Headliners announced for Valley of the Vapors

The 13th annual Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival kicks off March 17 and will feature more than 45 acts from across the U.S. and Canada over the course of five nights.

Friday night is headlined at Low Key Arts by L.A.’s Moon Honey, whose music The New York Times described as “whirlwind virtuosity, extremes of delicacy and impact,” and “melodies that leap all over the place.” That same night Maxine’s will be headlined by Little Rock’s Big Piph and Tomorrow Maybe, a hip-hop act backed by a live band that is garnering national attention, a news release said.

Saturday night features the Bay Area’s Andrew Jansen’s new project Loud Sun at Low Key Arts, along with Dallas’ Prince-inspired Ronnie Heart. Maxine’s will feature Arkansas alt-country favorites Dylan Earl & The Reasons Why and the as-yet-tobe-crowned winners of the Arkansas Times Musicians Showcase.

Rhode Island’s Downtown Boys, the band Rolling Stone calls “America’s most exciting punk band,” headline Sunday night along with Chicago’s long-running math rock act Joan of Arc.

Monday night brings Toronto’s popular indie rock quartet Weaves to town. They’re supported by Montreal band No Joy and Oregon singer-songwriter Jackson Boone.

On Tuesday night, VOV favorites Grandchildren, an orchestral pop group from Philadelphia, will close out the festival once again. They’re supported by Austin, Texas, performer Walker Lukens.

The festival will feature all of these acts and more, and daily shows at Adair Park, secret shows at surprise locations around town and free workshops on writing, comedy and storytelling.

Visit http://www.valleyofthevapors. com for more information or to purchase passes.