Pat Villines started playing music at the age of eleven, beginning with drums and moving to guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass. He is known for trying his hand at any instrument that comes his way. He has been in several popular bands in the Northwest Arkansas region and has been a part of our local music scene for nearly ten years running. He has been featured on Michael Feldman's "What da' You Know" show on National Public Radio. He has also recieved a number of awards from Ozark Music Awards such as Best Original Song, Best Acoustic Stringed Instrument Player two years in a row, Best New Album, and Best Americana Folk Band two years running. North Arkansas Music Awards (NAMA) has awarded Pat w/ Best New Band, Best Americana/Folk Band twice running, Band of the Year, and Best Male Vocalist. He has performed with such acts as Tony Furtado, Bone Pony, Effron White, Jeff Sipes(jazz is Dead, Aquarium Rescue Unit), Keith Grimwood(Trout Fishing In America), Emily Kaitz, Split Lip Rayfield, Peter Rowan, Ashley Monroe, The Honey Dew Drops, Don Henley, Still On The Hill, Sarah Hughes, Larry(Loves You!), and The Flip Off Pirates. Pat has also opened for Old Crow Medicine Show, Cross Canadian Ragweed, and Yonder Mountain String Band.
Mattie Speece began singing as a small child and took guitar lessons for many years, though set aside music to focus on visual art. After Patrick and Mattie built their home and were married the two began making music together. The duo recently were accepted on A Prairie Home Companion's "People In Their Twenties Contest" and won second place.
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Greetings,
You might enjoy a show if you're around, yes?
Comin through with a couple bands, see if you can catch us, if you like it...:)
M-m-music abound!!!
*MONARCH BOX(Austin,TX), myspace.com/monarchbox
*PLOWMAN'S ANTI.POP.ULOUS (Fayetteville origins) myspace.com/antipopulous
*AS WELL AS special guests gather for a mini leg of tour in ARKANSAS!(woo,pig!)
*Thurs,JUNE 25th@BoomBoomRoom(Fayetteville)10P.M.
*26th@Squid&Whale,(EurekaSprings)9P.M.
*27th@George's Majestic(Fayettevill)9P.M. w/A Good Fight!
*28th, 29th PENDING...any open slotts or parties to play?
*30th Maxines(Hot Springs) with Vago!(of Nebraska)9P.M.
Check'em out! Spread some word! Come have a good time!
Word.
Hope your well.
Peace!
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(870)-688-7889 NO TEXT, PLZ!:(broken screen:)
Heyou sweet peoples! Wanted to say hello, and I'll be attempting a visit, if I may:) be in AR wednesday, playing a few shows with Monarch Box and the Antipopulous, as well as solo acts: FUN!
see y'all soon!
Congrats on the baby! My wife and I just had our first in February, and he's added so much joy to our lives. It definitely catalyzed a big priority shift! I'm hoping to play in NW AR a couple times this year, so hopefully I can take you up on that. Till then, best wishes! noah...
Thanks for adding the Ozark National Blues Festival. A Grassroots Blues Fest. Your support is truly appreciate. We are run by a team of volunteers and take no tax dollars. Feature our own local Eureka Springs Musicians. Along with some out of national and regional acts. Like EDDIE CUSIC, THE BELAIRS, KIRBY KELLY, PATRICK SWEANY, LITTLE JOE MCLERRAN and THE BEN MILLER BAND.With a focus on old time acoustic blues.Hope you can drop on by. Please let you friends know. Kids under 12 free. No alcohol sales so bring your own beverages. Food vendors available.Camping per tent is $5 a night. RV sites with full hook up $25. $10 bucks Friday and $15 Saturday at the gate. Note:We are not the "Eureka Springs Blues Fest Weekend".
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