Live music in Fort Smith, AR

Jesse Dean, a soulful local singer blending rock, blues, country, and bluegrass, is joined by his sisters for an acoustic performance. Expect sweet melodies spanning the decades, along with originals. Come for a laid-back set featuring homegrown Ozarks flavor.

Payton Howie brings a high-energy country set to The Fort Smith Convention Center, powered by raw-edged vocals and a soul-steeped delivery that have helped her surpass 4 million career streams and connect with over 150,000 followers. She has appeared on bills with Parker McCollum, Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, and Warren Zeiders. Recognized with Female Vocalist of the Year nominations from both Texas Regional Radio and the Texas Country Music Association, she continues to climb as one of country music’s rising performers. Expect a classic country feel, a magnetic stage presence, and an evening full of energy in Fort Smith.

Mark and the Groove Diggers are a variety band bringing classic rock, blues, country, RnB, and more. The lineup features Mark Albertson on guitar and vocals, Steve on bass, and Jenks Smith on drums.

This Cook Tour stop spotlights Lettuce’s album Cook, a project that blends funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hip hop into a savory mix. The group’s six longtime collaborators Adam Deitch on drums, Adam Shmeeans Smirnoff on guitar, Erick Maverick Coomes on bass, Ryan Zoid Zoidis on saxophones and synths, Eric Benny Bloom on trumpet, and Nigel Hall on vocals and keyboards press forward on their own Lettuce Records imprint. The release follows tours with GZA of Wu-Tang Clan and Ziggy Marley, along with a live album and concert film with the Colorado Symphony, and it nods to roots in James Brown and the JB’s while saluting mentors like Tower of Power and Maceo Parker. Cook also arrives with Lettuce Red Crush and Orange Crush wines created with Aquila Cellars, plus a limited recipe book of pairings included with the vinyl and digital versions. The band steps into a refreshed creative space with support from an innovative team and a devoted fan base, ready to savor a new chapter.

Enjoy a live performance by Mason and Chandler, a spirited duo who have been playing together for over a decade. Their set includes covers ranging from rock classics to modern anthems, plus a variety of catchy original songs. The music runs from evening into late night.