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Blues Challenge Update:
Next Stop Memphis!
 
The Journey to the 2014 International Blues Challenge began at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville this past Wednesday.  
 
 
If you weren't there you missed out on seeing 11 great acts and maybe even history in the making.  
 
 
It was a night of wonderful and amazing performances...  every act really turned it out!  We are truly blessed to have a music community of this caliber in Northwest Arkansas.
 
 
Advancing to the 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis from January 21 - 25, 2014 and representing the Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas are:
 
  
Solo/Duo Division:  Lucious Spiller
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Band Division:  
Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones
 
 
 
 
 
 
Congratulations to Lucious Spiller and Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones!  
 
 
Many Thanks to: all the acts that were part of the 2013 Blues Challenge (Jonesn' Leah, Nina Medley, Lucious Spiller, Jimmy Wayne Garrett, 7th Sun, Mississippi Fever, Delta King Soybeans, The Downtown Livewires, Blind Trust Blues Projects, Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones and the West Street Blues Band); our event sponsors (George's Majestic Lounge, Guitar Center of Fayetteville, KUAF and the Free Weekly); Tom Mowry Photography; the wonderful staff at George's (door manager, sound techs, bartenders and management); our Blues Challenge Judges (Ernie Cate, Andy Green, Eric Schabacker, Scott Lunsfor, Susan Porter and Mike Shirkey); the Ozark Blues Society volunteers and Board and...  to all who came out for this incredible night of live music!
 
 
Watch for IBC news and updates on our Website, Facebook Page, Twitter hashtag #2014IBC and future releases of this Newsletter.  
 
Go Ahead And Sang The Blues
 
 
 

 
Ozark Blues Society's Blues Challenge band category winners, Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones, have just released a new CD called "Go Ahead And Sang The Blues".
 
 
Several release parties are planned... the first is tonight at Joint Argenta in North Little Rock followed by an October 10th event at George's in Fayetteville and another at Crosswoods in Clarksville, AR  on October 19th. 
 
The production and release of this CD was made possible by a successful Kickstarter fundraising campaign.
 
"Go Ahead And Sang The Blues" is a wonderful release... great song writing, extraordinary musicianship and excellent production values.  " Go Ahead And Sang The Blues"  will certainly please all who take a listen.  
 
The CD features 8 original songs, special guest appearances from RJ Mischo, Earl Cate and, additional vocals by Barbara Raney, Rain Equine, Carrie Roberts, Jody Andrews and Jennifer Parker.
 
Help Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones celebrate their Blues Challenge win and their new CD release by going to one of their release events.  
 
To sample or purchase a copy click here 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Music Calendar
10/04 - 10/12
 
10.4
  • Big Uns, The Odds at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville - 6pm
  • ZZ Top, Ben Miller Band at the Amp in Fayetteville
  • Ben Miller Band - ZZ Top after show party at George's - 10pm
  • Anthony Ball Jazz at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
  • Claudia Burson in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
  • 90lb Wrench at the Bayou in Rogers
  • Earl & Them at Chelsea's Corner Cafe in Eureka Springs
  • Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones CD Release Party "Go Ahead And Sang The Blues" at The Joint in North Little Rock
10.5
  • Aaron Neville at the Walton Arts Center
  • Effron White at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
  • Selby Minor at Landry's New Orleans Cafe in Ft. Smith
10.6
  • Claudia Burson at Copelands Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
  • Sarah Hughes at Common Grounds in Fayetteville - 11am to 2pm
  • Jazz Duos at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
  • Richard Smith and Julie Adams at the Fayetteville Underground - 7pm - $15
 
10.7
  • Brick Fields at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
 
10.8
  • The longest running Blues Jam in  Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
  • Russ Hutchison at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
10.9
 
10.10
  • Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones - CD Release Party "Go Ahead And Sang The Blues" at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Jones'n Leah at Foghorn's on College in Fayetteville
  • Funk Jam with Copelin Bates, Anthony Ball and Friends at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
10.11
  • Earl & Them, Leah & the Mojo Doctors at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville - 6pm
  • Isayah Warford (acoustic show) at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
  • The Fresco Jazz Trio at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
  • Claudia Burson in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
  • Whiskey Grin at the Bayou in Rogers
10.12
 
 
In this issue:  10/04/2013
On this day in Blues History
October 4
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bessie & Clara Smith – Far Away Blues
Bessie & Clara Smith – I’m Going Back To My Used To Be
 
 
 
This Week's
Quote
 
 

 
"Step through new doors. The majority of the time there’s something fantastic on the other side."
 
Unknown - Quote Soup
The Festival Beat
 
 
 
King Biscuit Blues Festival
Helena, Arkansas
October 10 - 12
 
Click on the logo for more details
 
 
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Links You Can Use
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ozark Blues Society of NWA
 
 
We need your help and support!  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.
 
Benefits of an OBS Membership include:
 
 
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.
 
Join or Renew today... here 
 

Until Next Time...
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