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MUSIC: Polyphonic Spree revs up
posted: 02/07/2012 2:28 a.m. Discuss
Lots of white-robed musicians come to mind when thinking of The Polyphonic Spree, although the band did veer away at one point, for military fatigues.
MUSIC: Believe it: Band has heart
posted: 02/07/2012 2:26 a.m. Discuss
Heartless Bastards Opening act: Hacienda 8 p.m. (doors open), 9 p.m. show, Juanita’s, 614 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock Admission: $14 (501) 372-1228 juanitas.com The Heartless Bastards are not all that heartless, their songs reveal, nor do we know the circumstances of their birth, so it makes sufficient sense that their name originated when someone in the band’s formative stages made a joke about that famous group, Tom Petty and the Heartless Bastards, er, make that the Heartbreakers.
Hendrix hosts ‘friendly’ duet
posted: 02/02/2012 4:14 a.m. Discuss
Violinist Jennifer Koh and pianist Shai Wosner live in the same city — New York — and they’ve been friends for a long time.
MUSIC: Chapman, two pals to perform at Benton church
posted: 02/02/2012 4:13 a.m. Discuss
Singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman has brought his contemporary Christian sound to many central Arkansas venues since the mid-1980 s, and he’s still at it. Friday he’s performing to a Saline County church with a new approach — songs, stories and help from a couple of musical friends: Andrew Peterson and Josh Wilson.
Chapman returns with his chaps
posted: 02/01/2012 11:49 a.m. Discuss
Singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman has brought his contemporary Christian sound to many central Arkansas venues since the mid-1980s, and he’s still at it, Jack W. Hill writes in Thursday’s Arkansas Weekend section. Friday he’s performing to a Saline County church with a new approach — songs, stories and help from a couple of musical friends: Andrew Peterson and Josh Wilson.
4 Seasons show tops season
posted: 01/31/2012 3 a.m. Discuss
The national tours of the musicals Jersey Boys and West Side Story will top Celebrity Attractions’ 2012-13 Broadway Season schedule at Little Rock’s Robinson Center Music Hall.
LISTEN UP: McGraw tries too hard with ‘best album ever’
posted: 01/31/2012 2:55 a.m. Discuss
Tim McGraw Emotional Traffic Curb C There’s a curious bit of promotional copy on a sticker on Tim McGraw’s latest album. “My best album ever,” exclaims none other than McGraw himself. Well, OK, then. It sort of sums up what’s going on here, namely that this country vet — who is sliding into larger movie roles — is trying way, way too hard.
POP NOTES: Alabama Shakes shows it has promise aplenty
posted: 01/31/2012 2:42 a.m. Discuss
Trying to predict the future for a new musical act is risky, perhaps foolhardy.
Ryman Auditorium getting new stage after 61 years
posted: 01/30/2012 7:27 a.m. Discuss
It’s time for a new stage at Ryman Auditorium, a significant moment in the history of a building known for its significant moments.
MUSIC REVIEW: ‘Youthful’ pianist commanding
posted: 01/29/2012 3:32 a.m. Discuss
Pianist Dmitri Alexeev’s hair is a good deal grayer than it is in his publicity photos, but his Saturday night performance of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Philip Mann was brimming with youthful exuberance.
LISTEN UP: To Believe is easy for Celtic Woman; Big Deal isn’t
posted: 01/24/2012 2:39 a.m. Discuss
Celtic Woman Believe Manhattan B If you’re a Celtic Woman fan, you pretty much know what you’re getting here: clear voices, racing fiddle and soaring orchestra.
Aretha Franklin calls off her wedding
posted: 01/23/2012 12:38 p.m. Comment 1
Aretha Franklin won’t be getting fitted for a wedding gown after all: She’s called off her engagement.
MUSIC REVIEW: Evanescence rocks NLR crowd
posted: 01/23/2012 4:32 a.m. Discuss
It was a small crowd — less than 3,000 — inside North Little Rock’s Verizon Arena on Saturday night to welcome home Amy Lee and Evanescence, but those who came out got one of the great rock performances in a while.
POP NOTES: Pickler’s 100 Proof worthy of a sip
posted: 01/22/2012 4:02 a.m. Discuss
For sixth place in 2005’s American Idol, North Carolina’s Kellie Pickler earned herself a modest little country career.
Evanescent? Not This Homecoming
posted: 01/22/2012 12:31 a.m. Comment 1
It was a small crowd — under 3,000 — inside Verizon Arena Saturday night to welcome home Amy Lee and Evanescence, but those who came out got one of the great rock performances in a while.
