy & Isaac Alexander | Pockets w/ Brother Andy & Isaac Alexander in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 9:30pm.
Admission: $5.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://isaacalexander.bandcamp.com
http://brotherandy.bandcamp.com |
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| 08/05/14 | Cary Hudson ( of Blue Mountain ) | Cary Hudson ( of Blue Mountain ) in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 9:00pm.
Admission: $5.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://caryhudson.com
Cary Hudson is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from the great state of Mississippi who resides somewhere between Memphis and New Orleans. He is a former drugstore clerk, landscaper, farm hand, waiter, house painter, pizza deliverer, and fry cook who currently spends his time canoeing the creeks of south MS, riding his bike to the snowcone stand, and going for leisurely walks with his dogs. Cary’s music career began with a bang when his band placed third at the Sumrall High School Talent Show in 1980. In the late 80′s he moved to Oxford and started The Hilltops with John Stirratt (currently bassist with Wilco), and shortly thereafter John’s twin sister Laurie joined the band. After five years of touring, recording, and liver damage, The Hilltops called it a day and Cary and Laurie moved to Los Angeles in 1990. While living in Venice, Cary worked in a deli and hung out with the guys in Weezer (fun), walked on Zuma Beach hoping to meet Neil Young, started a band called Blue Mountain with Laurie, and experienced the Rodney King riots (not fun). After moving back to Oxford in 1992, Blue Mountain began touring nationally, signed a deal with Roadrunner Records, and recorded their classic Dog Days album with producer Eric “Roscoe” Ambel. They went on to record more albums, played shows with Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, Wilco, The Jayhawks and Wille Nelson, were the cover story of the second No Depression magazine, and in 2011 were voted “Most Legendary Oxford Band” by the readers of The Local Voice. After parting ways with Roadrunner, Cary and Laurie started Black Dog Records with Chris Hudson and released albums by Blue Mountain and Marah, among others. Blue Mountain went on hiatus in 2002 and Cary began working as a solo artist, touring and releasing five albums. Blue Mountain reformed in 2007, recorded Midnight in Mississippi and toured extensively in the US and Europe. In February of 2013 Cary and Laurie announced that Blue Mountain would play it’s final show at the North Mississippi Hill Country picnic that year. Cary has played guitar for Bobby Rush, RL Burnside, Big Jack Johnson, Shannon MacNally, Dayna Kurtz and many others. He was chosen as one of the Top Ten Alternative Country Guitar Players by Gibson magazine, and his songs have appeared in TV shows and movies including the George Clooney film “Up in the Air”. He is currently working on a new solo album, is sincerely trying to be a better person, and hopes to someday whistle like Professor Longhair. |
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| 08/07/14 | Kentucky Knife Fight ( St. Louis, MO ) | Kentucky Knife Fight ( St. Louis, MO ) in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 9:30pm.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://kentuckyknifefight.net
Kentucky Knife Fight have grown along with the city, returning after relentless touring with an increasingly acute perspective of the hardships inherent in St. Louis life. Like the scene itself, they have seen their own youthful angst become introspection and insight; what were once accidental riffs have become anthems; and opening for national acts have yielded performances that were not only memorable, but mattered. Their music is world-weary but hopeful; grace is never enough to save the unsavory; and just because you love something doesn’t mean that it’s good for you. Pulling St. Louis with them like an always-almost-broke-down trailer across the country, the band is but one of a growing armada of ambassadors in every medium, renewing the city’s vital voice in American art. As it has nurtured its native son Pokey LaFarge, who can be heard on Jack White’s newest record, the city’s community-based initiatives, collective spaces, and galleries are fostering progressive ways to imagine performance-based art. Newly influential again, St. Louis is listening to Kentucky Knife Fight tell its story; they were named “Best Rock Band” twice by the Riverfront Times, but that feels less like an award than an announcement. |
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| 08/08/14 | BONNIE MONTGOMERY RECORD RELEASE SHOW | BONNIE MONTGOMERY RECORD RELEASE SHOW in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 9:30pm.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://www.bonniemontgomerymusic.com
Arkansas born and bred Bonnie Montgomery is a classically trained composer and opera singer by day and country queen by night. Bringing her raucous spin on traditional southern music to honky-tonks throughout the U.S. and Europe, Bonnie’s catalog hails from a place where outlaw country saddles up with Americana and folk. Bonnie’s composition of the modern folk opera Billy Blythe, about the childhood of Bill Clinton, has earned her the attention of publications such as The New Yorker, The Economist, The Huffington Post and the London Daily Telegraph. |
