Listen Here! NWA on Rapper Map
Upcoming Performances Also Include Jazz, Kaitz and Chapman
Last updated Thursday, March 6, 2008 5:07 PM CST in Entertainment
By Antoinette Grajeda
The Morning News
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From rockers to rappers, well-known musicians are placing Northwest Arkansas on their list of tour stops. The latest performer to join this trend is T-Pain, who will be joined by Plies at 8 p.m. March 22 at the Springdale Civic Center.
The Florida singer/songwriter began creating beats as well as writing and producing his own music by the age of 10. At the turn of the 21st century, T-Pain found success with the group Nappy Headz before venturing out on his own. As a solo artist, he worked with other rappers such as Akon, and that particular connection led to T-Pain inking a deal with Konvict Music/Jive Records.
In December 2005, T-Pain released his first album, "Rappa Ternt Sanga," which went gold for selling more than 500,000 copies. Tracks off that album like "I'm Sprung" and "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)" did well on the charts and reached No. 8 and No. 5 on Billboard's Hot 100, respectively.
Last June, T-Pain released his second album, "Epiphany," which went platinum. So far, the album has produced two singles, "Buy U a Drink" and "Bartender," which have peaked at No. 1 and No. 5, respectively, on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In addition to his own songs, T-Pain has collaborated with other artists - R. Kelly, T.I., and Fabolous - appeared on the Kanye West track, "Good Life," and he was recently awarded a Grammy award for Best Rap Song for his work.
Fellow Florida rapper Plies will join T-Pain, but it won't be the first time the musicians have worked together. The two collaborated on "Shawty," the first single off of Plies' debut album, "The Real Testament." The track earned significant radio play and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart. The rapper's sophomore album, "Definition of Real," is scheduled for release in June.
Also taking the stage March 22 will be Arkansas' own SoundChild Crew. The hip hop group has performed across the United States and had hits featured on television shows like MTV's "Pimp My Ride." One of the group's other accolades includes being crowned indie Rap Artist of the Year at the 2008 Southern Entertainment Awards.
Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $35 in advance and will be $40 at the door. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.myspace.com/hbrosentertainment.
Miles Davis Tribute
The Rogers Jazz Society will be paying tribute to Miles Davis from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Iron Horse Coffee Company in downtown Rogers. The performance will mark the 49th anniversary of the recording of Davis' "Kind of Blue." Iron Horse is at 220 S. First St. in Rogers. More information can be found by calling 631-9977 or by visiting www.rogersjazz.com.
Acoustic Showcase
The Arkansas Support Network is introducing the Acoustic Music Showcase at 7:30 p.m. today in Springdale. The showcase will feature local and regional performers in a cafe-style setting. Keith Vire is scheduled to open for Emily Kaitz at this evening's concert.
Coffee, soft drinks and dessert items will be available with all proceeds benefiting ASN's Family Support Program. Doors open at 7 p.m., and admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, and children 12 years old and younger are free. ASN is at 6836 Isaac's Orchard Road in Springdale. More information can be found by calling 927-4100 or 756-4172.
Miracle in NWA
Mark Lowry's Be the Miracle Tour will make a stop in Northwest Arkansas with a performance from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Bentonville. Lowry will be joined by LordSong and Stan Whitmire.
Tickets are on sale now for $14.50 to $18.50. The family four-pack is also available for $49 by calling (800) 965-9324 or visiting www.itickets.com.
Chapman Live
Steven Curtis Chapman is coming to Fayetteville for a concert Tuesday, and he will be joined by musical guests Will Franklin and Caleb Chapman. The show will begin at 7 p.m. at Christian Life Cathedral, at 1285 Milsap Road in Fayetteville. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show. More information can be found by calling 521-5683 or 800-965-9324 or visiting www.itickets.com.
Five Minutes With the Band
Open Addiction
This week we feature Open Addiction, performing at 8 p.m. Monday at the Urban Table on the Square in Fayetteville.
Band Members: Justin Anderson, lead vocals/guitar; Tom Doss, vocals/guitar; Mike Smith, bass/vocals; Matt Chapko, drums
Q: What's the funniest/strangest thing that ever happened at a performance?
A: We actually were playing a show in Little Rock, and we had the entire place's electricity shut off three times during one of our songs. It was New Year's, so of course everyone was cool about it.
Q: Dream duet. If you had the chance to perform with any band/singer who would it be and why?
A: I would have to say Layne Staley from Alice In Chains. The reason is simple: He has been such a huge influence in music and life. There have been plenty of times Layne got me through the day.
Q: Where do you find inspiration for your music?
A: Mainly life, and past problems, regret ... life sums it up, though. The main goal in writing inspirational music is to get others to be able to relate to it. And if they are going through some rough times, hopefully our music can impact them.
Q: Where is your favorite place/type of venue to perform?
A: We actually don't have a favorite. If we did, I would probably say Vino's in Little Rock. The people always treat us nice, and the crowds are usually good.
Q: What advice would you give to someone wanting to start a band of their own?
