Nothing tops off a great car & bike rally like some killer music. And Bikes, Blues & Hot Rods Too at The AMP is the place to be if you like new country or classic rock. As the only venue with national touring acts during the Fayetteville BBBQ Rally, we’ve assembled some great music for an unbelievable low ticket price.
On Thursday night, see hot young country sensation Easton Corbin (“A Little More Country Than That”). He’s being touted as the “new” George Strait and if you’ve listened to his music you know what we mean. Tickets start at only $10.
Friday night will rock Northwest Arkansas with the blistering guitars of Rick Derringer (“Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo”, “Hang On Sloopy”, “Rockin’ America”) and Pat Travers (“Boom Boom, Out Go the Lights”, “Snortin’ Whisky”). And again tickets start at only $10. Opening for Pat & Rick are Northwest Arkansas’s favorite cover band The Big Un’s.
And finally on Saturday after the BBHRT Car Show is done, The AMP proudy presents The Black Crowes in Concert. This may very well be the last tour for the Crowes so you don’t want to miss it. Tickets start at only $15.
Easton Corbin
Easton Corbin knew he wanted to be a country singer well before he learned how to play guitar. “One of my earliest memories is from when I was three or four,” he remembers. “I was sitting between my parents in the car and a song came on the radio—it was Mel McDaniel’s ‘Baby’s Got Her Blue Jeans On’. I began using the gearshift as my microphone. The desire has always been there.”
Like his heroes George Strait and Keith Whitley, Easton is unapologetically country. His songs, while rooted in the present, call to mind simpler times when the back porch was where folks gathered to network. Steel guitars and fiddles are as much a part of his sound as his baritone drawl.
His first single, “A Little More Country Than That,” which was written by Rory Feek, Don Poythress and Varble, paints a picture of rural life that speaks to Easton’s small town sensibilities. “Even though I didn’t write it, this song identifies who I am,” he says. “It shows character and that’s important where I’m from. You learn to say ‘yes, ma’am’ and ‘no, sir,’ and to open the door for the ladies.”
Now that his life long dream is upon him, Easton says he’s ready. “I just want to make great country music,” he says. “Just the opportunity to play music for a living is a great thing. I’m just thankful to have the opportunity to do what I’m doing now.”
The Black Crowes
"Remedy"
"Sting Me"
"Sometimes Salvation"
"Hard to Handle"
"Jealous Again"
"Thorn in my Pride"
"She Talks to Angels"
"Kickin' My Heart Around"
Over 20 million albums sold!
This is possibly their last tour ever. Need we say more!
Rick Derringer
"Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo"
"Hang On Sloopy"
"Rockin' America"
Young guitar great, vocalist and entertainer Rick Derringer was just 17 when his band "The McCoys" recorded the No.1 hit "Hang On Sloopy" in the summer of 1965, knocking "Yesterday" by The Beatles out of the top spot.
"The McCoys" had enjoyed four years of successful touring when Rick merged his talents with Johnny Winter in 1969 forming "Johnny Winter And" ("And" referring to "The McCoys").
Rick was the only producer of all gold and platinum Winter brothers recordings.In '71 Rick was featured on three records, "Johnny Winter And", "Johnny Winter And-Live" and "Edgar Winter's White Trash". "And" featured the first version of Derringer's "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" which was also released as a single, then selected again for "And – Live". Rick was writer/producer of Johnny Winter's "Still Alive and Well" album and player/producer of the hit album, "They Only Come Out At Night". The latter featured the
No. 1, Grammy nominated monster hit, "Frankenstein" and "Free Ride".
It was also in the 90's that Rick was selected to be producer/writer/performer of the World Wrestling Federation LP's. Hulk Hogan's theme song, "I Am A Real American" was written and performed by Rick as a part of these projects. Derringer also recorded four blues CD's starting in '93 with "Back To the Blues" followed by "Electra Blues", "Blues Deluxe" and his 2000 release "Jackhammer Blues".
Pat Travers
"Boom, Boom—Out Go the Lights"
"Snortin' Whiskey"
Soon after picking up the guitar at age 12 Pat Travers saw the legend Jimi Hendrix perform in Ottawa. This obvious inspirational concert must have sparked the young Pat to go after the dream of becoming a star like so many of his early influences. Inspired by such guitarists as Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, Pat began playing in bands early in his teens.
Considered one of his best albums and a "must have" for any guitar fan, the live "Go For What You Know" was released in 1979. Some say that it was with this release that PT garnered his largest increase of fans. Since the album received large amounts of radio airplay and with successful tours with some of the biggest bands, Pat soon found himself at the center of attention amongst aspiring guitarists. The album was one of his best selling and still sells well even many years later.
The Pat Travers Band continues to tour around the world, "Makin' Magic" for their diehard fans. He is currently working, recording and touring with Kirk McKim (Lead/Rhythm Guitar) Rodney O'Quinn (bass) and the return of Sean "The Cannon" Shannon (Drums). The chemistry and fire behind this line-up has been, by fans, hailed as a "Must See".
Big'uns
Classic rock and blues from pro players. Big'uns was built from veterans of some of the region's most respected bands: River City, Los Pejos Viejos, Take Cover, the GroanUps, Big Bad Bubba, Backstage Pass, the Tyrones—groups who have kept crowds moving for years. Music from a diversity of influences, ranging from the Allman Brothers, Steely Dan, Little Feat, the Eagles, the Beatles—you get the picture.
Big'uns can play. They can sing. They can pull a groove. They have fun doing it. It's contagious.
Big'uns is: Darren Ray – Vocals, Ed Nicholson – Guitar and Vocals, Sterling Tucker – Guitar and Vocals, Fuzz Foster – Bass and Vocals, Mark VanDerhoof – Drums and Vocals and Carl Thomas – Keyboards and Vocals.