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| 08/09/14 | BJ Barham ( solo show ) of American Aquarium | BJ Barham ( solo show ) of American Aquarium in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 9:30pm.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://americanaquarium.net
Raleigh, NC – In the business of music, many are called and many may try, but few cross the threshold of being able to say they are truly committed for the long haul. With the release of their latest studio album, Burn.Flicker.Die., American Aquarium is proving that they have graduated to that class of professional musicians that have made an undeniable commitment to their music and their fans. American Aquarium’s six years as a band have been a fast-moving blur of rubber on road, touring coast to coast through the states and Europe. Most nights of the year are spent far from their Raleigh homes, squinting out from bright stages at a growing legion of passionate fans who’ve followed them through the release of six albums that reflect a whirlwind of too many whiskey soaked nights, nameless women in smoky bars and fast living while your youth is in full bloom. But what happens when it all stops feeling good? Burn.Flicker.Die. is what has emerged from that scenario for this group of hard working players. After two years of writing, they journeyed to the legendary recording hub which gave birth to some of the greatest blues, country and rock records of all time: Muscle Shoals/Sheffield, AL. Recorded in eight days under the precise hand of friend/tour buddy Jason Isbell, the record is an aptly named milestone for the band, and their most painstaking effort to date. As a long-time Southern rock artisan, Isbell provided a weathered know-how in producing the record American Aquarium is proudest of. Described as a “consequence record” by vocalist BJ Barham, the band spent that week pushing out everything that’s been haunting them: working for six years, watching buzz bands peak and die, and pining for their own payoff. |
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| 08/12/14 | The Broken Hipsters | The Broken Hipsters in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
| Time: 10:00pm. Admission: Donations. Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205. Venue phone: (501) 375-8400. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Broken-Hipsters/259399570126 | ||||
| 08/14/14 | Big Silver | Big Silver in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
| Time: 9:30pm. Admission: $5. Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205. Venue phone: (501) 375-8400. https://myspace.com/bigsilvermusic | ||||
| 08/15/14 | Bombay Harambee w/ High Magic | Bombay Harambee w/ High Magic in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 10:00pm.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://bombayharambee.bandcamp.com
https://highmagic.bandcamp.com |
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| 08/16/14 | Closed For Private Event | Closed For Private Event in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
| Time: 10:00pm. Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205. Venue phone: (501) 375-8400. | ||||
| 08/20/14 | John Calvin Abney w/ Poor Uncle Fatty & Brother Andy | John Calvin Abney w/ Poor Uncle Fatty & Brother Andy in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 9:30pm.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://johncalvin.bandcamp.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/poorolunclefatty |
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| 08/22/14 | Joe Buck w/ Viv Le Vox | Joe Buck w/ Viv Le Vox in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 10:00pm.
Admission: $7.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://www.reverbnation.com/joebuckyourself
http://www.reverbnation.com/vivalevox The once anti-Nashville based Joe Buck gained notoriety as the guitarist of Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers. As Hank III’s villainous sideman onstage, the snarling upright bass player became infamously recognizable. Joe Buck Yourself is now a bona fide evil motherfucking, one man band. This unique blend of hellbilly punk rock ain’t your grandma’s hillbilly music. Joe Buck yourself, motherfuckers! Viva Le Vox is an experimental punk rock roots band from Lake Worth, Florida. The influences are diverse, though the most predominant are early 20th century jazz, 1950s Rock-n-Roll, and 1970s punk rock. The music has been described as a mix between Gogol Bordello and Tom Waits, or Django Reinhardt meets The Clash- either way a gypsy jazz punk rock-n-roll stew no matter which part of the last century you’re familiar with. |
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| 08/26/14 | Open Turntables Night | Open Turntables Night in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
| Time: 10:00pm. Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205. Venue phone: (501) 375-8400. | ||||
| 08/28/14 | Shinyribs ( Austin, TX ) | Shinyribs ( Austin, TX ) in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 9:30pm.
