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LIVE MUSIC IN ARKANSAS: Four songwriters set for Arkansas Sounds Showcase | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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LIVE MUSIC IN ARKANSAS: Four songwriters set for Arkansas Sounds Showcase | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

THURSDAY

LITTLE ROCK

◼️ Mitchell Ferguson, with Luke Borchett, performs from 8-11:45 p.m. at Stickyz Rock ’n’ Roll Chicken Shack, 107 River Market Ave. Admission is $15. (501) 372-7707; stickyz.com.

◼️ Shattered Youth, One Big Game, Muzzleflash and Pitlock perform at 6 p.m. at Vino’s Brewpub, 923 W. Seventh St. Tickets are $12. (501) 375-8466; vinosbrewpub.com.

◼️ Mike Day and Q.G. the BlacKnight perform, with Kill-A-Flowz and Na’Tosha De’Von, at 8 p.m. for Day-N-Knight II Arkansas Hip Hop Night at White Water Tavern, 2500 W. Seventh St. Admission is $10. (501) 375-8400; whitewatertavern.com.

◼️ Sav, Raven Hinchey and Caroline Bowling perform at 6 p.m. at The Oyster Bar, 3003 W. Markham St. (501) 666-7100; lroysterbar.com.

◼️ Ben & Doug perform from 7-10 p.m. at WXYZ Bar in Aloft Hotel West, 707 Rahling Road. (501) 791-9999; wxyz-events.com.

◼️ Matt Harnish, as Googolplexia, Diana Benanti, KRONA, RIPTV and CRISCO KIDS perform at Pizza D’ Action, 2919 W. Markham St. Admission is $10. (501) 666-5403.

BENTON

Randall Shreve performs from 6-9 p.m. at Revival Restaurant + Beer Garden, 226 W. South St. (501) 317-1251; EatRevival.com.

CONWAY

Chris Baker performs at 8 p.m. at JJ’s Grill, 1010 Main St. (501) 336-0100; jjsgrill.com.

EL DORADO

Jordan Sheppard performs from 7-9 p.m. at MAD House 101, 101 E. Locust St. No cover. (870) 444-3008; madhouse101.com.

HOT SPRINGS

◼️ Brock Price performs from 5-10:30 p.m. at The Blitzed Pig, 4330 Central Ave. (501) 525-1616.

◼️ Gavin Harper performs from 6-9 p.m. at J&S Italian Villa, 4332 Central Ave. (501) 525-1121; jandsitalian.com.

◼️ John Jordan performs at 9 p.m. at Copper Penny Pub, 711 Central Ave. (501) 622-2570; copper-penny-pub.com.

◼️ Allie & Patrick perform from 7-10 at The Ohio Club, 336 Central Ave. (501) 627-0702; theohioclub.com.

FRIDAY

LITTLE ROCK

◼️ Mercy Chillers perform from 7-10 p.m. at Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. (501) 246-4340; hiberniairishtavern.com.

◼️ Death Metal Disco, with Tripwire, performs from 8-11:45 p.m. at Stickyz. Tickets are $8-$60.

◼️ Androids x Love and Numb Chunks perform from 7-11 p.m. at Vino’s.

◼️ Caitlin Dickerson performs at 9 p.m. at Dugan’s Pub, 401 E. Third St. (501) 244-0542; duganspublr.com.

◼️ Amber Violet performs at 6 p.m. at The Oyster Bar.

◼️ Jacob Flores performs from 7-10 p.m. at WXYZ Bar in Aloft Hotel West.

◼️ Brae Leni performs, with Ashton Hollowell, Jake Peterson, Stephen Colby, Eric Fells, Jae Danielle, Jordan Craighead and Isaac Helgestad, at 8:15 p.m. at Gigi’s Lounge, 1304 Main St. (501) 952-9312.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK

◼️ Katsu, Sonder Ponder and Sonic Fuzz perform at 8 p.m. at Birdie’s Cabaret Theater and Lounge, 301 Main St. Admission is $17.85. (501) 480-2121; birdiescabaret.com.

