Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Blues guitarist JD Simo plays White Water

- JACK W. HILL

TODAY LITTLE ROCK

■ Cannibal and Craft

307 President Clinton Ave. (501) 414-8870; cannibalan­dcraftlr.com

8 p.m.: Bubba Shaw and Feel Gud Band

■ First Thursday

2924 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 960-9777; hillcrestm­er-chants.net

5-8 p.m.: Lewis Machen

■ Stickyz Rock ’n’ Roll Chicken Shack

107 River Market Ave.

(501) 372-7707; stickyz.com 8:15 p.m.: Stoney Banks (no cover)

■ White Water Tavern

2500 W. Seventh St.

(501) 375-8400; whitewater­tavern.com

4-7 p.m.: Blues Jam with Gil Franklin and Tommy Branch Jr. (no cover)

8 p.m.: Patrick Sweany, with JD Simo ($20)

■ Willy D’s

322 President Clinton Ave. (501) 244-9550; willydspia­nobar.com

8 p.m.: Matteo Ellis, Elisa Carlson, Matt Sammons

BENTON

■ Valhalla

226 W. South St.

(501) 316-4082; valhallabe­nton.com

6-9 p.m.: Jonivan Jones

BENTONVILL­E

■ The Momentary – Rode House 507 SE E St.

(479) 657-2335; themomenta­ry.org 7-9 p.m.: The Milk Carton Kids, Buffalo Nichols ($25; students $10)

CAMDEN

■ Native Dog Brewing

125 Madison Ave. SE

(870) 231-3451; nativedogb­rewing.com

7 p.m.: Nate Turner

CLARKSVILL­E

■ Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club 2614 W. Main St. (479) 754-8080

7 p.m.: Jocko & Travis

CONWAY

■ TC’s Midtown Grill 1611 E. Oak St., Suite 19 (501) 205-0576

9 p.m.: Big Shane Thornton

EUREKA SPRINGS

■ Gravel Bar at Wanderoo Lodge

216 W. Van Buren (479) 363-6755; wanderoolo­dge.com

5 p.m.: Los Roscoes

FORT SMITH

■ The Majestic

817 Garrison Ave. (479) 551-2424; majesticfo­rtsmith.com

7 p.m.: Cody Hibbard, with Hayefield ($12-$15)

■ Temple Live

200 N. 11th St. (479) 222-6186; templelive.com

8 p.m.: Little Feat ($59$79)

HOT SPRINGS

■ Central Cabaret & Nightclub (formerly Central Theater)

1008 Central Ave. (501) 627-4075; centralthe­atrehs.com

7 p.m.: 3 Days Reign & OG open mic($5-$35)

■ Jose’s Mexican Grill & Cantina

5361 Central Ave. (501) 525-9797; josesmexic­angrill.com

6-9 p.m.: Jacob Flores

OZARK

■ Arkansas Brewing Company

201 S. First St. (479) 667-2739

7 p.m.: Braxton Leding

FRIDAY LITTLE ROCK

■ Charlee’s Good Time Drinkery

500 President Clinton Ave., Suite 105

501-747-1246; charleesgo­odtime.com

9 p.m.-11:55 p.m.: Nick Flora

■ The Hall

W. Ninth St. (501) 406-1364; littlerock­hall.com

8 p.m.: “Forgotten Space” – Grateful Dead tribute ($20-$30)

■ Hibernia Irish Tavern

9700 N. Rodney Parham Road

(501) 246-4340; hiberniair­ishtavern.com

7 p.m .: Southern Frayed ■ JJ’s Grill

12111 W. Markham St. (501) 414-0848; jjsgrill. com

8:30-11:30 p.m.: Whiskey Halo

■ Midtown Billiards 1316 Main St. (501) 372-9990 11:55 p.m.-4:30 a.m.: Lypstick Hand Grenade

■ Rev Room

300 President Clinton Ave.

(501) 398-1323; revroom.com.

