George's Majestic Lounge

Next month’s Funk Festival will be held at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. From 3-8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, bands like Funk Factory and Rodney Block Collective will bring the funk to raise money for Arkansas Support Network. It’s ASN’s inaugural Funk Festival, and Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams asked Terri Pegue about the event and the organization.

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.

Tuesday was the 79th anniversary of the birth of Bob Marley. More than 40 years after his death, he remains a global phenomenon. A celebration of his life and music will take place at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. Rochelle Bradshaw and Hypnotion will headline. Last week, Rochelle Bradshaw and show promoter Wendy Love Edge spoke with Ozarks at Large Kyle Kellams at the Carver Center for Public Radio.

Sophia Nourani speaks with Arkansas born musician Jordan Strickland, member of CowboyGirl and Honey Collective.

Sophia Nourani sits down with Resting band members Daniel Warner, Mason Rios and Tim Robinson.

Sophia Nourani speaks with Joey Vanderslice, a member of the local band 'Gardensnakes'. He discusses their sound, the music scene in Fayetteville and their upcoming show at George's Majestic Lounge on November 19th.

The DIY- or “Do It Yourself”- music scene in Northwest Arkansas is a vibrant, diverse community that thrives on the innovation of local artists. Ozarks At Large's Sophia Nourani speaks with Robert Bishop, KUAF’s music manager, about Fayetteville’s strong connection to music and community and an upcoming event that highlights their importance.

On today's show, archeologists are busy digging up the remains of a homestead in Washington County from the Stone Age. Also, Brian Crowne is honored during live music with Divas on Fire at the Fayetteville Public Library.

Almost $2 million from the National Institutes of Health will go toward a UAMS vaccine hesitancy study. Also on today's show, Roby Brock, editor-in-chief of Talk Business & Politics, reports how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact philanthropy. Plus, actor James Taylor Odom unravels his portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol" at TheatreSquared.

Fayetteville-based Gar Hole Records is hosting a musical showcase over two days this month at George's Majestic Lounge. Dubbed "The Gar Hole-Iday Showcase," the two nights of music will feature music from Chris Acker, Willi Carlisle, The Lostines and many more. We speak with Kurt DeLashmet and Jude Brothers from the label about the showcase, and Jude gives us a preview of some of the music they will perform during the event.