LIVE! A Music Calendar
Go Fish! Samantha Fish and Christone „Kingfish“ Ingram are set to play the blues at 8 p.m. May 17 at TempleLive in Fort Smith. The renowned guitarists are supporting one another on an 8-show run through Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma with dates at House of Blues and Cain’s Ballroom in addition to their Fort Smith show.
Samantha just released a new solo album, „Paper Doll,“ on streaming services now.
Tickets to the May 17 show, with opener Mathias Lattin, are $30 to $59.50 at Ticketmaster.com.
RIVER VALLEY
TempleLive — Jeremy Camp, May 4; Texas Hippie Coalition, May 16; Christone „Kingfish“ Ingram and Samantha Fish, 8 p.m. May 17; Frank Foster, May 31; Ahren Belisle, Oct. 17.
The Bakery District — Tempest 7 and Beem!, 8 p.m. May 10.
Iron Horse Records – Vampire Police and Alien Abstraction, 7 p.m. May 10.
Fort Smith Brewing Company — Hoppy Hour Comedy Show, 7:30 p.m. May 10.
King Opera House – Andy Gross, 7 p.m. May 24; Allen Hurt, 7 p.m. June 21.
Majestic Fort Smith — Slade Coulter with Rangeline, 8 p.m. May 16; Gannon Frmin & CCREV, 8 p.m. May 17; Kolby Cooper, 8 p.m. May 30.
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.
Cherokee Casino and Hotel Roland – Wade Hayes, 9 p.m. May 9; Empire Band, 8 p.m. May 10; Reversing Radio, 8 p.m. May 16; D’Elegantz Band, 8 p.m. May 17; 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; Everclear, 9 p.m. July 11.
Beard and Lady Inn – Saturday Singer Songwriter Series from 7 to 9 p.m. with Chuck Dunlap, May 10; TBA, June 14; Some Guy Named Robb, July 12.
ELSEWHERE
AMP — Staind and Breaking Benjamin, May 4; Tedeschi Trucks Band and Buddy Guy on May 12; Alison Krauss & Union Station with Willie Watson, May 16; Nate Bargatze, 7:30 p.m. May 17; Halsey and The Warning, May 19; Simple Minds, Soft Cell and Modern English, June 4.
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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