◼️ Boysterus performs at 9:30 p.m. at Four Quarter Bar, 415 Main St. Admission is $8. (501) 313-4704; fourquarterbar.com.

MAUMELLE

Brad Jamesly performs at 8:30 p.m. at Tavern Round the Bend, 26611 Arkansas 365. (501) 800-1123; tavernroundthebend.com.

BEE BRANCH

Mister Lucky performs at 7 p.m. at Rabbit Ridge Farms, 484 Rabbit Ridge. (501) 335-7777; rabbitridgefarm.com.

CONWAY

◼️ Townsend performs from 8:30-11:30 p.m. at Kings Live Music, 1017 Front St. (501) 205-8512; kingslivemusic.com.

◼️ J.L. Jones performs from 7-9 p.m. at Rogue Roundabout, 804 Chestnut St. (501) 358-6500; therogueroundabout.com.

◼️ Maximum Overdrive performs at 9 p.m. at JJ’s Grill.

◼️ Naturalist performs from 7-10:15 p.m. at Full Moon Records, 1104 Front St. Admission is $10. (501) 287-7452; thefullmoonrecords.com.

◼️ Code’ performs from 8-11 p.m. at Maly’s Entertainment Center, 1040 Maly Curve. No cover. (501) 459-3600; malysentertainmentconway.com.

HOT SPRINGS

◼️ The Steve Malek Band performs from 7-11 p.m. at The Blitzed Pig, 4330 Central Ave., Suite A. (501) 525-1616.

◼️ Quintron and Miss Pussycat perform from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. at Maxine’s Live, 700 Central Ave. (501) 321-0909; maxineslive.com.

◼️ The Parker Francis Band performs from 7:30-11:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, 239 Central Ave. (501) 623-7771; arlingtonhotel.com.

◼️ The Pamela Hopkins Band performs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Pop’s Lounge at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, 2705 Central Ave. (501) 623-4411; oaklawn.com.

◼️ Allie & Patrick perform from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at J&S Italian Villa, 4332 Central Ave. (501) 525-1121; jandsitalian.com.

◼️ Josh Stewart performs at 9 p.m. at Copper Penny Pub.

◼️ Heavy Suga & The Sweet Tones perform from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at The Ohio Club.

◼️ Brass Tacks perform at 8 p.m. at H20 Hawgs, 5590 Central Ave. (501) 463-4231.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE

◼️ Liquid Kitty performs at 7 p.m. at Sand Trap Sports Bar, 4501 AR 7, Suite 6. (501) 226-0004.

◼️ Kenny Mann and The Danger Zone perform at 6-8 p.m. at El Jimador, 107 Desoto Center. (501) 915-8191.

MALVERN

Tennessee Jet performs, with Shawn Williams, at 7 p.m. at Bogey’s at the Malvern Country Club, 473 Clubhouse Lane. (501) 337-1482; bogeysllc.com.

MORRILTON

Sean Harrison performs from 7-9 p.m. at Point Remove Brewing Co., 102 S. Crestliner St. (501) 477-4080; pointremovebrewingcompany.com.

ROGERS

Jason Aldean performs, with Nate Smith, RaeLynn and Dee Jay Silver, at 7:30 p.m. at Walmart AMP, 5079 W. Northgate Road. Tickets are $77-$470. (479) 443-5600; amptickets.com.

SCOTT

The Backbeats perform from 6-8 p.m. at Scott Station, 2700 Bearskin Lake Road. (501) 961-1100; marlsgate.com.

TONTITOWN

Repo’d Trailers perform from 7-10 p.m. at The Tontitown Winery, 335 Barrington Road. (479) 361-8700; tontitownwinery.com.

VAN BUREN

Pearson Brothers perform at 7 p.m. at The Vault 1905 Sports Grill, 624 Main St. (479) 262-2468; thevault1905.com.

