Halloween is this weekend and on top of all of the great scary things to do this weekend. You can check out some great bands and even go to a new music release party in Texarkana this weekend.

Whiskey River has some great live music planned for you this weekend. A Halloween Party is on for Saturday night you can see the band "Giovanni & The Hired Hands". Hayden McBride will open the show on Saturday night.

The Arrow Bar in Texarkana will be hosting a cd release party for Texarkana band "Relentless' all the fun starts at 9 pm on Saturday night.

67 Landing has an awesome atmosphere and seafood and some great steaks too. Friday night you can see the band "Liquid Vodoo". Saturday night you can see the band "Negative Feedback" on the patio. Sunday night you can see local favorite TJ McAlexander.

Redbone Magic Brewing Redbone has great food and of course some of the best craft beer in Texarkana. Redbone will have "Crooked Halo" on Saturday night for their "Brews And Boos" party.

Fat Jack's is a Texarkana institution. Open since 1985 you can find some great food and the atmosphere is all about the dive bar. "Taryn Ashley and a special guest" will play tonight "Ed Bowman And The Rock City Players" will be on stage on Friday night. Saturday night is the big Halloween Costume Contest.

Hopkin's Icehouse in downtown Texarkana in the entertainment district will feature the sounds of "Deep Sequence" for their Halloween party Friday night,

If you know of any other bands playing in Texarkana and the surrounding area please let us know so we can add them to the list.

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