Your Help Is Needed For
The Philippines Disaster
Recovery Efforts
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MDA Central Casting Studios in Fayetteville has just announced that they are a Drop-off location to help the people of the Philippines.
Bring items by Friday, November 22, 2013
Items Needed Include: Canned Meat, Cheese, Peanut Butter Crackers, Protein Bars, CLEAN Used or New summer clothing for all Ages, Flip Flops, Blankets, Medicines For Diarrhea, Fever and Wounds and, Non-Bulky School Supplies.
Drop off items at MDA Central Casting Studios Next door to Sears at Northwest Arkansas Mall.
For additional information or questions
call 479-251-8088
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Earl & Them have just released their second CD - "Same Love" and are planning a couple of CD release parties in the area.
The first is scheduled for November 22 at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville and, the second is scheduled for November 23 at Cajun's Wharf in Little Rock.
It has taken months of recording, mixing, and mastering to reach perfection, but the second Earl and Them CD project is ready to hit the airwaves and your cd player. The great Earl Cate and friends have gotten together to create 13 tracks of rocking Americana and Blues music. The CD is titled “Same Love”.
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IBC NEWS
Jigsaw Mud - Memphis Bound
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We learned this week that local blues band Jigsaw Mud won the Riverfront Blues Society of Fort Smith's Blues Challenge in the band category.
Congratulations to Jigsaw Mud on their win and upcoming journey to the 30th Annual International Blues Challenge - January 21 - 25, 2014 in Memphis.
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Music Community and Friends Remember Dave Lawson
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On November 9th, local musician Dave Lawson (also known as "Fiddle Dave") passed away as a result of a motorcycle accident that took place the previous day. He was 58 years old.
Many wonderful remembrances and thoughts have been posted on various Facebook pages (including Dave's) this week.
Dave was active on the local music scene for many years... coming to other musician's shows, supporting live music and participating in local jams whenever he could.
The Funeral and Memorial Service for Dave is scheduled for Wednesday November 20th at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers, Arkansas at 10am.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Food Pantry at St. Vincent's in Dave's memory.
Another Memorial for Dave is planned for Sunday, December 1st from 2pm to 8pm at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. Come and celebrate the life of Dave! Story Sharing Fellowship from 2-4pm & Musician Memorial Jam 4-8pm.
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Music Calendar
11/15 - 11/23
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11.15
- Full House, Ultr Suede, Moon Taxi at George's in Fayetteville
- Christian Howes Quintet at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
- Alex Lewis at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
- Drew Packard Trio at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
- Claudia Burson in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
- Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen at the Underground in Fayetteville - $15
- The Larry's at The Bayou in Rogers
- Keith Nicholson at Shadow Valley CC in Rogers - 7pm
- Shawn "Lil Slim" Holt & the Tear Drops at Chelsea's Corner Cafe in Eureka Springs
11.16
- Ocie & the Heartstrings at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
- Earl & Them at Webby D's in Ft Smith
- The Bart Walker Band at Downstream Casino in Quapaw, OK - 9pm
- Keith Nicholson at Sam's Cellar in Neosho, MO - 8pm
11.17
- Claudia Burson at Copelands Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
- Jazz Duos at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
- Teddy Sablon at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
11.18
- B. B. King at the Aud in Eureka Springs
11.19
- The longest running Blues Jam in Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
- Jed Clampit at the Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
11.20
- Mo Brothers at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
11.21
- Anthony Ball and Friends at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
11.22
- Earl & Them, Steve Pryor at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville - * CD release party for Earl & Them
- Anthony Ball Jazz Group at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
- Shawn James and the Shapeshifters at Smoke & Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville
- The Paper Jam Band - classic rock - at the Bayou in Rogers
11.23
- Ocie Fisher Trio at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
- Earl & Them CD release party at Cajun's Wharf in Little Rock
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In this issue: 11/15/2013
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On this day in Blues History
November 15
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Little Willie John – Need Your Love So Bad
Johnnie Taylor – Who’s Makin’ Love?
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"Every day is a NEW beginning, take a deep breath and START AGAIN." - Unknown
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2014 Blues in the Natural State Music Festival
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April 3 - 5, 2014
Stay tuned as details will be released shortly!
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