Amy Garland Angel, Charlotte Taylor, Emily Fenton and Dazzmin “Dazz” Murry, aka King Honey, perform for the Arkansas Sounds Songwriter Showcase, 8 p.m. Saturday July 19 at the Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave., Little Rock. Angel is a songwriter, social worker, mom, wife and host of the weekly Americana-flavored “Backroads” show community radio station KABF-FM, 88.3. Taylor is a blues singer-songwriter who most frequently performs with her band, Charlotte Taylor and Gypsy Rain. Fenton blends elements of classic country, folk, and contemporary indie-rock. Murry is a performer, producer, and composer and half of the duo Dazz & Brie. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22.10 (including fees); beer, wine and concessions will be available. Visit simpletix.com/e/arkansas-sounds-songwriter-showcase-featur-tickets-220399. (Special to the Democrat-Gazette)

SATURDAY

LITTLE ROCK

◼️ The latest Arkansas Sounds Songwriter Showcase will feature Americana-country-folk-rock radio host Amy Garland Angel and Delta blues rocker Charlotte Taylor, along with Emily Fenton, an indie-folk rocker formerly of Ithica, N.Y., and King Honey, also known as “Dazz” Murry of the band Daaz & Brie, 8 p.m. at Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Admission is $22.10 (including fees). (501) 320-5715; cals.org.

◼️ One Night Only performs a tribute to the Bee Gees, 7:30 p.m. Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets are $44-$103. (501) 244-8800; littlerock.com.

◼️ Kyle Mays, Isaac Alexander and Silas Carpenter perform at 8 p.m. at White Water Tavern. Admission is $10.

◼️ Jack Fancy performs at 9 p.m. at Dirty Worm, 8618 Arch St. (501) 413-5044.

◼️ Ship of Fools performs from 7-10 p.m. at Hibernia Irish Tavern.

◼️ Frank Foster performs at 8 p.m. at The Hall, 721 W. Ninth St. Tickets are $28.30-$53.02. (501) 406-1364; littlerockhall.com.

◼️ Phospherescent, with Rich Ruth, performs from 8-11:45 p.m. at the Rev Room, 300 President Clinton Ave. Admission is $30. (501) 823-0090; revroom.com.

◼️ Jeff Coleman performs at 3 p.m. and Bluesboy Jag & Lady Elaine perform at 6 p.m. at The Oyster Bar.

◼️ The Karla Case Band performs at 9 p.m. at Dugan’s Pub.

◼️ Corey Fontenot performs from 7-10 p.m. at Red Moon Tavern, 6015 Chenonceau Blvd. (501) 367-8188; theredmoontavern.com.

◼️ Leta Joyner performs from 7-10 p.m. at WXYZ Bar in Aloft Hotel West.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK

◼️ DeFrance perform from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. at Four Quarter Bar. Admission is $8.

◼️ Pig Sticker and Render perform at 7:30 p.m. at Birdies. Admission is $17.85.

◼️ Buh Jones performs at 9 p.m. at Ton’s Place, 18814 MacArthur Drive. (501) 851-9987.

BENTON

Can Shelton performs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Revival Restaurant + Beer Garden.

CADDO VALLEY

Mike Mayberry & The Slow Hands perform at 8 p.m. at Betty’s Big Country Dance Hall, 102 Crystal Palace Drive. (702) 379-6632; bettysbigcountrydance.com.

CONWAY

◼️ Blackwater Bayou performs from 8:30-11:30 p.m. at Kings Live Music.

◼️ The Cam Davis Band performs from 8-11 p.m. at Maly’s. No cover.

◼️ Go for Gold, Tiny Towns, Salon Blonde, Diet Sweets, Ginger Giant, Voidrunner, Heldtght, I Dream of Cellophane and Kroze perform, 2-10:45 p.m. at Full Moon Records. Admission is $25.

EL DORADO

Trey Johnson performs from 7:30-9 p.m. at MAD House 101.

FAIRFIELD BAY

The Ozark Southern Band performs at 7 p.m. at Fairfield Bay Marina, 4350 Arkansas 330. (501) 884-6030.

HOT SPRINGS

◼️ Nick Flora performs from 7-10 p.m. at the Rooftop Bar at the Waters Hotel, 340 Central Ave. (501) 321-0001; thewatershs.com.

◼️ The Parker Francis Band performs from 7:30-11:30 p.m. at the Arlington Hotel.

