Wow! There’s a lotta Live Music and Festivals this week. All Family Friendly, too! They’re all just a short drive ‘cross the Ark. Line and according to the Farmers Almanac- Temps from 60* to 85*/no rain.
The best pick (IMO) will be in Ozark, Ark. Birthplace of Roy Buccanan, master of the Telecaster, this is a Tribute concert by the very best pickers in our area. The Oct. 11th Festival is centered ‘round the 53rd The Ozark Square Gathering, there will be arts and crafts vendors and food trucks in every corner. But the Live Music is the Big Event that starts at 3pm and goes til nearly 9pm. The schedule of musicians are as follows- “James Glen Loveless and the Midwestern Playboys”3pm-”Gary Hutchison and Oreo Blue” 4:30-Randall George 6- Ben Haggard 7:30. What a lineup! Take your family to Ozark this Saturday.
The longest running Live Music Festival in Arkansas is in Waldron. The Turkey Track Bluegrass Music Festival has been going on for 48 years. The Campground has several hundred full hookups for trailers and RV’s and has a population of 2000 or so fans enjoying the scenery, company and top-knotched music. It starts on Wed. 8th with the “Turkey Track Band”, has music everyday from Noon til 10 or so and ends with the Headliner- “Rhonda Vincent and the Rage”! But that’s not even the best thing about it. There are circles of musicians and singers everywhere in the campground, passing songs ‘round at all hours of the day and nite. Ya don’t meet a stranger, ya make friends. Some of them come in Spring and Fall to the Festival to enjoy the Opening Parade, the Hog cooking, the crafts vendors and more. It’s a great family friendly place. Get more info on fb or call 479-637-3717. And remember- NO MOONSHINE Allowed!
The Peacemaker Festival is bringing the hottest acts in Americana, Red Dirt, Rock, Indie, and Country to Fort Smith, Arkansas. Fri 10th and Sat. 11th, the Live Music rings out in The Riverfront Park on the banks of the Ark. River. Food trucks and drinks will be available to enjoy with some of the best entertainment going. Friday 10th starting at 5:30pm, Danno Simpson-”Them Dirty Roses”-”Southall”- Stephen Wilson Jr.! Sat. 11th at 3pm- “Covington Creek”-”Vandoliers”- “Joe Stamm Band”- “Silverada”- William Clark Green- Sam Barber. Tickets still on sale- the best music for the price. See ya there!
In Poteau, “The Taste of LeFlore Country” is on Thursday 9th and features a smorgasbord of dishes from restaurants in our area and local cooks bring their best entrees, side and salads for your dining pleasure. The weather looks great for the dinner to be served next to the LeFlore County Museum/Lowery Hotel in Downtown Poteau- corner of Dewey and N. Witte Dr. It will be hosted by the LeFlore Co. Historical Society- Donna and David Deaton and a ever faithful and hardworking staff. Service is supreme. You don’t want to miss this! Not only will the food be grand, there will be awesome music. “The Al Grzech Trio” who have played at the Museum for several years at the Jazz at the Museum, will be joined by Prof. Don Bailey. Don joined the teaching staff and has been involved with the Music Dept. at UAFS since 1985. He is Director for the Jazz program and works with The Jazz Catz and UAFS Jazz Bands, holds Jazz camps and takes shows to High Schools in the two state area. He is an ambassador for Jazz music. It is a joy to watch him unleash improvisations inside tunes familiar but with his style on Sax or Flute, made much more interesting and entertaining. It will be a treat. Dinner and music will be served at 6pm. All proceeds will go to the LeFlore County Historical Society for the upkeep and operation of a true history of our Home, LeFlore County. Contact David for ticket info at 918-647-9330.
The 1st Octoberfest Blues Jam was a hit. Well attended, Awesome house band and great venue, Shop Dog Brewery. Thanks Annie Kobus and The Red Dirt Blues Society for hosting.
Upcoming events and Festivals- Poteau Balloon Festival will take place on Friday 17 and Sat 18th out at the fairgrounds. It is the longest running Balloon Fest in Oklahoma and the Farmers Almanac predicts sunny skies with easy winds for liftoff! I’ll have a schedule and lineup for the Live Music that adds to the entertainment. There’s a World BBQ contest, Mudraces, a carnival midway, food everywhere and it’s a very Family Friendly event. More info next week.
Live Music this week- My very favorite group, “MJ and The Geezers” will be downtown Poteau at the Shop Dog Brewery on Friday 10th. Eclectic song list, creative arrangements and excellence in performance make this trio stand out. Harmonies, Harmonicas, strings and things fill out their set list and keep it veddy interesting. Music from 7-9. The Shop Dog is doing a lot to keep Live Music available and fun nites for the community. Follow them on fb and see what I mean. See ya there.
“Oklahoma 59 South band” will play for the folks at the Ft. Smith Senior Activity Center on Friday 10th at 7pm. Great place to meet your friends, big dance floor and awesome music.
Then Sat 11th, It’s Randy Fennell and Earl Hearon singing your favorite Country Songs at The Ranch Restaurant/Talimichi in Tuskahoma. You won’t find better food or music anywhere! It starts at 5:30pm.
Muldrow City Limits has an awesome lineup for Oct and “The Richard Rauch Band” will take the stage on the 11th. This band has the best show and dance tunes in our area. The music starts at 7pm. Get there early for a good seat.
“THe Libby Starkes Band” has a show close to home for the talented singer. Sallisaw VFW Post 4518 has a dance on Sat. 11th and they have a great band for it. Libby sings from the heart and keeps it up for the whole dance. Don’t miss the fun, be there! It starts at 9pm.
That’s all I got, folks! They ain’t no more. I am saving myself for next week. I am just like cheap wine- I’m worth every penny and I just git better with age. Thanks for supporting Local Live Music! Contact me by text 918-649-5736, fb or tj.wiles61@outlook.com.
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