It’s time for “Dr. Al Grzech and the Al Grzech Trio” in the beautiful historic Lowery Hotel. Sept. 23rd, the place to be is Downtown Poteau on Dewey Ave. Hosted by Donna and David Deaton and the LeFlore County Historical Society, “The Al Grzech Trio” with special guests will bring you a show that includes tidbits of info about the songs, writers and musicians that performed them. It’s entertaining and educational and an awesome couple of hours of Jazz. It’s a free event with snacks and drinks available. It all starts at 6:30.
I can tell you first hand about a benefit to help when troubles with health or loss occur. That’s what makes this “benefit that just keeps on giving” so very special. The Shane Bailey Memorial Bash will be Friday 26th, Live from The Bakery District, 70 South 7th Ave Ft. Smith. After the loss of a talented Son, gone way too soon, Terri and Don Bailey found a way to keep Shane’s memory alive in a very special way. The Shane Bailey Memorial Music Society was formed in his honor and has assisted many young musicians and bands with education, funding, equipment and instruments in the Ft. Smith Area. All in an effort to foster creative music and artistic expression. All the donations will go for this cause. It is a joy to see the outpouring of love and kindness. Make plans to attend, donate or just enjoy the Live Music at this free concert. There’s always plenty of offers to help on stage. It’s an honor not taken lightly to get the invitation to play. This year is packed with talent and the spirit of giving from some of the area’s best musicians. Some of them have been helped along by The Shane Bailey Memorial Society and want to show their appreciation and what better way than donate time and talent to the event. Starting with “The Don Bailey and Rising Stars” at 5:30 pm. At 6, it’s “Freaky Flyers”. Next, “The Rainkings” will take the stage at 6:50. “The David Tyson Quartet” at 7:50 and “Unknown Causes” will wrap it up starting at 9pm. That’s an awesome lineup! Like any good benefit there will be a full Bar- Food trucks available, door-prizes and games. The Shane Bailey Memorial Music Society Bash- Friday 26th- music starts at 5:30pm. Live from The Bakery District! Be There!
October’s musical offerings and Festivals- “The Wright Family Gospel Singing” will be Sat. 4th in Shady Point Ok. “JJ Taylor and Bourbon Highway” will play The Tahlequah Ocktober Fest on Friday 3rd. Oct. 11th, it’s Tele Time Fest in Ozark Ark.with a bushel and a peck of guitar pickers. The 48th Turkey Track Bluegrass Festival over just East of Waldron on Oct. 8th- 11th. The Peacemaker Festival on Oct 10th on the Riverfront Stage and amphitheater. “Flying High in ‘25” The Poteau’s Balloon Fest on Oct. 17-18th with Live Music again this year. All this and more! Watch this space for more Info!
Live Music this Week- Muldrow had RECORD Breaking numbers of dancers this past Sat. Over 150 fine folks attended. Sure made it more fun and rewarding for “Backroads”.
This Sat. 27th, It’s “Wesley Trout and the Wes Is More” gang. Wes is a great bandleader and frontman. He always rounds up the best musicians around for ya to dance and be Entertained.. Music starts at 7 pm. It will be a Hillbilly Hoedown with a potluck dinner. I think my Mom and Raymond are bringing Baked Possum and sweet taters.
Crocky’s Cafe/Hackett, Ark will have “The Common Thread Bluegrass Band” take the stage on Friday 26th. Awesome band with that High Lonesome sound and lightning fast picking that will take your breath away. Caution! Trying to Buck Dance to their fast sounds might throw your Sackreilliac out and cause you to have a foolish grin on your face. Music starts about 6 pm. P.S. The food is great, too.
“Make it a Double” has a house band weekend on the last Sat. of the month. This 27th at 7 pm, you can hear them and dance to the music at The McAlester VFW. Always a good time.
Ft. Smith Senior Activity Center will have “The Lawman Band”. Some of the area’s best Country music that can be heard. Music starts at 7 pm.
Step into the Brew Haus at the Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair and experience one of the fair’s most exciting new attractions! Under the big tent, fairgoers can kick back and enjoy a wide selection of craft beers proudly brewed in Arkansas, paired perfectly with the sounds of incredible live music from talented local and regional artists. Too many musicians and bands to mention but there two every night at 6pm, Sept. 19th thru the 27th. Craft Beer and Live Music at the Ark./Okla. State Fair.
That’s much more than I intended to say but I can’t take it back, so there. Contact me by text 918-649-5736, fb or tj.wiles61@outlook.com. Thanks for Supporting Local Live Music and all the Musicians. Hasta La Vista
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