MusicFayetteville’s Barrett Baber set to play Grammys party after winning contestWORDS / KODY FORD Barrett Baber sat in a pizza place in McCain mall surrounded by the buzz of shopping and commerce, accompanied by a group ...byKody FordJan 20, 2014
MusicDon’t Stop Please release new album, take show on the roadWORDS / LAUREN MCCORMICK PHOTO / BRANDON OTTO From humble beginnings in Conway, Don’t Stop Please is a jazz-influenced sextet with obvious...byKody FordJan 2, 2014
Etc.JUST FOR LAUGHS: Comedians of NWA bring comedy to the Ozarks, one laugh at a timeWORDS / ANDREW MCCLAIN PHOTOS / COLLEY BAILEY Comedy, as a form of expression, is an ancient institution dating back to medieval court jeste...byKody FordDec 19, 2013
ArtTRAPPING TIME: A conversation with artist Matt MillerWORDS / MARTY SHUTTER PHOTO / COLLEY BAILEY Matt Miller is an artist who almost fell deeply into the calculated world of money. He was nea...byKody FordDec 18, 2013
ArtThe Little Craft Show returns to NWAIt’s time to get crafty once again. The Little Craft Show, NWA’s indie craft show, takes place on December 7 at the Fayetteville Town Ce...byKody FordDec 4, 2013
Etc.Uptown Eyes offers eye care with styleWORDS / DR. HOLLY ANDERSEN PHOTOS / KEEGAN KAPUGAL Drs. Holly Andersen and Megan Baureis were co-workers for several years at an ophthalm...byKody FordSep 27, 2013
MusicREVIEW: Vampire Weekend at the AMP – 9.25.13WORDS & PHOTOS / ANDREW MCCLAIN Vampire Weekend has a goofy name. They gained their first bit of public recognition for playful, catchy...byKody FordSep 27, 2013
MusicHow to “Save Yourself,” according to Damn ArkansanWORDS / ANNA VANHORN PHOTO / JAIME HOLLAND It’s 8:30 on a Wednesday evening when I walk into the Smoke & Barrel Tavern to interview...byKody FordAug 13, 2013
MusicDon’t Stop Please premiere new video for “Long List of Numbers”The Idle Class is proud to present the Internet debut of Don’t Stop Please’s music video for “Long List of Numbers.”...byKody FordJul 28, 2013
MusicShawn James returns with new EP “The Bear”WORDS / ANDREW MCCLAIN PHOTO / COLLEY BAILEY Back in January, The Idle Class talked to Fayetteville musician Shawn James and ran a feature o...byKody FordJun 13, 2013