Shinedown will headline a hard rock triple-header, also featuring Breaking Benjamin and Sevendust, at 7 p.m. Saturday at Verizon Arena. Tickets are $57 and $51.50.
The three bands have built a solid fan base in central Arkansas through years of performances in local clubs. Shinedown, formed in Jacksonville, Fla., in 2001, has sold more than 6 million albums worldwide. The band has released five albums, the latest of which, Threat to Survival, came out Sept. 15.
Founded by lead singer Brent Smith and drummer Barry Kerch, who remain as the only original members, the band now includes Zach Myers on lead guitar and Eric Bass on, appropriately, bass, plus piano.
Breaking Benjamin, from Wilkes-Barre, Pa., was founded in 1999 by its only remaining original member, lead singer Benjamin Burnley. His bandmates, all of whom joined in 2014 after legal disputes led to the departure of earlier members, are Aaron Bruch on bass, Keith Wallen on rhythm guitar, Jasen Rauch on lead guitar and Shaun Foist on drums.
The group released Dark Before Dawn, its first album in six years, June 23, and it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard top 200 albums chart.
Sevendust launched its alternative metal career in 1994 in Atlanta. The band has been led since then by lead singer Lajon Witherspoon, bassist Vince Hornsby and drummer Morgan Rose. Guitarists Clint Lowery and John Connally left the band in 2004 and 2005, respectively, but both rejoined in 2008.
The group has released 11 albums, the most recent of which, Kill the Flaw, was released Oct. 2.
Verizon Arena, East Broadway and Interstate 30, North Little Rock, (800) 745-3000, ticketmaster.com
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Shooter Jennings -- son of the late Waylon Jennings -- will return to central Arkansas for a show at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Rev Room, which will also feature opening act Waymore's Outlaws (some of whom were members of Waylon Jennings' band). Tickets are $20 general admission and $25 for reserved seating.
The only son of Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, Shooter grew up on his parents' tour bus. In 15 years, he has recorded 13 CDs and EPs under his name and more than 30 with others, including his father, mother, Jamey Johnson, Patti Griffin, The Highwaymen, Deana Carter and his band, Stargunn.
Revolution Room, 300 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, (501) 823-0090, revroom.com
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Bombay Harambee will perform, along with opening acts Whale Fire and Monster Furniture, at 9 p.m. today at the White Water Tavern. Admission is $5.
White Water Tavern, West Seventh and Thayer streets, Little Rock, (501) 375-8400, whitewatertavern.com
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Sean Fresh will perform at 9:30 p.m. Friday at Stickyz Rock 'n' Roll Chicken Shack. Admission is $10.
That 1 Guy will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $15.
Stickyz Rock 'n' Roll Chicken Shack, 107 River Market Ave., Little Rock, (501) 372-7707, stickyz.com
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Hoodoo Blues Review will perform at 9 p.m. today at The Afterthought Bistro and Bar. Admission is $7.
Cosmoocean will play at 9 p.m. Friday. Admission is $7.
John Neal Rock N Roll will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $7.
The Afterthought, 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, (501) 663-1196, afterthoughtbistroandbar.com
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Jayke Orris, Gary Lindsay and My Graveyard Jaw will perform, starting at 9 p.m. Friday at Maxine's in Hot Springs. Admission is $5.
Engine, The Ex Optimists and Sundae Drive will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $5.
Maxine's, 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs, (501) 321-0909, maxineslive.com.
Weekend on 11/12/2015