Venues

The White Water Tavern

The legendary White Water Tavern is definitely the most unique place to see a show in Little Rock. We've seen some interesting acts play here, including some damn good ones (and some bad ones). You never quite know what to expect when you show up. Some pretty big names have traveled through. Smoking is permitted and can create an ever-present haze on some nights. Shows are generally $5-12

2500 W 7th St
Phone: (501) 375-8400

For Booking and Lineups:
http://www.whitewatertavern.com/

Rev Room

The sound varies night to night. Sometimes it's decent and other times I'm left wondering about who is in charge. The atmosphere is that of a large club, so it can be rather odd when not many people are there. This venue definitely attracts some of the bigger names. Most shows are $12-20. Their food isn't too bad either. Some nights they have karaoke on the back patio. Smoking is only permitted outside.

300 President Clinton Ave.
Phone: (501) 823-0090

For Venue Info:
http://www.revroom.com/

For Lineups:
http://revroom.com/pages/schedule.php

Stickyz

Another great place to see bands in Little Rock. This place is a little smaller than Rev Room but is apparently owned by the same people. It seems like Sticky Fingerz gets more folk, blues and alt country acts than Rev Room does. They also seem to get big names, but the bands that play here are not usually as trendy. Smoking can get pretty heavy with a big crowd. The food is great. Shows are usually $8-20.

107 South Commerce St.
Phone: (501) 372-7707

For Venue Info:
http://www.stickyz.com

For Lineups:
http://stickyz.com/pages/schedule.php

Juanita's

Another solid place to see bands play. Recently, the booking has been top notch. They offer pretty much any genre under the sun from "the self-proclaimed worst band in the world," Green Jelly, to the beautiful indie/bluegrass stylings of Cadillac Sky. They also have a propensity to do low dough shows and feature local talents. The sound has been constantly great over the years I've gone there, and I'm glad to see great things are coming their way. There are plenty of tables and a large dance floor. Smoking is only permitted on the back patio. Shows range between $2-20

1300 South Main
Phone: (501) 372-1228

For Booking and Lineups:
http://www.myspace.com/juanitas

Vino's Brew Pub

Vino's is one of the truly all ages venues left in town. Although it has gone through some drastically big changes over the years, it keeps on trucking to this day. Shows start a bit earlier here due to its unconventional bar status, but sometimes that's quite alright. It's one of the easiest and most easily recognizable venues to find located right in the middle of downtown. Even though shows have been on and off in quality, one thing that holds strong is the quality of the pizza and their micro-brews.

Located on the corner of 7th & Chester.

Lineups Here: www.vinosbrewpub.com/listen/index.html
Booking : Joey Lucas at vinosbooking@gmail.com
Phone: 501-375-8466

The Town Pump

The Town Pump has recently come under new management, but the food has remained great. A few changes occurred though, they built a small stage in the back of the bar and now offer live music about once a week, if not a couple times. The do karaoke on Tuesdays, and the other nights are usually fair game for booking a show. Shows range between $3-5 and are usually pretty packed. There is almost always a drink special of some sort whether it's $2.50 well drinks or $2 jello shots. It's a cozy little place, and I urge everyone to check it out at least once.

1321 Rebsamen Park Road

Phone: 501-663-9802

Downtown Music Hall

Downtown usually caters to the metal crowd, but every once in a while other types of music come through. Recently bought by Sam Allen and her husband, you will find some of the nicest people working there. They have good beer prices, and cater to all ages.

215 West Capitol Ave
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 376-1819

http://downtownshows.homestead.com/