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THE ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

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Arkansas: The Festive State SXSW Report • Eureka Blues Weekend Preview • Steel Horse Rally Blues In The Schools • Backstage Pass • News Of Record • Space News IBC Report • Bob’s World • Notes From The Pub Own Worst Enemies • Horrorscopes • Concerts • 1000s Of Performance Dates Throughout The Mid-South •

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R Rites Of Spring • 2016 Page 8 Arkansas... The Festive State

The Annual Festival Season Begins by Peter Read

Page 11 R.I.P. Louis Meyers

Co-Founder of SXSW Goes to The Great Gig In The Sky by Peter Read

Page 13 Steel Horse Rally 2016 Fort Smith to be the site of The 2nd Annual Huge Rally by Sondra Goode

Jerry Garcia Memorial OUTSIDE at The Farm

Page 15 Blues In The Schools

Spa City Program gives school kids The Blues by Sherree Hughes

Page 18 The Best Of Burger

A look back at our late great Burger by Burger

Page 20 Eureka Blues Weekend

Annual Festival gives Blues to Lions, Tigers and Bears To be camping festival this year at Turpentine Creek by Charles Ragsdell Cover by Peter Read

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There is a tragic flaw in our precious constitution, and I don’t know what can be done to fix it. This is it: Only nut cases want to be president… ---Kurt Vonnegut Greetings to you all! I’m sitting here at this computer trying to finish up this sucker…the Rites Of Spring edition, full of show dates and launches of the veritable festival guide of the year. It’s a wonderful time of year here in The Altered State…stuff is back in bloom and we seem to be past the delightfully strange Arkansas Winter period. (Can you say “hope”? I recall not too long ago when it was 6 degrees on my front porch as late as April 6th!)

In General…….

While it isn’t news any more that Wakarusa will not happen this year, we’re happy to report that there are quite a few really great festivals on the docket, and they should be a major relief for music lovers. And considering most involve multiple date events that include camping, they should reduce the distress many feel due to a Waka-withdrawal… Please see the Festivals piece elsewhere in this edition…

photo by Rick Dipley

to get there as soon as you can…live music, great food, especially good bar run by some of the best bartenders in the Altered State, (Conan, Jimmy Young, Don Rhyne…between these guys they probably already know your favorite drinks…) See the pictures throughout our photo galleries… Coming up at the club, look for shows with Jeff Coleman & The Feeders, The Squarshers, FreeWorld, Black River Pearl, Cutty Rye, Duckstronaut, The Electric Rag Band, deFrance, Mike Dillon, Cadillac Jackson, Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings, The Smoking Flowers, Arkansauce and a bunch more. For bookings contact Conan at moeman03@comcast.net, or call 501-3134704… The Rev Room checks in this issue with a very hot line-up, as always: on the bill in the coming weeks are Big Smo, Roxx, Cody Jinks, Andy Mineo, Propaganda, The Eli Young Band, Randy Rogers, The Josh Abbott Band, Corey Smith and more. And with the warmer weather arriv-

In Central Arkansas…….

About the nicest thing that has happened in Central Arkansas in a while is the fact that Conan Robinson and Maggie Hinson have finally opened their longawaited Fourquarters Bar in North Little Rock. Planning and renovation has been underway for much of the last year. (It takes a bit to redo a room and open a new nightclub!) The place is fantastic! Make a point

Jimmy and Conan at Fourquarters

Josh Abbott Band

ing, don’t forget that neat outside deck, complete with a view of The Arkansas River. There will be live music returning soon outside, and it will go throughout the Summer and late into the Fall. In a nutshell, the Rev Room is the best concert nightclub in The Altered State… For bookings contact Chris King at (501)343-8659……. Stickyz Rock ’n’ Roll Chicken Shack checks in this time with an typically excellent roster. Look for shows by Bleu Edmondson, Earphunk, Futurebirds, The

Steepwater Band, Bully, the return of Mountain Sprout, Boom Kinetic, Mojo Depot, and Andy Frasco & The U.N. and a whole lot more. This is one of the best music rooms in the Altered State, and has been since Chris & Suzon opened it back in the last century… For bookings contact Chris King at (501)343-8659……. Don Dugan brought Ireland to Little Rock on St. Patrick's Day...the street was jammed from morning until the wee-wee hours for the annual Everything-IrishStreet fair they've been putting on since he built Dugan's...and this year the weather was cooperative. Lots of bands, lots of great food...and lots of great fun for hundreds (if not thousands, actually)...as they say "Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's day...." Dugan’s checks in with a fine music line-up.

spoon cheeseburgers. I’m a connoisseur, mind you, in that department…it’s the best there is. Period. Let’s face it, any club that advertises “where the bands come to get off when they’ve gotten off everywhere else”, must have balls. (Pool balls, of course…) And it’s one of the few establishments that is still smoker-friendly… For bookings please email Conan at moeman03@comcast.net…… Markham Street Grill is also open 7 days a week, has excellent food, multiple screens with multiple sports events always on and a full menu for live music events (no cover charge…) Set to appear in the coming weeks are Mojo Depot, Trey Johnson & Jason

Dana Louise & The Glorious Birds, The Lowest Pair, Midwest Caravan, I Was Afraid, Landrest, Brothers From Different Mothers, Adia Victoria, Joshua Asante, Daniel Markham and John Calvin Abney, Mike & The Moonpies, Isaac Alexander, The Nobility, Joe Buck, Graham Wilkinson, Dikki Du & The Zydeco Krewe, Ghost Bones, Dirty Fences, a rare live appearance of The Amy Garland Band, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Seratones and a bunch more. Indeed, the infamous Ray Wylie Hubbard will appear at the club in June. Visit www/whitewatertavern.com for details… See the schedule pages for all the dates. For bookings contact Matt White at (501)375-8400……. West End Smoke House & Tavern checks in this time out with a very fine line-up of dance bands.

The Beckham Brothers Band

Set to appear in the coming weeks are Adrienne & Bonnie, Shannon Boshears, Kavanaugh, Third Degree, The Karla Case Band, Luke Johnson, Greg Madden, Brown Sole Shoes, Big John Miller, The Beckham Brothers Band and a lot more. Don’t forget that Rob-O leads the pack with Gonzo Karaoke every Wednesday. (And it is a pack, too…) Live music is every weekend. And the club has one of the finest menus in Arkansas, too… And make a point to check out Stratton’s Market, their magical store next door. A full-fledged liquor store, Stratton’s also has a wide array of important munchies and treats for your munchie needs… Check it out online at www.duganspublr.com For bookings at Dugan’s, call (501)244-0542……. Midtown Billiards remains one of the strongest party rooms in the Altered State. Indeed, it’s the closest thing in Arkansas to any antique New Orleans bar room. Daytime it’s a pool hall. At night, however, it becomes an all-night rock and roll smokey dive-bar. Indeed, you can close your eyes and you wouldn’t know if you were in Little Rock,

Akeem Kemp

stereo, huge-screen sports, and like so very few nightspots anymore is smoker friendly (without having to step outside in the cold)… Set to appear in the coming weeks are Bombay Black, Third Degree, Monroe County, ShotGunBillys, Luke Williams, Dirty Lindsay, Mark Taylor, Akeem Kemp and a lot more… TCs is open for lunch, too. (They even have corned beef…) TCs is located at 1611 E. Oak Street.Head north from I-40 about two miles and watch for the sign on your right. For bookings contact Ty Simms or TC at (501)205-0576……. Other clubs in Conway with regular live music are King’s, JJs and the VFW Club. See the Sound section for details…

In Eureka Springs…….

Chelsea’s is one of the best music rooms in Arkansas. Set to appear in the coming weeks are SprUngbilly, Diversity Band, Iris, Brian Martin, Jennifer Westwood & The Handsome Devils, Opal Agafia, Charity Ann, Voxana, Galaxy Tour Guide, Sad Daddy, Friends With Benefits, Jeff Fox, Randall Shreve, Burn Barrel, Chucky Waggs, Ratiff Dean, Billabong Waters and Cow Girl Train Set. Chelsea’s is where the locals tend to

Jason Willmon & Trey Johnson

Willmon (who did a righteous appearance at the recent IBC in Memphis), Bad Choices, The deFrance Trio, Carey Griffith and Brian Ramsey, Odyssey, Queen Ann’s Revenge, Steam Loco and much more… The food and libations from the bar are all top of the line. For bookings, please email markhamstreetmusic@gmail.com, or call 501-224-2010……. The White Water Tavern checks in with a very impressive roster this month,

Ray Wylie Hubbard

but that’s always been the case now for many decades. Check out Doug Duffey, Good Foot,

Hell Camino

New York City, New Orleans or Seattle… or Little Rock… Set to appear in the coming weeks are Ed Bowman, Hell Camino, Dangerous Idiots, deFrance, Cadillac Jackson, Black River Pearl, The Chinese Connection Dub Embassy and more. And while you’re there, you owe it to yourself to try one of their greasy

number one music venue. The club is open 7 days a week, features live rock ‘n’ roll bands every weekend, a large wooden dance floor, a full bar, great menu, a truly extreme

Goldy Locks

Look for the likes of Splendid Chaos, Tragikly White, Special 20, Big Stack, River City Overdrive, Pamela K. Ward & The Last Call Orchestra, Third Degree, Raising Grey, Luke Williams, Lypstick Hand Grenade, Mayday By Midnight, Crisis, Goldy Locks, A Year & A Day, and the return of Dirty Lindsay. See the Schedule pages for all the dates… West End is open every day, has extremely good food, multiple pool tables, multiple TVs for games, a large dance floor, a huge concert-sized stage and sound system…and serves food until the wee-wee hours. For bookings call (501)224-7665……. We're sorry top report that Another Round has closed its doors. Even a new investor came in and quickly found there were some flaws in its bookwork from the short time it had been open. He quickly exited the place before he'd dropped a pile of cash on the flawed system... Wouldn't you? We have to admit that we had many good times there, but alas, as with so many things, the good times must sometimes come to an end... Kudos to all for giving Another Round such a grand chance.......

In Conway……. Dikki Du & The Zydeco Krewe

TCs Midtown Grill remains Conway’s

Voxanna

hang out. It’s open 7 days a week, has a full bar and menu, an open-air smoking porch and a kickass stereo system. For bookings call (479)253-6723……. The Pied Piper Pub and Cathouse Lounge also is a professional party room. Live music is on weekends, but there is always someone showing up to play whenever they can. Set to appear at the club in the coming weeks are Jimmy Wayne Garrett, Ratliff Dean, Joe Mack, September’s End, Charity Ann, Voxana, Opal Agafia, Mountain Sprout and a lot more. See our Sound listings for the full line-up and dates. The Pied Piper is open 7 days a week. For bookings call (479)363-9976…….

The Rowdy Beaver Restaurant &

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Tavern has lots of music on the roster. Look for 2 Dogs Karaoke, Leather & Lace, September’s End, Terri & The Executives, Skeletones, Johai Kafu and morel. For bookings call (470)253-8544……. The Rowdy Beaver Den, downtown at 47 Spring Street, also has a bunch of music coming in the next several weeks. Party with Leather & Lace, John Harwood, Lyons Key, September’s End, Jenn Garrett, Michael Tisdale, Terri & Brett, John Kinsey, DJ Goose, Blew Reed & The Flatheads, Steve Zimmerman and Tightrope. There’s good food, serious libations, and it’s also an indoor smoker-friendly place, too…just made for reporters... For bookings call (479)363-6444… afternoons only…

In Northwest Arkansas…….

George’s Majestic Lounge has a full plate, but then they always do. On the roster in the coming weeks are Isayah’s Allstars, Lucero, John Moreland, The Irie Lyons, Rochele Bradshaw & Hypnotion, Chinese Connection Dub Embassy, Big Gigantic, Louis The Child, Melvv, Dr. Dog, JJ Grey & Mofro, The Record Company, Judah & The Lion, The Bel Airs, Mudhawk, Mom’s Kitchen, Shawn James, Eskimo Brothers, Whis-

Rachel B. & Table For 3, Fetts Folly, Rob & Tisdale, Route 358, Voxana, Bottle Rocket, Derek & Ricky, Nate Hancock, Max, Jale & Mike, Pat Ryan Key and a bunch more are on the roster for the upcoming weeks. Don’t miss the intense outside deck they have there, too. Partying under the stars is where it’s at when the weather gets warm. A very cool thing about Mojo’s is that, unlike any of the Dickson Street clubs, there is unlimited free parking. For bookings call (479)935-3459……. The Smoke & Barrel has a plethora of shows in the coming weeks. Look for dates with 1 Oz. Jig, American Lions, Resident, Black Apple Showcase, Big Piph, Tomorrow Maybe, The Drunken Cuddle, The Matt Smith Group, Flying Balalaika Group, Mudhawk, Cosmic American, and a lot more. In the next several weeks the beer garden will be getting back in gear, too. Watch for it… For bookings call (479)521-6880……. The Light Bulb Club will feature Call of the Void, Auric, Buzzed, Cosmic American, Fauz Killas, Drawing Blanks and more. For bookings please email Lightbulbclubbooking@gmail.com……. Bear’s has become one of the busiest music venues in Northwest Arkansas, and deserves many kudos for the solid music presentation across the board. Set to appear in the coming weeks are Chase Missy, Member This, Calling All Songwriters, Brick Fields, Dan Mullen, Old Dimebox, Buddy Shute, Reason #9, Brenda Baskin, Jumpsuit Jamey, Flashback, Randall Shreve, She’s Us, Bluegrass Jam, Brady Bunch Blues Band, Pat Key and more. In other words, Bear’s is keeping these derelict musicians off the streets nearly every night of the week. See the Sound listings for the dates and all the listings. For bookings call (479)521-2327……. Terra Studios announces that they have a full roster of weekend talent. Look for Richard Burnett, Good

JJ Grey & Mofro

key Myers, Boom Kinetic, William Clark Green, Corey Smith and a lot more. See the complete listing in our Sound section. For bookings at George’s call (479)527-6618 or email saxsafe@aol. com… With the warm weather coming it won’t be long until all the places with outdoor gardens will be open…we’ll have complete listings before long now… Mojo’s Pints and Pies continues to be very hot in the music department. Shows by Alter Egos, Ozark Travelers, The Charles Kelly Trio, The Blacklisted,

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Brick Fields

Medicine, Peter Lippincott, Bobby Smith and Caleb Ryan. For bookings call 800-255-8995…….

In Fort Smith…….

It was huge last year…it’s expected to be even bigger this year. The Second Annual Steel Horse Rally Motorcycle Rally will happen April 29 and 30 this year. On the bill, other than too damn many bikes, are Jackyl, Juni Moon, .357, Hillbilly Vegas, and a lot more. On Saturday, the 30th, look for Vertical Groove, Colton Cerny & The Red Sun Caravan, the Jason Wells Band, and

Johnson, Skinny Slim, Mark Albertson, some guy named robb, and the Wanda Watson Living Room Project. Thing is, R. Landry’s is mainly a restaurant that is also a bar, and they feature nothing but high caliber musicians. And the atmosphere is perfect. It is a most comfortable room that attracts a nice crowd every night from Monday through Saturday. For bookings call Natalie at (479)783-2505……. The Fort continues to grow into a strong party spot. Betty Payton knows her stuff, and soon it will be one of the premier destinations for music.

Jackyl

White Collar Sideshow. The shows take place at the Fort Smith Convention Center, and the whole town will be revved up across the board. For more information, please visit TheSteel HorseRally.com… Heros checks in with a most impressive line-up. It’s been a year now since Doug McRae bought the place and

Cutthroat Trout

Coming up are shows with Brian Odle, Joe Giles & The Homewreckers, Country superstar Gene Watson, Terri & The Executives, The George Brothers, Kinsey Sadler and more. For bookings and further information, call (479)929-5588…….

In Hot Springs…….

Oaklawn is back in live racing mode,

Oreo Blue

turned it into an actual music venue. On the bill in the coming weeks are shows with Redwitch Johnny, Last Sayso, Spanish Flies, Ice Cold Domestic, Isayah’s All Stars, Oreo Blue an the Will Mendenhall Band. Doug McRae is building a fine music venue, and making a very big attempt to help keep the musicians off the streets. Hey! It needs to be done. For bookings call Doug at (479)6501481……. R. Landry’s, Arkansas’ answer to New Orleans, and is one of the best places to listen to good music. There’s no cover too, leaving you more bucks for the excellent drinks and write-homeabout food. In the coming weeks look for shows featuring Grant Pierson, Brian Ramsey, Acoustic Refugees, Cutthroat Trout, Trey

Richard Burnett

and when the ponies are running is the hottest time in the spa across the board. Just driving into town one can feel the energy - the touristry town livens up to ‘party town’. There is no better music room in the Spa than The Big Chill…this is really true, and has been that way since it was open. This is home away from home for hundreds of musicians, because they are treated right. On any given night, almost no matter who is really playing, there

are countless players sitting in…and even if they don’t they’re sitting there adding their musical energy to the mix, anyway. Officially appearing in the coming weeks are The Even Money Players, Moxie (with Tara & Brent), Mister Lucky, Jocko, R & R, Third Degree, Trey Johnson & Dave Almond, Joe Hall, Mike Mayberry & The Slow Hands, Lightnin’ Lee Langdon and a lot more. In addition, every other week is the Spa City Blues Society jam. See the Sound section of this noosepaper…er... publication... The Big Chill is open every day, has pool tables, huge screen TVs for sports, several outdoor smoking lounges, a smoke-free bar and some excellent bar food too. The non-smoking main room

move has brought people in that haven’t been there in years. Sure, there are still smokers there (ahem), but the biggest part of the club is now smoke-free inside. The club was the perfect place for our anniversary bash, too, but it is so every year when we have our party there. There were dozens of players involved and the club was packed from afternoon until close. See the photos at Nightflying.com in the galleries (Nightflying 35). Plus, and this is the big one, there’s no cover charge here... We only have one anniversary party each year... For bookings please call (501)6245185……. Another club worth visiting in Hot Springs is the Ohio Club on Bathhouse Row. This, of course, was the favorite hang out for Al Capone in the golden days of gambling in the Spa…there’s a statue on the sidewalk of Al, permanently resting his bones on a bench. It is most popular for the tourist crowd, and is a very popular place to take selfies

The Copper Penny checks in this month with a huge calendar. On the bill in the coming weeks are John Jordan, Aaron Balentine, The Gable Bradley Band, Christine DeMeo, Tony Bradshaw, Professor Kele, Eric Ward, and more. For bookings please call 501-6222570… There’s about to be a new venue in the Spa in the coming weeks. What was Razorback Pizza is now called Doc & Maggie’s. Bill and Margaret Hawk bought the place and are doing extensive renovations to turn the club into a “major music venue”, including tearing out walls and making the place much larger, as well as building a roof over the outdoor patio. They’ve added a new menu, too (don’t worry, they will still serve the tasty pizza the place is known for), but have added serious restaurant food. In addition, they still have a complete full bar for your libationery pleasures. For bookings call 501-282-8978……. Classics, at the Clarion Hotel, will be starting music in the next couple months. Watch for David Ball and Jeff Hartzell swapping weekends by the pool throughout the summer. And in May, Scotty Mack Sock Hop will happen on the 15th. For bookings call Mary at (501)5257172…….

