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10 What's up! april 2-8, 2023 Live! A Music cALendAr First Friday Back In Bentonville With Tunes All Over Town MONICA HOOPER NWA Democrat-Gazette P op singer and songwriter Madison Watkins will perform for the first First Friday of 2023 on the outdoor square at 7 p.m. April 7 in downtown Bentonville, 103 S. Main St. The Fayetteville native released an EP, "Electric," in 2022 that features a music video for the title track in partnership with Puma and LG. Her hit single "Someday" has surpassed 3 million streams on Spotify and Apple Music, while her song, "Blinded" was featured on CBS's "Love Island USA." She has opened for a number of internationally renowned artists, including Elle King, Gwen Stefani, and Jason Derulo and performed with Tori Kelly. Watkins is promoting her latest single "Find You," set for release on April 5. Stay tuned for more songs, and keep up with her bubbly personality by following her on Instagram @Madison_Watkins. More information on First Fridays are at downtownbentonville.org/event/ff CMT Awards Country musician and Fayetteville native Jake Scott is up for Country Music Television's "Collaborative Video of the Year" award for the song, "She Likes It" by Russell Dickerson. Scott is featured on the track. Fellow Arkansan, Ashley McBryde (Mammoth Springs) is in the running for CMT performance of the year for her performance of "One Way Ticket," with Carly Pearce during "CMT Crossroads: LeAnn Rimes & Friends." The CMT Music Awards will air at 7 p.m. CST April 2. More information at cmt.com. Live Music Bentonville CACHE Studios brings back the Live Music Bentonville series April 8 with a performance by DJ Raquel at CACHE Studios, 1004 S.E. Fifth St. in Bentonville. DJ Afrosia and Avian Alia will perform April 20 at Releaf Center in Bentonville. More popups will happen at unconventional spaces throughout the city. Check out cachecreate.org to find dates, times and locations. BENTONVILLE • The Pinoy Rockstars perform at 7 p.m. April 14; Songwriters in the Round returns with Michael Schembre, Opal Agafia, Pat Ryan Key and Korey McKelvy at 6:30 p.m. April 20 at Meteor Guitar Gallery, 128 W. Central Ave. meteorguitargallery.com • Home Sweet Home Festival featuring David Ramirez, Joshua James, Ira Wolf, Stephen Day, Smokey & the Mirror, Wilfred, National Park Radio, My Politic, Matt the Electrician and McKenzie Lockhart along with 23 local and regional musicians will be April 28-29 at various homes and back yards in Bentonville. Hosted by City Sessions. citysessions.org • Caterina Barbieri performs at 8 p.m. April 8; The Roots at 8 p.m. April 29; FreshGrass with Caamp, Elle King, Mavis Staples, Sierra Ferrell, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, the Del McCoury Band, Tank and the Bangas, Cimafunk, The Lil Smokies, Alison Brown, Becky Buller Band, Miko Marks, Hawktail, Willie Watson, Arkansauce, Combo Chimbita, The Jacob Jolliff Band, Melissa Carper, Willi Carlisle, Alsarah & the Nubatones and Mesafa will be May 19-20; Rina Sawayama performs on Oct. 6 at The Momentary, 507 S.E. E St. in Bentonville. EUREKA SPRINGS • McLeod Nine performs at 7 p.m. April 7, Pajama Drag Brunch happens at noon April 8, Corey Timmons plays at 7 p.m. April 8 and the Gaudy Easter Bonnet Contest with a twist happens at 2 p.m. April 9; Sprungbilly performs at 6 p.m. April 10; Los Roscoes play at 5 p.m. April 13; Justin Larkin performs at 7 p.m. April 14; Avery Waltz plays at 7 p.m. April 15 at Wanderoo Lodge and Gravel Bar, 216 W. Van Buren. 363-6755. • Sean Harrison plays at 5 p.m. April 8; Mick Byrd performs at 5 p.m. April 15, California Jeff at 5 p.m. April 21, Oliver Penn at 5 p.m. April 22, Bill Passalacqua performs at 5 p.m. April 28 and Circle of Thirds plays at 6 p.m. May 14 at Gotahold Brewery, 409 W. Van Buren. • Sad Daddy performs at 6 p.m. April 30; The Infamous Fuzzy Goldwater plays at 9:30 p.m. May 13 at Chelsea's Corner Bar, 10 Mountain St. • Eureka Springs Blues Party will be June 1-4 with Funk Factory, Honey Island Swamp Band and King Cabbage Brass Band, Los Roscoes, Red Oak Ruse, Lucas Parker Band, Earl & Them featuring Jesse Dean, Madison Watkins will perform for the Downtown Bentonville's First Friday at 7:30 p.m. april 7. the pop singer, songwriter and Fayetteville native is promoting her latest single "Find You," set for release on april 5. (Courtesy photo)