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Talkin’ Tunes with Kyle, Sophia and Wai-Kay 12/9/2025

Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams, Sophia Nourani and KUAF technical director Wai-Kay Carenbauer discuss upcoming music events for this week:

  • Rickshaw Billy’s Burger Patrol with Chrono Wizard at George’s Majestic Lounge tonight, Dec. 9. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. The show is all-ages, around $15.
  • Jeff Scott at Six Twelve Coffeehouse tonight, Dec. 9 from 7–9 p.m.
  • Kimberly Akimbo Musical at the Walton Arts Center starts tonight, Dec. 9, with an eight-show run through Sunday, Dec. 14. 
  • Where: Holiday Musical Bingo & Wine Wednesday at Puritan Coffee & Beer on Wednesday. Dec. 10. Starts at 7 p.m.
  • Ben Harris at Six Twelve Coffee House in Fayetteville on Wednesday, Dec. 10 – starting 5:30 p.m.
  • Lariat, Oil and Son, and Reader at George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville on Thursday, Dec. 11 starting at 8 p.m. $10. 
  • Inverse Festival at The Momentary, begins Thursday, Dec. 11, runs through Sunday, Dec. 14. 
  • Ozark Blues Society Jam Night at The Music Depot in Rogers on Thursday, Dec. 11 beginning 6:30 p.m.
  • Dad Rock Night with Council Hill at Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK, on  Friday, Dec. 12 from
  • DJ PJ Dance Party at Backroom Social Club in Springdale on Friday, Dec. 12 from 9p.m.- 2a.m. $10 presale, $15 at the door; featuring DJs Mr. and Mrs. Claus and Rockelle from the Haus of Untz; outdoor hang-out area curated by JB (Movement Collective).
  • 96 miles at The Gravel Bar at the Wanderoo Lodge, Eureka Springs on Friday, Dec. 12 from 7–10 p.m. 
  • OKM Music Presents Keyboard Orchestra Merry Musical Christmas at First Presbyterian Church, Bartlesville, Oklahoma on Friday, Dec. 12 from 7-9 p.m.
  • The Nutcracker – Ozark Ballet Theatre at the Fayetteville Public Library on Friday, Dec. 12 from 7–9 p.m. Free; seat reservations available online.
  • Sophia Clark at the Gravel Bar at the Wanderoo Lodge in Eureka Springs on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 7–10 p.m.
  • Tom Peever at Gotahold Brewing in Eureka Springs on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 5–7 p.m.
  • HopOut show at the American Legion in Fayetteville on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Featuring bands Unwed Sailor, Peach Blush, Chrono Wizard and Always Tired. $12, all-ages

Songs featured in this segment include Chrono Wizard’s "Cybor Slayer" and Abbey Pierce’s "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree".

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Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.
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.
Wai-Kay Carenbauer is the Technical Director at KUAF and records KUAF's Live Sessions.
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