The band had moments of bliss last night – searing guitar, vocal harmonies between Tedeschi and backing/occasional lead vocalist Mike Mattison and a big, brassy backing band.
Category: Music Reviews

REVIEW: Mary J. Blige visit showcases current minimalistic, honest approach
The concert was both somber and inspiring. While it was underwhelming in some ways, it delivered in many others.

REVIEW: Train rolls through radio hits on a night we needed live music
“Live music uplifts, not depresses. Live music heals, not harms. Live music unifies, not separates. The next time you get a chance, go see some live music. It’s good for you, and it’s good for us.”

The 10 Best Albums of 2016 (probably)
I have used many mental metrics to determine my favorite albums of a year in the past.

REVIEW: Review: The Lumineers breeze through set of folk pop on beautiful Arkansas night
The Lumineers have turned themselves into something sturdy, if not flashy, and big, even when they attempt to be small.

REVIEW: Fayetteville shines in final day of Roots Festival programming
The Roots Festival feels very much a part of the fabric of Fayetteville, and this city feels like a really nice home for the festival.

REVIEW: Roots Festival’s second day shows the connective powers of music
Some of this kind of magic – and magic is the only word I know for it – comes from the nature of festivals. There are musicians in town, and they have time on their hands between sets.

REVIEW: Roots Festival defies genres and expectations in the first night main stage activities
A recap of some of the highlights from Friday night’s performances at the Fayetteville Roots Festival.

REVIEW: Meghan Trainor draws big crowd to Arkansas Music Pavilion with silly spectacle
Meghan Trainor, through it all, remains … young, someone still growing up, figuring it out. And if we give her credit for one thing at all, it’s that she’s honest and open and real.

REVIEW: Multi-talented country artist Chris Stapleton continues his travel towards stardom
Some artists need an entire bag of tricks and lights and various distracting accoutrements. Chris Stapleton only needed his voice and a guitar.

REVIEW: Weezer and Panic! at the Disco – The AMP
A little nerd rock is good for the soul.

REVIEW: Journey draws in monster crowd of classic rock believers for Arkansas Music Pavilion show
We knew the name of the theme of Tuesday night’s concert before the first note of the sold-out show was played.

REVIEW: Ellie Goulding’s conflicting styles play into one large event at Arkansas Music Pavilion concert
Goulding made quite the contrast to a concert at the same venue the night before.

REVIEW: Jason Aldean’s “Circus” brings big hits, big crowd to Arkansas Music Pavilion
Aldean’s star is rising and his universe is expanding.

The best albums of 2015
Fayetteville Flyer contributor Kevin Kinder lists his favorite albums of 2015.