In Closing…….

Steve Hester & DejaVoodoo Lightfnin' Lee & Rooster aniverse...

with Al. Al Capone, of course, hung out in Hot Springs often, back in its casino gambling days. He claimed it was “for the water,” referring to the natural hot baths. The Ohio has music 7 days a week. Every Sunday is Larry Womack and Jacquiline, Mondays features the John Calvin Brewer Band, Tuesday is Legacy Duo, Wednesdays is Hump Night Blues Band, Thursdays is for live jazz, and weekends feature the house band, The Ohio Club Players. Quite a few special acts are booked to appear during April, including Crash Meadows, Steve Hester and the Legacy Duo. See the calendars for details. The food here is superbly prepared, too…and the bar is worth writing home about. For bookings at the Ohio, please call (501)627-0702……. Maxine’s checks in with an impressive list this time out. Look for shows featuring Lucero, Ginsu Wives, Sounds Del Mar, My Empty Phantom, Hooten Hallers, The Wall Chargers, Sad Daddy, Caleb Ryan Martin, Foul Play Cabaret, Mobley, Ryan Sauders, Upon The Devil’s Request, and more. For bookings please email bookings@maxineslive.com…….

Well folks, that’s about it for this edition. Nightflying is now available everywhere via this site. Bookmark it and come back often. A word about our new format for your phones…many people have commented that it is right up their alley, and they don’t have to find copies wherever in order to keep in touch with the music. As you should know by now, we do it for your love of music…not to mention that keeping derelict musicians off the streets makes the world a much safer place. And the fact is, it beats the hell out of us having to go get real jobs! There are convenient posters with our QR codes all over the region. Use your phone to log in and make sure to make a point to come to this site each day, because we’re always adding shows as they’re announced and that’s daily, you know?! Enjoy the festivals around the Altered State. And remember that these promoters are piling hundreds of thousands of bucks into making these happen. Their dreams are what keep them going to fill your dreams with nice memories. It's very expensive to do...between the crazy costs of bands, equipment, staging, staff, insurance, and all the wherewithall of making multiple day and night events, not to mention the security factors for everyone involved, it's all a huge investment on many people's parts...they should be treated with gratitude and respect for making these things happen. We’ll see you again next time. Until then, then, be sure to keep ‘em flyin’…….

Rena Wren

Dangerous Idiots

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Further

Getting Festive in The Altered State

Music is Love and Poetry under the Stars

---Peter Read It’s that time of year when the big shows begin in The Altered State…our favorite time of the year…Arkansas has a plethora of excellent annual music festivals. Why? Probably because music loving crowd seems to eat them up…Especially the several day events that include camping… We have festivals that celebrate everything: blues, jazz, folk, rock ‘n’ roll, country, bluegrass, peace…mosquitos, crawfish, ticks, poetry…and certain individuals too, such as the Johnny Cash Festival, (he was from The Altered State), Louis Jordan (he was too), Shakespeare (he wasn’t)… In the past few years, the campout-several-daylong fests with multiple bands has taken off big-time, starting with Wakarusa, the Harvest festival and so forth. Now, Wakarusa won’t happen this year, but the several others will, and, while Waka certainly will be missed by thousands, there are quite a few more that should make up for it…

Umphrey’s McGee at Wakarusa a few years ago

Photo by Jeremy Scott

Creekfest will happen on May 26 through 29, and will be the biggest Creekfest ever. Featured acts this year will be Splitlip Rayfield, The 1 Oz. Jig, Arkansauce,

The first big one this year will be Byrdfest, happening on April 15 and 16. This is annual festival happens at Byrd’s Adventure Center, north of Ozark on the Mulberry River. On the bill are The Schwag, Clusterpluck, FreeVerse, Mountain Sprout, Stellar Wayz, and Phish, Sub-

Mountain Sprout lime and Talking Heads tribute bands, and a lot more. Byrd’s Adventure Center is an 800 acre campground facility in the northwestern part of Arkansas. There are three miles of river frontage on the Mulberry River running through the property. The facility offers shaded camping, swimming, canoe float trips, restaurant, general store, electric sites, and live music. For this event there will also be merchandise and food vendors. Call 479-667-4066 or visit byrdfest.com for details.

Jamie Lou & The Hullabaloo Sad Daddy, Mudhawk, Magnolia Brown, Jeff Kearney’s Call of Commotion, The Whole Famn Damily, Big Still River, The Hard Cider Boys, Brian Martin, Flockomotiv, Little Buffalo River Band, Jamie Lou & The Hullabaloo, Poor Ol’ Uncle Fatty and more. This festival will happen at the Twin Bridges on Big Piney Creek, a beautiful spot in the woods in the Ozark Mountains. It is presented by

The Schwag

Splitlip Rayfield

Sad Daddy

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Alvin Youngblood Hart pentine Creek gives lifetime refuge to over 100 lions, tigers and bears, as well as other unwanted, abused or neglected exotic animals, while teaching that “Big Cats Don’t Make Good Pets” to thousands of visitors and

Moore Outdoors, a canoe-rental music facility on the Creek, just near Dover, Arkansas… For information, please contact Moore Outdoors at 479-331-3606, or visit bigpineycreekfest.com for tickets, details, and directions. Eureka Springs Blues Weekend happens June 16 through 18, and this year the lion’s share of the festival will happen outside Eureka Springs at the breathtaking Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. (The whole town, too, will be the site of many blues shows during the weekend.) On the bill this year are Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory, The Cate Brothers Band, Brick Fields, Cedell Davis, Damon Fowler, The Delgado Brothers, Brick Fields Divas On Fire, Earl & Them, Ethan Kuntz, George Hunt’s Blues For Kids, Ghost Town Blues Band, Hadden Sayers, Isayah’s All Stars, JD & The Mudhounds, Jimmy Wayne Garrett, John Calvin Brewer Band, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, Katy Guillen & The Girls, The Keith Nicholson Trio, The Norman Jackson Band, Ocie Fisher, Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings, Patrick Sweany, Trey Johnson & Jason Willmon and much more to be announced.

Mr. Sipp

Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings

John Calvin Brewer Band

Eric Matthews Band

Ghost Town Blues Band

Turpentine Creek also offers camping to folks who like to camp as part of their festival experience! Blues Weekend is a fundraiser for Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, along with several area charities. Tur-

school children every year. For more information call 479-253-7377 or www. eurekaspringsblues.com The next big festival will be The Fort Smith Riverfont Blues Festival, happening June 24 and 25 at the Harry E. Kelly Park. On the bill this year are Blues N Greens, The Eric

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I don’t think we’re in Kansas any more Topeka, KS • State Senator Mitch Holmes has imposed a dress code that prohibits women from testifying before members of the Kansas Election Committee from wearing low-cut necklines and miniskirts.

Faith

Humberside, England • Buddhist monk Julian Glew, was arrested and later sentenced to 11 weeks in prison after he slashed 162 tires in his neighborhood because “I was angry that I had stepped on an insect and needed to be jailed.”

Civil indecency

Bihar, India • On recruiting day for prestigious army jobs in Bihar, wary officials administered written tests in a field with all aspirants sitting cross-legged and clad only in underpants, balancing exam papers on their thighs, with officials thus avoiding need to frisk the large number of applicants.

Can’t help myself Who loves you, baby

Las Cruces, NM • Ryan Dailey, 28, was arrested in February on several charges after, police said, he beat his mother by pounding her with a Bible, explaining to police that when he asked her who her soul belonged to she repeatedly declined to answer.

Apparell

Tulsa, OK • Vaughn Tucker, 23, was recently booked into jail wearing a T-shirt with large lettering on the front: “I Would Cuddle You So Hard.”

Pit stop

Al Qunfudhah, Saudi Arabia • A shop selling camel urine (with a long history of alleged medicinal qualities) was recently closed by authorities after they found 70 camelurine bottles actually ﬁlled with shopkeeper-urine.

Solutions

West Palm Beach, FL • Joshua James was recently charged with assault with a deadly weapon for throwing a 3 1/2 foot alligator through the drive-in window at a fast food restaurant.

Issues

Midland, TX • Robinson Pinilla-Bolivar was recently arrested for threatening a woman at knifepoint because she would not smell his arm pit.

Morons on parade

Wayne County, MI • John Rose, ﬁnished the paper application for a job at the sherif’s ofﬁce and was awaiting his interview when deputies called him back, but as he walked through the door he was arrested, since a routine check had turned up numerous outstanding charges in Kentucky

including multiple counts of rape, sexual abuse and sodomy.

Faithful - give him the ﬁnger

Tirupati, India • Businessman Induvalu Suresh cut off, and donated, the little ﬁnger of his left hand recently at the Hindu pilgrimage site as homage to the gods for the granting of bail to prominent India leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, who are charged with fraudulent business practices.

Baited selﬁes

Excrementum occurrum

Brooklyn, NY • Thomas Javier, 26, trying to hide his gun (after being caught urinating in the street) and fumbling it, accidentally shot himself in the vicinity of the organ in question.

Melbourne, Australia • The man who tried to vandalize a cafe in the Richmond suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in February, got away, but surveillance video showed that, in dousing the outside of the building with ﬁre accelerant, he had also doused his own shoes and was spotted running off with his feet on ﬁre…

Choosing poorly

Limestone County, AL • Alex Smith, 38, asked a sheriff’s deputy at 3 a.m. for a “courtesy ride” to a nearby WalMart, and the deputy agreed, but said he’d have to search Smith before letting him into the patrol car, and according to the subsequent arrest report, located a veritable drug supply store, ﬁnding his meth, marijuana, black tar heroin, two syringes, a drug cooking spoon, two marijuana pipes, a meth smoking pipe, and a supply of baggies.

Arnold, PA • Shane Lindsey was recently arrested for having robbed a bank, nabbed at the nearby restaurant he stopped at after the crime to eat biscuits & gravy.

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Guns don’t kill people

Own worst enemy

Sioux Falls, SD • Donald Watson, recently slipped a for-sale gun into his pocket and shot himself in the penis.

Funeral fun

San Juan, Puerto Rico • In October, after Mr. Jomar Aguayo Collazo, 23, was killed in a shootout, the family outﬁtted his body in his favorite blue tracksuit and propped him up at a table in his mother’s tavern (“playing” dominoes and holding a drink and a condom) - as friends and relatives passed by to pay their respects.

Kids say the darndest things

Appetites

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Miami-Dade, FL • Police arrested Eddy Juan, 52, two weeks after someone matching his description was reported at a library at Florida International University, crawling under tables and snifﬁng women’s feet.

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Randolph County, IN • In September, Audrey McColm, 25, trafﬁc-stopped for driving “erratic(ally),” became the latest parent ratted out by her child, when her Mom denied having been drinking, her daughter, 7, blurted out, “Yes, you have, Mom.”

It’s only a costume

Fort Bragg, NC • The military fort declared an emergency recently when one of its soldiers arrived for a Halloween party on base dressed as a suicide bomber, with realisticlooking canisters in a wired vest, causing the fort to immediately go into extended lockdown, and a bomb-disposal team to be called.

Shit happens

Manchester, England • When police came to arrest his brother for drug trafﬁcking, Hussain said his brother wasn’t home, and they left, but a frightened Hussain ran upstairs and began tossing 500 pounds of drugs out the window in preparation for his getaway but police had not yet driven away, and the ﬁrst bag of a nearly $5 million stash happened to land right beside their car.

To protect and serve

St. Petersburg, FL • When deputy sheriff Michael Szeliga of in Fort Lauderdale for a weekend training session

in July, was to receive a commendation at the formal banquet, for exemplary DUI enforcement, presented by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, he arrived for dinner “staggeringly drunk.”

Neighborhood watch

Champlin, MN • Carrie Pernula, 38, was recently arrested after an attempt to quiet loud neighbor kids, when, at wit’s end, wrote the kids’ parents by mail: “(Your) children look delicious…May I have a taste?”

R.I.P. Louis Meyers

pipe-dreaming up what was to become SXSW, the largest music festival of its kind in the world. Louis was a life-long musician and music business professional. A creative musician, he was also deeply involved with band management, booking, and a true music ‘politician’. He was the SXSW director for a dozen years, then went on to become director of the North American Folk Alliance for more than a decade.

Co-founder of SXSW dies a week before 30th festival he gave birth to ---Peter Read It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news that Louis Meyers passed away early morning March 10, 2016. Louis Myers is a tremendous musician I met while cutting my ﬁrst album in 1978. He stopped into the studio where I was recording, just in time to hear me rant about the fact that most of the musicians who were supposed to be there that day to cut tracks had ‘forgotten’ or something. After hearing scratch tapes of the tunes, he asked me “what do you need?” I told him pedal steel guitar, lead guitar, bass and banjo… “I do that stuff…Can I help?” “Where’s your gear?” “Outside in my van…” Not having heard him play, and realizing it was a big job for anyone, I asked him “Do you feel like doing some sessions for the next week?” “Sure…but it doesn’t sound like it’ll take that long…” We unloaded his van and got to work. By the end of that day we’d recorded all the parts, and the rest is history. The Reter Pead album came out and included dozens of his tracks. I didn’t hear back from him for about 5 or 6 years. He’d moved back to his home in Austin, Texas, and was dreaming up a music project… “I do that stuff…Can I help?” was all I asked. I ﬂew to Austin, and we spent the next few days

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Festivals Continued from page 9 Matthews Band, Mr. Sipp, Selwyn Birchwood, Fat Head, Colin Lake, Curtis Salgado, Gracie Curran, Toronzo Cannon and more. For further info, visit www.riverfrontbluesfest.org.

Next up on your festival itinerary will be the 7th annual Highberry Music Festival, that happens June 30 through July 3 at Mulberry Mountain. This is sort of a Wakarusa replacement show, and will feature Yonder Mountain String Band, Keller Williams, Papadosio, Buckethead, Dopapod, Wookiefoot, Tauk, Jeff Austin Band, Kung Fu, Desert Dwellers, Kaminanda, Cornmeal, Jon Wayne & The Pain, Forgotten Space, That 1 Guy, The Magic Beans, Dirtfoot, Aaron Kamm & The One Drops, David Gans, Steady Flow, Spoonfed Tribe, Greener Grounds, Chinese Connection Dub Embassy, Isayah’s Allstars, Groovement, Henry & The Invisibles, Friends Of The Phamily, The 1 Oz. Jig, The Ozark Travelers, The Creek Rocks, Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings, SmarT Jones, Brother Leadfeather and a lot more. There will be vendors galore, and several days of musical camping and parties. For further information please visit www.highberryfestival.com. Coming up on July 21 through 23, is the Homegrown Music Festival at Byrd’s Adventure Center. On the bill are Leftover Salmon, The Wood Brothers, Town Mountain, Earphunk, Henhouse Prowlers, Taarka, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Arkansauce (x 2), Tall Tall Trees, Forlorn Strangers, The Lowest Pair, Upstate Rubdown, The Squarshers, Grazzhopper, Big Still River, Outlaw Hippies, The Crumbs, Hog MacGundy, Ethan Bush, Kids Sets by Caleb Martin, and a bunch more. For further information please visit www. homegrownfestival-ar.com.

