Shakey Graves Cains Ballroom – A Celebration
Shakey Graves rolled into Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 4th, the first night of his tour supporting his new album Fondness, Etc. It just so happens that the first night of his tour also happened to be his birthday, which he joked was his 21st.
Tigers Jaw Live – Prove Staying Power in Fayetteville
Tigers Jaw occupies a unique place in alternative music. Nearly two decades after their formation, Tigers Jaw continues to prove that the most enduring bands are often the ones willing to grow alongside their audience.
Chat Pile – Soundtracking a Nervous Breakdown in OKC
In the silliest yet darkest corners of Oklahoma City, I found a not so hidden treasure by the name of Chat Pile.
The Deslondes Sell Out Denver’s Hi-Dive
The Deslondes bring their beloved music to Denver’s Hi-Dive with Kate Hannington, Billy and the Dreamboats and Forest Ray. Elation and admiration sold out this niche venue on May 9, 2026.
ACID BATH Live in Oklahoma City
Acid Bath’s recent performance at the Criterion in Oklahoma City marked their striking return after nearly thirty years, maintaining an authentic sound reminiscent of their heyday. The intense show garnered enthusiasm from both longtime fans and new listeners, showcasing their heavy musical style and engaging live dynamics while honoring their late bassist, Audie Pitre.
Dethklok at the Criterion
If you’re familiar with Metalocalypse, you already know what Dethklok brings: fast, brutal, unapologetically heavy metal delivered with a dark sense of humor, slightly self-deprecating at times. A Dethklok concert feels like a collision between a brutal metal set and a full episode of Metalocalypse—with the band almost secondary to the massive animated spectacle behind them. It’s loud, visually…
Castle Rat – Blood, Swords, and Doom in Oklahoma City
Their shows function as immersive storytelling experiences, where characters interact onstage as part of an unfolding narrative. This fusion of music, performance art, and fantasy world-building has positioned Castle Rat as one of the most distinctive new voices in modern metal.
Twenty Years Loud: The Menzingers at George’s Majestic Lounge
If you’re drawn to punk with heart, storytelling, and a memorable live experience, The Menzingers remain one of the most reliably powerful bands on the road today.
The California Honeydrops Shine through Colorado
There’s a giddy, infectious energy to The California Honeydrops—both on stage and on record. The Oakland-based group blends rootsy blues with soulful R&B, creating a sound that feels less like a concert and more like a full-on party.
Ratboys Live in Fayetteville: Review of Their Singin’ to an Empty Chair Tour
Ratboys Live – For the past decade, Ratboys have become a respected voice in contemporary indie music, celebrated for their consistency, authenticity, and ability to connect with listeners through honest and vividly detailed songs coupled with their live shows that make the audience feel like they’re still connected to a band that is growing larger…
Esther Rose Brings a Full Band to Denver
Esther’s lyrics denote the humility in saying exactly what is in the heart without negotiation. Her songs steadily teeter between a softer and edgier side of human emotion. She fearlessly executes her tune’s energy on stage, encouraging people to really let loose and enjoy themselves.
Unleashing Thunderous Sound: The Rumours Live
The Rumours Live – What happens when a band blends gritty rock-and-roll with a fiercely visceral punk energy, while bludgeoning a crowd with a raw and thunderous sound?
You get The Rumours.
Exploring Pallbearer Foundations of Burden Live
In 2014, the metal world was diverse and fragmented. There were technical death metal acts pushing boundaries of speed and complexity. Black metal projects were still cloaked in icy mysticism. Amid everything swirling around the primordial pit, Foundations of Burden felt almost defiant in its restraint. It reminded listeners that heaviness isn’t measured in BPM or brutality,…
Friendship in Fayetteville: A Philadelphia Indie-Rock Band
Friendship don’t rely on spectacle or showmanship. There are no blinding lights or grand gestures, just a collective commitment to tone, pacing, and atmosphere. The result is a focused, immersive live set that rewards listeners willing to slow down and get lost in the band’s quietly confident groove.
Charley Crockett Takes Denver By Storm
Charley Crockett and the Blue Drifters kicked off 2026 alongside the National Western Stock Show. They made their second, back to back night appearance at the Mission Ballroom earlier this month (Jan. 9th & 10th, 2026) Since their Denver double feature debut back in January of 2024, they’ve been performing across the country in larger…
Shakey Graves Returns to Fayetteville: A Sold-Out Show
Alejandro Rose-Garcia, better known by his stage name Shakey Graves, is no stranger to Northwest Arkansas. He began playing Fayetteville early in his career. Initially, he performed in the front room of Georges Majestic Lounge. Now, he is selling out the back room. He kicked off the 19-show run of his fall solo tour with…
Nick Shoulders – Three Nights in Colorado
Bestowing the traditions of Appalachian inspired music into the Rocky Mountains, Nick Shoulders graces three stages in northern Colorado.
Die Spitz Live – Unleashes Raw Energy in Fayetteville
Raw. Feral. Unapologetic. Three words that describe the band Die Spitz. When you fuse punk, hardcore, melodic, and doom—and injecting it all with new-school rage and riot grrrl energy—they’ve carved out a sound that’s impossible to ignore.
