George's Majestic Lounge presents the legendary Leon Russell for a show in the Garden Theater on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 9pm.
This Masquerade, Tight Rope, A Song for You and Delta Lady are but a few of his songs that have entertained you since the mid-60's.
He has played with and collaborated with Elton John, Geroge Harrison, The Band, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Freddy King, B B King, George Benson, Joe Cocker and Eric Clapton to name a few.
Visit George's box office for tickets... while they last!
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In Celebration of Black Music Month!
This year is the 90th anniversary year of Dexter Gordon's birth.
It is an honor that his wife, Maxine Gordon, impresario, music scholar and historian in her own right, has chosen to visit with us here in Northwest Arkansas to celebrate the great legacy of Dexter Gordon.
The Event takes place at The Rogers Public Library on June 25 at 6:30pm. It will be a wonderful evening!
The following night, June 26... It's a Jazz Jam Takeover! In celebration of Black Music Month, a FULL ON Jazz Jam Session will take place a Fresco Cafe & Pub with Ms. Maxine Gordon in attendance.
Some of the greatest musicians in Arkansas will be showcased! House band: Claudia Burson (piano), Drew Packard (Bass), Justin Hamby (sax), Anthony Ball (drums) with Special Guest- Sasha Daltonn.
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Blues Society Board Meeting |
 Notice: The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas' Board of Directors will be meeting at Hog Haus Brewery in Fayetteville on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. The meeting will take place on the 2nd floor and will begin at 6pm.
Ozark Blues Society Members are welcome to attend. Please register at our website if you are planning to attend.
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Ozark Blues Society Membership |
Please consider becoming a member and Help Build a Better and Bigger Blues Community in Northwest Arkansas.
Annual Membership fees begin at $10.
With an OBS membership, you not only help support the arts, you help make the annual events like our 'Blues Challenge', 'The Blues in the Natural State Music Festival' and our 'Blues in the Schools' programs possible.
Click Here to see Membership levels and benefits.
Renew your membership or become a new member Here. |
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Music Calendar
6/21 - 6/29 |
6.21
- The Cate Brothers and Oreo Blue at George's in Fayetteville
- The Blue Springs Blues Band at the Stolen Glass in Fayetteville
- The Fresco Jazz Trio Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
- Claudia Burson Trio in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
- Brick Fields at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Alex Lewis at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
- Another Fine Mess at the Bayou in Rogers
- Russ Hutchison at JJ's Grill & Chill on the Lake
- The Riverfront Blues Festival in Ft Smith - The Schedule
6.22
- Mr Blue at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
- Nate Wong and the Jazz Tellers at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville
- Slaid Cleaves (singer sonwriter) at the 324 Ballroom in Fayetteville
- RJ Mischo at Landry's in Ft Smith
- The Cate Brothers at Neumeier's Rib Room in Ft Smith
- The Riverfront Blues Festival in Ft Smith - The Schedule
- LaFuSo at Downstream Casino in Quapaw, OK
6.23
- Leon Russell at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson at Crabby's in Rogers
- Teddy Sablon at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
- Claudia Burson at Copelands Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
- Jazz Duos at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
- Richard Burnett at Tera Studios in Durham
6.24
6.25
- The Longest running Blues Jam in Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
- Jed Clampit at the Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
- Black Music Month Celebration Speaker Series - "Dex@90" the life and times of Dexter Gordon... a conversation with Maxine Gordon at the Rogers Public Library - 6:30pm
6.26
- Brick Fields at Bear's Place in Fayetteville - 6pm
- Richard Burnett and Brad Helms at the Tanglewood Branch Beer Company in Fayetteville
- Black Music Month Delebration: Jazz Jam at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville featuring Claudia Burson (piano), Drew Packard (Bass), Justin Hamby (sax), Anthony Ball (drums) withSpecial Guest- Sasha Daltonn.
- Ozark Blues Society Board of Director's Meeting at Hog Haus Brewerey (2nd floor) in Fayetteville - 6pm
6.27
- Claudia Burson at the Pressroom in Downtown Bentonville - Part of the 'Notes at Night' Series held every Thursday night at The Pressroom (121 W Central 479-657-2905) from June 6th – June 27th
- Leah & the Mojo Doctors at the Powerhouse in Fayetteville
- Russ Hutchison at Foghorn's in Fayetteville
6.28
- The Fayetteville Jazz Colective, Duty Free at George's in Fayetteville
- The Fresco Jazz Trio Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
- Claudia Burson Trio in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
- Diana & the Heartbeats at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Isayah's Allstars at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
- Nathan A Blues at Jose's in Springdale
6.29
- Prince Albert and the Royal Knights at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Earl & Them at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
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On this day in Blues History
June 21 |
Bessie Smith – If You Don’t I Know Who Will
Dewey Jackson – Capitol Blues
Listen here..>>
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"Blues means what milk does to a baby. Blues is what the spirit is to the minister. We sing the blues because our hearts have been hurt, our souls have been disturbed."
Alberta Hunter
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The Riverfront Blues Festival
Ft Smith
June 21 & 22, 2013
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Blues For A Cause Festival
Pine Bluff, AR
July 4, 2013
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Downtown Bentonvile Inc
July First Friday
Art and Music Festival
July 5 & 6, 2013
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17th Annual Hot Springs Blues Festival
Hot Springs
August 31 & September 1
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King Biscuit Blues Festival
Helena, Arkansas
October 10 - 12
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