◼️ Kasey Keys performs at 8 p.m. at the Frontier Club, 2700 Central Ave. (501) 620-4000.

◼️ Brass Tacks perform at 8 p.m. at H20 Hawgs.

◼️ Everclear, with POM, performs at 7 p.m. in Timberwood Amphitheater at Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, 1701 E. Grand Ave. (U.S. 70 East) Admission after 5 p.m. is $39.99 plus $7.99 fee. (501) 624-0100; magicsprings.com.

◼️ No One, with Subdue, performs from 9-11:55 p.m. at The Big Chill, 910 Higdon Ferry Road. (501) 624-5185; chillhotsprings.com.

◼️ The Pamela Hopkins Band performs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Pop’s Lounge at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.

◼️ Brian Ramsey performs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at J&S Italian Villa, 4332 Central Ave. (501) 525-1121; jandsitalian.com.

◼️ Heavy Suga & The Sweet Tones perform from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at The Ohio Club.

◼️ Unsigned performs at 8 p.m. at Copper Penny Pub.

◼️ Sean Harrison performs at 7:30 p.m. at The Heist, 723 Central Ave., Suite 200. (501) 547-9589; heist723.com.

LONSDALE

Kenny Mann & Danger Zone perform at 6 p.m. at Kara’s Packing Company, 23049 Arkansas 5. Free. (501) 939-2252.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

Dailey & Vincent perform, with the Music Roots Ensemble, at 7 p.m. at the Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave. Tickets are $40-$60 (870) 269-3851; OzarkFolkCenter.com.

MALVERN

The Filthy Heathens perform at 9 p.m. at Bogey’s. Admission is $17.85.

MOUNT IDA

Gravel Yard Bluegrass performs at 7 p.m. at the Front Porch Stage, on the square. Free admission. (870) 867-2761; thefrontporchstage.com.

SPRINGDALE

Jenna & The Soul Shakers perform from 7-10 p.m. at Tontitown Winery, 335 N. Barrington Road (479) 361-8700; tontitownwinery.com.

SUNDAY

LITTLE ROCK

◼️ Eternal performs from 6-10 p.m. at Vino’s.

◼️ Gilbert Franklin performs for a record release event at 5 p.m. at White Water Tavern. Admission is $7.

MAUMELLE

Layne and Pat perform at 7:30 p.m. at Tavern Round the Bend.

HOT SPRINGS

◼️ The Stardust Big Band, featuring Kristen McCauley, performs at 3 p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom of the Arlington Hotel, 239 Central Ave. Admission is $10; free for students K-12. (501) 623-7771; stardustband.net.

◼️ The Fabulous Fun City Chorus performs at 2:30 p.m. at the Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave. (501) 623-4161; gclibrary.com.

◼️ Larry Womack performs from 6-9 p.m. at The Ohio Club.

MONDAY

LITTLE ROCK

Slaughter To Prevail performs at 9 p.m. at The Hall. Tickets are $58.69-$75.o6.

CONWAY

Jimmy Stengel performs at 7 p.m. at JJ’s Grill.

TUESDAY

LITTLE ROCK

Ballyhoo! performs, with Cydeways and Beach Fly, from 8-11:45 p.m. at the Rev Room. Admission is $20.

BENTONVILLE

Alabama Shakes performs, with opening acts Caleb Elliott and Alanna Royale, at 7 p.m. at The Momentary, 507 S.E. E St. Tickets are $65 general admission. (479) 367-7500; themomentary.org.

CONWAY

◼️ Modern August performs at 9 p.m. at Bears Den Pizza, 235 Farris Road. (501) 328-5556; bearsdenpizza.net.

◼️ Nick Flora performs at 8 p.m. at JJ’s Grill.

HOT SPRINGS

Jacob Flores performs from 6-9 p.m. at Guacamole’s, 1607 Albert Pike Road. (501) 623-2406.

WEDNESDAY

LITTLE ROCK

◼️ Anna Brinker performs at 7 p.m. at Southern Tail Brewery, 900 E. Ninth St. (501) 912-0980; southerntail.brewing.com.

◼️ Christine DeMeo performs from 7-10 p.m. at WXYZ Bar in Aloft Hotel West.

