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A tribute to big hair and bigger rock ‚n‘ roll, Velcro Pygmies get loud at 9 p.m. May 21 for a free show for those 21 and older at Cherokee Casino in Roland.
The Velcro Pygmies travel the country year-round — from the Gulf Shores to the Great Lakes — to share the sights, sounds and stain-washed denim of the glorious ’80s with covers of hair metal legends like Poison, Billy Idol, KISS, Eddie Money, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Metallica, Cheap Trick as well as hits by Backstreet Boys, Queen, Tone Loc, Prince, Commodores, Lynyrd Skynyrd, David Allen Coe and many more. More information at VelcroPygmies.com.
RIVER VALLEY
TempleLive — Frank Foster, May 31; Descendents, 8 p.m. July 24; The Dead South, Aug. 30; Terri Clark, Sept. 20; Chris D’Elia, 7 p.m. Sept. 21; Ahren Belisle, Oct. 17.
King Opera House – Andy Gross, 7 p.m. May 24.
Majestic Fort Smith — Kolby Cooper, 8 p.m. May 30; Summer Smash Music Festival with Rehab, Scotty Austin, Shallow Side, Paralandra, Rick Monroe & The Hitmen and Gravel, 5:30 p.m. June 18; Logan Crosby, 8 p.m. June 21; Drake White, 8 p.m. July 11; Dylan Wheeler, July 18; Vandoliers, 8 p.m. Aug. 15.
Cherokee Casino and Hotel Roland – Pop 2000 Tour, 9 p.m. May 23; Jake Lung, 8 p.m. May 24; Uncrowned Kings, 8 p.m. May 30; Velcro Pygmies, 9 p.m. May 31; FM Live, 8 p.m. June 7; Midwestern Playboys, 8 p.m. June 13
Choctaw Casino and Resorts, Pocola – Karlous Miller, 8 p.m. May 23; Eli Young Band, 8 p.m. May 30; Rodney Carrington, 8 p.m. July 18 & July 19; Tracy Lawrence, 8 p.m. Aug. 2.
ELSEWHERE
The Momentary — Hippo Campus, May 25; The Greeting Committee, May 28; GloRilla, June 13; Jonah Kagen & Crowe Boys, July 11; Alabama Shakes, 7 p.m. July 22.
AMP — Halsey and The Warning, May 19; Simple Minds, Soft Cell and Modern English, June 4; Thomas Rhett with Tucker Wetmore & The Castellows, June 5; The Black Keys, June 8; Bailey Zimmerman with Dylan Marlowe and Drew Baldridge, June 14.
Be sure to check the inclement weather policy for all outdoor venues before heading out. Send your music events to Monica Hooper at mhooper@nwaonline.com.
Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Since 2022, she has interviewed a diverse range of luminaries, including Fran Lebowitz, Herb Alpert, Carlos Santana, Ricky Skaggs, John Waters and Kristin Chenoweth. While she enjoys spotlighting these renowned figures, Monica’s true passion lies in celebrating the vibrant local arts scene. She delights in uncovering and showcasing the unique talents of the musicians, artists, dancers, writers and actors who enrich her community.
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