Blues News You Can Use -07/12/2013

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The Calm Before the Storm

We seem to be experiencing a bit of a calm in activity before a storm of music festivals arrives in our region next month.

As you can see, our live music calendar in Northwest Arkansas is a bit sparse this week. However, the weekend does kick off the first installation of the 15th Annual KUAF Summer Jazz Series featuring Bob Dorough at The Walton Arts Center in Fayettville and of course, many local favorites are also appearing at various venues.

Next month a virtual storm of music festivals arrives starting with The Jackson Rhythm and Blues Festival in Jackson, MI on August 16 - 17, The Fayetteville Roots Festival on August 22 - 25, The Howlin' Wolf Memorial Blues Festival in West Point, MS on August 30, The Spa City Blues Festival in Hot Springs, AR on August 31 - September 1, The Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festival in Rentiesville, OK on August 30 - September 1, The Big Muddy Blues Festival in St. Louis, MO on August 31 - September 1 followed by the Greater Ozarks Blues Festival on September 6 and 7 in Springfield, MO and of course The 28th Annual King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, AR on October 10 - 12.

Every single one of these festivals has a tremendous lineup and all are within driving distance from Northwest Arkansas.

Click on the photo above or click on the Festival poster photos in the 'Festival Beat' section to get details on these regional events as well as many others.

15th Annual KUAF

Summer Jazz Series

The 15th Annual KUAF Summer Jazz Concert Series kicks off at The Walton Arts Center's Starr Theater tomorrow night with Bob Dorough.

Bob Dorough is a legendary American bebop and cool jazz pianist, composer and singer. He worked with Miles Davis and Allen Ginsberg and his adventurous style was an influence on Mose Allison. He is perhaps best known as the voice and composer of many of the songs used in Schoolhouse Rock!

Click here for series details.

Part of the Summer Jazz Series is presented by the North Arkansas Jazz Society

Supporting The Blues in NWA

Please consider becoming a member of the Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas and help build a bigger and better Blues Community.

With annual membership levels beginning at $10, 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 Education programs possible.

Click Here to see Membership levels and benefits.

Renew your membership or become a new member Here.

Music Calendar

7/12 - 7/20

7.12

Earl & Them, The Odds at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville
The Fresco Jazz Trio Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
The Jim Greeson Trio in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
Matt Smith at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
Darren Ray at the Tontitown Winery in Springdale
The Jeff Horton Band at The Bayou in Rogers
Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
The Walter Savage Duo at Crystal Bridges 11 Restaurant in Bentonville

7.13

Strange Derangers at Kingfish Dive Bar
The West Street Blues Band at Jose's in Fayetteville
Darren Ray at the Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville
Nathan A Blues at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville
Gorilla Blues Band at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
The 15th Annual KUAF Summer Jazz Series - Bob Dorough at The Walton Arts Center in Fayettville
Mr Blue at Jose's in Springdale
TJ Scarlett at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers
Earl & Them at Chelsea's Corner in Eureka Springs
Another Fine Mess at The Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs

7.14

Claudia Burson at Copelands Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
Jazz Duos at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
Jed Clampit at Common Grounds in Fayetteville 11am

7.15

7.16

The Longest running Blues Jam in Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
Jed Clampit at the Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville

7.17

Russ Hutchison at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
Brick Fields at Bears in Fayetteville

7.18

Isayah's Allstars at Jose's in Fayetteville
Anthony Ball at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville

7.19

Jimmy Thackery, Ultra Suede at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville
The Fresco Jazz Trio Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
The Jim Greeson Trio in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
Taken at The Bayou in Rogers

7.20

In this issue: 07/12/2013

The Calm Before the Storm

15th Annual KUAF Summer Jazz Series

Supporting The Blues in NWA

Music Calendar 7/12 - 7/20

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“At first the music almost repelled me, it was so intense, and this man made no attempt to sugarcoat what he was trying to say, or play. It was hard-core, more than anything I had ever heard. After a few listenings I realized that, on some level, I had found the master, and that following this man's example would be my life's work.”

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