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10 What's up! OctOber 23-29, 2022 Live! A Music cALendAr Fulbright, Moreland In Town; Roots Fest On Hiatus MONICA HOOPER NWA Democrat-Gazette J ohn Fulbright and his band are sharing their "Social Skills" across the nation, including a stop at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville at 8 p.m. Oct. 26. The show is a return to Northwest Arkansas for Fulbright and his band — Jesse Aycock, Aaron Boehler, Paul Wilkes, Stephen Lee and Paddy Ryan. "Anytime we're in town, that's usually where we're at," he says while packing up and heading to a festival. His current tour includes the same crew who played on his recent album, "The Liar," which came out on Sept. 30. It's his first release in eight years. "We're really proud of it," he says. The album keeps to his Americana- based style with a healthy dose of rock 'n' roll energy. Over the period between "The Liar" and 2014's "Songs," Fulbright has found himself sharpening his own "social skills" by moving from being a lone singer/songwriter to a band leader. "Communication is a big part of that. Learning to communicate with a band — it takes time. Honestly it's something I don't think you just fall into it naturally. I think it's something you do have to learn how to do, and that's a skill that I've tried to develop over time. I feel like it's paid off." When asked if he thinks the album would be the same had it been recorded earlier, he says, "I doubt it. I highly doubt it. I mean, stuff like that takes time. Maybe it shouldn't have taken that much time. But, you know, patience is a virtue." Tickets to the George's show are $20-$25 at georgesmajesticlounge. com/shows. Fulbright's latest album is streaming across all platforms. Keep up with him at johnfullbrightmusic.com. Roots Fest Hiatus The founders of the Fayetteville Roots announced Oct. 14 that they will "pause the festival and close the Roots HQ as of December 31st." The organization, founded by local musicians Bryan and Bernice Hembree with chef Jeremy Gawthrop, has hosted the Fayetteville Roots Festival, which brought food, music and community to downtown Fayetteville for the last 13 years. In an email and social media posts, the founders of Fayetteville Roots Festival announced that they are saying goodbye for now: "This is not the end of Fayetteville Roots, but a gentle break, time to evolve, and a time to evaluate what is next. We still have something to give and a desire to support the music and culinary communities in Northwest Arkansas. With a little time and a refuel for the creative energy that burns inside of us, we know we will gather together again around a fantastic meal and good music." Citing lower tickets sales and higher operating costs, the three founders of the festival say they "close this chapter with love and friendship." Fayetteville Roots has brought an incredible amount of talent to the region over the years — both in terms of cuisine and music. Just this year, Iris Dement, Leyla McCalla, Taj Mahal, Bettye Lavette, The Woods Brothers and so many others shared stages with local musicians. James Beard Award- wining chefs, using locally sourced ingredients, served dishes at pop-up events around town, and a roster of free shows and low-cost eats made it possible for many to enjoy. Roots HQ also fed local musicians during the pandemic and acted as a community resource to local musicians through the headquarters on the Fayetteville square. Fayetteville Roots will host Dar Williams on Nov. 6, but as of now, no later events are posted to the nonprofit organization's website, fayettevilleroots.org. MoReland at MeteoR After the pandemic pushed back his 2020 tour for "LP5," John Moreland is back on the road with a new album, "Birds In The Ceiling," which came out in June. Moreland will perform at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville on Oct. 27. Lee Bains III opens the concert at 7 p.m. BentonVille • Rockin' for the Ribbon with music from Jenna and the Soul Shakers, Dandelion Heart, Melody Pond, Alyssa Galvan, Samantha Hunt, Kurt Hunter, Barsinister and Danny Spain Gang starts at 1 p.m. Oct. 23 ($45 individual tickets, $500 for table of 10) at Meteor Guitar Gallery, 128 W. Central Ave. All of the proceeds will be split between the Washington Regional Cancer Support Home and Arkansas Children's Northwest. • Beer & Hymns will sing to raise money for Cocoon Collective from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 23; Ashtyn Barbaree plays at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Bike Rack Brewing, 801 S.E. Eighth St. • Courtyard Sessions with DJ Raquel and drkpttrn start at 4 p.m. Oct. 23 "learning to communicate with a band — it takes time. honestly it's something you that I don't think you just fall into it naturally. I think it's something you do have to learn how to do, and that's a skill that I've tried to develop over time. I feel like it's paid off," says John Fulbright. (courtesy photo/Vicki Farmer) a celebration of John Fulbright's latest album, "the Liar," is set for 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. (courtesy photo)