Yet another festival was born big-time last year, and this year’s show appears to be even bigger than the inaugural event. On July 29 and 30, the Peacemaker Music & Art Festival will happen at Harry E. Kelley Park in Fort Smith. This year’s event will include Leon Russell, The Ben Miller Band, Cold War Kids, Turnpike Troubador, Blackberry Smoke, The Revivalists, Old 97s, American Aquarium and more. This year’s event is still in the planning stages, and more is being added daily. For further information please visit www.peacemakerfest.com ---PR

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The 2016 Steel Horse Rally

Bike Rally rolls into Fort Smith April 29 and 30

---Sondra Goode After a tremendous kick-off last year, the second annual Steel Horse Rally is gearing up to do it again. The rally has become extremely popular with the community, and the good folks of the Fort have made great plans for the arrival of hundreds of bikers to once again roll into Fort Smith on the last weekend of April, bringing Jackyl and many other bands into town for a gala event. Doors open at 1 p.m. and on Friday when Juni Moon takes the stage at 4 p.m., .357 goes onstage at 6 p.m., Hillbilly Vegas takes the stage at 8 p.m. and Jackyl takes the stage around 10 p.m. Known from the popular reality TV show Full Throttle Saloon, Jackyl and lead vocalist Jesse Dupree bring their unforgettable chainsaw-cutting rock experience to Fort Smith. Plus, enjoy beverages from the Steel Horse Rally Handle Bar and world class tattoos by world class tattoos artists at the Tattoo Alley at the Steel Horse Rally. Advance Tickets are general admission and are available online on this web page for a minimum donation of $15 per ticket. Tickets will be $20 at the door. All proceeds from the ticket sales will go to the Steel Horse Rally Inc., which helps several local charities. Jackyl tickets are now available at two Steel Horse Rally sponsors that are official ticket outlets: Old Fort Harley-Davidson and Simply Couture in Fort Smith. Old Fort Harley-Davidson is located 6304 South 36th Street in Fort Smith, which is just off Exit 11 and I-540. They are open Monday through Saturday. Tickets are available from 10 a.m. ‘til 6 p.m. at the Motor Clothes Desk. Tickets are also available at Simply Couture at 305 Garrison Ave. Fort Smith. The store is open Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tickets are available for at minimum donation of $15, but please feel free to donate more as this money will be used to help the rally and the charities: Fort Smith Children‘s Emergency Shelter - Independent Learning Program, Hannah House, Earthbound Angels, the Gregory Kistler Treatment Center, and the Fort Smith Museum of History. Tickets at both of these store locations are cash or check only. Please make checks payable to the Steel Horse Rally Inc. Tickets are also available online on this website by clicking the Jackyl Tickets button and paying using credit card or a PayPal account. Tickets purchased online can be picked up at the Will Call window at the Fort Smith Convention Center the day of the show by presenting a valid photo I.D. Jackyl brings a wild, untamed and uncouth approach to rock ‘n‘ roll. Equal parts hard rock, heavy metal and Southern rock, Jackyl formed in 1991 and brought back rock ‘n‘ roll back - back to its down-toearth, wild, fun-loving origins. Full of spit and swagger - and a “dirty“ sense of humor to boot - Jackyl quickly earned a deal with Geffen Records. Jackyl‘s live shows were already legendary before the ink dried on the Geffen contract. Jackyl is: Jesse Dupree on vocals, Jeff Worley on guitar, Roman Glick on bass, and Chris Worley on drums.

The 1992 self-titled debut album went platinum and featured notable rock radio hits like “Down On Me,“ “When Will It Rain,“ “I Stand Alone“ and, most notably, “The Lumberjack,“ during which vocalist Jesse James Dupree performed a chain-saw solo. Dupree‘s chainsaw escapades on album and in concert became one of many Jackyl trademarks. With the release of Jackyl, the band hit the road and barely left it since. Just long enough to record new albums. Touring mates in those early days included Aerosmith, Kiss, ZZ Top, Ted Nugent and Damn Yankees. 1993 saw “Mental *@%.!“ featured on The Beavis & Butt-head Experience, a compilation album of songs tied in with MTV‘s hit cartoon series; it was eventually certified triple platinum. 1994 was one of the most important years in the band‘s career. The second album, Push Comes To Shove, hit the streets and went gold. That August, Jackyl turned in one of the most acclaimed performances at Woodstock ‘94 in Saugerties, NY, and the resulting double album Woodstock 94 went platinum and included “Headed For Destruction“ (a track from Push Comes To Shove). The live recording Night Of The Living Dead was released exclusively in Europe on Mayhem Records in 1996. It wasn‘t long before Jackyl followed A&R legend John Kalodner (who had signed them to Geffen) to Sony Music‘s imprint Epic Records. Cut the Crap was released in 1997 and benefited from two industry heavyweights overseeing its recording: producer Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica) and mixer Kevin Shirley (silverchair, Aerosmith). This album spawned the rock radio hit “Locked and Loaded,“ which included guest vocals by AC/DC‘s Brian Johnson. It was the first time Johnson had ever recorded with any artist but AC/DC since he joined the band 17 years earlier. A collection of B-sides titled Stayin‘ Alive appeared on Shimmering Tone Records in 1998 but the biggest highlight of the year was Geffen‘s release of the best-of collection Choice Cuts and the related promotional events Jackyl did to help promote it. Making and Breaking Records: The band earned two Guinness Book of World Records citations and the designation “The Hardest Working Band in Rock ‘N‘ Roll“ for performing 100 shows in 50 days as well as 21 shows in 24 hours. Dupree says the most grueling of the two was 21 shows in 24 hours…Jackyl completed that task in Texas, and the shows were all done with full lights and sound. The daytime sets were 45 minutes long whereas the ones done at nighttime were between 90 and 120 minutes long. Jackyl released Relentless on Humidity Records in 2002. It contained the second collaboration with Brian Johnson, “Kill the Sunshine.“ Universal Music/Geffen Records also issued a Jackyl volume as part of its acclaimed 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection best-of series in 2003.

For a band that built its reputation as road warriors, it‘s surprising that a full-length live album meant for worldwide release did not appear until 2004 with the separate release of the Live at the Full Throttle Saloon CD and DVD on Sanctuary Records. Live at the Full Throttle Saloon was recorded and filmed in summer 2003 in Sturgis, South Dakota, as part of the legendary annual biker rally festivities held there. Steel Horse Rally Vendor Village opens Friday afternoon. The larger Vendor Village located in the parking lot near the 800 block of Garrison Ave., will have vendors from more than two dozen states, offering a wide variety of merchandise, food and beverages. From incredible leather good to engraved jewelry and from loaded nachos to cheesecake on a stick, there‘s something for everyone at the Steel Horse Rally. The Steel Horse Rally Vendor Village will be open Friday afternoon and Saturday all day. Live Music continues at 1 p.m. with Vertical Groove Saturday, April 30th at 1 p.m. at the Fort Smith Convention Center Vertical Groove takes the stage. Following Vertical Groove‘s performance, there will be a break from the music so people can line-up for the 2nd Annual Steel Horse Rally Thunder through the Valley Motorcycle Parade. There is no cover charge, however, donations to the Steel Horse Rally Inc. help charity, are appreciated, and are tax deductible. Tattoo Alley at the Steel Horse Rally opens Friday evening inside the Fort Smith Convention Center. See some of the best tattoo artists in the country, featuring world class tattoos from world class tattoo artists. The Steel Horse Rally Handle Bar reopens Saturday at time TBA for those (age 21 & up). No cover charge on Saturday (just have a valid I.D.). Enjoy live music and enjoy exquisite libations assembled by expert mixologists, all while enjoying the ambiance of this unique bar. Dedication of the General William O. Darby Statue Saturday, April 30th will happen at 10 a.m. at Cisterna Plaza (near Garrison Ave. and 10th St.) The Steel Horse Rally is honored to be a small part of helping the Darby Legacy Project with making the statue of Fort Smith native, Gen. William O. Darby a reality. The bricks inscribed at the base of the statue were sold as a fundraiser for the project. The bronze state will be dedicated and unveiled during this very special ceremony. (Image courtesy of the Darby Legacy Project & Fort Smith Museum of History) The 2nd Annual Public Guardians Poker Run Friday, April 29 at 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM; First bike out at Noon at Old Fort Harley-Davidson, 6304 S. 36th St., Fort Smith $20 per hand with prizes for best and worst hands. Extra cards may be purchased at the finish line for $5 each.

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Spa City Blues In The Schools Ethan Kuntz off to LA for American Idol show

---Sherree Hughes In its third year, the Spa City Blues in the Schools (BITS) program, sponsored by the Spa City Blues Society, is working hard to “keep the Blues alive” in the next generation of musicians. BITS is a program that focuses on the Blues genre, teaches history related to blues music and includes musical performance skills. The students learn to play or enhance their skills on an instrument of their choice with vocal coaching included. Blues in the Schools meets in the student center at National Park College in Hot Springs on every other Sunday from 2:00-5:00 PM. The Blues in the Schools program is open to all youth grades 7-12, with no skill requirements beyond being willing and eager to learn. Under the leadership of Sherree Hughes, student musicians are mentored and taught by local musicians in their chosen instrument, and then given the opportunity to perform. The BITS band has taken part in several local events including performing for the last two years at the Hot Springs Blues & BBQ Festival and this year at the Hot Water Hills Art and Music Festival. In addition the BITS Kids have performed at venues such as Jim’s Razorback Pizza. Members also traveled to the Rentiesville Dusk til Dawn Blues Festival in Oklahoma last September. In January they performed for the second year on Beale St. during the annual International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase in Memphis Tennessee. Friday evening with a standing room only and playing to a packed house the Spa City Youngbloods took to the stage at Club 152 on Beale Street to share their unique take on Blues classics such as Messin’ with the Kid, Sweet Home Chicago, Crossroads, and John Lee Hooker’s Boom Boom. The Youngbloods also debuted an original song- music and lyrics com-

posed by the youth band members- titled “Get Out” as their set finale. The way the band adhered to traditional I, IV, and V, 12 bar blues form in their composition is testament to the focus on Blues tradition and history that the kids have received as part of the well-rounded musical education provided by the Blues in the Schools Program The International Blues Challenge and Youth Showcase were produced by The Blues Foundation. Youth blues bands from every part of North America and from around the globe converged on Hard Rock Cafe on Beale Street Friday morning (1/29/16) to take part in a workshop that brought together up-and-coming youth blues musicians to learn about stage presence, traditional blues performance techniques, and how to cultivate the friendships and networks that will keep their careers moving in the years to come. The youth musicians were given the opportunity to perform on stage with fellow ‘Blues Kids’ that they did not know in a jam session led and directed by Fernando Jones who is on the faculty at Columbia College and is the founder of Blues Kids of America. An added note to the credit of the Spa City Blues in the Schools program is one of the BITS members, Ethan Kuntz, recently made it through the Little Rock auditions and received a ticket to Hollywood on the popular TV show, American Idol. Ethan is now working with Wes Jeans to further develop his musical talent and will be playing some solo shows and festivals, including Eureka Springs Blues Weekend on Father’s Day weekend. Efforts are underway to help support the program and provide instruments for members who cannot afford them. The Spa City Blues in the Schools Spa City

Youngbloods are holding a benefit dinner & show on May 14 at the Low Key Arts Building in Hot Springs. (118 Arbor) The BITS band, Spa City Youngbloods, will be performing a set of classic Blues songs, along with their original song, “Get Out”. For ticket information, to find out more about the Spa City Blues Society’s Blues in the Schools program, or to offer other program support, please contact Sherree Hughes via the Spa City Blues in the Schools Facebook page: facebook.com/SpaCityYoungbloods.

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---Doug Treadway

Sir George Martin’s name might not immediately come to mind when you think of the Beatles, but he was the guy who first signed them to a recording contract and, more importantly, helped shape their sound by adding strings and other orchestral accompaniment. He was sometimes referred to as the fifth Beatle. Gone now at 90. Author Pat Conroy was but 70, a mere kid, y’know? It’s kind of crazy around here at the moment, as I have just had a week-long visit with my daughter from Washington only to turn around and play host to my grandson. Gogito Interruptum. Let’s see … what else? Oh yeah, some kids came through here, got on my computer and loaded it up with so much stuff (games, etc) that it took me a couple days to get back to my own programs and then the power went out, telephone too. I said it was crazy, did I not? I was thinking of catching a cooperative pigeon and sending my stuff in that way. But I couldn’t find one. I did get a response from a bird in my yard, but he just mocked me. “Oh, go eat a bug” I told him. So I got in touch with Kim Jong Un (through Dennis Rodman, natch) to see if he’d lend me one of his spare missiles. No dice. I tell you, the system is breaking down. Where is Donald Trump when we need him? Oh, wait, I think I see the shadow of his giant furry head looming on the horizon. Hope he likes music.

HOT DISH The Jimmys Brown Cow This is fun. It’s a bit uneven, but that’s okay as long as the good stuff out rocks the meh. And The Jimmys give us that. Indeed, it’s a baker’s dozen of originals that please the palate. Tinsley Ellis likes ‘em. I spy no internet address.

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CATCH UP!!! CATCH UP!!! Hell & Lula indie I don’t understand all I know about this duo and I don’t really know all that much. Lead singer / songwriter Michael Alan has played Conway before and might be coming back. Eh, that’s about it. The CD they sent me sounds good, sort of what Michael Jackson and Joan Jett might do. One more thing: Michael’s uncle Mark Hoyt should be able to give you more information at 501-328-5472. ON THE ROCKS Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea Hopeless Romantic That’s me: a hopeless romantic. I still believe things will work out for the best, even as society sizzles and crisps around me. On the rocks is the only way to drink whisky, so naturally I went for this dame and her smoky silk-smooth voice. Sweet Tea is a tradition; ‘nuf sed. Get on your keypad and head to www. JoyannParker.com for further data.

JEFF JACOBS BAND Jeff Jacobs Band indie Quite good, but as it came out in 2012, why am I just now hearing it? I think they come from San Anto-

THE AVENUE Jason Vivone & The Billy Bats indie Make no mistake about it, Jason comes right out and tells us to pronounce his name to rhyme with bony or macaroni, got that? This is rip-it-up stuff, so approach with caution unless you as a fearless lover of musicks, as this is a bony-ﬁde band. (I apologize to Latin scholars.) Best of all it’s original. And it carries a message. Ah, no, you must listen to ﬁnd out. Go to www.billybats.com or look ‘em up on Facebook. If you’re into that.

I AIN’T LYIN’... Charlie Musselwhite ? I ain’t lyin’ when I say Charlie Musselwhite is still on top of his game. There’s no groundbreaking new piece here; it’s all vintage. On the other hand, it’s all vintage Charlie Musselwhite. That’s a good thing if you like blues harp by a master, who can also sing well. I don’t have contact information because I lost the cover, but I would be willing to bet that you can search for Charlie Musselwhite on the World-wide Web, you’ll

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GROOVIN’ AT THE CROSSE ROADS Heather Crosse Ruf Ruf Records, no kidding? That’s a new one on me, as is Heather Crosse. Or rather as she was before I realized I’d heard her before in Heavy Suga’ & The Sweetones, which we reviewed in these pages some time ago. Heather writes or co-writes most of these tracks, which along with a handful of covers are hot tracks indeed, except for the truly cool ones. I’d be hard pressed to pin a particular style on her, as she goes from blues to R & B to soul to jazz easy as pie (and who says pie is easy?). Reckon I’m deafer than I thought, because I was going to praise “The Car Sale Shuffle” until I looked (luckily I didn’t lose this jacket) and realized it’s “The Clarksdale Shuffle.”Oh well. She’s a bass guitarist as well as lead vocalist and she gets some fine licks from guitarist Dan Smith along with some backup vocals. Other backing vocalists are Sandy Carroll and Vicki Atkins. Mark Vacavone tickles the ivories and displays a mean touch on organ. Percussionist/drummer Lee Williams keeps the beat and adds backup vocals. “Bad Boy Kiss” could be like a country/ pop crossover and “Call On Me” is almost gospel, hell, go ahead and call it Gospel. She has a good strong voice that she can make sweet or savage (as on “You Don’t Move Me No More”). I just can’t find enough superlatives for Heather Crosse and this album. It’s a great selection of movin’ music by a fine woman and a remarkable band. Give her a listen and you’ll probably find yourself moving. Yeah. By the way, this album came with a Ruf catalog, reminding me of other Ruf albums I’ve reviewed. So, my memory is going too.

WE PLAY BOTH KINDS OF MUSIC: RHYTHM & BLUES Mike Dollins Band indie We’ve featured quite a few Mike Dollins albums, from solo guitar to full band. This is one of the best if not the best, both for musicianship and for variety.. Mike and his bandmates play blues for the most part, but it’s mostly rockin’ blues, and they also lean heavily on jazz inﬂuences such as Miles Davis,

TO BE IN YOUR COMPANY Les Copeland Earwig Blues on solo guitar. He gets some background singing from Cat Wells and Sari, but only on a few tracks. He dedicated the album to the memory of Honeyboy Edwards, with whom he gigged in Canada and even Europe. I don’t know if it’s kosher to call blues pretty, but by golly, Les Copeland plays some pretty blues, especially when Sari or Cat sings with him. His voice is only slightly raspy, somewhere between Taj Mahal and John Prine. The album was recorded mostly by Greg Wenger of Eon Recording Group at The Groove Studio in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. Go to www.earwigmuic.com to learn more. Or check out www.LesCopeland.com. Imagine my surprise when he broke into “Sunny Afternoon.” Dude can pick...

25 YEAR RETROSPECT Tommy McCoy Earwig This starts with “The King Is Gone” and I’ll bet you can guess which King he’s singing about. But this is not pure blues, no. McCoy has a case of blue-eyed soul too. This being a retrospective, there’s a plethora of people playing behind him, too many to list, though Ed Lanier deserves a nod for a melodic upright bass. Got a variety of styles and a lot of bent notes in this neck of the woods. It’s a double-disc set and has a lot of really great tunes, even acoustic. He gets funky, lawzy, he even bluesily covers Pink Floyd, more then credibly. He makes like rockabilly on a car song. McCoy pretty much covered the spectrum over 25 years and there’s a whole lot of it here. Reckon that’s part of the reason I enjoyed listening to it all. Cool “Blue Water” all the way. Check out the Earwig web site or go to www.tommymccoyblues.com for further information.

