There will be some relief this weekend for those nostalgic for the music of the heavy metal/hair bands of the 1980s, as the former lead singer of Skid Row comes to town.
Sebastian Bach and his band will perform Sunday at Juanita's.
Bach, who was fired from his former band in late 1996, has since pursued acting roles in several TV shows, including 13 episodes of Gilmore Girls, along with appearances in numerous reality TV series. He released his latest album, Give 'Em Hell, in April.
Iron Tongue, a local hard rock band, will open the show at 8 p.m.; doors will open at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $25.
Juanita's, 614 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, (501) 372-1228, juanitas.com
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The North Mississippi Allstars will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Revolution Room.
Led by brothers Cody and Luther Dickinson (sons of legendary producer Jim Dickinson, born in Little Rock), the band has been a frequent favorite in its neighboring state since forming in 1996. The prolific outfit has released 16 albums, the latest of which, World Boogie Is Coming, came out in September 2013.
Tickets are $20.
Revolution Room, 300 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, (501) 823-0090, revroom.com
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Tyrannosaurus Chicken will perform at 9:30 p.m. Friday at Stickyz Rock 'n' Roll Chicken Shack.
Tyrannosaurus Chicken, a west Arkansas duo, consists of Rachel Ammons and Smilin' Bob Lewis, who both sing and play a plethora of instruments. Admission is $6.
The Big Damn Horns will play at 9 p.m. Saturday.
Admission is $6.
Stickyz Rock 'n' Roll Chicken Shack, 107 River Market Ave., Little Rock, (501) 372-7707, stickyz.com
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Amasa Hines will perform at 10 p.m. Friday at the White Water Tavern.
The six-man band, formed in 2010, released a debut album, All the World There Is, earlier this year. The group's sound has been described as a mix of soul, blues, rock, Afro-beat and psychedelic.
Joshua Asante, who also is the vocalist in the band Velvet Kente, sings in Amasa Hines, which also includes guitarist Judson Spillyards, drummer Josh Spillyards, bassist Ryan Hitt, keyboardist Matt Rice and saxophonist Norman Williamson.
Admission is $7.
Bombay Harambee will headline Saturday, and the 9:30 p.m. show will open with a set by Collin vs. Adam and The Dangerous Idiots.
Admission is $6.
White Water Tavern, West Seventh and Thayer streets, Little Rock, (501) 375-8400, whitewatertavern.com
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Maxine's in Hot Springs will present local Arkansas drag show Mya's Madams at 9 p.m. Friday.
Admission is $7.
Saturday at 9 p.m., the club will present two acts: Louisiana pop rock band Superwater Sympathy and Arkansas rock group May the Peace of the Sea Be With You.
Admission is $5.
Maxine's, 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs, (501) 321-0909, maxineslive.com
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The Copper Penny Pub on Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs will present Stephen Neeper & the Wild Hearts at 8 p.m. Friday and Lucious Spiller at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Admission is free.
Copper Penny Pub, 711 Central Ave., Hot Springs, (501) 622-2570, copperpennypub.com.
Weekend on 11/27/2014