8-11:45 p.m.: Alexandra Kay, with Julia Cole ($20)

■ South on Main

1304 Main St. (501) 244-9660; southonmai­n.com

8-10 p.m.: Jason Lee Hale and the Personal Space Invaders ($5)

■ Vino’s

7-11 p.m.: Angry Bunny, Queen Anne’s Revenge, Mudbug

■ White Water Tavern 7 p.m.: Holiday Hangout (sold out)

■ Willy D’s

8 p.m.: David Rasico, Elisa Carlson, Johnny Fritts

NORTH LITTLE ROCK

■ Cregeen’s Irish Pub 301 Main St. (870) 972-9200; cregeens.com

8-11 p.m.: The Steve Crump Band

■ Four Quarter Bar 415 Main St (501) 313-4704; fourquarte­rbar.com

9 p.m.: Woody & Sunshine

■ Simmons Bank Arena

1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive

(501) 975-9000; sim-monsbankar­ena.com

7:30p.m.: Cody Johnson, with Randy Houser, Ashland Craft ($49-$129)

SHERWOOD

■ Area 51

6515 Warden Road (501) 835-5510

8 p.m.: The Espionage Act, Arisenfall, 3 Miles From Providence ($5)

MAUMELLE

■ Tavern Round the Bend

26611 Arkansas 365 (501) 800-1123; tavernroun­d-the-bend

9 p.m.-1 a.m.: Midwestern Playboys

CONWAY

■ JJ’s Grill

1010 Main St. (501) 336-0100; jjsgrill. com

8:30-11:30 p.m.: Sycamore

■ Kings Live Music 1020 Front St. (501) 205-8512; kingslivem­usic.com

8-11:30 p.m.: Eddie Haskell Project ($5) ■ Skinny J’s

2235 Dave Ward Drive (501) 358-6586; skinnyjs.com

7-10 p.m.: Kimberly Hillstead

■ Taylor’s Made

283 Arkansas 365 (501) 470-3322 7:30-10:30 p.m.: Ashley Morris

■ TC’s Midtown Grill 9 p.m.-1 a.m.: Marcus Pearson

EUREKA SPRINGS

■ Gravel Bar at Wanderoo Lodge

7 p.m.: Randall Shreve

FAYETTEVIL­LE

■ George’s Majestic Lounge

519 W. Dickson St.

( 4 7 9 ) 5 2 7- 6 6 1 8 ; georgesmaj­esticloung­e. com

6 p.m.: Earl & Them ($8)

9 p.m.: Steve Kimock, with Greg Anton, Pete Sears, Spencer Burrows & Hadi Al Saadon ($28$33)

FORT SMITH

■ Temple Live

8 p.m.: William Clark Green ($15-$29)

HOT SPRINGS

■ The Big Chill

910 Higdon Ferry Road

(501) 624-5185; Chillhotsp­rings.com

9 p.m.: Heather Linn Duo

■ The Blitzed Pig Bar and Grill

4330 Central Ave., Suite A

(501) 525-1616 7:30-11:30 p.m.: Ryan Harmon

■ Pop’s Lounge at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

2705 Central Ave. (501) 363-4784; oaklawn.com

9 p.m-1 a.m.: Liquid Kitty

■ Whittingto­n Gallery & Studios

307 Whittingto­n Ave. (501) 607-0214

4-8 p.m.: Lisa Kent (violin & cello)

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE

■ The Beehive

220 Minorca Road (501) 777-8176; beehivehsv.com

7-9 p.m.: John Jordan

MAGNOLIA

■ Mulekick

2158 N. Jackson (870) 562-2800; mulekickma­g.com

7-10 p.m.: Chris Baker Band

MOUNTAIN HOME

■ Rapp’s Barren Brewery

601 S. Baker St. (870) 424-7277; rappsbarre­nbrewing.com 7-9 p.m.: Pickin N Grinnin

TEXARKANA

■ Fat Jack’s Oyster and Sports Bar

3324 State Line Ave. (870) 774-5225

8 p.m.: deFrance

SATURDAY LITTLE ROCK

■ Bernice Garden 1401 Main St. (501) 410-3938; thebernice­garden.org

10-11 a.m.: Acoustic Music Mornings; musical instrument­s and chairs welcome

■ Dugan’s Pub

401 E. Third St. (501) 244-0542 9 p.m.-12 a.m.: Hillestad

■ The Hall

8 p.m.: Tyler Kinch, with Hayefield, Huckleberr­y Jam ($15-$50)

■ Hibernia Irish Tavern

7 p.m.: Gene Reid birthday bash with Arkadelics

■ JJ’s Grill

8 p.m.: Get Off My Lawn

■ Rev Room

7:30 p.m.: “I Want Your Midnights” – A Taylor Swift Dance Party ($20)

■ River Bottom Winery

13810 Combee Lane (Roland)

(501) 519-5666; bobrookfar­ms.com

3-5 p.m.: Buh Jones

■ South on Main

8-10 p.m.: Rodney Block ($20)

■ Stickyz

8 p.m.: Bad Habit, with Off Balance ($10)

■ Vino’s

923 W. Seventh St. (501) 375-8466; vinosbrewp­ub.com

7-11 p.m.: Dave Stone

■ White Water Tavern 7 p.m.: Holiday Hangout (sold out)

■ Willy D’s

8 p.m.: Matteo Ellis, David Rasico, Elisa Carlson, Johnny Fritts

NORTH LITTLE ROCK

■ Four Quarter Bar

9:30 p.m.: Mojo Depot ($8)

BRYANT

■ Copper Mule Table & Tap

3348 Main St., Suite 600

(501) 213-0379 6:30 p.m.: Joey Burnett

CADDO VALLEY

■ Betty’s Big Country Dance Hall

102 Crystal Palace Drive

(870) 403-0373; bettysbigc­ountrydanc­e.com 8 p.m.: Joseph Logue Band

CALICO ROCK

■ Juniper’s Back Door 131 Main St. (870) 916-2220

7-9 p.m.: Freddy & Phyllis, Smokey Ledbetter

CONWAY

■ JJ’s Grill

8 p.m.: Egotrip

■ Kings Live Music 8-11:30 p.m.: Whiskey Halo ($5)

■ Skinny J’s

7-10 p.m.: Seven Hollows

■ TC’s Midtown Grill 9 p.m.-1 a.m.: Tooter Deal and The Noise Complaint

EUREKA SPRINGS

■ Gravel Bar at Wanderoo Lodge

7 p.m.: Patti Steel w/ Michael Tisdale

FAYETTEVIL­LE

■ George’s Majestic Lounge

9 p.m.: Steve Kimock, with Greg Anton, Pete Sears, Spencer Burrows & Hadi Al Saadon ($28$33)

FORT SMITH

■ Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center 55 South Seventh St. (479) 788-8932

7 p.m.: Fort Smith Symphony – The Joy of Christmas

GREENBRIER

■ Matthews Park

11 Wilson Farm Road (501) 679-2422

1 p.m.: Almost Guilty

HOT SPRINGS

■ The Big Chill

9 p.m.: deFrance

■ Frontier Club

2700 Central Ave. (501) 620-4000 8 p.m.-12 a.m.: 3 Days Reign

■ Kuntry’s Blue Collar Bar

6480 Central Ave. (501) 293-1571

6 p.m.: The Doggones

■ Los Roosters 8091-A Airport Road (Bonnerdale)

(870) 669-9946; losrooster­s.com

8 p.m.: Jack Fancy

■ Pop’s Lounge at Oaklawn

2705 Central Ave (800)-OAKLAWN; oaklawn.com

9 p.m-1 a.m.: Liquid Kitty

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE

■ The Beehive

7-10 p.m.: Donnie Lee Strickland

MAGNOLIA

■ Mulekick

7-10 p.m.: Some Guy Named Robb

OZARK

■ Arkansas Brewing Company

7-10:30 p.m.: Jonathan Tedford

PINE BLUFF

■ RJ’s Sports Grill and Bar

128 S. Main St. (870) 850-7887; rjsgrills.com

7 p.m.: Charlotte Taylor & Gypsy Rain

STUTTGART

■ Wildlife Sports Bar and Grill

711 E. Superior St. (870) 674-2867

9 p.m.: Stagefrigh­t

TEXARKANA

■ Arrow Bar

110 E. 36th St. (870) 772-1171

9 p.m.: Alex & Liv

■ Hopkins Icehouse 301 E. Third St. (903) 280-7553; hopkinsice­house.com

7-10 p.m.: The La Rouxs

WILSON

■ Wilson Theater

4 N. Jefferson (870) 655-0102; wilsonarka­nsas.com

8-11 p.m.: Ward Davis

SUNDAY LITTLE ROCK

■ Hibernia Irish Tavern

2:30 p.m.: Traditiona­l Irish session

■ River Bottom Winery

3 p.m.: Amber Violet

■ South on Main 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Brian & Nick

■ White Water Tavern 7 p.m.: Holiday Hangout (sold out)

FAYETTEVIL­LE

■ George’s Majestic Lounge

9 p.m.: Steve Kimock, with Greg Anton, Pete Sears, Spencer Burrows & Hadi Al Saadon ($28$33)

■ Walton Arts Center – Baum Walker Hall 495 W. Dickson St. (479) 443-5600

4 p.m.: The Swingles ($10)

HOT SPRINGS

■ Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa

11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Jacob Flores

■ Central Cabaret & Nightclub (formerly Central Theater)

3 p.m.: Jazz Night with the Tabitha Graves Collaborat­ive

■ Quetzal Authentic Mexican Cuisine

1105 Albert Pike Road (501) 881-4049 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Jacob Flores

TEXARKANA

■ Hopkins Icehouse

1-5:15 p.m.: Allen Fleming, Dallas Ross, Dakoa Ragsdill, Marty Lansdell, P.H.E.D., Hailey Wright

MONDAY NORTH LITTLE ROCK

■ The Joint

NSAI Songwriter Showcase

301 Main St., #102 (501) 425-1528; thejointar­genta.com

7 p.m.: Six local songwriter­s ($5)

EUREKA SPRINGS

■ Gravel Bar at Wanderoo Lodge

6 p.m.: Sprungbill­y

FAYETTEVIL­LE

■ George’s Majestic Lounge

9 p.m.: American Aquarium, CORY Branan ($20-$100)

TUESDAY LITTLE ROCK

■ Few

1310 Main St. (501) 628-9270

7 p.m.: Adam Faucett

■ South on Main

7-9 p.m.: SOMA Side Show

■ Willy D’s

8 p.m.: Susan Erwin Prowse, Matt Sammons

FORT SMITH

■ Temple Live

8 p.m.: Rome & Duddy $30-$49)

HOT SPRINGS

■ Central Cabaret & Nightclub (formerly Central Theater)

6 p.m.: Jazz Night with the Texarkana Jazz Collective ($5-$250)

■ Garland County Library

1427 Malvern Ave. (501) 623-4161 6:30 p.m.: Dave Smith with Arkansas Highlands Folk Project

■ Vapors Live

315 Park Ave. (501) 538-5171 2:30-5 p.m.: Sigma Alpha Iota Christmas Cabaret ($30; reserve today)

WEDNESDAY FAYETTEVIL­LE

■ Morano’s

2179 Martin Luther King Blvd.

(479) 935-4800

6-9 p.m.: Brick Fields

MORRILTON

■ Yesterday’s Restaurant

1502 Oak St. (501) 354-8821

6-8 p.m.: Mama Tryde To be included in Live Music listings, please submit your venue’s informatio­n before midnight on Thursday to: arlivemusi­cscene@gmail.com

 ?? (Special to the Democrat-Gazette) ?? Nashville-based blues guitarist/singer JD Simo is performing at the White Water Tavern Friday, along with Patrick Sweany. They start at 8 p.m. and the cover is $20. Simo is preparing to release an album, “Songs From The House Of Grease,” and has released the first two singles, “Mortgage on My Soul,” and a version of John Coltrane’s “Afro Blue.” He also was the sole guitartist chosen to play on the soundtrack-score for “Elvis,” the recent Baz Luhrmann movie. Simo was featured on 12 tracks, and the soundtrack was just nominated for best compilatio­n soundtrack for visual media for the 2023 Grammys.
(Special to the Democrat-Gazette) Nashville-based blues guitarist/singer JD Simo is performing at the White Water Tavern Friday, along with Patrick Sweany. They start at 8 p.m. and the cover is $20. Simo is preparing to release an album, “Songs From The House Of Grease,” and has released the first two singles, “Mortgage on My Soul,” and a version of John Coltrane’s “Afro Blue.” He also was the sole guitartist chosen to play on the soundtrack-score for “Elvis,” the recent Baz Luhrmann movie. Simo was featured on 12 tracks, and the soundtrack was just nominated for best compilatio­n soundtrack for visual media for the 2023 Grammys.

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