Local Music News

Backroom Social Club is back, but this time, in Springdale. Previously located in Bentonville, Backroom is a community music and art space known for its late night events and mission to platform local artists.

Jeannine Wagar’s career touches almost every aspect of music. Now she’s releasing a CD of her compositions, "Into the Night," on Neuma Records, available to stream or in physical form tomorrow. She spoke with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about the new tape and the work it took to create it.

Amor Towles’ novels take readers to Moscow, New York and the Lincoln Highway. On today's show, we hear about his latest book, which is a collection of short stories. Also, we learn more about recently passed legislation and how it may affect maternal health outcomes in Arkansas. Plus, Backroom Social Club is back, but it's in Springdale this time.

This weekly segment continues Timothy Dennis' "Talkin' Tunes" with Ozark at Large's Kyle Kellams, Sophia Nourani and KUAF technical director Wai-Kay Carenbauer.

Artosphere, the festival that merges nature and art, is underway, centered at the Walton Arts Center. This year’s iteration of the festival includes many of the features from past Artsopheres: concerts in area chapels, the music along the Razorback Greenway that is Trail Mix and a performance by the Dover Quartet.

The Gulley Park Summer Concert Series in Fayetteville is back for its 29th year. Ozark at Large’s Sophia Nourani speaks with the city's recreation program manager, Lacie Ballard, this year’s eclectic lineup and what else attendees can expect.

Music designed to help you let go of stress and anxiety will be front and center on the Northwest Arkansas Community College Campus tomorrow afternoon. Peace in the Keys will feature solo pianist Schumann Robert, who will perform music designed to guide the audience on a journey of serenity, resilience and reflection.

This weekly segment is a continuation of Timothy Dennis' "Talkin' Tunes" with Ozark at Large's Kyle Kellams, Sophia Nourani and KUAF technical director Wai-Kay Carenbauer.

The Lost Bayou Ramblers will be on stage at The Momentary on May 26 as part of the 2025 Fresh Grass Festival. Recently, Louis Michot, one of the founders of the band, called into Ozarks at Large to talk about a power-trailer called the “Solar Roller,” their recent Grammy Award and about performing for more than a quarter century

The inaugural Ozark Music Festival will bring more than 100 musicians—some professional, some students—to northwest Arkansas for two weeks of rehearsals and public performances.