Nashville-based singer and songwriter Emily Nenni performs at 6 p.m. May 14 at Majestic Fort Smith, 817 Garrison Ave. Nenni released "On The Ranch" in November 2022. It was hailed as a "barn burner" by No Depression and "an irresistible vintage-country masterwork" by Nashville Scene. She recently wrapped tours with Charley Crockett, Kelsey Waldon and Teddy & The Rough Riders and will perform with opener Riley Downing, a guitarist and songwriter with the New Orleans-based roots rock band the Deslondes, May 16 at Meteor Guitar Gallery, 128 W. Central Ave. in Bentonville.
Lovers of jazz and blues will have a chance to meet other players, jam with friends and show off their skills in the Bakery District. The Fort Smith Jazz Jam starts at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Then, for blues lovers, the Fort Smith Blues Jam is at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Bakery District, 70 S. Seventh St. Bring your instrument or warm up your vocals and get ready to make music.