Oxford is a vibrant city for live shows with venues including Proud Larry’s, The Lyric and the Gertrude C. Ford Center. Here’s a look at performances scheduled this spring.
Shows at the Ford Center are for all ages. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at Proud Larry’s and The Lyric, and those under 21 are required to pay a $5 cover fee in cash.
Artist: Guy Vincent
Venue: Proud Larry’s
When: Jan. 22 at 9 p.m.
Genre: Country
Price: Free
Sophomore general studies major and emerging country star Guy Krauskopf, who performs as Guy Vincent, is kicking off the first week of the semester with a free performance at Proud Larry’s. Originally from San Antonio, Krauskopf was the winner of the 2024 Ole Miss Idol, and his song “Burn” reached No. 1 on the Texas Regional Radio chart based on airplay.
Artist: Pothole Paradise
Venue: Proud Larry’s
When: Jan. 23 at 9:30 p.m.
Genre: Indie rock
Price: $20
From Jackson, Miss., Pothole Paradise is composed of four high school friends-turned-bandmates. The group frequently tours around the state, bringing its indie rock flair and high energy to every performance.
Artist: The Crowns with Van Buren
Venue: Proud Larry’s
When: Jan. 24 at 9:30 p.m.
Genre: Rock
Price: $10
Southern rock band The Crowns, along with opening act Van Buren, brings local Oxford excellence to the stage. The Crowns have performed at multiple venues around Oxford and at fraternity events.
Artist: earspace, Chamber Ensemble
Venue: Ford Center
When: Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Genre: Orchestra
Price: $20-$35
earspace is a contemporary orchestral group from Raleigh, N.C. The group features violin, viola, cello, flute, oboe, clarinet, piano and percussion and is perfect for those seeking a unique, experimental performance.
Artist: Yazoo
Venue: Proud Larry’s
When: Jan. 29 at 9 p.m.
Genre: Rock
Price: $20
Oxford band Yazoo is no stranger to performances around town, opening for The Bends in September. Yazoo’s single “Angelina,” released in 2025, is always a crowd favorite.
Artist: The Choir of Man
Venue: Ford Center
When: Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Genre: Musical
Price: $35-$70
The Olivier-nominated musical “The Choir of Man” brews up multi-talented entertainment. The show features a cast of nine male performers who tap dance, sing covers of popular songs and even serve drinks at a working bar on stage.
Artist: Joybomb, with The Half of It
Venue: Proud Larry’s
When: Jan. 30 at 9:30 p.m.
Genre: Alternative rock
Price: $12
With gritty vocals and high-energy songs, Joybomb is good for anyone looking for an alternative show, paired with opener The Half of It, a pop-punk trio from Oxford. From Memphis, Joybomb notably opened for rock band Third Eye Blind in June.
Artist: Sam Barber
Venue: The Lyric
When: Jan. 30 and Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Genre: Country/rock
Price: $46-$129
Country star Sam Barber is spending two nights in Oxford as part of his 2026 “American Route” tour. An “American Idol” alumnus, Barber has more than 8 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His latest project, the EP “Music for the Soul,” was released in August and features the singles “Man of the Year” and “Home Tonight.”
Artist: 49 Winchester
Venue: The Lyric
When: Feb. 5 at 8 p.m.
Genre: Country/alternative
Price: $35
Alternative country group 49 Winchester has been making music since 2014. The band opened for Luke Combs on the European leg of his 2023 “Luke Combs World Tour” after Combs showed his support for the group, wearing one of its merch T-shirts in a 2022 Instagram post.
Artist: Pecos & The Rooftops
Venue: The Lyric
When: Feb. 6 at 8 p.m.
Genre: Country/rock
Price: $29
Pecos & The Rooftops, from Lubbock, Texas, blends rock and Americana with a country twang. The group’s latest album, “From Me,” was released in 2025.
Artist: The Jack Wharff Band
Venue: Proud Larry’s
When: Feb. 6 at 9 p.m.
Genre: Bluegrass/country
Price: $20
Originally from Richmond, Va., the four-piece band led by frontman Jack Wharff formed at an open mic night in 2023. After catching the attention of Big Machine Records, the group moved to Nashville and has been touring to promote the 2025 EP “Richmond’s Most Wanted.”
Artist: Creed Fisher
Venue: Proud Larry’s
When: Feb. 12 at 9 p.m.
Genre: Country
Price: $25
An Army veteran-turned-professional football player-turned-country-rock star, Creed Fisher is a self-proclaimed “all-American” musician. Fisher incorporates themes of patriotism and small-town life into his outlaw country songs.
Artist: Wax Monkey
Venue: Proud Larry’s
When: Feb. 13 at 9 p.m.
Genre: Rock
Price: $15
Hailing from Birmingham, Ala., the five members of Wax Monkey formed the group while students at the University of Alabama in 2023. The quintet performs covers from bands such as Phish and the Allman Brothers Band, as well as improvisational jam sessions.
Artist: Vincent Mason
Venue: The Lyric
When: Feb. 13 at 8 p.m.
Genre: Country
Price: $33-$156
After opening for country megastars such as Luke Bryan, Riley Green and Parker McCollum, singer-songwriter and former UM student Vincent Mason embarks on his own headlining tour. His breakthrough hit “Hell is a Dancefloor” has amassed more than 110 million streams on Spotify, cementing Mason as a star on the rise.
Artist: Eric Deaton Trio
Venue: Proud Larry’s
When: Feb. 14 at 9 p.m.
Genre: Blues
Price: Free
The Eric Deaton Trio is a North Mississippi-based blues group that performs across the state. Its titular leader, Eric Deaton, is also a session musician who has recorded with artists such as Hank Williams Jr. and the Black Keys.
Artist: Tango After Dark
Venue: Ford Center
When: Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Genre: Dance
Price: $30-$60
Led by winners of the 2003 and 2005 World Tango Championship, German Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi, “Tango After Dark” is a dance show that features a live band and an eight-dancer troupe. The group pays tribute to the Argentinian dance tradition through a theatrical experience.
