The Whole Famn Damily will perform at 9:30 p.m. today at the White Water Tavern. Admission is $5.
CeDell Davis will mark the release of a new CD, Last Man Standing, with a show at 9 p.m. Friday.
Davis will be accompanied by guitarist Jimbo Mathus (Squirrel Nut Zippers), drummer Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Mad Season, Walking Papers) and bassist Stu Cole (Squirrel Nut Zippers), along with guitarists Zakk and Greg Binns of Hot Springs blues band Brethren.
Admission is $10.
Born in 1926 in Helena, Davis has survived yellow fever, polio, being trampled in a stampede at a blues club and a stroke, which left him unable to play guitar, which he had previously done, using a butter knife as a slide. He now concentrates on singing.
In 1981, the book Deep Blues by the late Little Rock native Robert Palmer, helped publicize Davis' long career as a Delta bluesman.
Davis' latest CD combines new and old releases: Last Man Standing is the new 16-song disc and the second disc is a re-release of When Lightnin' Struck the Pine, originally released in 2002.
The Frontier Circus will host a record release party at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $7.
Following the Circus show, Marvin Berry -- a new local rock 'n'roll band featuring Andy Warr, Will Boyd, Chris Michaels and Dave Hoffpauir -- will close out the evening.
White Water Tavern, West Seventh and Thayer streets, Little Rock, (501) 375-8400, whitewatertavern.com
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Kingsdown will headline a trio of alternative rock bands Saturday at Juanita's, and the 9 p.m. show will open with sets by My Brother, My Friend and Becoming Elephants. General admission is $8; "VIP" admission is $16.
Juanita's, 614 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, (501) 372-1228, juanitas.com
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The finals of the annual Arkansas Times Musicians Showcase will be held at 9 p.m. Friday at the Revolution Room and will feature Open Fields, Ghost Bones, Becoming Elephants, American Lions and Enchiridion. Admission is $5 for those ages 21 and over, $10 for those under age 21.
Nappy Roots will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $10 for those ages 21 and over, $13 for those under age 21.
Revolution Room, 300 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, (501) 823-0090, revroom.com
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Rodney Block and the Real Music Lovers will perform from 9 p.m. to midnight Friday at The Afterthought. Admission is $10.
Whoa Dakota will play from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Admission is $7.
The Afterthought, 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, (501) 663-1196, afterthoughtbistroandbar.com
Funk Yea will perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Thirst-N-Howl and on Saturday, Woodpeckers will perform at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Thirst-N-Howl, 14710 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, (501) 379-8189, thirst-n-howl.com
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Bluesboy Jag & The Juke Joint Zombies will perform at 9 p.m. Friday at Vino's. Admission is $5.
Opera will perform Saturday, with Flushing Virtual opening the show at 9 p.m. Admission is $5.
Vino's, West Seventh and Chester streets, Little Rock, (501) 375-8466, vinosbrewpub.com
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The Lucious Spiller Band will perform at 9 p.m. today at Stickyz Rock 'n' Roll Chicken Shack. Admission is $5.
The Revolutioners will perform Friday, with The Muddlestuds and Galaxy Tour Guides opening the show at 8 p.m. Admission is $7.
Barrett Baber will perform Saturday and the 9 p.m. show will open with Ashley McBryde. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door.
Stickyz Rock 'n' Roll Chicken Shack, 107 River Market Ave., Little Rock, (501) 372-7707, stickyz.com
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Maxine's in Hot Springs will present three bands at 9 p.m. Friday: The Sideshow Tragedy, Root Seller and The Danner Party. Admission is $5.
Brian Martin and Nick Brumley will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday. 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 The ATM Jazz trio at 5 p.m. Friday, followed by Shane Simanton from 9 p.m. to midnight Friday. Admission is free.
The Smittle Band will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday. Singer Stephanie Smittle will be accompanied by guitarist Wythe Walker, bassist Bill McCumber and pedal steel player Hugh Dunnahoe. Admission is free.
Copper Penny Pub, 711 Central Ave. (501) 622-2570, copperpennypub.com.
Weekend on 03/05/2015