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10 WHAT'S UP! JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 4, 2023 LIVE! A MUSIC CALENDAR MONICA HOOPER NWA Democrat-Gazette F or the musician who is just starting out, finding resources to make and record music can be tricky. Whether your medium is punk rock, hip-hop, or something indescribable, the Fayetteville Public Library's Center for Innovation is a resource for local musicians looking to get themselves out there. Last year the library hosted several programs showing how the CFI could be utilized to produce music and record. One of the programs, "Libraries Are Punk Rock," has carried over into "Libraries Are Hip-Hop." "In the same way that I would jokingly say, 'libraries are punk rock,' I would say they're hip-hop as well because I feel like there's a lot of intersection in punk rock culture and hip-hop culture," says Melissa Taylor, manager for CFI. "One, lyrically and in terms of activism — punk rock and hip-hop often come from the same place of looking for social justice and social change." She points also to the DIY culture within punk rock that is evident in the hip-hop movement. For instance, Chance the Rapper recorded his first mix tape at a local library in Chicago. Taylor points out how many hip-hop artists start making music at home. "They build studios in their closets. They buy MPC boards and learn how to make their beats on the go, at their house, wherever they're at. And so I think that whole DIY culture that ruffled the feathers or [caused] change at the establishment kind of goes hand in hand with both punk rock and hip- hop and libraries — kind of full circle." In that spirit, there will be a "Libraries Are Hip-Hop" program on Feb. 2 at the Fayetteville Public Library in what Taylor hopes will become a series. "We've partnered with some local artists, one group being local record label Love More Records," Taylor says. "We'll be featuring PRO KID, a local producer that has seen success on a national level producing beats for some nationally recognized hip-hop artists. And then, we also have local artist Eddie Canyon talking about songwriting, as well." The "Libraries Are Hip-Hop" series is similar to the "All Together Now" program that was helmed by local hip-hop artist Jasper Logan along with others last year at the library. That program, Taylor says, focused on songwriting and artist processes and then other aspects of making hip-hop music such as beat-making. "One of the big requests we got from that workshop series was that [participants] would like some working sessions," Taylor says. "These upcoming 'Libraries Are Hip-Hop' [sessions] will be more working sessions where the local artists and local experts will talk to the group about their processes — how they tackle either beat-making or songwriting or whatever they're working on." From there, participants will break into small groups or pairs or they can work alone to get feedback or share their work. The first event will be at 6 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Audio Production Studio in the Center for Innovation. Registration is required at faylib.org since space is limited. AMP READY TO SLAY IN '23 The AMP has been busy adding shows to its 2023 lineup. Tickets went on sale Jan. 27 for Pantera and Lamb of God; KidzBop; Eric Church with Midland and Ray Wylie Hubbard; The Summer Odyssey tour featuring Beck, Phoenix, Weyes Blood and Sir Chloe; and Nickelback. Tickets go on sale Feb. 17 for Dave Matthews Band (May 23). The AMP has also added reserved parking, which guarantees a space in the parking lot across from the Walmart AMP main entrance and costs $20. A limited number of these spots will be available for most shows. For more information on upcoming shows, watch nwaonline.com. For tickets, go to waltonartscenter.org/AMP/upcoming- concerts. BENTONVILLE • Riley Downing (of The Deslondes) will perform for an intimate house show starting at 7 p.m. Feb. 11. Details about the show are at facebook.com/ bloodbuzzentertainment. • Ana Popovic performs at 7 p.m. Jan. 29; "Love is a Losing Game" tribute to Amy Winehouse with Jenna and the Soul Shakers with special guests Chris and Brian happens at 7 p.m. Feb. 11; Dispositions, Endfall, Gallowwalker and Spare the Dead play at 7 p.m. Feb. 17; Down Home Punch plays at 8 p.m. March 10; Taj Farrant plays at 8 p.m. March 24-25 at Meteor Guitar Gallery, 128 W. Central Ave. meteorguitargallery.com • Tuesday Night Jazz featuring Jeff Gray and the Forte Quartet starts at 7 p.m. every Tuesday; Randall Shreve performs at 7 p.m. Wednesdays; and The Irie Trio plays reggae every Thursday at Undercroft (basement of Preacher's Son) 210 N.W. A St. undercroftbar.com/events. Libraries Are Hip-Hop; AMP Adds Shows PRO KID, who serves as A&R for local record company Love More Records, will lead a beat-making session during the Libraries Are Hip-Hop program starting at 6 p.m. Feb. 2 in the Center for Innovation's Audio Production Studio at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration is required at faylib.org/event/7840167. (Courtesy Photo)