Buddy Guy set to play Baton Rouge Blues Festival

“I’m there every year...it’s the real deal...” ---Sharon Cook The Baton Rouge Blues Festival will be held in downtown Baton Rouge on the 9th & 10th of April. It is free to the public, as it has been since 1981. I spoke with Mr. Chris Brooks earlier this week and here is a little of what we discussed. First, the lineup will be great, with everything from local artists to a couple of big names such as Buddy Guy & Ms. Adia Victoria. Also there is a group of performers known as the Baton Rouge Music Studios which consist or local youth and performers. Sadly, this year they were unable to attend the IBC in Memphis, Tennessee but word has it they will be there next year. One of the local acts, Tank & the Bangas, played on the 20th of March for all the attendees (as well as participants) of the New Orleans 504K. They have a unique sound and I look forward to hearing them as well as all the other performers. The committee (made up of 12 - 13 people) is responsible as well as chairs. The closer it gets, the busier it is for them. This event is worked on year around. One thing I thought was really neat was how some of their volunteers are selected. Some are from different nonprofit organizations from around the area. The times depend on available slots but they always find a spot. I am going to wrap this up with 2 other things about this amazing group of people. There will be a gala in August as well as they do partner with other nonprofits for jams. So come on out and have a great time listening to some awesome music. Any questions you may have that were not answered in this small piece, please go to www.batonrougebluesfestival.org. Also look for the entire interview as well as more after I return from the event. THE SWAMP BLUES STORY Swamp blues originated in Louisiana’s capital city, gaining significant exposure in the 1950s thanks to Crowley record producer J.D. Miller. Miller distributed recordings from Baton Rouge blues artists through Nashville’s Excello Records, bringing names like “Lightnin’ Slim” and the legendary Slim Harpo onto the American music scene with hits like “Rooster Blues” and “Rainin’ In My Heart.” Swamp blues crossed the Atlantic to Europe, helping to birth the British Invasion as artists like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, The Kinks and Eric Clapton performed music inspired by artists Slim Harpo, Henry Gray and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown. Today, legendary south Louisiana musicians like Tabby Thomas and his son Chris Thomas King, Tab Benoit, Larry Garner, Big Luther Kent, Kenny Neal and his brother Lil Ray Neal tour the globe, bringing joy to blues fans everywhere, their catchy common-man lyrics irresistibly wrapped in the rhythms of a music born to turn even the hardest times in life into a celebration. (If you want this ) Location for this year is in/around Repentance Park (FREE Family Friendly) THE BATON ROUGE BLUES FESTIVAL COMES TO LIFE Originating in 1981, the Baton Rouge Blues Festival is one of the oldest blues festivals in America, first held on the campus of Southern University. The festival honors the legend of home-grown blues artists like Slim Harpo, Rudy Richard, Silas Hogan, Whisperin’ Smith, Guitar Kelly, Schoolboy Cleve, Chewin’ Gum Johnson and Raful Neal. Expanding outside our backyard, the festival has brought in nationally and internationally recognized names like Bobby Blue Bland, Marcia Ball, Phil Guy, Larry Garner and Charlie Musselwhite - including recent Grammy-nominee Ruthie Foster, who won the hearts of festival goers in 2009. Visitors and locals alike are encouraged to further their Baton Rouge blues experience beyond the festival at hangouts like Phil Brady’s (with the longest-running 21-year Thursday night blues jam around) and the inimitable Teddy’s Juke Joint in Zachary, Louisiana.

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Best Of Burger - (1949 - 1998)

Things We Miss About Burger Reprinted from various editions BURGER INTERVIEWS BURGER

(originally printed July, 1988) ---Burger When Peter Read, our esteemed editor-in-chief, suggested the idea for this article, I was alternately excited and confused about the prospect of interviewing myself. But I didn’t have any idea of how to go about it. So I asked Peter and he said “don’t ask me; ask him.” So I did. Q: Is it true that you once poured a whole beer down Larry Garrison’s brand new alligator skin boots at the White Water Tavern? A: You know, I’m glad you asked me that. It just goes to show how stories like that can be exaggerated to the point of absurdity. In the first place, it was only half a beer and it was only one boot and it was made out of some poor ostrich’s skin, not an alligator. Q: Exactly how did this little altercation come about anyway? A: Well, I don’t recollect exactly, but I think he was gonna fire me again for the 50th time. I just lost my head. I barely came to my senses in time to remember to use his beer instead of mine. Besides, he hired me back as soon as his boot dried out. Q: I’m glad we got that cleared up. By the way, why are you so fat? A: Gosh, I mean, golly, that’s a fairly personal ques tion. Couldn’t we go on to something else? Q: No, I don’t think so. I think that your listening audi ence deserves an explanation. A: Okay, but it’s fairly complicated. You see, when I do any form of strenuous exercise I begin to sweat profusely all over my body. I experience extreme shortness of breath, to the point where I can barely smoke another cigarette. Afterwards, my muscles are so sore that I can hardly make it to the refrigerator for another Fudgie-Pop. And you know the sad, sad thing about this disease is that it is progressive. The older I get the worse it is. And what’s most awful is that I don’t even know the medical term for this malady. It’s so sad. But, you know, I feel better for having got all that off my chest. Would it be okay if we take a break now and have some lunch? I’m buying. Q: No...no lunch breaks. What about the rumor that you plan to changed your act? For my money, I think it’s about time. What direction do you intend to take? You know, we’re coming up on the 1990s and you aren’t getting any younger. A: Yeah...I have been givin’ it some thought. You know, through the years I’ve always done a little bit of C&W, a little bit of R&B, and a little bit of R&R. I’ve been thinking about breaking some new musical ground. I think I’ll call it CPP&F - that stands for Cow Poke Punk and Funk. I don’t know how I’m gonna do it exactly yet, but I’m pretty sure everything’s gonna be in waltz time with the bass turned up too loud. And I’ll probably wear one of those really obnoxious hats like Hoss Cartwright’s on “Bonanza.” The only thing that will remain of the old act is, of course, my bad attitude. I have high hopes for my future success. Q: Sounds like a real-real dopey idea to me. Have you thought of a name for this alleged “act” yet? A: Oh yeah, that’s the best part. I have some really good ideas on that. Lemme run some o’ these by ya and just speak up if anything moves ya. How about Buck Naked And The Lebanese Boot Scooters for the international appeal? I don’t know; it’s hard to decide. I was kinda leanin’ toward Rock Jism And The Two-Bit Redneck Peckerwoods, but I don’t know if it would fit on the marquee at Carnegie hall. You do you have to prepare for the inevitable. My last choice was thought up awhile back by Richard Allin over at the Gazette (editor’s note: now the Arkansas Democrat - Gazette)...it speaks to me

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down deep...in the pit of my stomach, or maybe even lower than that...”Merkle Tewkly And The Slobbering Mad Dogs”...tho’ I’m pretty sure someone’s already snatched that one up by now. Anyway, in Sho-Biz, I figure it pays to keep up with the latest trends, so maybe I’ll use one of these names here and dye my moustache purple and zoom to the top of the charts and everything...what do you think? Q: I think you make me sick. Anyway, I’ll ask the questions. A: So don’t be so schizophrenic. Q: Am not! A: Are too! Q: Shut up! A: No, you shut up! Q: Hold it a minute...let’s get this over with. A: Okay, what else do you want to know? I’m gettin’ a little tired of this intrusion on my privacy anyway. Q: Yeah, me too. A: Let’s go to lunch. Q: You still buying? A: Yeah.

Morton Downy Burger

(originally printed August, 1991)

NEW FACTS DISCLOSED

I. An independent scientific, anthropological, archeological research team has disclosed findings lending strong support to the original theory that the Shroud of Turion is actually just a grundgy old Fruit of the Loom Batman T-shirt w/ the tag ripped-off.... II. Santa Claus really does bring toys to kids all over the world on Christmas.....but according to a public relations spokesman for San-Clau Inc. who wishes to remain anonymous - “Mr Claus, due to world over-population coupled w/ the ever-growing dangers associated w/flying over so many countries whose idiotic leaders insist upon settling their assinine differences of opinion by warring upon themselves and others at the expense of ‘the children’ will continue to bring presents & toys to good little girls and boys who still believe in himn but not to the goofy grown ups” [A/P - U.P.I.] III. In a recent survey of 18,000 dentists across the U. S. and Canada, it was discovered that any candy or other sweets purchased w/money left by the tooth fairy and later consumed by said fairy currency donees “would not” result in cavities or other heretofore dental degeneration.... Signed American Dental Association and Canadian Society of Dentists IV. Elvis is not only not dead, but was really one of seven impersonators of himself for the last 6 years of his career.... V La Toya Jackson is really Michael when he’s in the mood to get in touch w/ his feminine side. VI J. Edgar Hoover’s first initial stands for Judy. VII Due to a recently discovered error in surveys conducted way back in 1887.... the real state capitol of the state of Texas is Mexico City..... VIII Recent studies show that in fact sex does not cause pregnancy but rather the basic need in the human animal to be aggravated exactly like you did your parents.....which can only be achieved correctly thru a genetic link IX New experiments have re-proved that for “every action there is sometimes not an equal and opposite reaction” example: real dumb people bein’ rich; real ugly

people makin’ cute babies; bright sunshine makin’ your skin dark etc. X With the advances made in the space program we now know that everything that goes up doesn’t come

Morton Downy Burger - Politics (originally printed October, 1992)

GAMBLING WITH OUR FUTURE

Mr Abner Magby, Jr, who lived down below my Pap’s place farthest from the paved road, was a wise man and gave forth gems of knowledge for all to have for their own, if they were smart enough to know whom to heed. He knew coon dogs, water witchin’, roofin’, hog dressin’, hide curin’, meat smokin’, crawdad fishin’, and so on and on.... Mr Abner was in fact so smart that he even knew what not to talk about. One o’ those topics was the incomprehensible and numberless secrets which forever remain shrouded against even the most determined inquiries, trickeries, and investigations that the male version of humankind might aim at “its” weakest fortress point...which is a long way of sayin’ that men are incapable of figurin’ out women, so only a fool would try. His other weak point in a virtually pristine pool of general knowledge and specific information was horse racin’...Mr Abner said, “In most matters a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, but where horse racin’s concerned, there ain’t but one piece of knowledge necessary to come to a full comprehension of the sport in its entirety and this is it: The only way for a horse race to be 100% fair and square is for only the horses to be in on it. If a human gets involved, the horses can’t get to the starting gate without the ‘fix’ is in. That’s all you gotta know about horse racin’ to never lose a nickel at it.” And that’s all he’d say about the “Sport of Kings.” Mr Abner was human, however, and while being unafflicted with any of the major failings associated with that species, he did have a minor human flaw or two. He chewed, though he was not sloppy, even Miz Magby said so...and he would often forget to wind his watch, which put him late a lot of the time...and he liked to gamble...a lot...on anything (except horses), anytime...but most particularly, he liked to gamble politics. Every election he went at it hot ‘n’ heavy and he did pretty well...stayed about even in fact. But here’s the point to all the talk about Mr Abner Magby, Jr, the smartest man from down there close to Pap’s place: When it came to politics, he wouldn’t take his own good advice...it’s a race, just like horses, but there’s human beings in on it, so even if there’s an honest vote count, even if nobody swaps a vote for a jug o’ wine or a buck or two, by the time the racers get to the startin’ line, the fix is in. Even a man with a wide streak of gumption, ethics, and character is prone to get overfed before post time and that affects the race. Somebody is either overfeedin’ the ego, givin’ him medicine he’d do better without, or distractin’ him by runnin’ a prime mare by him (or stallion, as the case may be). This kind of thing affects the race, be it among man or beast. Here’s my two cents’ worth: Take old man Abner Magby, Jr’s wisdom to heart...bet on the horse that’s got the cleanest lines, ain’t been overfed, and isn’t easily distracted by urges of a baser nature. Then if the nag’s got good spirit and keeps straight on the track, he may be a winner...but don’t bet money on a race that’s got humans in on it, ‘cause that kinda race has got the fix in on it before the runners even get to the line.

Elise Davis

SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST 2016 ---Bonnie Montgomery I’ve been heading down to Austin a lot the last few years, so on the drive down for SXSW 2016, I was prepared for the worst of traffic situations. But just like always, about an hour outside Austin, the clouds parted and that Texas landscape shimmered and shined upon me. Austin’s been kind to me and I just love that glittering city silhouette as I’m driving in, even if it is for a festival that’s become so big it’s a little hard to navigate. I had a good time playing with my Austin based band for the 6 shows we had throughout the week. The vibe was really fun - the usual faces of the Austin music scene plus a lot of out-of- towners who are there to soak in new music. We played several of our usual haunts, some of them official venues and others not. The White Horse was particularly fun during the day party we played on the Friday of the festival. That place is magic and always feels a little like heaven - an endless circle through swinging doors and dance floors. We really kicked up some dust there. We also played at Black Heart on the wild and county-fair-esque Rainey Street and a fantastic Keep Austin Country showcase at Buzzmill. As far as being an audience member, I was able to catch several good showcases and national touring acts that were really great. I went to the official showcase for New West records to hear my honkytonk soul brother, Jason James. Simply put, he’s country music royalty - a true Texas baritone with beautifully crafted country songs and poetry that really resonates. He has a star quality that you can see from miles away. I’ll stand by Jason and his songs ‘til the very end and I hope to share the stage with him in the future. Y’all should check out his self-titled record if you like true blue country music with a strong and classic male vocalist who was born to do it. After Jason, an amazing ensemble from Saskatchewan, Kacy and Clayton, took the stage. They were phenomenal and the lead singer, Kacy, had one of the most angelic and beautiful voices I’ve heard in a long time, especially in the genre of country/indie/folk. She was really singing out and had a beautiful vibrato that reminded me of Joan Baez. The bassist was really innovative too, playing a hollow-body bass in a real 60’s style. The guitarist was pretty great too--the tones on his Gibson SG were so biting and aggressive while he was playing folky Byrds-like riffs. I really loved their sound and their vibe. One of my favorite new bands! After the New West showcase, I used my magic Nightflying pass (thank you Peter!!) to get into Antone’s to see my fellow Arkansan, Miss Elise Davis, play her showcase and warm the crowd up for Leon Russell. Elise is a friend of mine and I was just thrilled to see her in the SXSW environment. Her sound has evolved so beautifully since I last saw her. She’s always written really catchy melodies and her poetry is universal, but she’s added a sultry blues element to her performance alongside some jam-band vibes too. Her sound is beautiful and so is she. She’s one to watch! After that, of course Leon Russell just grooved and rocked like the legend that he is and the crowd was on fire. It was a magical night. I was also able to see Corb Lund at a daytime showcase at Maria’s Tacos and he was impressive too. His band was whip-tight and the songs were country music at it’s best great storytelling and great vocals. It was the first time I have seen him live after listening to his records for a few years. Canadian country at it’s best! I also shared the bill with Aaron McDonnell at my Keep Austin Country showcase and whew, what a voice and what great songs! We move in the same country music circles, so it was good to see his live show and strike up a friendship. Truly great country music and the originals are very well crafted! I also shared the stage with Kathryn Legendre out of Austin. She is another great female country musician and as genuine and sweet as they come. I’m happy to be a part of Austin’s country community because of friendships like these! The Keep Austin Country movement is very cool and I’m glad the gals who run it include this crazy Razorback in their outfit.

God’s Orderly World Why do we enjoy listening to music and playing music? Just look around you. There is order in all God’s creation. Cut an orange in half and look at the sections. Examine any ﬂower closely. God is orderly in all that He does. And remember, He created all of us “in His image.” So we all are creative in one or more ways. When we see a beautiful landscape or tree we see the handiwork of our Creator. And we duplicate God’s orderliness in our own creations. Buildings, music compositions, artwork, sculpture, even creative writing. Most living creatures are symmetrical, like us. That means that the right side of our body is a mirror image of the left side. God likes orderly arrangement in all things. When we play the A note above middle C on a piano, it produces a tone that has 440 cycles or sound waves per second, striking our eardrums. If we play the A next A to the right, higher up the keyboard, we hear 880 cycles. The A below 440 (to the left) produces 220. All the other notes in between produce their own number of cycles per second and are mathematically correct. That’s also true on the guitar: the 3rd string, 2nd fret produces A-440. Pythagoras discovered when you stop a bow-string at the halfway point, and pluck each of the 2 halves, you hear the same note as when you pluck it without stopping it, but 8 tones (1 “octave”) higher. That’s why the 12th fret on your stringed instrument is exactly halfway along the course of the string. When we hear music, our God-given subconscious mind admires and appreciates the orderliness of it. If we make the music ourselves, then we appreciate it even more. Why does a “chord” sound pleasant to us? A C chord is made up of the notes C, E and G. When we play a low C note on any instrument, we hear the note, but (here it gets weird,) you also are hearing what is known as the “overtone tower.” Subconsciously, we hear the octave C, the G or 5th above that, the C and G above that and so on. The 6th overtone (#7 below) is Bb. If we move on up the overtone tower, we will encounter ALL 12 notes of the chromatic scale. They are all there, in any single not we play, just as white is the presence of all color, and black is the absence. So when we hear a C-E-G, we’re hearing the orderly arrangement of the “overtones” reinforced and made stronger. When a bass player in a band plays a low note, the overtone tower is out there and all the other instruments, even the singers, are reinforcing the overtones! And that is all going on in our subconscious mind. We ﬁnd it so pleasant, we even pay huge prices for tickets to live performances of our favorite music. 32 degrees of the “Overtone Tower”

Thanks to everybody at Nightﬂying for helping this Arkansas gal keep truckin’ and thanks again to Peter for the magical VIP pass! Much love! ---BM

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Woke up this morning

Eureka Blues Weekend

June 16 - 19 - Turpentine Creek and Eureka Springs

Camping and playing the blues with lions, tigers and bears...OH MY! ---Charles Ragsdell Presented by The 1905 Basin Park Hotel and The Eureka Springs City Advertising & Promotion Commission, the 2016 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend, June 16 through 19, will feature four days of great blues music, including headliner shows at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and great national, regional and local blues acts at venues all around historic Eureka Springs, Arkansas. We’re moving our headliner shows to Turpentine Creek’s Main Stage, giving everyone a true festival experience with plenty of FREE parking, arts & crafts vendors, fun activities for kids of all ages, lots of great food and beverages for sale and four days of music from the “The Who’s Who of the Blues”! Then at sundown we’ll shut down the Main Stage at Turpentine Creek to give everyone a chance to enjoy even more Blues until the “wee hours” every day at venues all around Eureka Springs! Some of the acts appearing are Grammy Award winner Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory, Arkansas blues legend CeDell Davis and The Brethren, Blues Music Award winner Hadden Sayers, Damon Fowler (now on tour with Butch Trucks), International Blues Challenge winner The Delgado Brothers, The Ghost Town Blues Band, Ozarks Blues Society Blues Challenge solo winner Jimmy Wayne Garret, Ozarks Blues Society Blues Challenge band winner Divas On Fire, The Cate Brothers, IBC Finalists Trey and Jason, The John Calvin Brewer Band, Isayah’s All-Stars, George Hunt’s Blues For Kids harmonica workshop, 15-year-old American Idol contestant Ethan Kuntz, Brick Fields Gospel Sunday Brunch and many, many more acts appearing at our partner venues all around town. From headliner shows at America’s premiere Big Cat Refuge to dance bands in dive bars, Blues Weekend will feature every shade of The Blues! Volunteers who put in at least two shifts get great benefits, including entrance to the festival, a festival t-shirt, merchandise discounts and more! Sign up today at EurekaSpringsBlues.com. VIP and Weekend Passes are on sale at EurekaSpringsBlues.com. Individual day tickets go on sale on April 1.

