Dogtown Throwdown

Get ready for a weekend packed with live music, outdoor dining, and community fun! Argenta Downtown Council has teamed up with community partners North Little Rock Tourism and ACANSA Arts Festival of the South to fill the weekend with incredible live music, beginning Friday night and running from 2-9 pm on Saturday.

Whether you’re a music lover, a foodie, or an animal advocate, there’s something for everyone! See the full lineup of events listed below.

Friday, September 13

4 pm: Kick off the weekend with a delicious drink during Dogtown Happy Hour

7 pm: Adam Faucett, known for his soulful voice and genre-blending style that combines folk, blues, and rock, will kick off Americana on Main, presented by North Little Rock Tourism, showcasing Americana music talent from across the region.

Saturday, September 14

11 am – 2 pm: Meet adorable animals from the NLR Animal Shelter and maybe even find your new forever companion.

12-2 pm: Indulge in champagne or mimosa specials from various Argenta restaurants during “Sparkling Saturday” as we toast to the weekend in style. 

2 pm-9 pm: Americana on Main continues!

2 pm: Emmy-nominated composer and creative director King Honey will perform an electrifying rock n roll set infused with her signature style on the main stage.

3 pm: Little Yei and Pura Coco will bring their unique blend of Latin-infused alternative R&B and hip-hop to the Argenta Library stage..

4 pm: Greg Spradlin & The Delta Soul Singers, known for their gritty blend of Southern rock, blues, and gospel, will bring a powerful and soulful performance to the main stage.

5:30 pm: Sit back, relax, and enjoy the acoustic sounds of Chris “Bucket” Shelton as he performs live outside Blackberry Market.

7 pm: Gangstagrass, the Emmy-nominated, Billboard-charting band known for its dynamism and spontaneity – and the theme song for Justified, the FX television show – will take over the main stage for an unforgettable finale to the weekend. The group is founded and led by Brooklyn producer Rench and combines authentic bluegrass and rap into a new genre.This performance is presented by ACANSA Arts Festival of the South.

Dogtown Throwdown is hosted by Argenta Downtown Council, sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Ben E. Keith Foods, Alessi Keyes Construction, Downtown Little Rock Partnership, North Little Rock Tourism and Simmons Bank, in partnership with Blackberry Market, Brood & Barley, Crush Wine Bar, Draft + Table, Flyway Brewing, Four Quarter Bar, Reno’s Argenta Cafe, Skinny J’s Argenta, The Culture and The Joint Comedy Theater.