The 34th annual Blues Music Award WINNERS were announced last night at The Cook Convention Center in Memphis.
Blues Music Awards are universally recognized as the highest honor given to Blues artists.
Curtis Salgado and Micheal 'Iron Man' Burks were big winners last night with Salgodo winning in three categories.
PHOTO BY BRANDON DILL
Heritage Blues Orchestra members Bill Sims, Jr. (from left), Chaney Sims and Junior Mack perform on stage during sound check prior to the 2013 Blues Music Award ceremony at the Cook Convention Center.
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28th Annual King Biscuit Blues Festival Lineup Announced |
The Gregg Allman Band, Robert Cray and Marcia Ball to Headline the 28th Annual King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, Arkansas - October 10 - 12, 2013.
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What is the King Biscuit Blues Festival?
The King Biscuit Blues Festival is one of the nation’s foremost showcases of Blues Music. Our mission is to sustain the culture, the heritage, and the authenticity of the Delta Blues.
The King Biscuit Blues Festival is held every Columbus Day Weekend in October. Tens of thousands of blues enthusiasts, as well as historians, from all over the world converge upon Historic Downtown Helena, Arkansas to hear stirring and uplifting performances of this American art form.
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College Bound Blues Artist, Nathan A. To Receive Awards at Send-off Bash |
As he prepares to enter Belmont University in the fall, Nathan Aronowitz (aka Nathan A.), will celebrate with and thank the NWA music community at a very special College Send-off Bash taking place at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville on Friday, May 24th from 5 to 8 PM.
A portion of all door proceeds will benefit the Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Early Bird Catering. Admission is $5.00.
During the event, the Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas will present Nathan with an ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’. The award will acknowledge Nathan’s achievement in the classroom, on the stage, and in the studio.
In addition, Nathan will also receive the 2013 ‘Albert E. Brumley Memorial Scholarship’ from the I'll Fly Away Foundation. This scholarship is intended to encourage and support the next generation of music professionals to be the best they can be. Albert Brumley had a vision of becoming a songwriter and didn't let anyone discourage him. This scholarship is named in recognition of his tenacity and passion for music.
The College Send-off Bash will culminate in an All-Star Jam featuring Leah Spears, Gary Hutchison, Kory Montgomery, Isayah Warford, Ocie Fisher, Amanda Rey, among others.
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Music Calendar
5/10 - 5/18 |
5.10
- The Odds and Ultra Suede at George's Happy Hour
- Mr Blue at Jose's in Fayetteville
- The Fresco Jazz Trio at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
- Claudia Burson Trio in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
- Weakness for Blonds at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
- Dead Irish Blues at the Tanglewood Branch Beer Company in Fayetteville
- Matt Smith at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Wiskey Grin at the Bayou in Rogers
- Prince Albert and the Royal Knights at Landry's in Ft Smith
- The Royal Southern Brotherhood and Oreo Ble at Neumeiers Rib Room in Ft Smith
5.11
- Keith Nicholson at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
- Red Barn Rramblers at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Isayah's Allstars at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Guta at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
5.12
- Claudia Burson at Copelands Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
- Jazz Duos at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
5.13
5.14
- The Longest running Blues Jam in Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
- Jacob and Isayah at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Jed Climpit at the Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
- Stevie Tombstone at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
5.15
- Blues Night with the Jeff Horton Band at Mojo's Pint & Pies in Fayetteville
- Jazz with Adam Collins, Johny Arredondo and Drew Packard at Arsaga's on Dickson in Fayetteville
- Richare Burnette at Herman's Rib House in Fayetteville
- Brick Fields a Bear's Place in Fayetteville - 6pm
5.16
- Richard Burnette at Bear's Place in Fayetteville - 11am
5.17
- Earl & Them, Brick Fields at George's Happy Hour
- West Street Blues Band at Jose's in Fayetteville
- The Fresco Jazz Trio featuring Julie Lonon at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
- Claudia Burson Trio in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
- Dave Gusualdo at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
- The Jeff Horton Band at the Bayou in Rogers
- The Brenda Meyer Band at Voulez Vous in Eureka Springs
5.18
- Isayah's Allstars at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
- Darryl Brooks at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Another Fine Mess at the Bayou in Rogers
- The Brenda Meyer Band at Voulez Vous in Eureka Springs
- 3rd Annual Stomp the Blues Out of Homelessness Festival, Springfield, MO
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On this day in Blues History
May 10 |
Rolling Stones – The Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man
Albert King – Ain’t Nothing You Can Do
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"The Blues are the true facts of life expressed in words and song, inspiration, feeling, and understanding."
Willie Dixon
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3rd Annual Stomp the Blues out of Homelessness Festival
May 18,2013
Springfield, Mo
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ST LOUIS.
MAY 24-26, 2013
MEMORIAL WEEKEND
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2013 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend |
Another Great Line up this year coming to the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend - June 13 - 16, 2013
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