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Blues News You Can Use!
Tonight's Samantha Fish Show - To Be Rescheduled 
 
  
 
Tonight's Samantha Fish Show at George's Majestic Lounge has been canceled due to weather.  We'll keep you posted on the rescheduled date.
 
 
 
   Photo by Jerry Moran.
 
 
 
International Blues Challenge  Update

    • Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones  - "Go Ahead and Sang the Blues" CD moves to round 2 of voting for Best Self Produced CD Award
 
  • Jigsaw Mud seeks funding for EP of original songs for IBC. