True Arkansas talent at Brews
Jesse Dean was born and raised in Winslow, Ark., surrounded by pianos, stringed instruments of all variety and a tin roof for percussion. The...
Is staring at your wall getting fun yet?
No? About the same for me, but my wife is making us paint tonight so I’ll have a new color to stare at for...
Don’t forget that splash of green, purple, and gold
Eureka Springs has been celebrating Mardi Gras all month long and the celebrations won’t be ending until next Tuesday. Time to get out that...
Off-Center with The Creek Rocks
The Creek Rocks have a pure Ozarks sound that comes through on the folk artists’ debut CD Wolf Hunter. Fine banjo picking and lyrics...
Blew Reed and the Flatheads sing the Carroll County Blues
Blew Reed is the lead singer and harmonica man, and if you love the sound of a great blues harp, this is your band!...
Indie-Folk sensation Dawson Hollow at Chelsea’s
From central Missouri comes Dawson Hollow, a five member, multi-instrumental preview of Indie-Folk’s future. Although their age seems to defy it, they have years...
First Amendment Parade, Cowgirl’s Train Set, Victor and Penny in the Park for Easter...
We have a weekend packed with expression – Cowgirl’s Train Set plays renegade folk, flying off the rails. Watch for full steam plucking Friday...
The time the Independent usually delivers papers to Chelsea’s
Last week the paper was late due to an issue at the printer. We always hate days like that but I will admit walking...
The 1 oz. Jig – not just for fishing
In the dictionary the word jig is defined as a fishing lure or a lively dance, but the band at Chelsea’s this weekend called...
Music festivals showcase history and today, downtown and out of town
Eureka Springs’ Folk Festival, the longest running in the United States, begins celebrations Thursday night at the Auditorium with Still on the Hill from...