Live Music in The Bluff
Pine Bluff offers a vibrant and diverse live music scene with a wide variety of genres to enjoy. With a strong community of local artists and a welcoming atmosphere for touring acts, live music in Pine Bluff is a cultural highlight that shouldn't be missed.
CATFISH FRIDAY BLUES & SOUL NIGHT
Location: UAPB Incubator, 615 S. Main Street
Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Dates: April 25 - Singa B
May 23 - Anissa Hampton
June 27 - Ms. Zeno the Mojo Queen
Catfish Friday Blues & Soul Night is a monthly live music series sponsored by the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission / Explore Pine Bluff and is FREE to the public.
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Started in 2019 by Pine Bluff native Jimmy "Catfish" Cunningham, this event aims to highlight the region's vibrant music scene. It also helps to underscore the music traditions of the Delta Rhythm & Bayous Highway. Musicians from the Arkansas and Mississippi Delta bring down-home blues and sizzling soul music to the crowd, who also feast on catfish dinners from an on-site food truck.
"BLUES BY BUDWEISER" CONCERT SERIES
Location: RJ's Grill & Bar, 123 S. Main Street
Time: 7:00 PM - Doors Open; 8:00 PM - Music Begins
Dates: May 3 - The Arkadelics
June 7 - Chad Marshall Band
July 12 - Tina Cossey Band
August 2 - Kent Burnside Band
September 6 - Big Al & The Heavyweights
October 4 - Gary Burnside Band
November 1 - Charlotte Taylor & Gypsy Rain
The Port City Blues Society will again host live blues concerts on the first Saturday of each month in downtown Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Each event will feature regional blues artists from throughout the Delta of Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and beyond.
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"Blues by Budweiser" is sponsored by MK Distributors and is held at RJ's Grill & Bar located at 128 S. Main Street. RJ's is a casual, non-smoking establishment featuring a full-service bar and food menu.
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Port City Blues Society members are admitted free; $5 cover charge for non-members.
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PORT CITY BLUES SOCIETY BLUES JAM
Location: RJ's Grill & Bar, 123 S. Main Street
Time: 8:00 PM-11:00 PM
Dates: Every Wednesday
Every Wednesday night in historic downtown Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Always fun! Always FREE!
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LIVE@5
Location: ARTx3 Campus, 623 S. Main Street
Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Dates: May 2 - Michael Eubanks
June 6 - Billy Jeter
July 11 - Platinum Hitz
August 1 - Groove City
September 5 - Rock City Jukebox
October 3 - Platinum Hitz
November 7 - Darnell Cann-Ward
December 5 - David Ashley
This long-running concert series features jazz, blues, and rock & roll on the first Friday of each month.
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Entry is $10 for ASC members and $15 for non-members. Pay at the door. Complimentary beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages are included. THIS EVENT IS FOR GUESTS AGES 21 AND OLDER.
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Sponsored by MK Distributors.
JAZZ ON THE LAKE
Location: Saracen Landing, 200 Lake Saracen Drive
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Dates: May 1 -
May 8 -
May 15 -
May 22 -
May 29 -
There's music in the air (and on the water) every Thursday in May at Saracen Landing in Pine Bluff. Bring your lawn chairs and be moved by great jazz and beautiful views of Lake Saracen.
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Music starts at 6:00 p.m. Entry is free and open to the public.