Friday, July 28

The Squarshers / Courtesy

Several local bands are taking over the live music stages of Fayetteville on Friday night.

At George’s, local bluegrass band The Squarshers will celebrate the release of their new album “Won’t Settle Down” with a release party. Jekyll and High will open the show.

Locals Moonsong and Foggy Bobcat will perform together at Stage 18 as well.

Smoke & Barrel has a three band bill with Austin, TX rock band Shields, locals Rocket Coma, and Witchsister.

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Saturday, July 29

Beer-Ology fest / Courtesy

There’s a beer, food, and mixology festival happening at Nomad’s Music Lounge on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. It’s called Beer-Ology. In addition to the food and drink, there will be music by Foggy Bobcat and The Jackson Jennings 5. Tickets range from $13-24. Here’s a bit more info.

The KUAF Summer Jazz series continues this weekend with a performance by Lisa Henry and Claudia Burson Quartet at Sunrise Stage on College Avenue.

It’s the last Saturday of the month, and that means it’s time for Last Saturday variety show at the American Legion. This month’s show features performances by Aisle 24, Jimmy Garrett, TerraNova, and Good Ghost Bill.

Comedy-wise, there’s a show at DIY venue Backspace featuring Roughhouse Comedy collective comedians Kaia Hodo, Colin Nelson, and Jeremy Munro.

George’s is celebrating Jerry Garcia’s birthday with performances by Forgotten Space & Friends of the Phamily. Tickets are $12, available at George’s ticketing site.

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Sunday, July 30

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