Alvin Youngblood Hart Known as a “musician’s musician,” Alvin Youngblood Hart’s praises have been sung by everyone from Bob Dylan to Brit guitar gods Eric Clapton & Mick Taylor! Alvin has won a Grammy for “Beautiful Dreamer- The Songs of Stephen Foster”, and his 2003 album “Down in the Alley” was nominated for Best Traditional Blues Song.

Alvin also won the18th Annual Blues Music Award for Best New Blues Artists. Alvin has been nominated for BMAs another 14 times, including nominations for Acoustic Blues Artist (7X), Acoustic Blues Album (3X), Contemporary Blues Male Artist, Traditional Blues Male Artist (2X), and Traditional Blues Album.

Brick Fields Larry Brick and Rachel Fields are not only husband and wife, but an amazing duo that brings their Gospel Brunch every year to our Father’s Day Blues Picnic at Turpentine Creek. Rachel is blessed with vocals filled with soul and emotion that have entertained Blues Lovers as far away as Israel! CeDell Davis

CeDell Davis was born in Helena, Arkansas in 1927. Despite being struck with both yellow fever and polio as a child, CeDell had just started playing guitar when the polio struck, but he learned, through his own ingenuity and sheer grit, how to use a butter knife to fret the strings in place of his gnarled hands. In doing so, he pioneered the butter knife technique that many slide players imitate today. Starting his professional career in 1952 playing guitar and bass with Robert Nighthawk, CeDell eventually began a solo career that has included a recording debut with the fabled Blues label Fat Possum Records that was attended by Mick Jagger and Yoko Ono, festival appearances around the world and two sold-out European tours. Damon Fowler Guitarist and vocalist for Butch Trucks (of Allman Brothers fame...) and the Freight Train, Damon Fowler is bringing his Blues trio based out of Tampa, Florida. Damon also tours the world as

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part of Southern Hospitality, which features two more Blues Weekend favorites, JP Soars and Victor Wainwright.

Divas On Fire Divas on Fire represented the Ozarks Blues Society at the 2016 International Blues Challenge. Six lead vocalist backed by a hot band, Divas on Fire are Rachel “Brick” Fields, Dawn Cate, Leah Spears, Liz Lottmann, Ocie Fisher and Tori Rudolph, backed by guitarist Jody Andrews, drummer Diane Rudolph, bassist Alma Blecher, and honorary “DivO” guitarist Matt Perrine.

entrance, cigar box guitars and electric push brooms to Allman Brothers style jams and their hip-hop trombone player. The grooves go from funky to “funknasty” as the band gains more notoriety in the blues festival and jam circuit.

Hadden Sayers While attending Texas A&M, Hadden Sayers immersed himself into the Blues. He jammed with the likes of Gatemouth Brown, Omar Dykes, Joe Ely and other luminaries of the Texas blues scene, and went on to play with “Silent Partners” (the legendary BB King rhythm section), Lucky Peterson and Ruthie Foster, whose duet with Hadden on his “Back to the Blues” earned them a Song of the Year nomination!

Ethan Kuntz Ethan Kuntz, 15 year old native of Nashville, Arkansas made the cut and went to Hollywood to sing the Blues on American Idol. He’s already jamming on Beale Street in Memphis, playing at festivals and learning the ropes of being a Bluesman! George Hunt’s Blues For Kids Harmonica Blowout Kids of all ages can learn how to play a Blues song from award-winning Blues in the Schools instructor George Hunt. We’ll give Hohner harmonicas to the first 50 kids who join us on Saturday afternoon! Ghost Town Blues Band Not your grandpa’s blues band, Ghost Town’s live show has been captivating audiences in the U.S. and Canada with everything from a second-line horn

Isayah’s All Stars Isayah Warford and his All-Stars feature some of NWA’s best blues players, fronted by virtuoso guitarist Isayah Warford. Isayah has performed with Mountain of Venus, Bee Spears from the Willie Nelson Band, and Hadden Sayers. Some of the 50 or so bluesmen who have joined the All-Stars over the years include Earl Cate, Darren Ray, Stingray, Dave Gesualdo, Darren Novatny, Wes Bowlin, Nathan Macleod and Kory Montgomery. ---CR

At least twice a year I make a musical pilgrimage to Memphis. Well, really, it’s a blues music pilgrimage. I attend the International Blues Challenge in late January and the Blues Music Awards in early May. To say I attend these events is a bit misleading. I’m there, but, I’m usually working my ass off at both events. I’ve been volunteering at these events for a number of years now. I’m sure I could count them if I concentrated hard enough. But, who wants to do that? I’ve been hosting a venue during the International Blues Challenge for close to a decade now, maybe longer. I’ve had the opportunity to host in the historic Daisy Theater, aka the Old Daisy, a term that pisses off the owners of the place. For the past few years I’ve hosted at Flynn’s, right in the middle of all the action of Beale Street. Hosting a venue at the IBC is a job that I have come to enjoy and look forward to each year. Some of the old time volunteers and a few of my friends think I’m nuts for wanting to do this. I can’t help it. I love being a part of the event and I love hosting the venues. Being the host, or venue coordinator, involves working with the Blues Foundation, the venue and the artists; overseeing a team that helps run the venue with me; and getting to meet the fans. I like being a part of an event like the IBC. The work doesn’t bother me. In fact, for me, it’s a lot of fun. The big piece, though, is getting to meet the people. Getting to meet the performers and the fans. I’ve been privileged to meet some of the finest people I’ve ever known because of working this event. I have forged friendships that are still in place today. Because of the relationships I’ve made through this event there are few places in this country I can travel and not find an acquaintance. In fact, that is a running joke with my co-workers and my family. It’s not uncommon for me to travel on business and run into people I’ve met in Memphis. This year’s IBC was no different. I met people from Maine, California, Germany, the Phillipines and Nebraska, to name just a few. One of my favorite stories from this year’s event comes from the leader of the band Lampano Alley from the Phillipines. The lead singer is a fellow that goes by Mr. Lampano. Prior to introducing them for their set, I asked him a few questions about the band…where are you from in the Phillipines? The reply was ‘All over. Just tell them we’re from Manila. They’ve probably heard of that.’ After a chuckle, I asked if they were all from Manila. Mr. Lampano replied a smile, ‘They are (nodding toward the band). Me, I’m from LA. Hey, nobody’s perfect.’ To which I replied ‘Is that eastern LA?’ I don’t know if that pissed him off or made him laugh. I thought it was funny. Working several years in the same venue I’ve come to know a few of the staff. Flynn’s is a cool place with a good crew. Chris Gales, who performs regularly himself, is my sound man, assisted by Kwan. Yep, Kwan. Just one name. Both of these cats are aces in my book. They work hard to make the acts sound good and they do a great job. I always look forward to seeing them at the IBC and I make it a point to stop in if I’m there for other events. As with any group you spend time with, you get to know them personally and you come to appreciate who they are in the bigger scheme of life. This year I noticed the regular door man at Flynn’s, a big, quiet guy named Malone, was conspicuously missing. When I asked about him I was told he had passed away suddenly over the summer. While I wasn’t close with him, I knew Malone and I knew I could count him as a friend. He rarely smiled and didn’t say much but he was a good man. A few years ago during the IBC, I was thanking people from the stage in Flynn’s. I always try to shout out to the staff to give them recognition for their work. When I had finished, I took a break and walked outside to see what was shaking on Beale Street. As I came back in Malone stopped me and said ‘You forgot about me.’ What do you mean, I asked back. ‘You thanked everyone else in here but you forgot about me.’ Talk about feeling bad! From then on for that IBC and for

every one since, I made damned sure I recognized my door man, Malone. I was truly saddened to learn of his passing. Whether he knew it or not, Malone was a part of my extended blues family and his death took a little piece of me. For this year’s IBC, I had the opportunity to work backstage at the finals in the Orpehum Theater. I go to watch all sixteen finals acts perform from the best seat in the house. I also got to speak to most of the acts that competed. The Mighty Orq, Bobby Blackhat and his band, Norman Jackson and Rick Shortt from the Norman Jackson Band, the Delgado Brothers and all the rest. I got to hear stories about how these acts got to Memphis, the work they put in playing and raising the money to make the trip and, in many cases, their surprise at making it to the finals. Of course, I also got to cut up with a couple friends from Little Rock, Jason Willmon and Trey Johnson. Always a lot of fun. The best part of all of it was making new friends.

It may be in passing or it may be lifelong. Either way, it was a chance to meet people from somewhere else, talk to them, share life with them. Share their experience with them. I saw the thrill and surprise of winning and I witnessed the disappointment of losing. The thing about the acts who didn’t win or place was they weren’t all that upset. They found the silver lining in the event and the fact they were one of the last eight standing in their category (solo/duo or band). The spirit of the competition was that everyone who made it to Memphis had already won. And certainly making it to the ﬁnals validated that. But, you know folks, those are the things that make working an event like the IBC meaningful to me. It’s not about who wins or loses. It’s not about meeting the big names. It’s not about ego. It’s about relationships. Finding them, cultivating them, maintaining them. Appreciating the moment, savoring it, and knowing you have connections that may last a few days but will more than likely endure a lifetime. That’s why I like being there, why I like working the event. We don’t get along in this life by ourselves, regardless of how independent we may think we are. As Bob Margolin once told me, ‘We’re all in this shit together.” Indeed we are, Bob. Indeed we are. For information on the International Blues Challenge and to ﬁnd out who won go to www.blues. org. --DH

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Arkansas Alma

Apr. 30:

J.P. Soars Warren’s Rec Room

Bentonville Apr. 7:

May 4:

Dover

May 26 - 29: feat.:

Cash’d Out A Tribute To Johnny Cash Meteor Kris Allen Meteor

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Eureka Springs Apr. 9:

June 16 - 18: feat.:

June 23: Creekfest Split Lip Rayﬁeld The 1 Oz. Jig Arkansauce Sad Daddy Mudhawk Magnolia Brown Jeff Kearney’s Call Of Commotion The Whole Famn Damily Big Still River The Hard Cider Boys Brian Martin Flocomotiv Little Buffalo River Band Jamie Lou & The Hullabaloo Poor Ol’ Uncle Fatty

Oct. 13 - 16: feat.:

John Hammond Basin Spring Park Eureka Springs Blues Fest Alvin Youngblood Hart Damon Fowler much more… Turpentine Creek Gordon Lightfoot The Auditorium Hillberry: The Harvest Moon multiple artists The Farm

Fayetteville Aprl. 1: Apr. 3: Apr. 4: Aprl. 5: Apr. 6:

Lucero John Moreland George’s Majestic Lounge Big Gigantic Melvv George’s Majestic Lounge Dr. Dog GeGeorge’s Majestic Loungee JJ Grey & Mofro The Record Company George’s Majestic Lounge Judah & The Lion

Apr. 11: Apr. 13: Apr. 16: Apr. 23: Apr. 26: Apr. 28: Apr. 29: May 15: June 9: June 12:

Fort Smith/Van Buren Apr. 3: feat.:

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City Rockfest Disciple Seventh Day Slumber Decyfer Down Spoken Children 18.3 Larry’s Living Room Patti Lupone FS Convention Center Riverfront Blues Festival Colin Lake Selwyn Birchwood Colin Lake Curtis Salgado Riverfront Amphitheater

July 29, 30: feat.:

Peacemaker Music & Art Festival Cold War Kids Turnpike Troubador Blackberry Smoke Leon Russell The Revivalists Old 97s American Aquarium The Ben Miller Band Harry E. Kelley Park

Hot Springs Apr. 15:

July 22:

Lucero Maxine’s The Monkees Oaklawn Park

Little Rock // North Little Rock Apr. 2:

Apr. 2: feat.:

Apr. 5: Apr. 7: Apr. 7: Apr. 12:

Trout Fishing In America First Security Amphitheater Winter Jam For King & Country Matthew West Crowder Lauren Daigle Red NewSong Sidewalk Prophets Stars Go Dim We Are Messengers Verizon Arena Parker Milsap South On Main Mumford & Sons Blake Mills Verizon Arena Ruthie Foster South On Main Adia Victoria White Water Tavern

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Janet Jackson Verizon Arena Steely Dan Steve Winwood Verizon Arena

Mountain View Apr. 29, 30:

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Ozark

Apr. 14 - 16: feat.:

June 30 - J. 3: feat.:

Jerron Paxton Ozark Folk Center Spencer & Rains Ozark Folk Center Jayme Stone Ozark Folk Center Thumbpicking Weekend Thom Bresh Shane Adkins Randy Buckner Kirby Easler Danny Dozier Ozark Folk Center Quebe Sisters Ozark Folk Center Dom Flemons Ozark Folk Center Side Street Steppers Ozark Folk Center Sad Daddy Ozark Folk Center Allison Williams Ozark Folk Center Bill & The Belles Ozark Folk Center

Byrdfest Phish Tribute Band Clusterpluck FreeVerse Mountain Sprout The Schwag Talking Heads Tribute Band Stellar Ways more… Byrd’s Adventure Center Highberry Music Festival Yonder Mountain String Band Keller Williams Papadosio Buckethead Dopapod Wookiefoot

Tauk Jeff Austin Band Kung Fu Desert Dwellers Kaminanda Cornmeal Jon Wayne & The Pain Forgotten Space That 1 Guy The Magic Beans Dirtfoot Aaron Kamm & The One Drops David Gans Steady Flow Spoonfed Tribe Greener Grounds Chinese Connection Dub Embassy Isayah’s Allstars Groovement Henry & The Invisibles Friends Of The Phamily The 1 Oz. Jig The Ozark Travelers The Creek Rocks Opal Agaﬁa & The Sweet Nothings Smar-T Jones Brother Leadfeather more… Mulberry Mountain

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Rogers

May 19:

May 20:

Homegrown Music Festival Leftover Salmon The Wood Brothers Town Mountain Earphunk Henhouse Prowlers Taarka Grandpa’s Cough Medicine Arkansauce x 2 Tall Tall Trees Forlorn Strangers The Lowest Pair Upstate Rubdown Dance Monkey Dance! The Squarshers Grazzhopper Big Still River Outlaw Hippies The Crumbs Hog MacGundy Kids Sets by Caleb Martin Ethan Bush Byrd’s Adventure Center

Jason Aldean Thomas Rhett & A Thousand Horses Walmart AMP Ellie Goulding Years & Years Walmart AMP

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June 2: June 17: June 23, 24: July 2: July 15:

July 26:

Ellie Goulding Years & Years Walmart AMP Journey Doobie Brothers Dave Mason Walmart AMP Kenny Chesney Old Dominion Walmart AMP Widespread Panic Walmart AMP Bite NW Arkansas Walmart AMP Sammy Hagar & The Circle Walmart AMP Miranda Lambert Kip Moore Brothers Osborne Walmart AMP Shinedown Halestorm Black Stone Cherry Whiskey Myers Walmart AMP

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Baton Rouge, LA Apr. 3:

Apr. 9, 10: feat.:

Yonder Mountain String Band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Varsity Theatre 22nd Annual Baton Rouge Blues Festival Buddy Guy Latimore Curtis Harding Kenny Neal & The Neal Family Walter ‘Wolfman’ Washington & The Roadmasters The Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band Lazy Lester Kent Burnside

Apr. 22:

Dallas, TX Apr. 1:

Apr. 2:

Henry Gray James ‘Chicken Scratch’ Johnson Gregg Wright Adia Victoria Leo ‘Bud’ Welch Quinn Sullivan Smokehouse Porter Miss Mamie & The Gutbucket Blues Band Lil Ray Neal Delta Saints The Chris LeBlanc Band featuring Luther Kent Luke Winslow King Elvin Killerbee Henry Turner and Flavor Sundanze Howie Mz Pat The Banditos Loudness War The Rakers Tank & the Bangas Michael Juan Nunez Café Au Lait Honeyvibe OMT Mighty Fine The Bedlamville Triﬂers Palomino Darling Southern Wonders Cliff & Company Lighthouse Singers Baton Rouge Music Studios Danny Kane Repentence Park Samantha Fish Galvez Plaza

