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MONICA HOOPER NWA Democrat-Gazette T he Texas Gentlemen bring their genre-defying brand of funk, southern rock and gospel to the Walton Arts Center on Oct. 6 for the West Street Live Series. After working as the back-up band for the likes of Kris Kristofferson, George Strait, Joe Ely, Leon Bridges and Shakey Graves, they decided to start producing music of their own. Touring in support of their second album, "Floor It," The Texas Gentlemen are co-singers and frontmen Nik Lee (guitar) and Daniel Creamer (keys), guitarist Ryan Ake bassist Scott Edgar Lee, Jr., and drummer Paul Grass. The Texas Gentleman perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Starr Theater. Tickets are $36 for tiered seating and $53 for cabaret seating at waltonartscenter.org. Tacos & Tunes Tulsa-based R&B singer and Northwest Arkansas favorite Pura Coco will perform Oct. 5 during the Tacos & Tunes event at Northwest Arkansas Community College's Bogle Plaza on the Bentonville campus at 1 College Drive. Known for blending her southern upbringing and Latin culture into her music, Pura Coco recently opened for dream pop band Japanese Breakfast at the Momentary. Pura Coco will perform at 11:45 a.m. ahead of a mariachi band. Rolling Taco Food Truck [previously Cacahuzintle] will serve carne asada, al pastor, fresh tortillas, homemade salsas and more. The event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Learn more about Pura Coco and listen to her EP, "Leaves," at lovemorerecords.com/pura- coco. Taco and Tunes is part of NWACC's Arts and Culture festival highlighting Hispanic/Latinx culture. More information at the nwacc. edu/springartsculturalfestival/ artscultureplus/hispanicheritage.aspx Local music Patti Steel's new EP, "No Better," drops across streaming services on Oct. 7. She plans to have physical copies of the CD available at her upcoming shows. Patti and her band will have a Halloween-themed album release show Oct. 28. Steel's website pattisteel.com has information about upcoming shows, the EP release and more. Group uke Love the uke but need some help getting started? Jori Costello will be teach a four-week "low-stress" group beginners class on Saturdays from 2-3 p.m. starting Oct. 15 at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville. Classes will in Clapp Auditorium. The price is $50 for four lessons from Oct. 15 through Nov. 5. More information and sign up at bit.ly/ beginnerukegroupclass. As always, Sequoyah Ukulele Society meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of every month. Players of all skill levels are welcome, just bring your uke. Chords and music are projected on to a screen during the jam, held on the first floor of Sequoyah Hall. For more information, contact Helen Kwiatkowski at sequoyahukulelesociety@gmail.com. BENTONVILLE • Casi Joy plays at 4 p.m. Oct. 2 (free) for Courtyard Sessions on the Arvest Bank Courtyard; Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt play at 8 p.m. Oct. 8 (Momentary Green, $20-$84); A Momentous takeover starts at 4 p.m. Oct. 23 for the Courtyard Sessions at The Momentary, 507 S.E. E St., themomentary.org. • Scotty Austin (Saving Abel) with special guests The Alive plays at 8 p.m. Oct. 14 ($15-$20); a Ronnie Hawkins tribute with Rd Olsen and The Ozark All-Stars starts at 6 p.m. Oct. 21; John Moreland with special guest Lee Bains III happens at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 ($20 and up) at The Meteor, 128 W. Central Ave. meteorguitargallery.com. EUREKA SPRINGS • Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 ($39-$49); Nitty Gritty Dirt Band plays at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 ($65- $85); Dirty 30! with Jackie Beat and Sherry Vine starts at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 ($30-$40); the 75th annual Original Folk Festival featuring Willi Carlisle and Chucky Waggs & The Company of Raggs on Nov. 10 ($15), Shinyribs and Rachel Ammons on Nov. 11 ($30) and Pokey Lafarge and Hot Club of Cowtown on Nov. 12 ($29-$59) at The Aud at 36 S. Main St. theaud.org • Avery Waltz plays at 7 p.m. Oct. 7; Whiskey Menders play at 7 p.m. Oct. 8; Kurt Hunter plays at 4 p.m. Oct. 9 at Wanderoo Lodge and Gravel Bar, 216 W. Van Buren. 363-6755. 10 WHAT'S UP! OCTOBER 2-8, 2022 LIVE! A MUSIC CALENDAR Texas Gentlemen Kick Off West Street Live The Texas Gentlemen open the West Street Live music series at the Walton Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6. After years providing stage and studio support for the likes of Kris Kristofferson, George Strait, Joe Ely, Leon Bridges and Shakey Graves, The Texas Gentlemen are touring in support of their second studio album filled with "brass-fueled Dixieland-style jazz, chicken- scratch country funk and lushly orchestrated pop-soul balladry." Tickets are $36 and up at waltonartscenter.org. (Courtesy Photo) See Live! Page 37