This time last year, Patrick Sweany was celebrating the release of his eighth full-length album Ancient Noise – a masterpiece that slings you ‘round like a rollercoaster. From “Up and Down” – a howling good time with a playful video, to “Cry of Amedé” – a tale of Creole musician Amedé Ardoin, who met an unfortunate end, Sweany keeps drawing you in with that soul-twisting growl. His appeal seems to transcend generations, and it has been said that echoes of Sam Cooke come through his music. You can hear this bluesman that the Nashville Tennessean called an “effortlessly cool, sunburnt soul” at the Cathouse on Friday and Saturday at 9:30 p.m., If you don’t like the late-night scene you can hear him at Chelsea’s on Sunday at 2 p.m.
The Eureka Springs Rhythm & Blues Weekend features four free acts in Basin Park on Friday and Saturday. The line-up includes our own award-winning Brick Fields Band, they take the stage on Saturday at 2 p.m., show up and show some love for this Eurekan blues band.
THURSDAY, MAY 30
BALCONY RESTAURANT – Steve Jones, Singer/Songwriter, 12 & 6 p.m.
CATHOUSE LOUNGE – Jimmy Wayne Garrett, 5-8 p.m. *Bike Night*
EUREKA LIVE! – Green Screen Karaoke, 9 p.m.
GRANDE TAVERNE – Catherine Reed, Singer/Songwriter, 6-9 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 31
BALCONY RESTAURANT – Jeff Lee, Singer/Songwriter, 12 & 7 p.m.
BASIN SPRING PARK – ‘Rhythm & Blues Weekend’ Tony Redman, 3 p.m., Jeremiah Johnson, 5:30 p.m.
BREWS – Kurt Hunter, Acoustic Rock, 7 p.m.
CATHOUSE LOUNGE BEER GARDEN – Kurt Allen, Blues Rock, 8 p.m.
CHELSEA’S – Dirt Red & The Soul Shakers, Blues, 6:30 p.m., Patrick Sweany, Blues Rock, 9:30 p.m.
EUREKA LIVE! – All Request DJ, 9 p.m.
GRANDE TAVERNE – Jason Leef, Jazz Piano, 7-9 p.m.
LEGENDS SALOON – DJ Karaoke with Danny, 9 p.m.
NEW DELHI – Ryan Reichard, Singer/Songwriter, 6-10 p.m.
NYX – SixtyOn, Acoustic Classics, 6:30 p.m.
ROWDY BEAVER – DJ Tic, 7:30 p.m.
ROWDY BEAVER DEN – Han Duo, Hip-Hop/Rock, 9 p.m.
THE GRAVEL BAR – Tater, Mater & Squarsh, Americana, 7 p.m.
UPSTAIRS AT THE GROTTO – Ashtyn Barbaree, Indie Americana, 6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
BALCONY RESTAURANT – Michael Dimitri, Singer/Songwriter, 12 & 7 p.m.
BASIN SPRING PARK – ‘Rhythm & Blues Weekend’ Brick Fields, 2 p.m., Rich McDonnough, 5:30 p.m.
BREWS – Jimmy Wayne Garrett, Blues, 7 p.m.
CATHOUSE LOUNGE BEER GARDEN – Jesse Dean, Blues, 3 p.m. Nathan Bryce & The Loaded Dice, Blues/Rock, 8 p.m.
CHELSEA’S – Earl & Them, Country Blues, 6:30 p.m., Patrick Sweany, Blues Rock, 9:30 p.m.
EUREKA LIVE! – All Request DJ, 9 p.m
GRANDE TAVERNE – Kenny Jackson & Jackson Gibson, Indie Folk, 6-9 p.m.
LEGENDS SALOON – Dane Clayton Band, Modern Blues/Classic Rock, 9 p.m.
NEW DELHI – Ryan Reichard, Singer/Songwriter, 12-4 p.m., Pete-N-Dave, Blues, 6-10 p.m.
NYX – Catherine Reed, Singer/Songwriter, 6:30 p.m.
ROWDY BEAVER – Mark Shields & Good Company, Americana, 7:30 p.m.
ROWDY BEAVER DEN – Vince & James Duo, Multi-Genre, 1 p.m., Rackensak, Multi-Genre, 9 p.m.
THE GRAVEL BAR – Statehouse Electric, Blues, 7 p.m.
UPSTAIRS AT THE GROTTO – Ashtyn Barbaree, Indie Americana, 6:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
BALCONY RESTAURANT – Michael Dimitri, Singer/Songwriter, 12 & 5 p.m.
BREWS – Buffalo Gals, Bluegrass, 3 p.m., Trivia Night, 7 p.m.
CATHOUSE LOUNGE – Patrick Sweany, Blues Rock, 2 p.m., Open Mic, 6 p.m.
EUREKA LIVE! – Green Screen Karaoke, 9 p.m.
GRANDE TAVERNE – Jason Leef, Jazz Piano, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
NEW DELHI – Vince Turner, Singer/Songwriter, 12-4 p.m., TBA, 6-10 p.m.
MONDAY, JUNE 3
CHELSEA’S – Sprungbilly, Bluegrass, 9 p.m.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4
BREWS – Karaoke, 7 p.m.
CATHOUSE LOUNGE – Los Roscoes, Blues, 5-7 p.m.
CHELSEA’S – Open Mic, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5
CHELSEA’S – Drink & Draw, 8 p.m.
EUREKA LIVE! – Green Screen Karaoke, 9 p.m.
GRANDE TAVERNE – Jason Leef, Jazz Piano, 6-9 p.m.