Yonder Mountain String Band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Granada Theater Herb Albert Lani Hall Majestic Theatre

Apr. 4: Apr. 4: Apr. 5: Apr. 5: Apr. 6:

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Apr. 14, 15: Apr. 15: Apr. 15: Apr. 16: Apr. 16: feat.:

Mumford & Sons Blake Mills Gexa Energy Pavilion Walter Trout The Kessler Theater Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band American Airlines Center Candlebox Pete RG Trees The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Possessed By Paul James Gas Monkey Live! Los Lonely Boys House Of Blues Junior Brown Granada Theater Justin Bieber Post Malone Moxie Raia American Airlines Center Sister Hazel Granada Theater Blue Oyster Cult Gas Monkey Live! Fred J. Eaglesmith Granada Theater Hayes Carll The Kessler Theater Old 97s County Fair Old 97s Drive-by Truckers Lucero Deer Tick Justin Townes Earle

Apr. 17 - 19: Apr. 19: Apr. 21:

Nikki Lane Brent Best Madison King Main Street Garden Lucinda Williams The Kessler Theater Duran Duran American Airlines Center Shooter Jennings With Waymore’s Outlaws Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Fort Worth, TX Apr. 1: Apr. 2: Apr. 8: Apr. 9: Apr. 13: Apr. 14: Apr. 23: Apr. 29:

Jerrod Niemann Billy Bob’s Texas Montgomery Gentry Billy Bob’s Texas LeAnn Rimes Dean Dillon Billy Bob’s Texas Tanya Tucker Billy Bob’s Texas Mike & The Moonpies Capital Bar Marcia Ball Marc Broussard Downtown Ft. Worth Easton Corbin Billy Bob’s Texas David Allan Coe Billy Bob’s Texas

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Apr. 19: Apr. 21:

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Lawrence, KS Apr. 1: Apr. 6: Apr. 8:

Apr. 9: Apr. 15: Apr. 20:

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Memphis, TN Mar. 18:

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Norman, OK Apr. 2: Apr. 6: Apr. 13: Apr. 15: Apr. 22:

The Bright Light Social Hour Opolis The Cave Singers Opolis Jonathan Richman Opolis Martina McBride Riverswind Casino Johnny Rivers Riverwind Casino

Apr. 22, 23: feat.:

Norman Music Fest. Power Trip Tallows Oil Boom Open Mike Eagle No Bunny Skating Polly Woozy Traindodge Cloud Nothings Small Black Samantha Crain Gazzo Jacob Tovar Promised Land Sound Nikki Lane Crystal Vision The Coathangers Downtown Norman

May 17:

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May 17:

Third Eye Blind The Criterion Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Chesapeake Energy Arena Killswitch Engage Memphis May Fire 36 Crazyﬁsts Diamond Ballroom Barry Manilow Chesapeake Energy Arena Skillet Frontier City My Morning Jacket The Barr Brothers The Criterion Tony Bennett Civic Center Music Hall Joe Bonamassa Civic Center Music Hall Luke Bryan Little Big Town Dustin Lynch Chesapeake Energy Arena Dave Matthews Band Chesapeake Energy Arena

Apr. 29: May 28:

Oxford, MS Apr. 6: Apr. 7: Apr. 23: May 6:

Umphrey’s McGee The Lyric Oxford JJ Grey & Mofro The Record Company The Lyric Oxford Gov’t Mule The Lyric Oxford Lucinda Williams The Lyric Oxford

Apr. 23:

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Anjela Johnson Choctaw Casino Bill Engvall Choctaw Casino Joan Jett & The Black Hearts Choctaw Casino

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Robinsonville/Tunica, MS Apr. 1: Apr. 8: Apr. 14:

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Gregg Allman The Criterion

May 4: May 10:

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Chris Stapleton BankPlus Amphitheater

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Apr. 8: Apr. 12: Apr. 23:

John Mellencamp Carlene Carter Juanita K. Hammons Hall For The Performing Arts Merle Haggard Willie Nelson O’Reilly Family Event Center Jonathan Richman Patton Alley Pub Cornmeal Outland Ballroom

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Shinedown Shrine Mosque Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds Victor Wainwright The Marcus King Band Community Blood Center Parking Lot Flogging Molly Gillioz Theatre

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Apr. 24:

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Aaron Watson Jon Wolfe Cherokee Casino

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Alma

{Area Code 470} THE FOUNDERS ROOM (P) 7503 Robinswood Rd., Alma 72921 April THE FOUNDERS ROOM;4/2/2016:Lucious Spiller Band WARREN’S REC ROOM (P) 1437 Newberry Road, Alma 208-TUNE (8863) 72921 Bookings: Cristy Smith March WARREN’S REC ROOM;3/31/2016:Brick Fields Blues Therapy

Arkadelphia

{Area Code 870} SLIM & SHORTY’S 617 Clinton St., Arkadelphia 245-2365 71923 Bookings: Misty Harris Schedule unavailable at presstime…

Batesville

JOSIE’S STEAK HOUSE 50 Riverbank Rd., Batesville 793-7000 72501 Live entertainment. Call for details... MOOSE LODGE (P) 750 Brewer Hill Rd., Batesville 793-9902 72501 Live entertainment. Call for details.. THE DUCK BLIND {Ramada Inn} 1325 No. St. Louis, Batesville 793-2001 72501 Live entertainment. Call for details..

Beebe

{Area Code 501} V.F.W. (P) 1405 E. Center., Beebe 882-7769 72012 F.: Game Night Live entertainment. Call for details... Read www.nightflying.com On Your Phone

Bee Branch

{Area Code 501} HWY 65 DIVE 9174 Highway 65, Bee Branch 745-DIVE (3483) Live entertainment. Call for details...

Bella Vista

JJ’S GRILL 12 Cunningham Corner, BV 802-6455 72714 April 1: Mike & Grady 2: NCAA Final Four 4: NCAA Final 5: Melody Pond 6: Rick Dodson 7: Johnny Dale Roberts 8: Lazy Daisy 9: Wes Hart 11: Jeff Fox 12: Sarah Loethen 13: Rachel B. & Table for 3 14: Whiskey Menders 15: Lynn Drury 16: BJ & Mike 18: Russ Hutchison 19: Copelin Bates 20: Will Gunselman 21: Jeff Kearney 22: Opal Agafia 23: Brian Pounds & Grace Pettis 25: Jeff Fox 26: Keith Nicholson 27: Coverblind 28: Richard Burnett 29: Vicki Cunningham 30: The Jinns RIORDAN HALL 3 Riordan Drive, B.V. 855-8170 72714 Occassional live music...

Benton

{Area Code 501} FLETCHER MUSIC 619 W. South, Benton 778-9098 72015 Live Music. Call for details... www.godsownar t.com

GINO’S SPORTS GRILL (P) 17332 I-30, Benton 778-9444 72019 www.ginossportsgrill.com Occassional live music. Call for details… V.F.W. POST 2256 5323 Sleepy Village Rd, Benton 315-5585 72015 Bookings: Angela F.: Karaoke Live Music. Call for details...

Bentonville

{Area Code 479} BENTLEY’S BEACH BAR 91 S. E. 28th Street, Bentonville 876-8060 72712 Live music. Call for details… RYSTAL BRIDGES C MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, B’ville 418-5700 72712 Occasional live concerts… GUSANO’S (P) 2905 So. Walton Blvd., B’ville 271-8242 72712 Live music. Call for details… THE TABLE MESS BAR THE LOCAL LOUNGE 108 E. Central, Bentonville 715-6707 72712 Live music. Call for details…

Blytheville

{Area Code 870} THAT BOOKSTORE IN BLYTHEVILLE 316 W. Main, Blytheville 715-6707 72315 Occassional live music. Call for details…

Branson, MO

{Area Code 417} BRANSON’S CENTER STAGE 1810. W. Hwy 76, Branson 320-6079 65616 Live music. Call for details…

THE OUTBACK PUB 1924 W. State Highway 76, Branson 334-7003 65616 Live music. Call for details…

Bryant

M.F. METAL 5920 Hwy. 5 No., Bryant Occassional metal shows… WAXY O’SHEA’S IRISH PUB 235 Branson Landing, Branson 348-1759 65616 www.waxyosheas.com Tu.: Pub Quiz W.: Dance Night Th.-Sa.: DJ Imperial

Caddo Valley

{Area Code 870} BETTY’S BIG COUNTRY DANCE HALL 102 Crystal Palace, Caddo Valley 245-3800 71923 Bookings: Betty April 1, 2: Over The Hill Gang 8, 9: Whistling Dixie 15,16: Ronnie Bear

Camden

{Area Code 870} POSTMASTERS GRILL 133 U.S. 278 Business, Camden 836-5579 71701 Music returns in Spring… THE CELLAR 355 So. Adams Ave, Camden 836-7660 71701 Schedule unavailable at presstime…

Clarksdale, MS

{Area Code 662} BLUESBERRY CAFÉ 235 Yazoo Ave, Clarksdale 627-7008 38614 Su: Blues/rock jam magicismusic.com your key to exciting original music

DELTA BLUES MUSEUM 1 Blues Alley, Clarksdale 627-6820 38614 Director: Shelly Ritter www.detabluesmusuem.org Occassional live music. Please call for details… GROUND ZERO BLUES CLUB 0 Blues Alley, Clarksdale 621-9009 38614 www.groundzerobluesclub.com W.: Karaoke Th.: Weekly Blues Jam April 1: Bill ‘Howl ‘n’ Madd Perry 2: Deak Harp Band 7: LALA 8: The Sister Lucille Band 9: The Johnny Riley Band 13: Heavy Suga’ & The SweeTones 14: Phillip Carter & The Underground Blues 15: Stacy Mitchhart 20: LALA 22: Ricky ‘Da Soul Man’ Burton 23: Charlie Burgan & The Southbound Train

Clarksville

{Area Code 479} CROSSWOODS (P) Exit 55 off I-40 I-40 & Hwy. 64 W., Clarksville 754-8080 72830 Schedule unavailable at presstime…

Conway

{Area Code 501} ADVENT ARTS & ACOUSTIC CAFÉ {Advent Lutheran Church} 900 Farris Rd., Conway 786-1604 or 269-0805, 72032 Live entertainment. Call for details…

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BEARS DEN PIZZA (P) 235 So. Farris, Conway 328-5556 72034 W.: Karaoke Th.: Le Trivia F.: Karaoke DON W. REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL UCA Campus 201 Donaghey, Conway 450-5000 72032 Live entertainment. Call for details… GUSANO’S 2915 Dave Ward, Conway 329-1100 72034 Live entertainment. Call for details… J J’S GRILL (P) 1010 Main, Conway 336-0100 72032 April 1: Queen Anne’s Revenge 2: No Music -

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ING’S (P) K 1020 Front St., Conway 205-8512 72032 April 1: Mountain Sprout 2: Trey Johnson The Great Nothing Yet 6, 7: tba 8: Lucious Spiller 9: tba 15: Cosmocean 16: Dylan Stewart & The Eulogists 22: Cadillac Jackson 23: Conway Crawfish Crawl feat.: The Hooten Hallers 29: Tyler Kinchen & The Right Pieces

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ICHELANGELO’S= M RISTORANTE 1117 Oak St., Conway 329-7278 72032 Live entertainment. Call for details… MIKE’S PLACE (P) 808 Front St., Conway 269-6453 72032 www.mikesplaceconway.com Live entertainment. Call for details… TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ 283 Hwy. 365, Conway 470-3322 72032 Su.: Open Jam Session April TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ;4/1/ 2016;Buddy Case & Six Strings Down TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ;4/2/ 2016;Michael Shaw TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ;4/3/ 2016;Blues Night TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ;4/8/ 2016;Buh Jones TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ;4/9/ 2016;tba TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ;4/10/ 2016;Kim Griffen TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ;4/15/ 2016;Michael Shaw TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ;4/16/ 2016;John Murphy & Buddy Case TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ;4/17/ 2016;Blues Night TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ;4/22/ 2016;T.K. Cowboy TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ;4/23/ 2016;Tumbling Dyce Band TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ;4/24/ 2016;Kim Griffen Taylor Made TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ;4/29/ 2016;Gable Bradley Band TAYLORS’ MADE CAFÉ;4/30/ 2016;Crawfish Boil TC’S MIDTOWN GRILL (P) 1611 E. Oak St., Conway 205-0576 72032 Open 7 Days A Week! 11a.m. - 2 a.m.

W.: Open Mic, 7 p.m. host: Greg Madden All real musicians welcome… April 1: Bombay Black 2, 3: Third Degree 8: Monroe County 9: ShotGunBillys 15: Luke Williams 16: Dirty Lindsay 22: Third Degree Mark Taylor 23: Akeem Kemp May 6: Funk Yeah 7: Third Degree 13: Lypstick Hand Grenade 13: Stephen Neeper & The Wild Hearts 20: Nerd Eye Blind 28: Bombay Black THE RAB (P) 408 Hwy. 65 No., Conway 336-8484 72032 Schedule unavailable at presstime… VFW POST 2259 (P) 1 Veterans Drive, Conway 329-1230 72034 Bookings: Megan March 17: St. Patty’s Day Bash ZAZA 1050 Ellis Ave., St. 110, Conway 336-ZAZA (9292) 72032 Bookings: Adam Sweet Schedule unavailable at presstime…

Dardanelle

{Area Code 479} FRONT STREET GRILL (P) 115 So. Front St., Dardanelle 229-4458 72834 Bookings: Monte, after 5 Occassional live music…

Eureka Springs

{Area Code 479} THE ART COLONY No. Main, Eureka Springs 253-2090 72632 Bookings: Raven @ 479-244-7229 Occassional live music… THE AUDITORIUM 36 So. Main, Eureka Springs 253-7788 72632 888-855-7823 It’s ALIVE! ASIN PARK HOTEL B 12 Spring, Eureka Springs 253-7837 72632 F.: Hogscalders CARIBE RESTAURANTE Hwy. 62 West 309 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs 253-8102 72632 Bookings: KJ F., Sa.: Live music Live entertainment. Call for details…

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CHELSEA’S CORNER CAFE & BAR 10 Mountain, Eureka Springs 253-6723 72632 www.chelseascornercafe.com Bookings: Gina M.: Ladies’ Night feat.: SprUngbilly Tu.: Open Mic W.: Drink & Draw April CHELSEA’S;4/2/2016;Iris CHELSEA’S;4/3/2016;Iris and Diversity Band CHELSEA’S;4/6/2016;Brian Martin CHELSEA’S;4/8/2016;Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils CHELSEA’S;4/9/2016;Opal Agafia CD release party CHELSEA’S;4/13/2016;Charity Ann CHELSEA’S;4/14/2016;Voxana CHELSEA’S;4/15/2016;Galaxy Tour Guide CHELSEA’S;4/16/2016;Sad Daddy CHELSEA’S;4/17/2016;Friends with Benefits, Noon-all day Jeff Fox CHELSEA’S;4/20/2016;Randall Shreve CHELSEA’S;4/22/2016;Burn Barrel CHELSEA’S;4/23/2016;Chucky Waggs CHELSEA’S;4/28/2016;Ratliff Dean CHELSEA’S;4/29/2016;Billabong Waters

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CHELSEA’S;4/30/2016;cowgirl train set CRESCENT HOTEL 75 Prospect, Eureka Springs 253-9766 72632 Su.: Live Music During Brunch 1876 INN & RESTAURANT 2023 E. Van Buren, Eureka Springs 363-6404 72632 Live entertainment. Call for details... EUREKA SPRINGS - CITY EVENTS www.eurekasprings.org 479-253-8737 EUREKA HOUSE CONCERTS {Unitarian Church} 17 Elk St., Eureka Springs www.eurekahouseconcerts.com NEW DELHI CAFE 2 Main St., Eureka Springs 253-2525 72632 Live Music. Call for details…

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ROWDY BEAVER RESTAURANT & TAVERN 417 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs 253-8544 72632 April 1: 2 Dogs Karaoke 2: Leather & Lace 8: 2 Dogs Karaoke 9: September’s End 15: 2 Dogs Karaoke 16: Terri & The Executives 22: 2 Dogs Karaoke 23: Skeletones 29: 2 Dogs Karaoke 30: Johai Kafu ROWDY BEAVER DEN (Downtown Location) 47 Spring St., Eureka Springs 363-6444 72632 April 1: Leather & Lace 2: John Harwood 3: Lyons Key 8: September’s End 9: John Harwood Jenn Garrett 10: Michael Tisdale 15: Terri & Brett 16: Terri & Brett John Kinsey 17: Terri & Brett 22: DJ Goose 23: John Harwood Blew Reed & The Flatheads 24: Steve Zimmerman 29: Tightrope THE STONE HOUSE 89 So. Main, Eureka Springs 363-6411 72632 www.eurekastonehouse.com Bookings: Amanda Open W.--Su.

