29th International

Blues Challenge

Winners Crowned

The Blues Foundation's 29th International Blues Challenge concluded Saturday with an afternoon twin bill at the Orpheum Theatre. 

a duo from the Barcelona Blues Society in Spain. 

The Blues are Alive in

Northwest Arkansa

Be part of America's heritage by celebrating Blues music and the artists who perform the classic American genre. The 11th annual “Blues in the Natural State” festival is coming to Fayetteville, Arkansas on Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, 2013.

Sponsored by The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas, this year’s festival features an outstanding line-up of Blues music representing the best of local, regional, national and world-stage musicians.   Appearing at the festival this year: John Lee Hooker Jr., Super Chikan and the Fighting Cocks, 2012 IBC solo winner Ray Bonneville, Earnest 'Guitar' Roy, Sonny Moorman, Lucious Spiller, Mark 'Muleman' Massey, RJ Mischo and many more.

Two days. Six venues. More than twenty acts in all. Dickson Street will come alive with the sounds of America’s original music. You have an opportunity to be part of American Blues history by supporting the festival, which will help keep the blues alive. 

Blues music lovers will find festival acts at George’s Majestic Lounge, the Rogue, Smoke & Barrel Tavern and Kingfish Dive Bar.

Stay tuned as more details will be released as they develop including, information on advanced ticket sales.

"The blues will always be because the blues are the roots of all American music." -  Willie Dixon

OBS Board Meeting Notice

On February 20th, The Ozark Blues Society will hold it's Annual Board Meeting.

The Meeting will take place in the Tap Room on the 2nd floor of Hog Haus located on Dickson Street in Fayetteville and, will begin at 6:30pm.

The terms of President and Treasurer are up for election and there are several other folks who are interested in serving on the board as members.

This meeting is open to our members.  In order to vote, you must be a member in good standing.  If your membership has expired, you'll be able to renew at the meeting.  If you are interested in attending the meeting, please email webmaster@ozarkbluessociety.org as we need to provide the venue with a count of how many people we are expecting.  

Thank You! 

Music Calendar

02/08 - 02/16

2.8

• Gary Hutchison 60th Birthday Party featuring Oreo Blue, Nace Brothers, Earl Cate, Jimmy Thackery, Dave Renko, RJ Mischo and more at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville 6PM
• Claudia Burson Trio in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
• Adams Collins Duo at Mermaids Seafood Restaurant in Fayetteville
• The Jeff Horton Blues Band at Toy C's Italian Garden in Rogers
• TJ Scarlett at Acoustic Mud in Bella Vista

2.9

• Keith Nicholson at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
• William Reyes & Tim Yarborough at Mermaids Seafood Rrestaurant in Fayetteville
• Taken aat JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers

2.10

• Claudia Burson at Copelands Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
• Jazz Duos at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
• Walter Savage at Mojito's in Fayetteville

2.11

2.12

• The Longest running Blues Jam in  Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
• Jed Clampit at Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
• RJ Mischo at Landry's in Ft Smith

2.13

• Brick Fields Band at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
• Jed Clampit at Nibbles in Fayetteville
• Mo Brothers at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers

2.14

• Richard Burnett at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
• Alex Lewis Trio at The Greehouse Grille in Fayetteville
• Happy Valentine's Day - Love Some Blues Today!

2.15

• Leah & the Mojo Doctors, Full House at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville 6PM
• Claudia Burson Trio in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
• Open Mic Blues Jam for youth at MDA Central Casting Studios in Fayetteville

2.16

• Nathan A at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville
• Grace Kelly Quintet at Walton Arts Center - Starr Theater in Fayetteville - 2 shows 7pm & 9pm
• Jeff Horton Band at Tankz in Tulsa

In this issue:  02/08/2013

Open Mic Night at MDA Studios

Come out and play some Blues!

The Ozark Blues Society of NWA will be holding an Open Mic Blues Progam for youth on Friday, February 15th.

This family friendly event is hosted by the Ozark Blues Society at MDA Central Casting Studios inside the NWA Mall in Fayetteville (next to Sears). 

Come early and get a seat and on the CALL LIST to perform.

Signups begin at 6:30pm

Music begins at 7:00pm

Just bring your guitar, harmonica, drum sticks and your voice... Drums, guitar amps, keyboards and PA will be provided.

All ages and skill levels welcome.

On this day in Blues History - February 8

Sonny Boy Williamson II – Fattening Frogs For Snakes 

Sonny Boy Williamson II – Like Wolf 

Listen here..>>

Quote for this Week

“All the blues greats took chances and developed their own style. They didn't copy."

 Robert Cray 

2013 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend Lineup Announced

Another Great Line up this year coming to the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend - June 13 - 16, 2013

Click on the logo for more details.

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Free Weekly

George’s Majestic Lounge

Guitar Center

J L Sound & Lighting Productions

King Biscuit Festival

Live Music Jungle 

Logoworks

Midnight Special Blues 

National Blues Museum

Nightflying

North AR Jazz Society

NWA Tunedin

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Pabst Brewing Company

Parachuting Penguins

Spa City Blues Society

The Bayou of Rogers

The Walton Arts Center

Winterwood Studios

Until Next Time...

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