Cage The Elephant’s Spring Tour

Apr 4, 2011 by Café Con Leche

Kentucky alt-rock band Cage The Elephant just started their Spring tour. They’re headed to Arkansas this week.

On Wednesday, April 6, they’ll be at Rev Room in Little Rock. Friday they’re playing a sold out show in Fayetteville at George’s Majestic, so I hope you already have your tickets. But if you missed out, you can also catch them at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa on Sunday, April 10.

Texas BOTheads will get their turn later this Spring. They’re heading to Houston on May 27 to play at the Verizon Wireless Theater, Austin folks can catch them at Stubb’s on May 28, and Dallas at the Palladium on May 29.

You don’t want to miss out on this!

G. Love & Special Sauce @ Cain’s Ballroom

Apr 4, 2011 by Café Con Leche

The minute G. Love came on stage at Cain’s Ballroom on March 24, it became apparent the night would be special. Backed up by the Special Sauce, Jeffrey Clemens (drums, vocals), Mark Boyce (keyboards), and Timo Shank (string bass), they started out the night with “Milk & Sugar,” a light-hearted love song from Fixin’ To Die, G. Love’s newest album. That song set the tone for the show, a light and fun showcase of refined musicianship from years of experience and a lot of soul.

The first three songs that night were from the new production, which is full of hits. The audience sang and foot-stomped along, with a familiarity that doesn’t come easy after only a month of the album release.

Continue reading for more about the show, the photos, and a special meeting.

7 Walkers and Great American Taxi to Celebrate George’s 84th Anniversary

Mar 30, 2011 by Café Con Leche

Photo by Jay Blakesberg. Courtesy of Madison House Publicity.

One of the most beloved and oldest live music venues in Arkansas is turning 84 this year. Yes, people! George’s Majestic Lounge is celebrating its 84th anniversary this year and the official bash is this weekend.

The party starts on Friday with Big Smith at 6 p.m. during Happy Hour and another set at 9 p.m. That same night Vince Herman’s Great American Taxi.

On Saturday, 7 Walkers will continue the celebration. The supergroup features Bill Kreutzmann (The Grateful Dead), George Porter, Jr (The Funky Meters), Papa Mali, and Matt Hubbard (Willie Nelson); plus Great American Taxi (featuring Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon).

Continue after the break for a 7 Walkers video and more info. You don’t want to miss this show!

The Belle Brigade @ Cain’s Ballroom

Mar 29, 2011 by Café Con Leche

I escaped Northwest Arkansas last Thursday and headed to Tulsa with a couple of friends to visit Cain’s Ballroom for G. Love & Special Sauce‘s headlining show. We got there on time to catch the opening act, The Belle Brigade. I wasn’t familiar with their music, but it was another reminder of why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover – or in this case, not judge musicians by their outfits. I tell you this because after seeing them I didn’t expect them to start playing alternative country. There were skinny jeans, converse shoes, plaid, stripes, thick-frame glasses, etc. If you’d ask me, I’d describe their style as Hipster Country – In the best way possible (I’m no hipster hater).

The L.A. band was fun to watch and had the crowd dancing around. Check out some photos and a video of their single “Losers” after the break. And come back later to check out the review and photos of the G. Love show.