The first weekend of September features the return of Pesto Fest and of the Dirt Band, the final concerts of the KUAF Summer Jazz Concert Series, and more.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
- Lucas Parker, Kadela, Cadillac Jackson at George's Majestic Lounge (Fayetteville) - 9 p.m.
- Psychotic Reaction, Gardensnakes, The Wirms at Backspace (Fayetteville) - $5 donation at the door, 9 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 5
- Muscadine Bloodline, Randall King at George's Majestic Lounge (Fayetteville) - $10 adv, $12 day of, 9:30 p.m.
- Willowack at Bike Rack Brewing Co. (Bentonville) - 7 p.m.
- Anna Benson at Harry's Downtown (Fort Smith) - 8 p.m.
- Soulfly, Unearth, Incite, Prison at Majestic (Fort Smith) - $25 adv, $30 day of, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 6
- Loose Loose at Smoke and Barrel Tavern (Fayetteville) - 10 p.m.
- Members Only at George's Majestic Lounge (Fayetteville) - $10 adv, $12 day of, 10 p.m.
- Poolside at the Flamingo, Izuna, Tel Anorath at Backspace (Fayetteville) - $4 adv, $6 at the door, 7 p.m.
- Route 358, Tater Mater & Squarsh at West and Watson (Fayetteville) - 7 p.m.
- Suite 25 at Black Apple Crossing (Springdale) - 8 p.m.
- Melodikats at Wright's BBQ (Johnson) - 6 p.m.
- Will Brand at Fred's Hickory Inn (Bentonville) - 7 p.m.
- Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, Three Days Grace, Diamante and Dorothy at Walmart AMP (Rogers) - start at about $100, 5:30 p.m.
- The Velvet Crowns at Moonbroch Brewing Co. (Rogers) - 8 p.m.
- Ashtyn Barbaree at Growler USA (Rogers) - 6:30 p.m.
- Stratosphere Brothers at Creekside Taproom (Siloam Springs) - 8 p.m.
- Crescent City Combo at Chelsea's (Eureka Springs) - 9:30 p.m.
- Buffalo Gals at Brews (Eureka Springs) - 7 p.m.
- Matt Guitar Smith at the Gravel Bar (Eureka Springs) - 6 p.m.
- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at The Auditorium (Eureka Springs) - start at $45, 7:30 p.m.
- Trashcan Bandits at Harry's Downtown (Fort Smith) - $5.00, 9 p.m.
- The Mixtapes at Majestic (Fort Smith) - $8.00, 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 7
- Illusionaut, White Mansion at Smoke and Barrel Tavern (Fayetteville) - 7 p.m.
- Groovement, Tiny Towns, Burrrd at George's Majestic Lounge (Fayetteville) - $12.00, 9 p.m.
- Peter Martin and Romero Lumbambo at Guisinger Building (Fayetteville) - $25 to $35, 9:30 p.m.
- 8th Annual Pesto Fest feat. Jamie Lou and the Hullabaloo, Ashtyn Barbaree, Tater Mater & Squarsh, and Opal Agafia at Tri Cycle Farms (Fayetteville) - $30 adv, $35 at the gate, 4 p.m.
- Drawing Blanks, Monk is King at Kingfish (Fayetteville) - 9 p.m.
- Austin Cavillo and the Struggle at West and Watson (Fayetteville) - 9 p.m.
- Rackensack at Shirley's Bar (Springdale) - 9 p.m.
- Maud Crawford at Fatty Hackers (Springdale) - $5.00, 8:30 p.m.
- House of Songs Songwriter Summit Showcase at Bike Rack Brewing Co. (Bentonville) - $10.00, 8 p.m.
- Randy Soller at Fred's Hickory Inn (Bentonville) - 7 p.m.
- Will Saylor at Brick Street Brews (Rogers) - 8 p.m.
- Downhill Fast at Moonbroch Brewing Co. (Rogers) - 8:30 p.m.
- Johai Kafa at Chelsea's (Eureka Springs) - 9:30 p.m.
- Brian Martin at the Gravel Bar (Eureka Springs) - 6 p.m.
- Ultra Suede at Majestic (Fort Smith) - $8.00, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 8
- House of Songs Songwriter Summit Showcase at Bearded Goat Apparel (Fayetteville) - $10.00, 7 p.m.
- Fall Music and Art Festival at Terra Studios (Durham) - $10 pre-sale, $15 day of, 11 a.m.