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Fayetteville/Springdale {Area Code 479} ARSAGA’S ON DICKSON: THE DEPOT 548 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 443-9900 72701 M.: Folk Night W.: Jazz Night Th.: Pearl

ART EXCHANGE 113 W. Emma, Springdale 751-3003 // 361-1211 72764 Last Thursday of each month: Open mic feat.: Houston Hughes BEAR’S PLACE 504 15th St., Fayetteville 521-2327 72701 April 1: Chase Missy Band 2: CeCe Box 4: Calling All Songwriters 6: BrickFields Blues Therapy 7: Danny Mullen 8: Ole Dimebox 9: Buddy Shute & the Motivators 10: Reason #9 11: Brenda Baskins 12: Jumpsuit Jamey

14: Flashback 15: Randall Shreve 16: She’s Us 20: BrickFields Blues Therapy 21: Bluegrass Jam 22: Brady Branch Blues Band 26: Jumpsuit Jamey 27: Pat Key 29: Member This COMMON GROUNDS GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR 412 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 442-3515 72701 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Schedule unavailable at presstime… DICKSON STREET PUB 303 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 527-9333 72701 ROOFTOP PATIO Schedule unavailable at presstime… EMELIA’S 309 W. Dickson, St. 2 527-9800 72701 Su.: Jazz Brunch RESCO CAFÉ & PUB F 112 W. Center, Fayetteville 455-5555 72701 F.: Fresco Jazz Trio FOGHORN’S WINGS 1100 So. 48th Place, Springdale 717-2020 72702 Live music returns in warm weather GEORGE’S MAJESTIC LOUNGE (P) 519 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 442-4226 72701 www.georgesmajesticlounge.com

Bookings: Brian @ (479)527-6618 F.: Happy Hour Band Matinees, 6-8 April 1: Isayah’s Allstars Eric Claption Trib. Lucero John Moreland 2: The Irie Lions Rochelle Bradshaw & Hypnotion Chinese Connection Dub Embassy 3: Big Gigantic Louis The Child Melvv 4: Dr. Dog 5: JJ Grey & Mofro The Record Company 6: Judah & The Lion 7: Cole Porter Band Dan Tedesco 8: The Bel Airs Mudhawk 9: Mom’s Kitchen The Widespread Panic Tribute 10: Shawn James Adam Cox 13: Penny & Sparrow Corey Kilgannon 14: Eskimo Brothers 15: The Nace Brothers Boom! Kinetic 16: Blues In The Natural State feat.: Buku 17: KXUA’s Local Music Palooza feat.: Bob For Apples Moonsong

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GHAZI’S PESTO 1830 N. College, Fayetteville 582-3330 72702 Tu.: Jed Clampit Th.: Matt Smith Various entertainers… GREENHOUSE GRILLE 481 So. School Ave., Fayetteville 444-8909 72701 Live music. Call for details... JAMMIN’ JAVA 21 W. Mountain, Fayetteville 443-2233 72701 Live music. Call for details… JJ’S GRILL 1271 No. Steamboat, Fayetteville 443-0700 72701 April 1: Maud Crawford 2: NCAA Final Four 4: NCAA Championship 5: Jeff Fox 6: Russ Hutchinson

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TJ Broscoff Ouachita River Band Jim Mills Band Junction 80 Lynn Drury Jeff Fox Kyle Nichtigel Mike & Grady Jamie Wolfe & The Wranglers Copelin Bates Jeff Fox Summerlin Bros. Dustin Prinz Wes Hart Mark Shields & Good Company TJ Scarlett Lazy Daisy Jeff Fox The Jinns Harvey Stone Band The Odds

JJ’S STREETSIDE (formerly Jose’s) 324 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 521-0194 72701 Under renovation...watch for grand opening in the next few weeks... J OSE’S SOUTHWEST GRILLE 5240 W. Sunset, Springdale 750-9055 72702 Music returns with warm weather…

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KINGFISH DIVE BAR 262 No. School, Fayetteville 935-3443 72701 Bookings: Email arch@ kingfishbar.com Live music returns with warm weather… IGHT BULB CLUB L 19 No. Block, Fayetteville 587-9512 72701 Booking: Lightbulbclubbooking @gmail.com Great Live music. Call for details... MJ PIZZARIA 838 No. 48th, Springdale 717-6836 72762 Music returns in warm weather… MAXINE’S TAP ROOM 107 No. Block, Fayetteville 442-9601 72701 Schedule unavailable at presstime… MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES 1200 No. Garland, Fayetteville 935-3459 72701 April MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES;4/1/ 2016;Alter Egos MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES;4/2/ 2016;Ozark Travelers MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES;4/6/ 2016;Charlie Kelly Trio MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES;4/8/ 2016;The Blacklisted MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES;4/9/ 2016;Rachel B. & Table For 3

OJO’S PINTS AND PIES;4/13/ M 2016;Fetts Folly MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES;4/15/ 2016;Rob & Tisdale MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES;4/16/ 2016;Route 358 MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES;4/20/ 2016;Voxana MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES;4/22/ 2016;Bottle Rocket MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES;4/23/ 2016;Derek & Ricky MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES;4/27/ 2016;Nate Hancock MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES;4/29/ 2016;Max, Jake & Mike MOJO’S PINTS AND PIES;4/30/ 2016;Pat Ryan Key NOMAD’S MUSIC LOUNGE 1431 So. School, Fayetteville 443-1832 72701 Schedule unavailable at presstime… ON THE MARK (P) 2588 No. Gregg, Fayetteville 575-0123 72701 Bookings: Scott Young Live music returns with warm weather… POWERHOUSE SEAFOOD 112 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 442-8300 72701 Live music returns with warm weather… www.Nightflying.com

SMOKE & BARREL TAVERN 324 W. Dickson, Fayetteville 521-6880 72701 April SMOKE & BARREL TAVERN;4/1/2016;1 Oz. Jig SMOKE & BARREL TAVERN;4/ 2/2016;American Lions, Resident SMOKE & BARREL TAVERN;4/ 4/2016;Black Apple Showcase Afterparty SMOKE & BARREL TAVERN;4/ 9/2016;Big Piph, Tomorrow Maybe SMOKE & BARREL TAVERN;4/ 11/2016;The Drunken Cuddle SMOKE & BARREL TAVERN;4/ 15/2016;Matt Smith Group SMOKE & BARREL TAVERN;4/ 20/2016;Flying Balalaika Brothers SMOKE & BARREL TAVERN;4/ 22/2016;Mudhawk SMOKE & BARREL TAVERN;4/ 30/2016;Cosmic American TERRA STUDIOS 12103 Hazel Valley Rd. Fayetteville (800)255-8995 72701 April TERRA STUDIOS;4/3/ 2016;Richard Burnett TERRA STUDIOS;4/10/ 2016;Good Medicine TERRA STUDIOS;4/17/ 2016;Peter Lippincott TERRA STUDIOS;4/24/

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21 WEST END 21 No. 2nd, Ft. Smith 434-4213 72901 Contact: Mike Chronister April 1: Dave Gesualdo 2: Jilla Jackson 7: Peter Lippencott 8: Will Mendenhall 9: Ben Byars 14: Peter Lippencott 15: Stuart Baer 16: Mark Albertson 20: Core Beer Dinner feat.: Paul Sammons 22: Gary Hutchison 23: Will Mendenhall 28: Peter Lippencott 29: Jilla Jackson 30: Paul Morphis May 6: Dave Gesualdo 7: Ben Lewis 12: Peter Lippencott 13: Will Mendenhall 14: Peter Lippencott 20: Gary Hutchison 27: Jilla Jackson 28: Will Mendenhall (& Oats) AVA’S AT FIATA(P) 8901 Jenny Lind, Ft. Smith 434-4021 72901 Bookings: Ava Milam Tu., Th.: Karaoke hosted by: Mark Sparks Live music. Call for details... BELLA ITALIA RESTAURANT & PIANO BAR 407 No. 8th, Ft. Smith 785-1550 72901 Th.—Sa.: Sharon Pitts BRANNON’S PUB & GRILL 2508 Market Trace, Ft. Smith 646-8700 72901 Occassional Live Music… Call for details…

BRICK TOWN BREWERY 318 Garrison Ave., Ft. Smith 434-2739 72901 Occassional Live Music… Call for details… DOE’S EAT PLACE 422 No. 3rd, Ft. Smith 784-9111 72901 Booking: Trent Gallant Live Music. Call for details… EAGLES CLUB(P) 3321 So. 66th, Ft. Smith 452-5888 72901 M.: Dance Lessons Tu.: Joe Harris Dance W.: Shuffleboard F.: Dinner Sa.: Dance THE ELECTRIC COWBOY (P) 6107 So. 31st, Ft. Smith 72901 649-8033 72901 Where Fort Smith Plays At Night! Check Out The Ocean Dance Club THE ELEPHANT ROOM 700 N. 8th, Ft.Smith 883-2901 72901 Booking: Sheahan Live music. Call for details… FIVE STAR PRODUCTIONS THEATER 801 No. A, Ft. Smith 783-7751 72901 March Peacemaker Music Series; 3/31/2016; Jonathan Tyler April Peacemaker Music Series; 4/22/2016; Humming House FORT SMITH LITTLE THEATER 401 N. 6th, Ft. Smith 783-2966 72901 Schedule unavailable at presstime… Read Nightflying & Do Arkansas...

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HERO’S 1002 Garrison Ave., Ft. Smith 353-4754 72901 Bookings: Doug McRae April 1: RedWitch Johnny 2: Last Sayso 3: Mother Crone 8: Spanish Flies 9: Ice Cold Domestic 16: Isayah’s All-Stars 29: 2nd Annual Steel Horse Rally feat.: Oreo Blue 30: Will Mendenhall Band May 6: Awkward Silence 7: SD7en 14: June Moon 20: tba 22: Spanish Fly 27: Caleb Bryan Martin 28: Greg Madden

JJS;4/12/2016;Jon Dooly JJS;4/13/2016;TJ Scarlett JJS;4/14/2016;Lynn Drury JJS;4/15/2016;Jillia Jackson JJS;4/16/2016;Wes Hart JJS;4/18/2016;George Hughen JJS;4/19/2016;Bill Flashpohler JJS;4/20/2016;Jocko JJS;4/21/2016;Jeff Fox JJS;4/22/2016;Dudley Jr. JJS;4/23/2016;Emmitt & 4WD JJS;4/25/2016;Willin-n-Able JJS;4/26/2016;Whiskey Menders JJS;4/27/2016;Gary Hutchison JJS;4/28/2016;Joey Farr JJS;4/28/2016;Mark Albertson JJS;4/30/2016;BottleRocket

J OE’S GRILL & CANTINA 3400 So. 74th, Ft. Smith 478-9600 72903 Schedule unavailable at presstime… LA HUERTA 400 Garrison Ave., Ft. Smith 783-3655 72901 Bookings: Hector, 1-3 weekdays Live music returns in Spring…

MOVIELOUNGE 7601 Rogers Ave., Ft. Smith 226-3595 72901 Live entertainment. Call for details...

JJ’S GRILL 5400 Phoenix Ave, Ft. Smith 434-4555 72901 April JJS;4/1/2016;Gary Hutchison Band JJS;4/2/2016;2;NCAA Final Four JJS;4/4/2016;NCAA Finals JJS;4/5/2016;RainKings JJS;4/6/2016;TJ Broscoff JJS;4/7/2016;Jeff Fox JJS;4/8/2016;Queen Anne’s Revenge JJS;4/9/2016;Fuggin’s Wheat Band JJS;4/11/2016;Cuttthroat Trout

91ST STREET 3702 So. 91st, Ft. Smith 478-6000 72903 F., Sa.: Karaoke Live music. Call for details…

LOST BEACH ISLAND BAR & GRILL (P) 1810 So. Zero, Ft. Smith 646-3939 72901 Tu.: Trivia Challenge W.--Sa.: Karaoke

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Gravette

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Hardy

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Heber Springs

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Hot Springs

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UUC-LR COFFEE HOUSE (Unitarian Universalist Church) 1818 Reservoir Rd., L.R. 225-2891 72211 Schedule unavailable at presstime… VINO’S 7th & Chester, L.R. 375-8468 72201 Bookings: Dylan at vinosbooking@gmail.com March VINO’S;3/26/2016;Moon Song, Construction of Light VINO’S;3/31/2016;Aborning, GoreMonger, All Is At An End April VINO’S;4/1/2016;Ozark Shaman, Giant On The Mountain, Krisgrav, Amounkst The Trees VINO’S;4/3/2016;Mothership VINO’S;4/8/2016;Redefined Reflection, The Violet Hour, Pulse Rate Zero, Undercover Devil VINO’S;4/9/2016;KISS Tribute Band, Kiss It! VINO’S;4/13/2016;Justin River & Jake Daniels VINO’S;4/15/2016;John Lucus, Matthew Castellano, William Farrel VINO’S;4/17/2016;Rites of Spring VINO’S;4/19/2016;Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music VINO’S;4/23/2016;Kyle Gass Band, Iron Tongue VINO’S;4/29/2016;Auric, Myrkryth, Construction of Light EST END SMOKE HOUSE W & TAVERN 215 No. Shackleford, L.R. 224-7665 72211 March 25: Thread 26: Mother Hubbard & The Regulators April 1, 2: Splendid Chaos 8: Tragikly White 9: Special 20 15: Big Stack 16: River City Overdrive 22, 23: Pamela K. Ward & The Last Call Orchestra 29: Third Degree 30: Raising Grey WHITE WATER TAVERN & RESTAURANT 7th & Thayer, L.R. 375-8400 72205 www.whitewatertavern.com Bookings: Matt White Kitchen: Tu., Th., F.: 5 p.m. - 12 Lunch F.: 11 a.m. - 2 Tu.: Arkansas Rockers

Revue; (NO COVER CHARGE) feat.: $3.50 pitchers & $2.50 cocktails st. @ 10 March 26: John Paul Kieth 30: Dale Watson Bonnie Montgomery 31: Daughters of Triton The Uh Huhs DJ Ike April 1: Louisiana Soul Revival feat.: Doug Duffey Good Foot 2: Dana Louise & The Glorious Birds 5: The Lowest Pair 6: Midwest Caravan I Was Afraid Landrest 8: Brothers From Different Mothers 12: Adia Victoria Joshua Asante 14: Daniel Markham & John Calvin Abney 15: Mike & The Moonpies 16: Isaac Alexander The Nobility 19: Joe Buck 23: Graham Wilkinson 29: Dikki Du & The Zydeco Krewe 30: Ghost Bones May 4: Dirty Fences 7: Amy Garland Band 11: Aaron Lee Tasjan 14: Seratones June 9: Ray Wylie Hubbard WILDWOOD PARK 20919 Denny Rd., L.R. 821-7275 72223 Schedule unavailable at presstime…

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Lula, MS

{Area Code 662} ISLE OF CAPRI 777 Isle of Capri Parkway, Lula 1-800-The-Isle, 38644 W.--Sa.: Pulse

Malvern

{Area Code 501} AMERICAN LEGION POST # 11 (P) 218 Olive, Malvern 337-8168 72104 Sa.: Canned Country

Maumelle

{Area Code 501} LUCKY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1101 Murphy Dr., Maumelle 803-4898 72113 F.: Karaoke Sa.: Showing all the games…

Memphis, TN

{Area Code 901} ALFRED’S 197 Beale & 3rd, Memphis 525-3711 38103 Su.: Memphis Jazz

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B.B. KING’S BLUES CLUB 143 Beale, Memphis 524-KING 38103 Nightly: BB King All Star Band NightLife Su.: Carl Drew Blues Band Will Tucker Band Preston Shannon M.--W: King Beez Preston Shannon Tu.: Preston Shannon NiteLife BB King’s All-Stars W.: King Beez Preston Shannon Th.: Blind Mississippi Morris BB King Allstar Band King Beez F.: BB King All-Stars Will Tucker Band Sa.: Blind Mississippi Morris Carl Drew Blues Band Carl Stewart BB King All Stars

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BLUES CITY CAFE 138 Beale, Memphis 526-3637 38103 Su.: Free World Nightly: Gary Hardy & The Memphis 2 Brad Birkedahl & The Burning Love Band Live Music Every Day! BLUES HALL 182 Beale, Memphis 528-0150 38103 F.--M.: Dr. ‘Feel Good’ Potts Band BLUE MONKEY 2012 Madison, Memphis 272-2583 38103 Tu.: Rusty Lemon HANDY BAR 200 Beale, Memphis 527-2687 38103 Sa.: Plantation All Stars Su.: Fred Sanders Juke Joint All Stars HARD ROCK CAFE 315 Beale, Memphis 529-0007 38103 M.: Memphis Music Monday

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WILLY D’S ROCK & ROLL PIANO BAR 322 President Clinton Ave., L.R. 244-9550 72201 Tu.--Sa.: Live Dueling Pianos YA YA’S EURO BISTRO 17711 Chenal Parkway, L.R. 821-1144 72223 Contact: Scott Hanyik Live music. Call for details… ZACK’S PLACE 1400 So. University, L.R. 664-6444 72204 M.: Live Trivia Tu., W.: Poker Tourneys

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19: Todd Barry 21: Elle King 22: Taste of Jubilee 23: Lucero Family Block Party feat.: Lucero St. Paul & The Broken Bones Cory Branan Mark Edgar Stuart Young Valley 26: Citizen Cope NEWBY’S 539 So. Highland, Memphis 452-8408 38110 Th.: Mojo Possum Live Entertainment. Call for details…

ORPHEUM THEATRE 203 So. Main, Memphis 529-0150 38103 April 2, 3: Martin Lawrence 9: Black Violin 14: The Milk Carton Kids 23: Puscifer 24: The Smashing Pumpkins Liz Phair

NEW DAISY THEATRE 330 Beale, Memphis 525-8979 38103 March 31: Issues Crown The Empire One Ok Rock Night Verses April 2: Morgan Page 10: Disturbed 14: Zoso 16: Andy Mineo Propaganda 23: Frankie Ballard 29: The Schwag 30: B.o.B. Scotty ATL London Jae

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THE PIG ON BEALE 167 Beale Street, Memphis 529-1544 38103 F.: Leslie E. Jones: Elvis Tribute Show Sa.: Guy Venable, Jr. YOUNG AVENUE DELI 2119 Young Ave., Memphis 278-0034 38104 Live bands. Call for details…

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Monticello

{Area Code 870} AMERICAN LEGION HUT {old Veteran’s Bldg. in McCloy Park} 111 Briarcliff, Monticello 367-6958 71655 Live entertainment. Call for details... LA TERRAZA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 306 Hwy. 425, Monticerllo 460-0055 71655 Live entertainment. Call for details... MAIN STREET BISTRO {First Presbyterian Church} 821 No. Main, Monticello 367-6883 71655 Live entertainment. Call for details... THE RIVER (P) 791 Hwy. 278 W., Monticello 367-6135 71655 M., Tu., F., Sa.: Karaoke VFW HUT 148 Veteran’s Drive, Monticello 367-2797 71655 Occassional Live Music

Morrilton

{Area Code 501} JEBB’S PLACE (P) I-40 & Hwy. 95, Morrilton 477-2198 72110 Th., Sa: Karaoke Schedule unavailable at presstime…

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ORTH PLAZA CINEMA N 1515 North Business 9, Morrilton 354-1667 72110 Sa.: Red Barnes & The Country Knights RIALTO COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER 213 E. Broadway, Morrilton 477-9955 72110 Ev. 3rd Friday: The Rialto Pickers

Mountain Home

{Area Code 870} THE BACK FORTY Hwy. 62 W., Mtn. Home 425-7170 72653 Live Music On Our Outdoor Deck - weather permitting THE BRICK YARD BAR & GRILL (P) 10460 Cranfield Rd., Mtn. Home 492-6106 72653 Bookings: Jay Sabella W.: Piano Bar F.: Live Bands Sa.: Dance Club & Karaoke Live entertainment. Call for details… ROYAL 66 4063 Hwy. 62 E., Mtn. Home 492-5600 72653 Bookings: Richard W.: Karaoke Live entertainment. Call for details…

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Mountain View

{Area Code 870} OZARK FOLK CENTER P.O. Box 500, Mtn. View 269-3851 72560 M.—Sa.: Live Traditional Music Su.: Gospel Concerts featuring occasional guest performers and Gospel concerts, arts & crafts workshops, demonstrations, etc. Mid-April - November; Thanksgiving & Christmas OZARK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 1 1/2 blocks So. of Courtsquare Sa.: Live Music (weather permitting)

New Edinburg

{Area Code 870} NEW EDINBURG COMMUNITY CENTER 6590 Hwy. 8, N.E. 510-6388 71655 Occassional live music.

