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Pokey LaFarge
 

 
Appearing at George's Majestic Lounge on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 9pm - $10 cover
 
Pokey LaFarge is a musician, songwriter, bandleader, entertainer, innovator and preservationist, whose well-rounded arsenal of talents has placed him at the forefront of American music. Over the last decade, Pokey has won the hearts of music lovers across the globe with his creative mix of early jazz, string ragtime, country blues and western swing, all while writing songs that ring true and fine in both spirit and sound. His music transcends the confines of genre, continually challenging the notion that tradition-bearers fail to push musical boundaries. Cleverly striding between numerous forms of traditional American music, Pokey has crafted a genre all his own, marked in its accessible ingenuity.
 
Rather than merely conjuring up half-forgotten imagery of days past, Pokey is a lyrical storyteller, the plot delivered smoothly through his dynamic vocals. One moment he shouts a line and the next he croons above his archtop guitar, backed by an often ornate, acoustic instrumentation that allows for nothing less than masterful instrumental skill.  More..>>
 
 "Central Time" - Pokey LaFarge on A Prairie Home Companion
 
 
 
Best Self-Produced CD Award Opportunity

 
Attention Northwest Arkansas Blues Musicians!
 
Does your blues act have a self produced CD that was released between November 1, 2012 and October 31, 2013?  If so, that release may qualify to be entered in “The Best Self-Produced CD” award category at the 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
 
The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas is seeking submissions from “local” Northwest Arkansas Blues Acts that qualify. The Ozark Blues Society will not consider submissions by acts from outside of Northwest Arkansas.   More..>>
 
Busy Year For Blues Duo
 
This past Wednesday, Rachel Fields and Larry Brick were interviewed on Ozarks at Large and spoke with Kyle Kellams about their busy year...
 
"Nothing has happened to Brick Fields, the Fayetteville-based blues duo...except they won the 2013 Ozark Blues Society's challenge, added members to their band and released their new CD. To celebrate they came to the Firmin Garner Performance Studio."  Click here to listen to the interview and get the inside scoop on all the really good things happening for our 2013 Blues Challenge Winners. 
 
 
 
 
International Blues Challenge Tickets
 

 
Tickets for the 30th International Blues Challenge - taking place in Memphis  on January 21- 25, 2014 are now on sale.
 
For Information and Tickets click here..>>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Music Calendar
10/11 - 10/19
 
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
  • Diana and the Heartbeats at Jose's in Fayetteville
  • Anthony Ball Jazz Group at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
  • Claudia Burson in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
  • Matt Smith at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
  • Paper Jam Band at Shirley's in Springdale
  • Whiskey Grin at the Bayou in Rogers
  • Blew Reed and the Flatheads at the Rowdy Beaver Den in Eureka Springs
  • Keith Nicholson at Voulez Vous in Eureka Springs
  • The Fabulous Hightops at Legends in Jane, MO
  • Prince Albert and the Royal Knights at Landry's New Orleans Cafe in Ft Smith
  • Greg Rolie at 2nd St Live in Ft Smith
  • King Biscuit Blues Festival - Helena, AR
10.12
  • Brick Fields Music at Jammin' Java in Fayetteville - 9:30am - 1pm
  • Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones at Fresco Cafe and Grill in Fayetteville - 6pm
  • Ocie and the Hearstrings at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
  • Blew Reed and the Flatheads at the Rowdy Beaver Den in Eureka Springs
  • Keith Nicholson at Voulez Vous in Eureka Springs
  • King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena AR
10.13
  • Claudia Burson at Copelands Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
  • Jazz Duos at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
  • Richard Burnett at Terra Studios in Fayetteville
  • Pokey Lafarge at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville - 9pm
  • 13th Annual Pinetop Perkins Homecoming Clelebration at Hopson Commisary and the Shack Up Inn in Clarksdale, MS - 2pm - 7pm
 
10.14
  • Brick Fields at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
 
10.15
  • The longest running Blues Jam in  Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
10.16
 
10.17
 
10.18
  • Fayetteville Funk Factory,  Opiate at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville - 6pm
  • Anthony Ball Jazz Group at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
  • Claudia Burson in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
  • Paper Jam Band at the Bayou in Rogers
10.19
 
 
In this issue:  10/11/2013
On this day in Blues History
October 11
 
 
 
Muddy Waters – Screaming and Crying
Harmonica Frank Floyd – Howlin’ Tomcat
 
 
 
This Week's
Quote
 
 

 
"I rambled all the time. I was just like that, like a rollin' stone."
Muddy Waters
The Festival Beat
 
 
 
King Biscuit Blues Festival
Helena, Arkansas
October 10 - 12
 
Click on the logo for more details
 
 
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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.
 
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Until Next Time...
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