'Weekend Starts' with Asher & Co. at the Lower Ramble
Asher Perkins
The first season of the Weekend Starts outdoor music series continues on Friday, June 23, with the jazz group Asher & Co., featuring Asher Perkins (guitar), Matt Beach (bass and trombone), Michael Hanna (saxophone) and Leandro Walter (drums). The series is free, and concerts are from 5-7 p.m. Friday nights through June 30 at the Lower Ramble, across West Avenue from the Fayetteville Public Library. Weekend Starts is a collaboration between the City of Fayetteville and the U of A Department of Music.
The Ramble is the newest part of the growing Fayetteville arts corridor. There is convenient parking in any of the Fayetteville Public Library's lots. Feel free to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs. The concert will be on the Gregg Avenue side of The Ramble.
In the event of inclement weather, updates regarding cancellations or rescheduling will be provided on the city website. We encourage attendees to check for updates before heading to the event. For more information, go to Fayetteville Arts and Culture.
Contacts
Alan Gosman, associate professor
Department of Music
479-575-5764,
agosman@uark.edu
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