RANDY GOODRUM
SATURDAY 7/27. Ron Robinson Theater. 8 p.m. $15.
What do England Dan & Jon Ford Coley’s “It’s Sad to Belong,” Anne Murray’s “You Needed Me,” Michael Johnson’s “Bluer Than Blue,” Steve Perry’s “Oh Sherrie,” Toto’s “I’ll Be Over You,” DeBarge’s “Who’s Holding Donna Now” and Jo Dee Messina’s “Lesson in Leavin’” have in common? They’re all written (or co-written) by Hot Springs native and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Randy Goodrum, who’s coming to Central Arkansas Library System’s Ron Robinson Theater in honor of the venue’s 10th birthday. Also a skilled pianist, Goodrum started his professional career as a studio and touring musician, playing with such legends as Roy Orbison, Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins. On top of that, Goodrum is a solo artist, with 2020’s “Red Eye” — which drips with Steely Dan-esque jazz grooviness — being his most recent release. In other words, it’s strenuous to know whether it’d be more invigorating to listen to him perform or just tell crazy stories about all the geniuses he’s done much more than brush shoulders with over the years. Lucky for us, he’s planning on doing both. Get tickets here.
Daniel Grear is the culture editor at the Arkansas Times. Send artsy tips to danielgrear@arktimes.com
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