 Catch RJ Mischo and his Red Hot Blues Band tonight at George's Happy Hour - 6pm
RJ's latest CD "Make It Good" on Delta Groove records was just chosen #26 on th Living Blues Top 50 Albums of the Year 2012.
If you like the Chicago Blues sound of Muddy Waters, Little Walter and Howlin' Wolf... Don't miss this show.
 Samantha Fish will also be at George's tonight. She will be appearing in the lounge starting a 7pm
Just a few months ago, very few people outside Kansas City, Missouri knew there was a young, dynamic musician named Samantha Fish getting ready to take the world by storm. In fact, it's not all that long ago that the 22-year-old singer/guitarist first discovered the blues and started paying her dues on that city's local scene. With Runaway, her solo debut, she now breaks out big time, announcing herself as a newcomer to be reckoned with.
Grégoire Maret Quartet
March 16 at 7 & 9pm
Walton Arts Center's Starr Theater
Grégoire Maret’s skill on the harmonica has earned him comparisons to Baron “Toots” Thielemans and Stevie Wonder. He has performed and recorded with numerous well-known jazz artists including Cassandra Wilson, Herbie Hancock and former Starrlight Jazz series performers Gretchen Parlato and Sean Jones. Maret’s African-American mother and Swiss jazz-musician father provided him with a diverse musical background. His sound combinines jazz, soul and Brazilian influences into a serene and lyrical hybrid sound. After touring with the Pat Metheny Group in 2005, he received a Grammy® Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. He then joined with world-class bassist Marcus Miller on a two-year tour before joining Herbie Hancock’s band
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2013 Blues in The Natural
State Music Festival |
Two Days
Six Music Stages
Twenty four Acts
“We are pleased to grow the blues festival experience in 2013. Festival goers will experience performers who are a blend of local, regional, national and world-stage artists,” according to Roger Plourde, President of the Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas.
All the Details...>> Here
Wristbands are currently on sale at www.ozarkbluessociety.org. Prices are: $45 for both days; $20 for Friday only; $30 for Saturday only.
The Hog Haus Brewing Company is the official headquarters of the 11th Annual Blues in the Natural State festival. Wristbands, blues memorabilia, official t-shirts and artists’ CDs will be on sale. Hours are Friday, April 5 from 3 pm to 10 pm and Saturday, April 6 from 11 am to 10 pm.
We are proud to announce this year that 25% of all festival proceeds will be donated to the Susan G Komen Ozark Affiliate. For more information about the Ozark Affiliate please visit www.komenozark.org
Volunteer Opportunity!! Working a 4 hour shift will earn you a festival pass for the day - good at any of the participating venues. To volunteer, send an email to roger.plourde@gmail.com
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Ozark Blues Society
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This is a special appeal to Readers of this weekly newsletter. We need your help!
Over the years, The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas (OBS), which was formed in May 2001, has accomplished a great deal in our music commnity. OBS has been an avid supporter and promoter of the rich heritage and music that we all love... The Blues!
2013 is proving to be another busy (and challenging) year for OBS with many events and developments in the works.
We just came back from the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, where our local Blues Challenge Winners performed extremely well, we just launch a new and imporved website and we've got the 2013 Blues in the Natural State Music Festival coming up in a few weeks.
We are working with several local organiations to bring more Blues to you and the community.
This fall we'll have another Blues Challenge and we are working setting up our 3rd annual artist in residency program.
Of course throughout the year we'll be promoting the music, the local venues bringing you the music and the people who play the music, whether they play on the local, regional, national or international stage.
Help us make it happen!
For as little as $10 you can become a member of the Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas and do your part to help support the arts and the music you love.
Membership levels and Benefits
Click on the Join or Renew Button above to become of Member of the Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas.
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Music Calendar
03/15 - 3/23 |
3.15
- RJ Mischo and Samantha Fish at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville
- Jazz Duo at the Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville - 6pm
- Oreo Blue at the Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville 9:30pm
- Claudia Burson Trio in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
- Adam Collins Duo at Mermaids in Fayetteville
- Matt Smith and Alex Lewis at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
- The Vinyl Kings at the Bayou in Rogers
- Keith Nicholson at the Pied Piper in Eureka Springs
3.16
- Jeff Horton Blues Band at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
- The Gregoire Maret Quartet at Walton Arts Center's Starr Theater
- Ben Harris Duo at Mermaids in Fayetteville
- TJ Scarlett at Acoustic Mud in Bella Vista
- RJ Mischo at the Squid & the Whale in Eureka Springs
- Blew Reed & the Flatheads at Jack's Place in Eureka Springs
3.17
- Claudia Burson at Copelands Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
- Jazz Duos at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
- Sarah Hughes at Common Grounds in Fayetteville
3.18
3.19
- The Longest running Blues Jam in Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
- Jed Clampit at Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
3.20
- Brick Fields at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
- Jed Clampit at the Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
- Jeff Horton Band - Blues Night at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
- Jazz with Adam Collijs, Johy Arredondo and Drew Packard at Arsaga's on Dickson in Fayetteville
3.21
- Richard Burnett at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
- Sarah Hughes at the Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill Chill in Rogers
3.22
- Jazz at Fresco
- Claudia Burson Trio in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
- Adam Collins Duo at Mermaids in Fayetteville
- Matt Smith and Alex Lewis at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
3.23
- The Gregoire Maret Quartet at Walton Arts Center's Starr Theater
- Ben Harris Duo at Mermaids in Fayetteville
- RJ Mischo at the Squid & the Whale in Eureka Springs
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On this day in Blues History -March 15 |
Peetie Wheatstraw –
Police Station Blues
Louis Jordan – GI Jive
Nat King Cole Trio – Blues & Swing
Huey Piano Smith – Rockin’ Pneumonia
Listen here..>>
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"The Blues ain't nothin' but a good woman on your mind." - Mississippi John Hurt
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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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On this weeks' Generic Blues Show, Host Paul Kelso presents a segment dedicated to the upcoming Blues in the Natural State Music Festival. The program will feature information about the festival, the artists appearing this year and some samplings of their music.
Airs tonight at 9pm - KUAF 91.3FM |
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Coming to the Bayou of Rogers on 3/29 |
Hamilton Loomis brings his band and high energy show to the Bayou in Rogers on Friday, March 29.
If, you haven't seen Hamilton perform before, this would be one show to get yourself to.
Get more info on Hamilton by clicking on the photo above.
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The Ozark Blues Society of NWA will be holding an Open Mic Blues Progam for youth on Friday, November 30th.
We are looking for young budding guitarists, bassists, drummers, vocalists, harmonica and keyboard players of all ages and musical ability interested in learning about and playing the blues.
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 welcome.
If interested in attending, participating or mentoring, please email: roger.plourde@gmail.com or, stop by MDA Central Casting Studios for more information. |
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