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March 17, 2017 at 1:00 a.m.

EDWARD SIMON & AFINIDAD — Internationally renowned jazz pianist Edward Simon and his jazz quartet, Afinidad, team up with the classical chamber ensemble Imani Winds (pictured) for a show at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. The partnering challenges the improvisational and interpretive skills of the classical musicians and invites the jazz musicians into the more formal structure offered by classical music. 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org. $10.
EDWARD SIMON & AFINIDAD — Internationally renowned jazz pianist Edward Simon and his jazz quartet, Afinidad, team up with the classical chamber ensemble Imani Winds (pictured) for a show at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. The partnering challenges the improvisational and interpretive skills of the classical musicians and invites the jazz musicians into the more formal structure offered by classical music. 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org. $10.

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JULIAN MCCULLOUGH — In the grand showbiz tradition of using what works, writer, actor and stand-up comedian Julian McCullough has taken the hugely popular “Doug Loves Movies” podcast and created the brutally funny “Julian Loves Music.” McCullough brings a live podcast taping to the Qualla Ballroom stage inside Cherokee Casino in West Siloam Springs, Okla., at 9 p.m. Saturday. With guest Karen Kilgariff. Autograph signing and photos will follow the performance. 800-754-4111 or wsstickets.showare.com. $15.

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THE MUDLARKS — With Two Cents Worth. Two of Northwest Arkansas’ happiest Celtic bands join forces for an evening of music and good cheer at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ozark Mountain Smokehouse in Fayetteville. Guests are welcome to bring instruments for a jam session to follow the performances. 799-2404 for more information. $10.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

CongaKeyz Jazz Duo -- Azul Tequila, Bentonville.

Midsouth x Midsouthwest Fest -- 8:45 p.m.-midnight, with Chouche Jackets, CCDS, Blood Club, and more. Backspace, Fayetteville. $5.

St. Patricks Day Celebration -- 7 p.m., Bentonville Brewing Co., Bentonville.

Ozark Travelers -- 8 p.m., Black Apple Crossing, Springdale.

Skinny Gypsies -- Chelsea's Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs.

St. Paddy's Pub Party -- 7 p.m. with Route 358, Core Public House, Springdale.

Sundy Best -- 10 p.m., Choctaw Casino, Pocola, Okla.

Brian Ramsay -- 7:30 p.m., Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.

Prince Tribute -- 9:30 p.m.; Crusade & The Big Hog Band at 7; Earl & Them at 6. George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $10.

Coverblind -- JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

412 West -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

BottleRocket -- JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Mark Albertson -- JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Wes Hart -- JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Blue Fiddle -- Landry's New Orleans Cafe, Fort Smith.

Joey Farr & Fuggins Wheat Band -- 8 p.m., Levi's Gastrolounge, Rogers.

GUTA -- Mojo's Pints & Pies, Fayetteville.

Skylar Johnson & Molasses Disaster -- Nomads Music Lounge, Fayetteville.

Terri & Brett -- 8 p.m., Rowdy Beaver Den, Eureka Springs.

Dumptruck Boyz -- with Cadillac Grainers, Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Fayetteville.

Shapes -- 9 p.m., with Drawing Blanks. Stage Eighteen, Fayetteville. $5-$10.

DJ Boyd -- 10 p.m., Teatro Scarpino, Fayetteville.

Ghost Town Blues Band -- 8 p.m., Warren's Rec Room, Alma.

Saturday

Main Street Music Night -- 7:30 p.m. with Cameron Johnson and Marcus Garoutte. Arts Center of the Ozarks, Springdale. $5-$10.

Midsouth x Midsouthwest Fest -- 6 p.m.-midnight, with Arc Flash, Karma Vision, CS Luxem, Ugly Sun, and more. Backspace, Fayetteville. $10.

Stand-Up/Stay-Up -- 8 p.m. comedy show with Sarah Pearl, Black Apple Crossing, Springdale.

Earl & Them -- 9 p.m.; Skinny Gypsies at 3. Chelsea's Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs.

Sundy Best -- 10 p.m., Choctaw Casino, Pocola, Okla.

Escape Tones -- 7:30 p.m., Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.

Rince's Irish Dancers -- 10:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library.

Funk Factory -- 8:30 p.m., George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $10.

Cold Water Dog -- Landry's New Orleans Cafe, Fort Smith.

Samantha Hunt & Zach Reeves -- 8 p.m., Levi's Gastrolounge, Rogers.

Boston Mountain Playboys -- 8 p.m., Meteor Guitar Gallery, Bentonville.

Lightning Fly -- Mojo's Pints & Pies, Fayetteville.

Jason Kinney Band -- Nomads Music Lounge, Fayetteville.

Melody Pond -- Ramo d'Olivo, Bentonville.

Terri & the Executives -- 7 p.m., Rowdy Beaver on W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs.

Septembers End -- 8 p.m.; Terri and Brett at noon, Rowdy Beaver Den, Eureka Springs.

Roby Pantall Jazz Duo -- Ruth Chris Lounge, Rogers.

RCK X BLK MKT -- Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Fayetteville.

Jack Martin Group -- 9 p.m., Stage Eighteen, Fayetteville. $5-$10.

Bill "Flash" Poler -- 7 p.m., Two25 Gallery, Bentonville.

Sunday

Dana Louise -- 10 a.m., Arsaga's at the Depot, Fayetteville.

Open Mic Night -- 7:30 p.m., Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.

Terri & Brett -- Rowdy Beaver Den, Eureka Springs.

Monday

Sprungbilly -- Chelsea's Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs.

Copelin Bates -- JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Michael Cooper -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Jeff Fox -- JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Eric Matthews -- JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Darren Ray -- JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Tuesday

Open Mic Night -- Chelsea's Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs.

Keith Nicholson -- JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Rachel B & Table 4 Three -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Darren Ray -- JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Tony Alvarez -- JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Jeff Fox -- JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Open Mic Night -- Nomads Music Lounge, Fayetteville.

Jed Clampit -- 7 p.m., Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville.

Wednesday

The Vincent Band -- 7 p.m., Choctaw Casino, Pocola, Okla.

The Steel Wheels -- 8:30 p.m., George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $12.

Tony Alvarez -- JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Jeff Fox -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Johnny Dale Roberts -- JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Scott Elliott -- JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Samantha Hunt -- JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Lewis and Isaac -- Mojo's Pints & Pies, Fayetteville.

Time -- 9 p.m., with Neon Glittery, and High Lonesome. Stage Eighteen, Fayetteville. $5-$10.

Thursday

Rozenbridge -- 6 p.m., Bentonville Brewing Co., Bentonville.

Route 358 -- 7 p.m., Choctaw Casino, Pocola, Okla.

Joey Farr -- 7:30 p.m., Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.

Marla Barina Jazz'n'Bossa -- 5 p.m., Elks Lodge, Fayetteville.

RJ Mischo & Richard Burnette -- 7 p.m., Landry's New Orleans Cafe, Fort Smith.

Sam Thompson -- Mojo's Pints & Pies, Fayetteville.

Please send info about your upcoming concerts and events to Jocelyn.

-- Jocelyn Murphy

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