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Kaia Kater -- Few are more conscious in their journey through Appalachian histories and the Canadian musical landscape than African-Canadian roots phenom Kaia Kater. Her old-time banjo-picking skills, deft arrangements and songwriting abilities have earned Kater praise for her capacity to sound new and old at once, as she anchors her music in the space where tradition and innovation intersect. Kater performs at 7:30 p.m. March 21 at AAC Live! in Fort Smith. kaiakater.com, artistaudiencecommunitylive.com. $40.
Kaia Kater -- Few are more conscious in their journey through Appalachian histories and the Canadian musical landscape than African-Canadian roots phenom Kaia Kater. Her old-time banjo-picking skills, deft arrangements and songwriting abilities have earned Kater praise for her capacity to sound new and old at once, as she anchors her music in the space where tradition and innovation intersect. Kater performs at 7:30 p.m. March 21 at AAC Live! in Fort Smith. kaiakater.com, artistaudiencecommunitylive.com. $40.

March 18

Exploding in Sound Records Mini-Fest -- 7 p.m. with Bethlehem Steel, Washer, Maneka, Stove, and Yazan. Backspace, Fayetteville. $5.

Ponder The Albatross -- Black Apple Crossing, Springdale.

Peter Fletcher -- 2 p.m. classical guitar concert. Fayetteville Public Library.

Grant Lyon -- 7:30 p.m. standup comedy. Stage Eighteen, Fayetteville. $7.50-$10.

The Baskins -- 1 p.m., Terra Studios, Durham.

March 19

Sarah Loethen -- JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Brett & Terri -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Caleb Ryan Martin -- JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Jeff Fox -- JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Russ Hutchinson -- JJ's Grill, Rogers.

The Showcase Tour -- 6 p.m., Nomads Music Lounge, Fayetteville.

March 20

The Death Vacation -- 9 p.m., with Hate Club, High Lonesome, Lex Treefrog, and neon glittery. Backspace, Fayetteville. $5.

Russ Hutchinson -- JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Duane Stevens -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Jeff Fox -- JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Matt Dodd -- JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Lukas Wigington -- JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Ozark Regional Songwriters Association -- 6:30 p.m. March Showcase. Meteor Guitar Gallery, Bentonville. $5.

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

March 21

Lung -- 9 p.m., with The Wirms, and Bonemagic. Backspace, Fayetteville. $5.

Reeves Gabrels and His Imaginary Fr13nds -- 9 p.m., Chelsea's Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs.

Will Gunselman -- JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

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

Jimi Gibbons -- JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Russ Hutchinson -- JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Tony Alvarez -- JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Fetts Folly -- Mojo's Pints & Pies, Fayetteville.

March 22

Listening Session -- 7 p.m., "Love in the Stax: Death + Resurrection in Memphis." Crystal Bridges, Bentonville. $12-$15.

Dale Stokes -- Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.

John Henry & Friends -- 7 p.m. album release party. George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $7.

Jeff Fox -- JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

John Silva -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Lukas Wigington -- JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Jon Dooly -- JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Eric Miller -- JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Amanda Rey & The West Street Blues Band -- 8:30 p.m., Kingfish, Fayetteville.

Tater, Mater, & Squarsh -- Mojo's Pints & Pies, Fayetteville.

March 23

Fetts Folly -- Black Apple Crossing, Springdale.

Eric Miller -- 7 p.m., Brick Street Brews, Rogers.

Jackson Jennings 5 -- 9 p.m., with Youth Pastor. Chelsea's Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs.

Aaron Copeland -- 10 p.m.; Brooke White and The Ritual at 6. Choctaw Casino, Pocola, Okla.

Vox Squadron -- Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.

Emily Rowland -- 8 p.m., The Forge, Bentonville.

Local Spring Break -- 9 p.m. with local bands and DJs. George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $5-$7.

Mike & Grady -- JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Maud Crawford -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Got It Covered -- JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Mark Shields & Good Co. -- JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

BottleRocket -- JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Kyle Lacy & The Harlem River Noise -- Kingfish, Fayetteville.

Jimmy & Liberty Bell -- 8 p.m., Levi's Gastrolounge, Rogers.

Porchlight Symphony -- Mojo's Pints & Pies, Fayetteville.

Rocket Coma -- 8 p.m. album release. Nomads Music Lounge, Fayetteville.

Honey Shuffle -- 8 p.m., The Odd Soul, Springdale.

DeFrance -- 10 p.m., with Stephen Neeper & The Wild Hearts. Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Fayetteville. $5.

Old Dime Box -- 7 p.m., Tontitown Winery, Tontitown.

March 24

Jay Yates -- 7 p.m., After 5 Bar, Rogers.

Pinetop Renegades -- Boar's Nest, Rogers.

Trey Johnson -- 7 p.m., Brick Street Brews, Rogers.

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

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo -- 8 p.m. intimate acoustic evening; Franky Perez at 10. Choctaw Casino, Pocola, Okla. $49-$150.

Art Night Out: Celebrate Soul of a Nation -- 6:30 p.m. with DJ King Britt, Love of Ra, and more. Crystal Bridges, Bentonville. $8-$10.

Rocky Bottom -- Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.

Funk Factory -- 7 p.m., George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $10.

Maud Crawford -- JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

The Odds -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Wes Hart -- JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Crossroads -- JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Mark Shields & Good Co. -- JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Polyester Robot -- Kingfish, Fayetteville.

Keith Nicholson -- 8 p.m., Levi's Gastrolounge, Rogers.

Jimmy Wayne & Liberty Bell -- Mojo's Pints & Pies, Fayetteville.

Spingtime Sorrow -- 7:30 p.m. with The Arbitrary, The Iridium Complex, Auspicious, and Living with Ghosts. Nomads Music Lounge, Fayetteville.

Fetts Folly -- 7 p.m., Ramo d'Olivo, Bentonville.

Blew Reed & the Flatheads -- 7 p.m., Rowdy Beaver on W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs.

Nathan Bryce & Loaded Dice -- 8 p.m., Rowdy Beaver Den, Eureka Springs.

The Maness Brothers -- 10 p.m., Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Fayetteville.

True Grit & Grind Burlesque -- 9 p.m., Stage Eighteen, Fayetteville. $10-$15.

HoneyJack -- 7 p.m., Warren's Rec Room, Alma.

-- Jocelyn Murphy

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The Time Burners -- Award nominated husband-and-wife Americana duo Travis and Becky Koester hail from Lincoln, Neb., and have been performing together since they met in high school. The Time Burners play what Travis describes as "a perfect blend of rockabilly, classic country and roots based music ... along with a mix of our original songs." The duo will perform from 9 a.m. to noon March 24 at Ozark Mountain Bagel Co. in Bentonville. thetimeburners.com. Free.

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Albert Cummings -- Blues-rock guitar in all its glory is headed back to the historic Lyric Theater in Harrison at 7 p.m. March 23 with the return of "An Evening with Albert Cummings." Following the release of his latest CD/DVD/Blu-Ray collection "Albert Cummings Live at the '62 Center" in December, Rock and Blues Muse noted, "His muscular guitar work is simply outstanding." (870) 391-3504, thelyricharrison.org, AlbertCummings.com. $15-$25.

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