LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Sept. 29, 2023) — The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) announces the October lineup for River Market Live, the live, Thursday-night music series launched in the River Market District in August 2023.
The four events scheduled for October feature a diverse lineup of outstanding local acts, including:
- October 5: Funkanites, an eight-piece ensemble based in Little Rock that will rock the River Market with a contemporary spin on late '60s and early '70's Afrobeat, soul and funk. With special guest: The International Council of Corvette Clubs (ICCC). Emcee: Ashley Crockett
- October 12: Dazz & Brie, a woman-fronted, Emmy-nominated rock n' soul band that blends heavy rock instrumentation with heartfelt harmonies for a sound that will entice listeners of all ages. Emcee: Ashley Banks
- October 19: Big John Miller Band, the long-running Arkansas-based act that has been a staple of the local music scene for over 30 years, thanks to original tunes and unique covers of old favorites that artfully blend soul, jazz, blues, funk and rock. Emcee: Kristin Veasey-Knox
- October 26: Little Rock native Bijoux, a one-of-a-kind vocalist who weaves her unique style from the music she heard growing up as the daughter of West African parents, including classic rock and roll, folk, county, R&B and makossa, a funk-influenced genre that originated in Cameroon. LRCVB encourages attendees to wear pink for a "Pink Out" to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Emcee: Ally Washington
Events will take place every Thursday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the River Market outdoor pavilions located at 400 President Clinton Avenue.
“Now that the weather is getting cooler, we're so excited to bring these hot acts to River Market Live,” said Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau President & CEO Gina Gemberling. “The music scene here in Central Arkansas is so diverse, and we're proud to showcase that diversity in the heart of our city, the River Market District. The artists on deck for October truly feature something for every taste and every listener."
The River Market Live series launched in August, is open to the public, and admission is free. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase on-site. Attendees are encouraged to support Little Rock restaurants before and after each event. Chairs will be provided, but people can bring their own. River Market Live is pet friendly.
River Market Live is a continuation of the LRCVB’s Big on Little Rock commitment of building local pride in Arkansas’s capital city by showcasing and celebrating its people and its amenities, including restaurants, attractions, entertainment venues, lodging options, retail shops and more. For more information about River Market Live, please visit here.
ABOUT THE LITTLE ROCK CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Little Rock, charged with marketing and selling the city as a meetings, sports and leisure travel destination. The LRCVB also manages the Statehouse Convention Center, Robinson Center, River Market Ottenheimer Hall and outdoor pavilions, First Security Amphitheater, and multiple parking facilities. The LRCVB is primarily funded by a lodging and prepared foods tax. For more information, visit www.littlerock.com.