You Can Make A Difference!!
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HOW?
By making a tax deductable donation or by becoming a member of The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas, you can help build a bigger and better blues society/community in NWA.
It does take a village! As all 501(c) (3) non profit organization, we depend solely on the support received donations and member subscriptions to help make annual events like our 'Blues Challenge', 'The Blues in the Natural State Music Festival' and our Blues Education programs possible.
But, like most, you are probably asking yourself...
If I make a donation or become a member of the Ozark Blues Society, what's in it for me?
Well, to start:
- Personal Satisfaction in knowing that you are helping to keep the blues alive. After all, blues music is an original American art form that is an important part of our heritage.
- A Sense of Community - If you like Blues and Live Music, you'll be part of something special happening in Northwest Arkansas. And, you'll meet other like minded people that also have a passion for the Blues.
- Weekly Email-Newsletter that keeps you informed on blues news and activities happening in Northwest Arkansas and beyond.
- A Tax Deduction on your tax return.
Annual membership levels beginning at just $10. That's less than 3 cents a day)!
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Please join us and share this message with your friends who also love the Blues.
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The Roots Festival in Full Swing
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 The 4th Annual Fayetteville Roots Festival is in Full Swing. The Festival kicked off on Thursday, August 22nd and continues through, Sunday, August 25th.
A great looking lineup featuring many Americana music genres. Great blues acts are featured throughout the 4 day event. Including... The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Alvin Youngblood Hart, The David Kimbrough Jr Duo and Isayah's Allstars.
Click on the festival logo (above) for all the details.
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Good News! No, strike that... GREAT NEWS!!!
Congratulations to Brick Fields for completing a successful KickStarter fundraising campaigned this week.
With the help of 59 backers, they raised over $5,000 to help finance the production and release of their new CD "Go Ahead and Sang the Blues"!
We look forward to the first CD release party at George's on October 10th.
Party on the Patio!!
The Sounds Made in Mountains project is going to donate revenue from CD sales of "Sounds Made in Mountains Vol 2" to Families in Transition - directly benefitting homeless children who attend NWA public schools.
The CD features 15 local artists and the release party is scheduled for Thursday, September 5 at the Powerhouse in Fayetteville from 6:30pm to 12:00am.
Live performances at this event wil be provided by Adam Collins, Brick Fields, The Downtown Livewires, Earl & Them, Cass Harris, Isayah's Allstars and Leah & the Mojo Doctors.
If you can't make it to the party, stop by any First Security Bank and pick up a CD for just $6.
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 The Journey to the International Blues Challenge begins in Fayetteville on October 2, 2013!
The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas is accepting applications to compete in the 2013 Blues Challenge!
The registration deadline is quickly approaching!
Register by August 30, 2013 to compete in this year's Blues Challenge taking place at George's Majestic Lounge.
Blues Challenge winners in both the solo/duo and band categories will advance to compete at the 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
Challenge details and Act registration now available at our Website.
Watch for updates on our Website, Facebook Page, Twitter hashtag #2013OBSCHALLENGE and future releases of this Newsletter.
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Music Calendar
8/23 - 8/31
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8.23
- The Roots Festival at various venues in Fayetteville
- The Nace Brothers at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville
- David Kimbrough Jr, Rev Horton Heat and Alvin Youngblood Hart - late show at George's in Fayetteville
- Shawn James and the Shapeshifters at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Ocie and the Heartstrings at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville
- The Fresco Jazz Trio Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
- Claudia Burson in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
- Taken at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at the Rowdy Beaver Den in Eureka Springs
- The West Street Blues Band at the Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
- TJ Scarlett at Landry's in Ft Smith
8.24
- The Roots Festival at various venues in Fayetteville
- Shawn James and the Shapeshifters at Maxine's Tap Room in Fayetteville
- TJ Scarlett at The Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
8.25
- Claudia Burson at Copelands Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
- Jazz Duos at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
- Brick Fields at The Crescent Hotel Sunday Brunch in Eureka Springs
8.26
- Mo Brothers at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
8.27
- 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
8.28
- Brick Fields at Bears in Fayetteville
- TJ Scarlett at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville
- Russ Hutchison at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
8.29
- Shawn James and the Shapeshifters at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Russ Hutchison at Foghorn's on College in Fayetteville
8.30
- The Cate Brothers, Joe Giles and the Homewreckers at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville
- Isayah's Allstars at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
- The Fresco Jazz Trio Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
- Claudia Burson in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
8.31
- Isayah's Allstars at Jose's in Fayetteville
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In this issue: 08/23/2013
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On this day in Blues History
August 23
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Albert King – Oh Pretty Woman
Etta James – I’d Rather Go Blind
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“Retire? Why retire? I’ve got a job. I’m making money, and I like what I do.”
Marian McPartland
1918 - 2013
Also, tune in to "Shades of Jazz" tonight on KUAF (10pm) as Robert Ginsburg pays tribute to jazz legend and famed NPR host, Marian McPartland, who died Tuesday at the age of 95.
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The 2013 Fayetteville Roots Festival
Fayetteville, AR
August 22 - 25
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17th Annual Hot Springs Blues Festival
Hot Springs
August 31 & September 1
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Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festival
Rentiesville, OK
Aug 30 - Sept 1
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KC Blues Festival
Kansas City, MO
August 31
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Big Muddy Blues Festival
Aug 31 & Sept 1
St Louis, MO
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The Greater Ozarks Blues Festival
Sept 6 & Sept 7
Springfield, MO
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Bikes, Blues & BBQ 2013
Sept 18 - 21
Fayetteville, AR
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King Biscuit Blues Festival
Helena, Arkansas
October 10 - 12
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