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May 20, 2018 at 1:00 a.m.

by Jocelyn Murphy

RiverFest Music Festival -- An Arkansas tradition returns to Little Rock's River Front Park May 25-27 for the 2018 Memorial Day weekend after previously disbanding. Tickets are still available for the new RiverFest, which hosts two stages and acts Peter Frampton (pictured), Young the Giant, Young Thug, Kip Moore, Highly Suspect, Jamey Johnson and more for 2018. $50-$65. riverfestarkansas.com.
RiverFest Music Festival -- An Arkansas tradition returns to Little Rock's River Front Park May 25-27 for the 2018 Memorial Day weekend after previously disbanding. Tickets are still available for the new RiverFest, which hosts two stages and acts Peter Frampton (pictured), Young the Giant, Young Thug, Kip Moore, Highly Suspect, Jamey Johnson and more for 2018. $50-$65. riverfestarkansas.com.

May 20

Fetts Folly -- 8 p.m., Black Apple Crossing, Springdale.

We Miss Block Street Party -- 8 p.m. featuring The Squarshers. George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville.

Blacktop Mojo -- 8 p.m., with Locust Grove, Solidify, and Vague Vendetta. Temple Live, Fort Smith. $9.45-$20.

Steven Skattebo -- 1 p.m., Terra Studios, Durham.

May 21

John Silva -- 5 p.m., JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Copelin Bates -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

TJ Scarlett -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Brett & Terri -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Jason Plumlee -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Rogers.

May 22

Whiskey Menders -- 5 p.m., JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Matthew Berger -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Eric Miller -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Kim Carson -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

TJ Scarlett -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Rogers.

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

May 23

Jeff Fox -- 5 p.m., JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Whiskey Menders -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Kim Carson -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

TJ Scarlett -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Tony Alvarez -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Old Dime Box -- 6 p.m., La Huerta on Crossover, Fayetteville.

May 24

Paul Bogart -- 8 p.m., Cherokee Casino, West Siloam Springs, Okla.

Marshall Tucker Band -- 8 p.m., Choctaw Casino, Pocola, Okla.

Culture Hour: Jazz Night -- 5 p.m., Crystal Bridges, Bentonville.

Daniel Yates -- 7:30 p.m., Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.

Jason Eady -- 7 p.m., George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $10-$20.

Locash -- JJ's Beer Garden and Brewing, Fayetteville. Free-$50.

Hannah Montegomery -- 5 p.m., JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Mojo Trio -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Tony Alvarez -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

The Crumbs -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Will Brand -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Rogers.

The Underhill Family Orchestra -- 8 p.m., Kingfish, Fayetteville.

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

DJ Shorfuze's Soul Shakedown -- Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Fayetteville.

Turnbow Tunes -- 7 p.m. free family-friendly concert. Walter Turnbow Park, Springdale.

FLOW -- 8 p.m., Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville. $10.

May 25

Woody and Sunshine -- 8 p.m., Black Apple Crossing, Springdale.

Pat Ryan Key -- Brick Street Brews, Rogers.

The Flipoff Pirates -- Chelsea's Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs.

Vibe -- 9 p.m., Cherokee Casino, West Siloam Springs, Okla.

Prophets & Outlaws -- 10 p.m., Choctaw Casino, Pocola, Okla.

Mindless Souls -- 7:30 p.m., Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.

Justin Driggers -- 9:30 p.m., with Caleb Ryan Martin and Sean Michel. George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $10.

Take Cover -- 7 p.m., JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Jukeboxx -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Steve Dimmitt -- 8:30 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Bill Flaspohler -- 8:30 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

The Atlantics -- 8:30 p.m., JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Dr. NOLA and The Soul Shakers -- 8 p.m., Levi's Gastrolounge, Rogers.

Buddy Shute and the Motivators -- 7 p.m., Ramo d'Olivo, Bentonville.

Han Duo -- 9 p.m., Rowdy Beaver Den, Eureka Springs.

Sad Palomino -- 10 p.m., with The Phlegms, and Moutan. Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Fayetteville. $5.

DJ Boyd -- Teatro Scarpino, Fayetteville.

El Dirte' -- 7 p.m., Tontitown Winery, Tontitown.

May 26

TownHouseFire -- 8 p.m., Black Apple Crossing, Springdale.

Candy Lee -- Brick Street Brews, Rogers.

Tim Budig Band -- Chelsea's Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs.

Jason Young Band -- 9 p.m., Cherokee Casino, West Siloam Springs, Okla.

Josh Turner -- 8 p.m.; Brent Giddens at 10. Choctaw Casino, Pocola, Okla. $30-$98.

Last Saturday Fayetteville -- 7 p.m. with The Lark and The Loon, Caleb Ryan Martin, Elephantom, and Chase Chamberlain. 1195 S. Curtis Ave., Fayetteville.

Emily Rowland -- 7:30 p.m., Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.

Boom!Kinetic -- 9 p.m., George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $10.

Duane Stevens -- 7 p.m., JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Take Cover -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

The Atlantics -- 8:30 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Dixie Misfits -- 8:30 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Mark Shields & Good Co. -- 8:30 p.m., JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Jimmy Wayne Garrett and Liberty Bell -- 8 p.m., Levi's Gastrolounge, Rogers.

DJ Theronious Chunk -- Nomads Music Lounge, Fayetteville.

The Weatherfolk -- Ramo d'Olivo, Bentonville.

Los Roscoes -- 7:30 p.m., Rowdy Beaver on W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs.

September's End -- 9 p.m.; Han Duo at 1. Rowdy Beaver Den, Eureka Springs.

Roby Pantall Jazz Duo -- 6 p.m., Ruth Chris Lounge, Rogers.

DJ Shorfuze -- Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Fayetteville.

Tater, Mater & Squarsh -- 5 p.m., Sugar Shack, West Fork.

Bert and Heather -- 7 p.m., Tontitown Winery, Tontitown.

Family Freedom Festival -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Walter Turnbow Park, Springdale.

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

-- Jocelyn Murphy

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Locash -- Country music duo Locash bring their fusion of modern country and classic heartland rock with an edgy vocal blend to JJ's Beer Garden and Brewing in Fayetteville for a free concert May 24. The pair are revered as "one of Nashville's hardest-working acts" (Rolling Stone) whose live show "has consistently been among the most energetic and entertaining in the country music genre" (Billboard). VIP meet-and-greet tickets $50. thejbgb.com.

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Last Saturday Fayetteville -- Last Saturday is Fayetteville's monthly variety show featuring local musicians, comedians and performers of all kinds. May's event takes place at 7 p.m. May 26 at the Fayetteville American Legion at 1195 S. Curtis Ave. Performers for this month are The Lark and The Loon (pictured), Caleb Ryan Martin, Elephantom and Chase Chamberlain. This free event is open to all ages, but adult content is expected. facebook.com/LastSatFay.

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