Admission: $10.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://www.shinyribs.org
Shinyribs is the continuation of Kevin Russell’s musical journey which began in Beaumont,TX when, at 14, he found his father’s guitar under his bed, along with a sewing machine, a billy club and a box of comic books. Luckily he chose the guitar. Following his family’s oil boom and bust migratory path he landed in Shreveport,LA where he formed his first band. Picket Line Coyotes were a Husker Du meets Elvis Costello hybrid that lived and died between the “Arklatexabamassippi” borders much like their unfortunate animal namesake. That’s what took him to Austin where The Gourds were born from those Coyote ashes. That storied band of pumpkins came to an end after 18 years of good times and hard travelin’. And from that point on Russell has been riding high on the Shinyribs river of country-soul, swamp-funk and tickle. A Shinyribs show is an exaltation of spirit. It’s a hip shaking, belly laughing, soul-singing, song-slinging, down-home house party. All styles of American music are likely to be touched on, squeezed on, kissed on by this world class band featuring Winfield Cheek on Keyboards, Keith Langford on Drums, Jeff Brown on Bass and the Tijuana Train Wreck Horns. Whether on his 6 string Uke or his Electric guitar or singing acapella Russell will entertain you like no one else. The freedom with which he moves coupled with his incredible voice is an experience in and of itself. His original songs laced with magical-realism along with novel interpretations of popular songs old and new (George Jones, TLC, Leadbelly, T-Pain) are the true art that runs throughout. He’s Burl Ives meets Al Green, Hank, Jr. meets Teddy Pendergrass. Wendell Berry meets Chuck Berry. Truly something not to be missed. A unique musical experience and an original expression of our colorful musical heritage. |
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| 08/30/14 | Brick Fields & The Chosen Ones | Brick Fields & The Chosen Ones in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 9:00pm.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://www.brickfieldsmusic.com
Brick Fields and The Chosen Ones, come together with their natural approach of Original Arkansas Blues using a Gospel platform as well as an Americana Soul feel. Larry Brick, on guitar and background vocals along with Rachel Fields using her ambrosial voice while playing guitar and flute, bring together a stormy performance each and every time. Add The Chosen Ones of Arkansas, Jennifer Parker on bass, Chris Parker on guitar, Matt Jenkins on keys, Morty Mortenson on drums and Ben Sass of Isreal on harmonica and you’ve got the cure for anything. |
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| 09/04/14 | Cory Branan | Cory Branan in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 9:30pm.
Admission: $10.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://corybranan.com
“Intense dynamics, deep humor, brave production and heavy songwriting: A new voice emerges to run with the greats.” – Playboy “Branan’s hushed, dry whiskey voice and his sharp edged, story song lyrics make the appropriately titled Mutt a mongrel that rewards repeated spins…” -American Songwriter “There’s a new breed of singer-songwriter – Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst and now Cory Branan.” – Rolling Stone “…songwriting prodigy gives John Prine a run for the money.” – Billboard |
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| 09/05/14 | Middle Twin ( Lawrence, KS ) w/ Whale Fire | Middle Twin ( Lawrence, KS ) w/ Whale Fire in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 10:00pm.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://www.middletwin.com
http://www.middletwin.com Four bros from Little Rock, lost in a haze of pop. Whale Fire is a dream pop band from Little Rock, AR trading in hazy, melodic pop tunes underpinned by reverb-heavy guitars and multi-part harmonies. The band features co-lead vocalists/guitarists John Steel and Clay Grubbs, with Matthew Steel providing backing vocals/bass guitar, and Will Vick handling drums/percussion. |
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| 09/06/14 | MULEHEAD | MULEHEAD in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
| Time: 10:00pm. Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205. Venue phone: (501) 375-8400. http://www.arktimes.com/arkansas/mulehead-rides-again/Content?oid=1278244 | ||||
| 09/18/14 | BILLY JOE SHAVER | BILLY JOE SHAVER in Little Rock, AR | The White Water Tavern | United States |
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Time: 9:00pm.
Address: 2500 West 7th Street 72205.
Venue phone: (501) 375-8400.
http://lightningrodrecords.com/shaver.html
On his 2009 track “I Feel a Change Coming On,” Bob Dylan sang, “I’m listening to Billy Joe Shaver and I’m reading James Joyce.” Dylan is one of Shaver’s many famous fans; Willie Nelson calls him “the greatest songwriter alive today” and Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley have all recorded his songs. Shaver grew up in the Waco, Texas area, moving to Nashville in the mid-Sixties. He wrote 10 out of the 11 songs on Waylon Jennings’ 1973 outlaw country breakthrough, Honky Tonk Heroes, and has remained an underground hero since then. ” – Rolling Stone Magazine |
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