March 2
Alicia Olatuja Quintet — Influenced by a wide range of musical styles, from gospel and soul to jazz and classical, Alicia Olatuja has been praised by The New York Times as “a singer with a strong and luscious tone and an amiably regal presence on stage.” She will bring her exquisite vocals, artistic versatility and captivating demeanor, supported by her quintet, to the Walton Arts Center stage in Fayetteville at 7:30 p.m. March 2. 443-5600, waltonartscenter.org, aliciaolatuja.com. $30-$50.
Five Shot Jack — 8 p.m., Black Apple Crossing, Springdale.
Route 358 — 7 p.m., Brick Street Brews, Rogers.
Tyler Gregory — Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs.
Randall King — 10 p.m., Choctaw Casino, Pocola, Okla.
The Last Poets — 7 p.m. Performance Lab. Crystal Bridges Museum, Bentonville.
Jeff Alvine — 7:30 p.m., Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.
Manic Focus — 9:30 p.m. Super Happy Fun Time Tour. George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $15-$18.
September’s End — 7 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Bella Vista.
Take Cover — JJ’s Grill, Dickson Street.
Steve Dimmitt — 8:30 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville.
Dropbox Drifters — 8:30 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Fort Smith.
Maud Crawford — 8:30 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Rogers.
Jon Dooly — 8 p.m., Levi’s Gastrolounge, Rogers.
VORE — 7:30 p.m, with Center of Disease, Tel Anorath, and Had Enough. Nomads Music Lounge, Fayetteville. $5-$8.
Johai Kafa — Stage Eighteen, Fayetteville. $8.
DJ Boyd — 10 p.m., Teatro Scarpino, Fayetteville.
Alicia Olatuja Quintet — 7:30 p.m., Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville. $30-$50.
March 3
Shame — South London’s bracing post-punk outfit Shame (pictured) will perform at Smoke & Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville with Protomartyr and The Phlegms on March 3. On Jan. 12, the five-piece released their debut album “Songs of Praise,” a compressed and to-the-point statement of everything they’re about. With influences like Gang of Four and Parquet Courts, Shame has been described by Billboard as having a “witty, melodic, fiery and addictive vibe that is all their own.” shame.world. $12-$15.
Jimmy Wayne Garrett & Liberty Bell — 8 p.m., Black Apple Crossing, Springdale.
Opal Fly and Kapow — Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs.
Christopher Titus — 9 p.m. standup comedy. Cherokee Casino, West Siloam Springs, Okla. $15.
Jovan Arellano — 7:30 p.m., Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.
The Magic of Music — 7 p.m., with Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band, and magician Joey Williams. Farmington High School.
Fenner Russell Memorial Music Series — 10:30 a.m. with SoNA. Fayetteville Public Library.
Brother Moses — 9 p.m. acoustic show. George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $10-$15.
Sugar Creek — 7 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Bella Vista.
Jamie Wolfe & the Wranglers — JJ’s Grill, Dickson Street.
Maud Crawford — 8:30 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville.
Wes Hart — 8:30 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Fort Smith.
Take Cover — 8:30 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Rogers.
Sara Evans — 9 p.m. for NWA Children’s Shelter Starlight Gala (6-10 p.m.). John Q. Hammons Center, Rogers. $250.
Randall Shreve — 8 p.m., Levi’s Gastrolounge, Rogers.
Benjamin Del Shreve — 6 p.m., Nomads Music Lounge, Fayetteville. $16-$25.
Brad Williams & the Dance Hall Prophets — 7 p.m., Rowdy Beaver on W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs.
Pinetop Renegades — 8 p.m.; Brad & Todd at noon. Rowdy Beaver Den, Eureka Springs.
Roby Pantall Jazz Duo — 6 p.m., Ruth Chris Lounge, Rogers.
Randall Shreve — 8 p.m., The Odd Soul, Springdale.
Shame — with Protomartyr, and The Phlegms. Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Fayetteville. $12-$15.
Royal Wade Kimes — 7:30 p.m., Sunrise Stage, Fayetteville. $20.
March 4
Jaron Myers — 7 p.m. standup comedy. Bike Rack Brewing Co., Bentonville. $7.
Borther Moses — 8:30 p.m., Puritan Coffee & Bar, Fayetteville. $15-$20.
Cliff Cash — 7:30 p.m. standup comedy. Stage Eighteen, Fayetteville. $7.50-$10.
March 5
Sprungbilly — Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs.
Jeff Fox — 5 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Bella Vista.
Copelin Bates — JJ’s Grill, Dickson Street.
Darren Ray — 6 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville.
Tony Alvarez — 6 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Fort Smith.
1st & 30 — 6 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Rogers.
March 6
Ryan Reichard — 5 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Bella Vista.
Jon Dooly — JJ’s Grill, Dickson Street.
Jeff Fox — 6 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville.
Brett & Terri — 6 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Fort Smith.
Keith Nicholson — 6 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Rogers.
Jed Clampit — 7 p.m., Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville.
March 7
Rocket Coma — 8:30 p.m. with Hazemaze, and Ghost Cities. George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $10.
Jon Dooly — 5 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Bella Vista.
Tony Alvarez — JJ’s Grill, Dickson Street.
Chris Bassett — 6 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville.
Richard Burnett — 6 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Fort Smith.
Jeff Fox — 6 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Rogers.
Jerrod Mounce — Mojo’s Pints & Pies, Fayetteville.
March 8
Artinfusion: The Power of Lyrics — 6 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum, Bentonville. Free.
Roby Pantall Jazz Duo — 6 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum, Bentonville.
John Baumann — 9 p.m. with Brother and the Hayes. George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $10-$12.
TJ Scarlett — 5 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Bella Vista.
Lukas Wigington — JJ’s Grill, Dickson Street.
Eric Miller — 6 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville.
Jeff Fox — 6 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Fort Smith.
Chris Bassett — 6 p.m., JJ’s Grill, Rogers.
John Henry & Brennan — 8:30 p.m., Kingfish, Fayetteville.
Tony Redman — Mojo’s Pints & Pies, Fayetteville.
Please send info about your upcoming concerts and events to Jocelyn.
Hero Tales Hangar Party — Soldier ON Service Dogs hosts their second annual fundraising event at 6 p.m. March 10 at the Arkansas Air & Military Museum in Fayetteville. The event includes dinner, drinks, silent and live auctions, and country rocker and “The Voice” alum Barrett Baber (pictured) will perform. Featured auction item is the opportunity to co-write and professionally record a song with Baber’s manager and hit-song producer Kenny Lamb. 521-9301, soldieronservicedogs.org. $75-$125.
— Jocelyn Murphy
