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Coming to George's in September
 

 
 
Fresh off the release of her new CD "Black Wind Howlin', Kansas City guitar phenom Samantha Fish returns to George's Majestic Lounge on Wednesday, September 18th.
 
 
 
 

 
 
Watch and listen to Samantha talk about "Black Wind Howlin' "
 
 
 
 

 
Four times Blues Music Awards “Entertainer of the Year” Tab Benoit will perform at George's on Sunday, September 22. 
 
 
 
Tab Benoit is favorite in the area and is a three times Grammy nominated and five times Contemporary Male Blues Music Award winner. 
 
 

 
 Watch and listen to "When a Cajun Man Gets the Blues"
Call Answered - Challenge On!
 
The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas presents the 2013 Blues Challenge!  
 
 
 
 
 
The Journey to the 2014 International Blues Challenge begins at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville on October 2, 2013!
 
The call to blues musicians went out and was answered by 12 blues acts interested in participating this year.  
 
These acts are representative of the best local and regional blues performers in our area.  There will be 6 solo/duo and 6 band acts vying for a chance to move on to the 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis on January 21 - 25, 2014. 
 
The 2013 OBS Blues Challenge Winners will be announced at the end of the competition and, one act in the solo/duo and one act in the band categories will advance to compete at the 2014 IBC to represent the Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas.
 
Additional Blues Challenge details (act bios and photos) will be available for viewing shortly at our Website.
 
 
Watch for updates on our Website, Facebook Page, Twitter hashtag #2013OBSCHALLENGE and future releases of this Newsletter.  
 
A Question of Dependence?

 
 
 
 
Are you dependent on the Blues?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  1. Do you often find that you listen to the blues longer than intended, neglecting other music genres?
  2. Does your job performance suffer because of your blues lifestyle?
  3. Do you try to hide how long you've been practicing pentatonic scales and blues riffs from your friends and family?
  4. Do you fear that life without the blues would be boring, empty and joyless?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you have a dependency on the blues. 
 
But, you're in luck!  There's a painless treatment that will calm and, help you... this magic elixir is a called a donation or membership subscription in the Ozark Blues Society of NWA.  
 
All kidding aside, as all 501(c) (3) non profit organization, the Ozark Blues Society of NWA depends solely on the support received in 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.
 
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.  
 
What you'll get in return...
 
  • 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.  
Do the Math... That's .0011414 cents an hour!
 
Special Offer on new Donotions
and/or Memberships!   
 
Make a donation, renew or sign up for membership today and, if you are the 9th, the 6th and the 13th person that does so, you'll get a free 2013 Blues in the Natural State Music Festival T-Shirt (a $20 value) ! 
 
 
Click Here to see Membership Levels and Benefits.
 
Renew your Membership or become a New Member Here.
 
Please sign up  and share this message with your friends who are also dependent on the Blues.
 
 
 
Music Calendar
9/06 - 9/14
9.6
  • RJ Mischo, Strange Derangers at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville
  • The Fresco Jazz Trio Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
  • Guta at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
  • Dave Gesualdo at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
  • Claudia Burson in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
  • Keith Nicholson Trio at Jose's in Springdale
  • The Chris Cameron Band at Neumeier's Rib Room in Ft Smith
  • The Greater Ozarks Blues Festival in Springfield, MO
 
9.7
  • The West Street Blues Band at Jose's in Fayetteville
  • Milburn at Jose's in Springdale
  • Leah & the Mojo Doctors, Keith Nicholson Trio at Bella Vista Hay Days in Bella Vista - more info here
  • The Greater Ozarks Blues Festival in Springfield, MO 
9.8
  • 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
  • Teddy Sablon at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
  • Brick Fields at Chelsea's Corner Cafe in Eureka Springs
9.9
 
 
9.10
  • The longest running Blues Jam in  Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
  • Brick Fields at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
  • Jacob and Isayah at Jose's in Springdale
  • Mo Brothers at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville
9.11
  • Brick Fields at Bears in Fayetteville
  • TJ Scarlett at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
 
9.12
  • Russ Hutchison at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
  • Whiskey Grin at Jose's in Fayetteville
9.13
  • Got it Covered, Ultra Suede at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville
  • The Fresco Jazz Trio, Matt Smith at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
  • Claudia Burson in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
  • Taken at the Bayou in Rogers
  • Eureka Springs Jazz Festival in Eureka Springs - more info here
 
9.14
 
In this issue:  09/06/2013
On this day in Blues History
September 6
 
 
Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup – That’s All Right Mama 
 
Louis Armstrong – Blues In The South
 
 
 
This Week's
Quote
 
 

 
 
"You have to understand a bit about the poetry of the blues to know where the references are coming from."
Van Morrison
 
 
The Festival Beat
 
 
 
The Greater Ozarks Blues Festival
Sept 6 & Sept 7
Springfield, MO
 
Click on the logo for more details
 
 
 
Bikes, Blues & BBQ 2013
Sept 18 - 21
Fayetteville, AR
 
Click on the logo for more details
 
 
 
 
King Biscuit Blues Festival
Helena, Arkansas
October 10 - 12
 
Click on the logo for more details
 
 
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Until Next Time...
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