Newport

{Area Code 870} GOLD STAR CLUB 714 Hwy. 367 No., Newport 523-2338 72112 Live music. Call for details…

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Ozark

{Area Code 479} MAIN STREET LOUNGE 215 W. Main, Ozark 667-0962 72949 Contact: Katie Reynolds Live music. Call for details…

Paragould

{Area Code 870} SKINNY J’S 117 No. Pruett, Paragould 236-2390 72450 April SKINNY J’S;4/2/2016;Nathan Crouch

Paris

{Area Code 479} EAST END SPORTS PUB E. Walnut St., Paris 963-3278 72855 Live music. Call for details… JOHNNY MAC’S ROCKIN’ ROOSTER (P) 5855 Hwy. 22, Paris 963-2626 72855 Live music. Call for details…

Pine Bluff

{Area Code 870} MAD HOG TAVERN 2405 No. University, P.B. 534-0565 72123 Live music. Call for details… magicismusic.com

Pocahontas

{Area Code 870} IMPERIAL DINNER THEATRE 1401 Hwy. 304 E., Pocahontas 892-0030 72455 Schedule unavailable at presstime...

Pocola, OK

{Area Code 918} CHOCTAW CASINO I-540, Pocola 1-800-590-5825 74902 M: Ladies Night Out Tu.: Fun Card Drawings W.: Club 55 Th.: Men’s Night F., Sa.: Live Bands Nightly: Big Stack Gilley’s CenterStage Event Center

Quapaw, OK

{Area Code 918} DOWNSTREAM CASINO RESORT 69300 East Nee Rd., Quapaw 919-6000 74363 April 16: Blues Traveler

Royal

{Area Code 501} SADDLEBAGS SALOON & GRILL 4977 Albert Pike, Royal 767-2247 71913 Live music. Call for details…

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{Area Code 479} AFTER 5 BAR 2000 Promenade Blvd., Rogers 631-1114 72758 Live music. Call for details… COPELAND’S 436 No. Rogers, Rogers 246-9455 72756 Su.: Claudia Burson Trio 3rd Su. of ea. mo.: Ben Harris EAGLES CLUB (P) 11160 Old Wire Rd., Rogers 451-9323 72756 Live Music. Call for details... FOSTER’S PINT & PLATE GASTROPUB 2001 So. Bellview Rd., Rogers 621-0093 72756 Live Music. Call for details… GOOD VIBRATIONS (P) 2500 N. 17th, Rogers 246-8998 72756 Occasional live music… IRON HORSE COFFEEHOUSE 220 So. 1st, Rogers 631-9977 72756 W.: Rogers Jazz Society, 7-9 JJ’S GRILL (P) 4500 W. Walnut, St. #3, Rogers 4460-4460 72756 April JJS;4/1/2016;Take Cover JJS;4/2/2016;NCAA Final Four JJS;4/4/2016;NCAA Final JJS;4/5/2016;Ashley McBryde JJS;4/6/2016;The Chaperones JJS;4/7/2016;Tony Alvarez JJS;4/8/2016;Mike & Grady

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Roland, OK

{Area Code 918} CHEROKEE CASINO 205 Cherokee Blvd., Roland 427-1000 or 1-800-256-2338 74954 Schedule unavailable.

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{Area Code 479} NORTH 40 (P) I-40 & Hwy. 7 No., Russellville 968-1772 72801 Bookings: Tony F.: DJ Montez Your Party Spot in the River Valley!

Sallisaw, OK

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Stuttgart

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Trumann

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Van Buren

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A mother-in-law stopped by unexpectedly the recently married couple’s house. She knocks on the door, then immediately walks in. She is shocked to see her daughter-in-law lying on the couch, totally naked. “What are you doing?” she asked. “I’m waiting for Jeff to come home from work,” the daughter-in-law answered. “But you’re naked!” the mother-in-law exclaimed. “This is my love dress,” the daughter-in-law explained. “Love dress? But you’re naked!” “Jeff loves me to wear this dress! It makes him happy and it makes me happy.” The mother-in-law on the way home thought about the love dress. When she got home she got undressed, showered, put on her best perfume and expectantly waited for her husband, lying provocatively on the couch. Finally her husband came home. He walked in and saw her naked on the couch. “What are you doing?” he asked. “This is my love dress,” she replied. “Needs ironing,” he says” “What’s for dinner?” A guy meets a gal in a bar and asks, “May I buy you a drink?” “Okay. But it won’t do you any good.” A little later, he asks, “May I buy you another drink?” “Okay. But it won’t do you any good.” He invites her up to his apartment and she replies, “Okay. But it won’t do you any good.” They get to his apartment and he says, “You are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. I want you for my wife.” She says, “Oh, that’s different. Send her in…” A little girl wants to walk her dog, but her father says that she can’t because the dog is in heat. After a moment’s thought, he finally says, “Well, I guess, if we pour gas on the dog’s rear end it will kill the scent.” So he does. Half an hour later, the girl returns. The father says, “Where’s the dog?” The girl replies,”She ran out of gas half a block down the street, and the neighbor’s dog is pushing her home.” WHY MEN ARE SELDOM DEPRESSED: Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. You can be President. You can never be pregnant. You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a water park. Car mechanics tell you the truth. The world is your urinal. You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky. You don’t have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt. Same work, more pay. Wrinkles add character. Wedding dress: $5000. Tux rental: $100. People never stare at your chest when you’re talking to them. New shoes don’t cut, blister, or mangle your feet. One mood all the time. Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. You know stuff about tanks. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. You can open all your own jars. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness. If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend. Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough. You almost never have strap problems in public. You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes. Everything on your face stays its original color. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades. You only have to shave your face and neck. You can play with toys all your life. One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look. You can ‘do’ your nails with a pocket knife. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache. You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes. No wonder men are happier. WHY MEN ARE JUST HAPPIER PEOPLE NICKNAMES • If Sheila, Candy and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Sheila, Candy, and Sarah.

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• If Mike, Dave and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Bubba, and Wildman… EATING OUT • When the bill arrives, Mike, Dave and John will each throw in $20, even though it’s only for $32.50. None of them will have anything smaller and none will actually admit they want change back. • When the girls get their bill, out come the pocket calculators. MONEY • A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs. • A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn’t need but it’s on sale. BATHROOMS • A man has six items in his bathroom: toothbrush and toothpaste, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a towel. • The average number of items in the typical woman’s bathroom is 337. A man would not be able to identify more than 20 of these items. ARGUMENTS • A woman has the last word in any argument. • Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument. FUTURE • A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband. • A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife. MARRIAGE • A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn’t. • A man marries a woman expecting that she won’t change, but she does. DRESSING UP • A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the trash, answer the phone, read a book, and get the mail. • A man will dress up for weddings and funerals. NATURAL • Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed. • Women somehow deteriorate during the night. OFFSPRING • Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams. • A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house. A married man should forget his mistakes. There’s no use in two people remembering the same thing… THE PREACHER AND THE MUSIC DIRECTOR There was a church where the preacher and the minister of music were not getting along. As time went by this began to spill over into the worship service. The first week the preacher preached on commitment and how we all should dedicate ourselves to the service of God. The music director lead the song, “I Shall not be Moved.” The second week the preacher preached on tithing and how we all should gladly give to the work of the Lord. The director lead the song, “Jesus Paid it All.” The third week the preacher preached on gossiping and how we should all watch our tongues. The music director led the song, “I Love to Tell the Story.” With all this going on, the preacher became very disgusted over the situation and the following Sunday told the congregation that he was considering resigning. The musician lead the song, “Oh Why Not Tonight?” As it came to pass, the preacher did indeed resign. The next week he informed the church that it was Jesus who led him there and it was Jesus that was taking him away. The music leader led the song, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” CAB DRIVER AND THE PREACHER A cab driver reaches the Pearly Gates and announces his presence to St.Peter, who looks him up in his Big Book. Upon reading the entry for the cabby, St. Peter invites him to grab a silk robe and a golden staff and to proceed into Heaven. A preacher is next in line behind the cabby and has been watching these proceedings with interest. He announces himself to St. Peter. Upon scanning the preacher’s entry in the Big Book, St. Peter furrows his brow and says, “Okay, we’ll let you in, but take that cloth robe and wooden staff.” The preacher is astonished and replies, “But I am a man of the cloth. You gave that cab driver a gold staff and a silk robe. Surely I rate higher than a cabby.” St. Peter responded quite matter-of-factly: “Here we are interested in results. When you preached, people slept. When the cabby drove his taxi, people prayed.” A TRUE SUPER BOWL WIFE A woman sat down at her seat on the 50-yard line for the Super Bowl. A man came along and asked her if anyone was sitting in the seat next to her. “No,” she said, “the seat is empty.” “This is incredible,” said the man. “Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the Super Bowl, the biggest sporting event in the world, and not use it?” Somberly, the woman says, “Well...the seat belongs to my husband. He and I were to come here together, but he passed away. This is the first Super Bowl we have not been to together since we got married in ‘57.” “Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. That’s terrible. But couldn’t you find someone else - a friend or relative or even a neighbor to take the seat?” The woman shakes her head, “No, they’re all at the funeral…” HORSES DON’T SMOKE “On July 15 Koichi prefectural horse racing officials imposed a 30-day ban on a horse after a July 3 post-race urine sample had turned up high levels of caffeine, which is prohibited as a performance enhancing substance. But the horse owners adamantly proclaimed their innocence saying they had not doped their horse. High levels of nicotine in the sample created additional suspicion. Two weeks later, officials issued an apology after the employee who took the sample admitted that he had topped off the container with his own urine because the horse had not given very much and he was in a hurry...” A little boy asked his mother: - Mummy, why are you white and I am black? - Don’t even ask me that, when I remember that party...you’re lucky you don’t bark... What does it say on a blues player’s gravestone? A: I didn’t wake up this morning...

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Best of Burger (1949 - 1998)

LEO (July 23-August 22) It is said that those born under the Leonion banner have a remarkable inborn ability to repulse ﬂeas, crabs, ear-mites, and other common body parasites, owing to a sticky and malodorous excretion which also enables the Leo to identify those of his/her ilk at 500 yards, though they possess only an average sense of smell…

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Not since the beginning of time has the world known a group of individuals so...ept at being inept...Wherever you might see lopsided architecture...Wherever you see baseball teams with ten players on the ﬁeld...Wherever you see a football coach send a one-legged kicking specialist into the game, look no further...for in these places you will ﬁnd the lowly Aries.......

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) The sign identified by the bull....So be it...for they are the most full of it. The Taurus is often automatically disqualified from liars contests, on the grounds that contestants be strictly amateurs...unfortunately, the trait which might make another person, e. g. a renowned writer of great fiction is nothing more than a dead giveaway revealing the Taurus as one who whose BS cup truly runneth over…

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Words can but poorly describe the wonder of those blessed to be Gemini...fair of face and temper are they...gracious in all things....Honor and a sense of fair play are penultimate to an unquestioned, faultlessly lived life of unerring humility. My God! cried all the lesser signs, ‘Tis woeful beyond measure to fall short of the glory that is Gemini...oh woe and alas, alack, and yuk…

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Thou much has been said about those unfortunates whose ill favor it is to fall under Cancerian sway...let us now count the positive attributes of the Cancer: 1. Their sign’s name is easy to spell. 2. No one waits in line at the ofﬁce of “Change Your Sign of the Zodiac, Legally” place. No one masquerades as a Cancer except to get sympathy…

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VIRGO (August 23-September 22) The Virgo invariably sees himself (herself) as God’s gift to the opposite sex. Their incessant banter, invariably about themselves, sends all members of both genders scurrying to any place away from the Virgo. When asked to identify his most positive quality, the Virgo always will stutter and spit and mumble and look confused. For the self-involved Virgo this question alone leaves him/her speechless for once in his/her life, for alas, the Virgo can never pick just one...

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) It is the Libra who most often says “I don’t care if Haley’s Comet only comes around every zillion years I’ve got to get home in time for ‘Pee Wee’s Fun House’ or I’ll break out in hives.” Ah yes, the Libra is widely known for his or her lack of maturity and failure to grasp a reasonable world view. E. g. “You guys can keep up with Operation Desert Shield if you want to; I’m goin’ to go get some gas in my car and ride around....That stuff’s got nothing to do with me...”

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) “Shake it but don’t break it” cries the Scorpio.... “Wrap it up and I’ll take it!” wails the Scorpio at the class reunion dance. But alas, the Scorpio is just as big a geek at the dance now as he was in high school and college...no problem for the Scorpio, master of self-deception. They also comb their remaining hair back around and over their bald spots while cleverly declaring “At least I’ve still got my hair.” But the ever-blowing wind reveals the lie...or the truth...poor deluded Scorpio...o....

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21) The Sagittarius punches every button going past after the elevator reaches his ﬂoor. He puts a tack in your air. He has a joy-buzzer in his hand and a dribble-glass on the table... but try as he will, the Sagittarius is not funny. Witness the fact that he laughs alone at these sophomoric pranks. The Sag is also not very smart, for though he is often beaten severely and ostracized by his fellows, he continues with his lame attempts to gain approval, never once recognizing that having one’s ass beaten regularly results only in having a perpetually sore ass and is never considered a sign of approval…

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19) Rhymes with scorn, mourn, forlorn, ill-born, care-worn, nose like a herald horn. Try as we may, not one redeeming quality presents itself when the Capricorn comes into consideration. In fact it is said that in days of old, the murning morning breath of a Capricorn caused stuttering and palsy in Mormons and Seventh Day Adventists…

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) George Washington was not an Aquarius; neither was Abe Lincoln or Thomas Jefferson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Albert Schweitzer, or Sister Theresa. In fact, nobody that is anybody or ever did anything was an Aquarian....I’ll tell you who was though: Lil Abner, Billy the Kid, Judas Iscariot, John Wilkes Booth, Attilla the Hun, Vlad the Impaler, the Marquis de Sade, Lizzy Borden...all those good folks were Aquarians and SO are you…har har har…

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Last but not least comes Pisces, the sign responsible for the saying “There’s something ﬁshy in Finland.” For it was the Piscean elders of those frozen lands who fostered the frigid female. Not all Piscean women are frigid though, just the pretty ones, who actually are very few and far between…

Dear Flabby Dear Comrade Flabby, I am writing to you from USSR (or what is left of USSR) where, as you probably know, there is great change taking place in our “way of life.” My family lives on (formerly) state-owned hog, beet, and cabbage farm in state of Georgia. I understand that you have similar state in your country and your working class is in many ways similar to ours. Our way of life will soon be changed and we have little idea of what to expect. We have never voted on our leadership in any real way and have decided to look to you for advice in choosing people who will represent us in government. What do you suggest we look for as to qualities desirable in our political leaders? signed, Ivan and Boys Georgia, USSR Dear Ivan, Thanks for writing...see if any of these tips help: 1. When candidates are asked direct questions, look for direct answers. If their responses sound like they didn’t understand the question, don’t vote for them; they’re either stupid or they’re avoiding the issue. 2. Beware the candidate who never says “I don’t know.” 3. Avoid candidates who make promises. 4. Vote for candidates who say “I will try to....” 5. Never vote for a candidate who has more bad to say about his opponent than he has good to say for himself. 6. Don’t be suckered in by a person who represents special inter-est groups...you may not be among those in his next group of “special interests.” 7. Always vote. signed, A Watchful Flabby

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