MusicTHIS WOMAN INVENTED ROCK ‘N’ ROLL. YOU’RE WELCOME. A Look at the Legacy of Sister Rosetta TharpeWORDS / STEPHEN KOCH ILLUSTRATION / CHRYSTAL SEAWOOD Arkansawyer Rosetta Tharpe was born on March 20, 1915, in Cotton Plant in Woodruff Coun...byKody FordNov 25, 2015
MusicTHIS IS THE END: Randall Shreve brings his saga of concept albums to a close with a new record, a new band & plans for the future.WORDS / SHAYNE GRAY PHOTO / JADE HOWARD Randall Shreve and the Devilles of Fayetteville recently released their fourth and final album chron...byKody FordNov 6, 2015
MusicREVIEW: Jackson Browne at the Walmart AMP WORDS / BEN MANATT An unusually brisk October evening in Northwest Arkansas might seem like an unexpected backdrop for the laid back, ...byKody FordOct 20, 2015
MusicMaking a Mess: The Inner Party talks about their latest albumINTERVIEW / SHAYNE GRAY PHOTO / MATT FARIES The Inner Party is a band based out of Fayetteville. It’s the creative relationship between si...byKody FordOct 5, 2015
MusicBefore the Boots & the Ballads: Lucero frontman Ben Nichols reflects on his early punk rock days in the Little Rock scene.INTERVIEW / DAVE MORRIS PHOTO / MELISSA BRAWNER Lucero frontman Ben Nichols is famous for his lovelorn songwriting and whiskey bent live per...byKody FordOct 5, 2015
ArtOne More Shot: Artist Matt Bradley passed on the opportunity to design the cover of Lucero’s album “Tennessee.” Fifteen years later, he got a second chance.WORDS / DAVE MORRIS PHOTO /KYLE BAUDOUR Arkansas expatriate Matt Bradley is known to fans of the band Lucero for wearing “a jean jacket wi...byKody FordOct 5, 2015
MusicBeyond the Music: Luke Pruitt doesn’t just sing a catchy tune. He writes stories set to a melody.WORDS / JOE MEAZLE PHOTO / CHRIS STINSON Arkansas is a musical state. This state has had far more than its share of music legends and pionee...byKody FordOct 5, 2015
MusicHow to Make It in the (Local) Music Business WORDS/ NATE DUKE Among the many laudable elements of the music scenes in both Central and Northwest Arkansas is the openness and welcoming ...byKody FordJul 22, 2015
ArtWalton Arts Center announces “10×10” seriesWalton Arts Center is excited to announce the 2015-16 lineup for the 10×10 Arts Series, featuring 10 of the finest in music, dance, fi...byKody FordJul 21, 2015
Etc.Walton Arts Center announces 2015-15 SeasonWalton Arts Center is excited to announce Diana Krall and the full 2015-16 Season. The new season delivers Broadway favorites and new perfor...byKody FordJul 15, 2015