We’ve entered what a lot of people call the “dog days of summer” around here. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though.
In Fayetteville, the “dog days” period of the year just means that there are less people on the streets, and at the restaurants and bars. Also, those people are sweatier than normal.
There’s still plenty to do during the dog days, though. Just put on some sunscreen, and go for it. Happy weekend.
Friday
Memphis Pencils and Messy Sparkles will celebrate the release of new recordings Friday night at Smoke & Barrel. Get a code to download the Memphis Pencils Shhh, I’m Rustic with admission, and the first 100 people through the door also get CD copy of Messy Sparkles Feeling Good Forever. The cover is $5, and Basement Brew and Acid of the East are also playing.
There are two shows at George’s Friday night. There’s a happy hour show with The Bel Airs and The Steve Pryor Band starting at 6 p.m. Later on, there’s a salsa party with Calle Soul. Prediction: dancing.
There’s a big show at the Lightbulb Club Friday night with Voyageurs and Redeem Hardison (new project by the guys in Hosta). A third band, Saint Huck will be making their debut at the show as well. Judging by the video flyer, Wade Ogle is involved.
Saturday
Saturday starts with the Farmers’ Market on the Fayetteville square. Check out the list of produce that will be available this week.
There are two chances to see Guys & Dolls at the Walton Arts Center on Saturday. As of Friday morning, there were still tickets available to both the 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows.
There’s a mini-music festival happening all day at George’s on Saturday. It’s called the Midwest Mudstomp Takeover, and performances by The Ben Miller Band, Whistle Pigs, Deadman Flats, Tyrannosaurus Chicken, Mountain Sprout, Honky Suckle and The Brody Buster Band are scheduled beginning at 4 p.m.
Two touring bands are at The Lightbulb Club Saturday night, with Los Angeles’ Speculator and Austin’s Boy Friend. There’s a $3 cover. This show is cancelled.
Kansas City’s Adam Lee and the Dead Horse Sound Company are back in town for a show at Rogue Saturday night with locals Damn Arkansan, and Honeyshine is at Smoke & Barrel.
Sunday
Good old Shout Lulu has been appearing on the calendar a lot lately, and that’s an awesome thing. They’ll be at Greenhouse Grille for brunch on Sunday.
Later on, another dose of Kansas City Americana will be served at Smoke & Barrel Saturday night with The Fall Down Drunks.
There’s more below, feel free to add to the list in the comments, and try to have yourself a good weekend.
- Friday, July 8
- Greenhouse Grille: Matt Smith Jazz
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Memphis Pencils / Messy Sparkles
- Foghorn’s on College: Ben Coulter
- Jose’s: 6 Speed Overdrive
- Rogue Pizza Co.: Starved For Attention / The Shady Janes
- George’s Majestic Lounge: The Bel Airs / The Steve Pryor Band/ Calle Soul
- Teatro Scarpino: Salsa w/ DJ Tonny
- JJ’s Grill: TJ Scarlett
- JR’s Lightbulb Club: Saint Huck / Voyageurs / Redeem Hardison
- Saturday, July 9
- Jose’s: First Annual Cycles and Sounds
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- Lewis & Clark Outfitters: Road Bike Ride
- Fayetteville Public Library: Author Christina Huddleston Book Talk
- Walton Arts Center: Guys & Dolls
- Kingfish: DJ Moist (Vinyl Night)
- Jose’s: Boston Mountain Playboys
- Nightbird Books: Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society
- Arsaga’s on Crossover: Matt Knoble
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Midwest Mudstomp Takeover (7 bands)
- Rogue Pizza Co.: Damn Arkansan / Adam Lee and the Dead Horse Sound Company
- Foghorn’s on College: Amber and Emma
- JJ’s Grill: Chooch & the Sidehill Goughers
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Honeyshine
- JR’s Lightbulb Club: Speculator / Boy Friend
- Sunday, July 10
- Greenhouse Grille: Shout Lulu
- Common Grounds: Richard Burnett
- First Baptist Church: Summer Concert Series – The Singing Men of Arkansas
- Pesto Cafe: Shannon Wurst
- LIT: Jody’s Living Room open mic
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: The Fall Down Drunks