LIVE! A Music Calendar
Diamond Rio starts walking this way with two upcoming free shows at Cherokee Casino in Roland and West Siloam Springs, Okla.
The 1990s country music group will take the stage at SEVEN Bar inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs at 8 p.m. April 24, and follow up with a 9 p.m. April 25, at Lee Creek Tavern inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland. Known for their harmonic storytelling, Diamond Rio scored multiple hits including „Meet in the Middle,“ „How Your Love Makes Me Feel,“ „One More Day,“ „Beautiful Mess,“ „Unbelievable“ and „I Believe,“ according to a news release announcing their upcoming shows.
Both shows are free to those 21 years and older. Coming up at Roland are Ted Capps Band, 8 p.m. April 26; Quiet Riot, 8 p.m. May 2. Meanwhile, on stage in West Siloam Springs are Morgan Squared at 11 p.m. April 24; Cliff Boone Band, 9 p.m. April 25; 90lb Wrench, 9 p.m. April 26 and Lita Ford, 9 p.m. May 2.
RIVER VALLEY
Riverfront Park Amp – Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series concerts start at 6 p.m. with Dolly Ave, April 24 and Southern Avenue, May 1.
Breedlove Auditorium — Rock Lab Concert, 7 p.m. April 24; SJSOE: Orchestra, 7 p.m. April 28; Brass Ensemble Concert, 3 p.m. May 4.
TempleLive — „The Lord of the Rings“ & „The Hobbit:“ The Concert, and The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others: A Celebration of Film Music, April 24; That Arena Rock Show & Special Guests, April 25; Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush, May 1; Black Violin, May 3
Majestic Fort Smith — Slade Coulter with Rangeline, 8 p.m. May 16; Gannon Fremin & CCREV, 8 p.m. May 17; Kolby Cooper, 8 p.m. May 30.
ArcBest Performing Arts Center — UAFS Men’s and Women’s Chorus, Leonis Chamber Singers, and special guests for A Grand Night for Singing, 7 p.m. April 22; „Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone“ in Concert, 7 p.m. April 26.
Choctaw Casino and Resorts, Pocola – Southall, 8 p.m. April 26; 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.
Send your music-related events and concerts to 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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