A: To practice, practice, practice! Practice does in fact make perfect, especially when you're playing music, you can be able to say, "yeah, I can play it perfect." Also, don't start a band for the wrong reasons, don't do it because your friends are doing it, and don't do it to be cool. Music is not a trend.
Q: How did you come up with your band's name?
A: I have struggled with some addictions in the past, and I have hidden a lot of things about myself from people that I cared for and cared for me. The main focus on the band name is being open with yourself, and your problems. And reaching out for help when you need it.
LIVE! in NWA
Music Now
Arsaga's on Crossover
Today - 8:30 p.m. David Grey
Saturday - 8:30 p.m. Teddy Sablon and Warren Dietzel
Thursday - 8:30 Jazz Jam
Arsaga's on Gregg
Today - 9 p.m. Adam Posnak
Bayou
Today - 9:30 p.m. Willie Stradlin
Saturday - 9:30 p.m. Bad Water
Tuesday - 8 p.m. Blues Jam
Thursday - 9 p.m. Shannon Wurst
Billiards Palace
Today - 9 p.m. Chester P
Saturday - 9 p.m. Chester P
Bordino's
Thursday - 9 p.m. Claudia Burson
Common Grounds
Sunday - 11 a.m. DJ SoulFree
Sunday - 8:30 p.m. Amelia White
Copeland's
Sunday - 11 a.m. Claudia Burson Trio
Deja Vu
Today - 10 p.m. DJ Revellution
Saturday - 10 p.m. DJ MixxTenn
Thursday - 10 p.m. DJ Revellution
George's Majestic Lounge
Today - 6 p.m. Nace Brothers, Weekenders CD Release Party, Mountain Monsoon, Mountain of Venus
Saturday - 7 p.m. Hustles The Hall, Well, Well, Well, Dreamfast, A Good Fight
Sunday - 10 p.m. Brian Burkhart
Monday - 8 p.m. MAR, Audrye Sessions, Mark Vasques
Tuesday - 9:30 p.m. North Mississippi Allstars
Wednesday - 8 p.m. Michale Graves, The Enigma
Thursday - 9:30 p.m. EOTO featuring Michael Travis & Jason Hann of String Cheese Incident
GoodFolk Productions
Sunday - 7 p.m. Celeste Krenz
Wednesday - 7 p.m. Sara Grey
The Green Door
Today - 6 p.m. HH Blues Band, John D & Thunderboltz
Saturday - 8 p.m. L-Street
Tuesday - 8 p.m. Blues Jam
Wednesday - 7 p.m. Wildebees
Thursday - 5 p.m. Snake Eyes and the Bug Band, The Sherms
Greenhouse Grille
Wednesday - 6 p.m. Tiffany Christopher
The Gypsy
Saturday - 10 p.m. Joe Giles Band
Ice House
Today - 9 p.m. Cousin Eddie Band
Iron Horse Coffee Company
Today - 6 p.m. Tribute to Miles Davis "Kind of Blue"
Wednesday - 6 p.m. Open Jazz
Jose's Streetside
Today - Lafayette Lounge Players
Little O'Oprey
Saturday - 7 p.m. Live Jam
The Music Hall
Tuesday - 8 p.m. Ivoryline, School Boy Humor
Thursday - 8 p.m. Farewell Flight, After the Tragedy, Plu
The "N" Crowd
Saturday - 9 p.m. In the Buff
The OPO
Today - 9 p.m. Tanner Beam
Saturday - 9 p.m. Wrought
Sunday - 9 p.m. Catfish Haven, American Princes, The Good Fear, Pattern is Movement
Monday - 9 p.m. Everyday Disciple, Open Addiction, Dead Man Dreaming, Wheatus
Tuesday - 8 p.m. Dead Bird, Yakuza, Pile of Dead Women, Sinking South
Wednesday - 8 p.m. Bible of the Devil, Orange Man Theory, Friday, Maybe Saturday, Space Madness
Thursday - 9 p.m. The Counterlife, The Moving Front, Smoke Up Johnny
Ozark Mountain Smokehouse
Wednesday -7 p.m. Shout Lulu
The Perk
Today - 7 p.m. Open Mic
Monday - 7 p.m. Open Acoustic Jam
Pesto Cafe
Monday - 7 p.m. Darren Ray
Sunday - 6 p.m. Shannon Wurst
Thursday - 7 p.m. Kevin Bennoch
The Pontiac Coffee House
Today - 7 p.m. Floorplan, Plaid Jackets
Saturday - 7 p.m. I Pedoni, Wing and a Prayer, Plaid Jackets
Roger's Rec Room
Monday - 8 p.m. Pope County Bootleggers
Ryleigh's Boom Boom Room
Today - 9:45 p.m. L-Street
Saturday - 9:45 p.m. Joey Farr & Friends
Thursday - 9:45 p.m. Stephanie Wood & Frontline Band
Tony C's Bar & Grill
Today - 9 p.m. Warren Dietzel w/ Ted Sabon
Saturday - 8 p.m. Effron White
Tony C's Italian Gardens
Today - 9 p.m. Wranglers
Saturday - 9 p.m. Wranglers
Wet Pig BBQ
Today - 9 p.m. Joe Giles & the Homewreckers
Saturday - 9 p.m. Shannon Wurst
LIVE! In Little Rock
Alltel Arena (501) 975-7575
Saturday - 8 p.m. Michael Buble
LIVE! In Tulsa
Cain's Ballroom (866)443-8849
Saturday - 7 p.m. Wilco
Wednesday - 8:30 p.m. N*E*R*D
Where to Go
Arts Centers
Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. "J" St. in Bentonville (254-5200)
Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale (751-5441)
Sager Creek Arts Center, 301 E. Twin Springs in Siloam Springs (524-4000)
Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville (443-5600)
Clubs
The Bayou, 115 N. Dixieland Road in Rogers (246-9337)
Billiards Palace, 3570 W. Sixth St. in Fayetteville (521-POOL)
Deja Vu, 3404 S.E Macy Road in Bentonville (464-9677)
Dickson Theater, 227 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville (575-0500)
Flames, 40 E. Center St. in Fayetteville (251-1922)
George's Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville (442-4226)
Green Door, 1404 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville (575-0111)
The Gypsy, 402 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville (444-1945)
Lightbulb Club, 19 N. Block Ave. in Fayetteville (443-4600)
Little O'Oprey, 271 S. Campbell St. in West Fork (839-2992)
The Music Hall, 2147 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville (877-364-6006)
Mustangs Alley Family Dance Center in Jane, Mo. (417-435-2582)
On the Rocks, 339 N. West Ave. in Fayetteville (527-9090)
The OPO, 1 W. Center St. in Fayetteville (935-4646)
Roger's Rec Room, 406 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville (442-9792)
Ryleigh's Boom Boom Room, 313 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville (444-7324)
Tangerine, 21 N. Block Ave. in Fayetteville (443-4600)
Teatro Scarpino, 329 N. West Ave. in Fayetteville (409-3772)
Coffeehouses
Arsaga's on Crossover, 1862 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville (527-0690)
Arsaga's on Gregg, 2418 N. Gregg Ave. in Fayetteville (444-6557)
Common Grounds, 412 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville (442-3515)
Iron Horse Coffee Co., 220 S. First St. in Rogers (631-9977)
Jammin' Java, 21 W. Mountain St. in Fayetteville (443-2233)
The Perk, 3980 W. Wedington Dr. in Fayetteville (251-7375)
Pontiac Coffee House, 515 S. Thompson St. in Springdale (751-4654)
Restaurants
Angler's In, 20570 Park Road at Rocky Branch on Beaver Lake (925-3307)
Belle Arti, 117 W. Walnut St. in Rogers (246-6000)
Bordino's, 310 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville (527-6795)
Copeland's Famous New Orleans Restaurant, 463 N. 46th in Rogers (246-9455)
Emelia's Kitchen, 309 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville (527-9800)
Foghorn's, 2175 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville (527-9464)
Greenhouse Grille, 318 S. Archibald Yell Blvd. in Fayetteville (444-8909)
Ice House of Bentonville, 406 S.E. Fifth St. in Bentonville (273-3833)
Jose's Southwest Grill, 5240 W. Sunset Ave. in Springdale (750-9055)
Jose's Streetside, 324 W Dickson St. in Fayetteville (521-0194)
Noodles Italian Kitchen, 3748 N. Mall Ave. in Fayetteville (443-7100)
Ozark Mountain Smokehouse, 215 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville (442-2152)
Pesto Cafe, 1830 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville (582-3330)
Pied Piper Club, 82 Armstrong St. in Eureka Springs (363-9976 )
Powerhouse Seafood & Grill, 112 N. University Ave. in Fayetteville (442-8300)
Restaurant on the Corner/The Grill, 3582 Arkansas 112 North in Fayetteville (521-2674)
Tony C's Bar & Grill, 1313 N. Garland Ave. in Fayetteville (521-TONY)
Tony C's Italian Gardens, 14528 Arkansas 12 in Rogers (925-3401)
Toothpicks, 324 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville (521-6880)
U.S. Pizza, 202 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville (582-4848)
Wet Pig BBQ & Bar, 989 S. Razorback Road in Fayetteville
Other Venues
Cosmopolitan Hotel, 70 N. East Ave., Fayetteville (442-5555)
GoodFolk Productions, 229 N. Block Ave., Fayetteville (521-1812)
Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale (756-8090)
Pinnacle Hills Promenade, 2203 Promenade Blvd. in Rogers (936-2160)
All times are subject to change; times not listed were not available from the venue. Information may be submitted by e-mailing columnist Antoinette Grajeda at agrajeda13@gmail.com or Becca Bacon Martin, Entertainment editor, at bmartin@nwaonline.net or by faxing announcements to 872-5055. Listings should include showtimes! The deadline to be included is NOON Tuesday to be listed the following Friday. The listing is free.
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