Afterthought Entertainment

Entertainment Calendar

Afterthought Mural

Fri Jul 3, 2009 Tragikly White

This high-octane party band always fills the house and you'll have a great time! The perfect lead-in for a hot Fourth of July Weekend....Music at 9, cover is $7.

Sat Jul 4, 2009 Ramona & Carl Party

Come celebrate Independence Day with burgers, brats, beer and the incredible Miss Ramona Smith! You'll never hear better R&B, soul and more from this Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer, along with Mr. Carl Mouton. Celebrate! Music at 9, cover is $7.

Sun Jul 5, 2009 Sunday Jazz Brunch

Ted Ludwig on guitar and Joe Cripps on bass make beautiful jazz every Sunday during the festive Jazz Brunch at Vieux Carre. Come hear this great duo and enjoy delicious brunch fare every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Mon Jul 6, 2009 Monday Night Jazz

Tonight's very special guest performer is Warren Chiasson, a vibraphonist from New York City. Chiasson is widely-known and his CDs are on the NPR playlist. He'll be backed by Joe Vick on bass and Dave Rogers on drums. Music at 8, $10 cover.

Tue Jul 7, 2009 Timeless Tuesday

Pianist Carl Mouton coordinates a dynamite jam session here every Tuesday night, showcasing some incredible local talent. We never know exactly who’ll perform: sax, trumpet, steel drums, vocalist, you name it! Music at 8, no cover.

Wed Jul 8, 2009 Dr. Jon's Hypnosis

You will laugh your head off when Dr. Jon takes the stage with his good clean fun comedy hypnosis act! Dr. Jon's show is from 7:30 to 9, then local bluesman Michael Prysock takes over. Cover $5.

Thu Jul 9, 2009 Ed Smith Jazz

Our Thursday Jazz@Afterthought series is designed to showcase some of the best jazz talents in this area. Tonight, we feature the talented Ed Smith Jazz Quartet. Music at 8, $5.

Fri Jul 10, 2009 Tonya Leeks & Co.

Tonya is like a force of nature...she plays several instruments, is great with the crowd, etc. BUT the reason to come here Tonya is her voice...she'll sing R&B, soul and lots more and it's all great! Music at 9, cover is $7.

Sat Jul 11, 2009 William Staggers

William is the total package...incredibly talented vocalist and keyboardist, great with the crowd and handsome, too! R&B, soul, lounge classics and more...music at 9, cover is $7.

Sun Jul 12, 2009 Sunday Jazz Brunch

Tue Jul 14, 2009 Wine Dinner

Local wine gurus Bruce Cochran and James Cripps host a very special wine dinner at Vieux Carre, four courses and five wines. Welcome wine at 6:30, dinner at 7. Cost is $69 all inclusive. Go to www.brucecochran.com to reserve.

Tue Jul 14, 2009 Timeless Tuesday

Wed Jul 15, 2009 Jim Jolly Benefit

Popular local musician Jim Jolly is facing some health problems and his friends are rallying around to help out with some medical expenses. We'll have a great lineup of local talent performing all night for Jim: Music starts about 7, $10 suggested do

Thu Jul 16, 2009 Ted Ludwig Jazz Trio

Our Thursday Jazz@Afterthought series is designed to showcase some of the best jazz talents in this area. Tonight, we feature the legendary Ted Ludwig Jazz Trio. Music at 8, $5.

Fri Jul 17, 2009 Rodney Block & Co.

Rodney is an all-round great musician and he can play trumpet like no other! His new CD is just great and we'll have copies for sale tonight. Music at 9, cover is $7.

Sat Jul 18, 2009 Left of Center

Left of Center is a local band offering dance standards, blues and lots more. You'll have fun dancing or just relaxing and listening! Music at 9, cover is $7.

Sun Jul 19, 2009 Sunday Jazz Brunch

Mon Jul 20, 2009 Cat Rescue Benefit

Monday Night Jazz hosts a FuRR (Feline Rescue and Rehome) benefit at 8 p.m., featuring the talented and popular Lee Tomboulian on piano, Dave Rogers on drums and Joe Vick on bass. There’ll be a drawing and silent auction; admission is $15.

Tue Jul 21, 2009 Timeless Tuesday

Wed Jul 22, 2009 Pope Co. Bootleggers

These guys offer up high energy rockabilly/Southern rock and always lots of fun! Come enjoy at 8 tonight, $5 cover for the band.

Thu Jul 23, 2009 Rex Bell Jazz Trio

Our Thursday Jazz@Afterthought series is designed to showcase some of the best jazz talents in this area. Tonight, we feature the fantastic Dr. Rex Bell Jazz Trio. Music at 8, $5.

Thu Jul 23, 2009 Wine Tasting

Join us tonight from 5:30-7 for our very first After Work at the Afterthought wine tasting hosted by Bruce Cochran and James Cripps. Cost is just $10 and no reservations needed. Delicious appetizers will be available for purchase.

Fri Jul 24, 2009 Big John Miller Band

We call John our blue-eyed soul man and he’s a talent to reckon with! You WILL have fun listening, dancing and romancing with this guy...music starts at 9, cover is $7.

Sat Jul 25, 2009 Reggae & Rum Party

We're giving in to the summer heat tonight, celebrating the music and drinks of the islands it feels like we're living in right now! We'll have some of Little Rock's best reggae musicians jamming and we'll have rum drink specials all night! Music at

Sun Jul 26, 2009 Sunday Jazz Brunch

Mon Jul 27, 2009 Monday Night Jazz

Monday Night Jazz is a longstanding Afterthought tradition and tonight is our monthly jam session. Backing up will be Steve Struthers on guitar, Brian Wolverton on bass and Dave Rogers on drums. Music at 8, $5 cover or $1 for jammers.

Tue Jul 28, 2009 Timeless Tuesday

Wed Jul 29, 2009 Emily Knight

Emily dropped by to jam one night and we just fell in love with her sound. She's from Fayetteville so we're happy to have her here for the night, playing piano and singing like an angel! Music at 8, no cover tonight...just come enjoy!

Fri Jul 31, 2009 The GroanUps

This popular local group plays lots of parties, conventions, etc. and we’re just thrilled to have them at the Afterthought. Expect everything from Chicago and Little Feat to Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett. Expect FUN! Music at 9, cover $7.