by Roger Barrett, Author at Fayetteville Flyer

Flyer book review: Live By Night

· Friday, Oct 12, 2012

“Live By Night” is presented in a cinematic sweep, free from dull moments. It’s a book you’ll want to finish immediately in a marathon read.

Flyer book review: Telegraph Avenue

· Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012

More than a novel, “Telegraph Avenue” is a history of race relations, and forgotten crimes that are real and imagined. It’s also a time capsule that may contain your last chance to walk inside a locally owned record store. Bury it for your kids.

Flyer book review: NW

· Friday, Sep 7, 2012

There will not be another book like this written until the next Zadie Smith novel, a novel that challenges you to notice. Do yourself a favor and give it a try.

Flyer book review: Gone Girl

· Thursday, Aug 9, 2012

“Gone Girl” is a tightrope walk of a novel. A believable tale about ordinary people caught in the dark side of love, and going through the motions. Expect the unexpected.

Flyer book review: Broken Harbor

· Friday, Jul 27, 2012

“Broken Harbor” works great as a stand-alone psychological mystery, but even better if you’ve read the series. I highly recommend it for fans of literary crime thrillers.

Flyer Profile: Holy Shakes

· Friday, Jul 20, 2012

Holy Shakes are taking over. You’ve seen them in cramped bars, clubs with wobbly floors, and on a boat overlooking the Arkansas River. If not, you’ve probably heard stories.

Flyer Profile: Thunderlizards

· Tuesday, Jul 3, 2012

Taking DIY punk, speed metal, blues, and garage rock to certifiably super awesome heights, Thunderlizards is THE band Glenn Danzig would have started in the early 80s if he wasn’t so short and easy to punch.

Flyer Profile: Archbuilders

· Thursday, Jun 21, 2012

Most definitely catch Archbuilders on Friday night (June 22) with Potions and Left Holding the Gun at the Lightbulb Club.

Flyer Profile: Comedian Ray Porter

· Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Ray Porter is one of a growing number of stand-up comedians who have been performing at open mic nights, and now at UARK Bowl, which has become the place to see live comedy in Fayetteville.

Flyer Profile: Narrows

· Friday, Mar 16, 2012

Terminally bleak, hardcore supergroup Narrows have just released their new record, Painted, on Deathwish Records. Their upcoming show at Dickson Theater is on a short tour to SXSW. I asked guitarist Ryan Frederiksen some questions and here’s what he said.