"Hard Work and Plenty of It: One for Goose" is what they're calling the celebration Saturday of the life of Larry "Goose" Garrison, longtime owner of the White Water Tavern, who died in his sleep Sept. 20.
The festivities will get underway at 5 p.m. Participating musicians will include Adam Faucett, the Amy Garland Band, Go Fast, Mojo Depot, Weakness for Blondes, Iron Tongue, Brother Andy, Mandy McBryde, Pockets and the Sideshow Tragedy. There is no cover charge, but donations will be accepted for a music scholarship in Garrison's name.
Tonight, the club will host Bobgoblin, with Brothers & Company the opening act at 9:30 p.m. Cover charge is $5. John Paul Keith will perform at 9:30 p.m. Friday. Admission is $7.
White Water Tavern, West Seventh and Thayer streets, Little Rock, (501) 375-8400, whitewatertavern.com
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Bonerama, a New Orleans band formed in 1998 by two trombone players from Harry Connick's big band who wowed a crowd at South on Main on Jan. 26, is returning to the club at 10 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $17.
South on Main, 13th and Main streets, Little Rock, (501) 244-9660, metrotix.com or southonmain.com
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Ben Roy, a comedian who has been compared to the late Bill Hicks and also a musician who has been a member of several punk bands in the Denver area, will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday at Juanita's. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
Juanita's, 614 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, (501) 372-1228, juanitas.com
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Cody Canada & The Departed will return to to Stickyz Rock 'n' Roll Chicken Shack at 8 p.m. today. Tickets are $12.
Earphunk, a quintet formed in 2009 by college students in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, will perform at 9:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of show.
Brown Soul Shoes, a Little Rock band devoted to Delta blues, will play at 9 p.m. Saturday. Cover charge is $5.
The Youngest will perform Sunday night with Ache Water opening at 7:30 p.m. Cover charge is $5.
Stickyz Rock 'n' Roll Chicken Shack, 107 River Market Ave., Little Rock, (501) 372-7707, stickyz.com
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The Blow Baby Blow Big Horn Extravaganza will erupt at 8:30 p.m. today at the Rev Room. Participating acts include Rodney Block, Tonia Leeks, Phillip Mouton, Guido Ritchie, Emanuel "Tiko" Brooks and Matt Schatz. Tickets are $10 general admission, $15 reserved upper seating, and $20 for VIP and balcony seating.
The Tragikly White Band plays at 9:30 p.m. Friday. Admission is $10.
The Not Your American Idol Tour will stop off at 8 p.m. Sunday. For All Those Sleeping and Capture the Crown will headline; opening acts are Ice Nine Kills, Youth in Revolt, Myka, Relocate and Palisades. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 day of show.
Revolution Room, 300 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, (501) 823-0090, revroom.com
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Goddamn Gallows, a punk/bluegrass band from Michigan, headlines, with blues act Zach and Big Papa Binns opening at 9 p.m. Friday at Maxine's in Hot Springs. Admission is $10.
Saturday's 9 p.m. lineup will include three groups: Casual Pleasures, an experimental rock band; psychedelic rockers Landrest; and Texas rock group Switchblade Razors. Admission is $5.
Maxine's, 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs, (501) 321-0909, maxineslive.com
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The Copper Penny Pub on Hot Springs' Bathhouse Row will present Blane Howard at 8 p.m. Friday. Eric Ward will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Admission is free.
Copper Penny Pub, 711 Central Ave. (501) 622-2570, copperpennypub.com
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38 Special performs at 7 p.m. today at Oaklawn Park's Finish Line Theater. Doors open at 6 p.m. Reserved seating is $40 and $30.
Oaklawn Park's Finish Line Theater, 2705 Central Ave., Hot Spring, (501) 623-4411, Extension 340, oaklawn.com.
Weekend on 10/09/2014