Talking Tunes

Aside from this week's Format Festival, there are several musical attractions throughout the next seven days, including a seemingly larger-than-normal number of metal shows.

On today's show, taking a close look at FORMAT Festival's location change and artists lineup. Plus, the Central Arkansas Library System's Six Bridges Book Festival returns.

The next several days features many touring musicians and bands returning to the area, as well as many local favorites.

The next seven days of live music includes a live performance of the soundtrack to a classic film, many tribute acts, plenty of folk, funk and more.

On today's show, Fort Smith embraces its growing arts and culture scene. Plus, a Sound Perimeter focusing lullabies. Also, Dr. Joe Thompson talks the changing healthcare landscape.

The next seven days of music in the region include the usual mix of rock and roll, Americana and cover bands with a variety of flavors.

On today's show, Orlando Joven tells his journey from his hometown to owning Northwest Arkansas' first Colombian food truck. Also, looking into Arkansas election officials rejecting absentee ballots, new food lockers improve food pantry access and more from the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

A variety of shows means a busy live music calendar for the next seven days.

There will be several opportunities to see musical tribute acts as well as some familiar local favorites during the next week.

The next seven days features the return of the Tontitown Grape Festival, Mount Sequoyah celebrates its centennial, two nights of jazz and blues, and much much more.