Grandpa's Goodtime Fandango comes together for 25-year reunion concert

By Sophia Nourani

Published August 1, 2024 at 1:41 PM CDT

Grandpa's Goodtime Fandango supporting James Brown. — Grandpa's Goodtime Fandango supporting James Brown in 2004.

The band Grandpa's Goodtime Fandango first formed in Fayetteville in 1999. The band is returning to the region for a 25-year reunion concert this weekend, playing back-to-back shows at Stickyz in Little Rock and George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. Ozarks at Large’s Sophia Nourani sat down with original band members Wai-Kay Carenbauer, Brian Hickman and Karl Coleman to discuss the band, their history and upcoming performances.

George's Majestic Lounge hosts "Granpaw s Goodtime Fandago" in 2000.

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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a producer and reporter. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. Sophia was raised in San Antonio, Texas.

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