TICKETS

Alabama, with The Marshall Tucker Band, performs at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at Simmons Bank Arena. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at simmonsbankarena.com, at which time prices are announced.

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Arkansas DFA Agents seize illegal products in Corning

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June 3, 2026

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Arkansas DFA Agents seize illegal products in Corning

CORNING, Ark. (KATV) — Regulatory Enforcement Agents with the Department of Finance and Administration, along with local police, seized a significant amount of illegal THC products from Pacific Green in Corning on Tuesday.

According to the DFA, more than a dozen agents joined the City of Corning Police in the day-long operation that resulted in two arrests.

DFA agents seized more than 25 pounds of illegal products consisting of flower, vapes, and edibles.

Owner Ben Bennett and employee Sharia Shipman were arrested and both charged with the following:

Delivery of a Schedule VI controlled substance (Class D Felony)
Possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance with the purpose to deliver (Class B Felony)
Controlled substances – Offenses relating to records, maintaining premises (Class C Felony)
Possession of drug paraphernalia (Class D Felony)
Unauthorized use of another person’s property to facilitate certain crimes (Class C Felony)

Bennett’s bond was set at $150,000, while Shipman’s bond was set at $100,000.

“In addition to selling illegal products, investigators confirmed violations involving underage access at this location,” said David Potter, Director of the Regulatory Enforcement Division. “This retailer, which was located within 1,000 feet of a school, presented significant public health and safety concerns. We are proud to partner with the Corning Police Department in addressing these violations. We seized a substantial quantity of illegal products, including flower, vapes, edibles, and other items, during the operation. We appreciate the cooperation of local law enforcement and information received from the community that led to yesterday’s operation and stopped this blatant disregard of the law.”

Note: All suspects accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law.

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Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs now available in Apple Wallet

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June 3, 2026

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Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs now available in Apple Wallet

Arkansans can now present their driver’s licenses and state identification cards on mobile devices using Apple Wallet, state finance officials announced Wednesday.

The Department of Finance and Administration said Arkansans can use Apple Wallet to present their license or ID in person, online and in apps at select organizations, including at more than 250 Transportation Security

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Your Arkansas Driver’s License Can Now Live on Your iPhone

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June 2, 2026

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Your Arkansas Driver’s License Can Now Live on Your iPhone

IDEMIA Public Security North America and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles have launched Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet, allowing residents to securely store and use their credentials on an iPhone or Apple Watch.

The new feature gives Arkansans the ability to present their identification at participating businesses and venues, at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in more than 250 airports, and online or within apps when age or identity verification is required.

The launch builds on Arkansas’ ongoing efforts to expand digital identification options. In March 2025, the state introduced the Arkansas Mobile ID app, and officials say adding IDs to Apple Wallet offers residents another secure and convenient way to access their credentials.

“We’re proud to build on our partnership with the Arkansas DFA’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles, expanding on the launch of the Arkansas Mobile ID app in March 2025. The launch of ID in Apple Wallet in the state provides Arkansas residents a new, secure way to store and present their digital credentials, with transparency and control over how their information is shared at the forefront,” said Rob Gardner, CEO, IDEMIA Civil Identity.

To add an Arkansas driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, users can tap the plus sign at the top of the Wallet app on their iPhone, select “Driver’s License or State ID,” and follow the verification process.

Officials say privacy and security were central considerations in the rollout. Information stored in Apple Wallet is encrypted on a user’s device, and users control when and how their information is shared. When presenting an ID, only the information necessary to verify age or identity is provided.

Apple and the Arkansas Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles also do not receive information about when or where residents use their digital IDs.

The technology is also designed to make verification easier for businesses. Participating businesses can use IDEMIA’s Mobile ID Verify app to accept and verify mobile IDs directly from an iPhone without requiring customers to hand over their devices or use additional hardware.

The launch marks another step toward broader adoption of digital credentials in Arkansas, giving residents a secure alternative to carrying a physical driver’s license or state ID while maintaining control over their personal information.

For information on the launch of IDs in Apple Wallet in Arkansas, click here.

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