2012 Schedule

The 2013 lineup will be announced in July. The following is a review of the performers and events from last year's inaugural Festival.

amasa hines
Amasa Hines
Friday, September 28
5:00pm • River Market Pavilions
sleepy labeef
Sleepy LaBeef
Friday, September 28
6:00pm • River Market Pavilions
tyrannosaurus chicken
Tyrannosaurus Chicken
Friday, September 28
7:00pm • River Market Pavilions
all events free.  no tickets
All Events Free

There are no tickets! Arkansas Sounds Music Festival is a free event! But, you can support Arkansas Sounds by making a donation.

black oak arkansas
Black Oak Arkansas
Friday, September 28
8:00pm • River Market Pavilions
peppersauce alley
Peppersauce Alley
Saturday, September 29
10:00am • Riverfest Amphitheatre
runaway planet
Runaway Planet
Saturday, September 29
11:00am • Riverfest Amphitheatre
the see
The See
Saturday, September 29
12:00pm • Riverfest Amphitheatre
sonny burgess and the legendary pacers
Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers
Saturday, September 29
1:00pm • Riverfest Amphitheatre
the salty dogs
The Salty Dogs
Saturday, September 29
2:00pm • Riverfest Amphitheatre
billy jones bluez
Billy Jones Bluez
Saturday, September 29
3:00pm • Riverfest Amphitheatre
rodney block and the real music lovers
Rodney Block and the Real Music Lovers
Saturday, September 29
4:00pm • Riverfest Amphitheatre
shannon boshears band
Shannnon Boshears Band
Saturday, September 29
5:00pm • Riverfest Amphitheatre
velvet kente
Velvet Kente
Saturday, September 29
6:00pm • Riverfest Amphitheatre
the cate brothers band
The Cate Brothers Band
Saturday, September 29
7:00pm • Riverfest Amphitheatre
amy garland angel
Levon Helm and Michael Burks Tribute
Saturday, September 29
8:00pm • Riverfest Amphitheatre

Hosted by Amy Garland Angel and featuring Jeff Coleman, Jess Hoggard, Amy Garland Angel, The Cate Brothers Band, and Ben Nichols

lucero
Lucero
Saturday, September 29
9:30pm • Riverfest Amphitheatre
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Songwriters Showcase and Workshop
Monday, September 24
6:00pm • Darragh Center, Main Library

Featuring Wayland Holyfield.

greil marcus
Greil Marcus
Tuesday, September 25
6:30pm • Darragh Center, Main Library

The author discusses his latest book, The Doors: A Lifetime of Listening to Five Mean Years (in conjunction with the Arkansas Literary Festival)

Photo: Thierry Arditti, Paris

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Towncraft screening
Wednesday, Sept. 26
6:00pm • Darragh Center, Main Library

A screening of the documentary on the underground music scene of Little Rock.

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Lela Bloom Music & Books
Saturday, September 29
10:30am • Youth Services, Main Library

An interactive experience for kids and families.

celina bree
Celina Bree Teen Concert
Saturday, September 29
2:00pm • Level 4, Main Library

Arkansas native Celina Bree has been singing since she was a toddler. In the fourth grade, Bree became the youngest charter member of the Little Rock Disney's Localmotion program. Since then, countless performances with various groups have kept Bree busy singing, songwriting, and performing.

shamrock strings
Shamrock Strings Concert
Saturday, September 29
3:00pm • Youth Services, Main Library

The Shamrock Strings of Little Rock is a group of violinists ages 9-16 who perform regularly throughout Arkansas. The group's director is John C. Jarboe.