Archive for the ‘Band Notes’ Category

Everything expected at Old 97s show Friday

By Jon Cox I can get pretty snobbish about my hometown. Born and raised in Fayetteville, I’ve found my niche here and rarely travel, almost entirely satisfied with what my home has to offer. That stated, in the past year and a half, the Old 97’s drew me twice to Tulsa, as their tours brought them...

July 29th, 2010 | Band Notes, Banner, News | Read More

Photos from the Northwest Arkansas Music Awards | Jeff’s Band Notes

Ozarks Unbound music writer Jeff Sistrunk caught some images from the recent Northwest Arkansas Music Awards. Hope you enjoy.

May 7th, 2010 | Band Notes, Opinion | Read More

Faith, Love and Beasties: Switchfoot delivers at George’s | Jeff’s Band Notes

By Jeff Sistrunk By the time San Diego quintet Switchfoot tore into a mosh-worthy version of Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” mid-set at George’s Majestic Lounge Tuesday night, it was evident: this ain’t your Grandma’s Christian rock. Over the course of 80 wildly eclectic minutes,...

April 3rd, 2010 | Band Notes, Banner, Opinion | Read More

The best ridiculous lyrics from hit songs | Jeff’s Band Notes

By Jeff Sistrunk There’s few things that are quite as compelling as a well-composed song lyric – those lines that make us think, “Gee, I wish I had written that.” Well, except for maybe a lyric so stupid it makes you wonder what was going through the writer’s mind at the moment of conception. Dumb...

March 5th, 2010 | Band Notes, Banner, Opinion | Read More

Wade Ogle’s triumphant “Lovers and Fighters” mostly about love | Jeff’s Band Notes

By Jeff Sistrunk With “Lovers and Fighters,” Northwest Arkansas scene veteran Wade Ogle delivers a passionate modern folk release that should be a sure contender for Album of the Year at this year’s NAMAs. In recent interviews, Ogle described “Lovers and Fighters” as a...

February 21st, 2010 | Band Notes, Banner, Opinion | Read More

A song a week: Elise Davis’ star rising | Jeff’s Band Notes

Elise Davis – Traveling Man Elise Davis – What’s Real By Jeff Sistrunk Elise Davis never planned on having a prolific musical career. When she started playing guitar at 11 years old, she said she was petrified by the prospect of live performance. Then a high school choir teacher...

February 5th, 2010 | Band Notes, Banner, Opinion | Read More

Finding a groove: Fayetteville’s Marca preparing for a breakout year | Jeff’s Band Notes

Marca, from left to right: Brady Cress, Eduardo Chew, Max Sallings, Layne Twist Marca – AB Conversation Marca – The Last of What Feels Like Hope By Jeff Sistrunk When Marca’s band members chose the title for their last EP, “Breathe: Pulse,” they wanted a name that would be open...

February 2nd, 2010 | Band Notes, Banner, Opinion | Read More

Wade Ogle releases “Lovers and Fighters” to cheering crowd at Dickson Theater | Jeff’s Band Notes

By Jeff Sistrunk Wade Ogle and his band celebrated the release of “Lovers and Fighters” Thursday with a concise, endearing 60-minute set before a crowd of about 100 people at the Dickson Street Music Theatre. Dressed in distinctly southwestern garb that called to mind the old-school rockabilly scene,...

January 25th, 2010 | Band Notes, Banner, Opinion | Read More

Taking it up 20 notches: Calling Tokyo on rise in Arkansas’ hard rock scene | Jeff’s Band Notes

By Jeff Sistrunk Calling Tokyo‘s name suggests an avant-garde indie rock group, but the band’s sound couldn’t be farther from that aesthetic. The Fayetteville-based four-piece plays high-adrenaline hard rock that draws on both modern and classic influences. Although Calling Tokyo’s...

December 31st, 2009 | Band Notes, Banner, Opinion | Read More

Cursive heat up the George’s crowd on a frozen night | Band Notes

[Disclosure: Jeff was admitted to the show through a free media pass. This disclosure was not originally included with the story because the editor (Christopher Spencer) forgot to include it. He remembered the day after this story went live and added it immediately.] By Jeff Sistrunk Who says indie...

December 11th, 2009 | Band Notes, Banner, Opinion | Read More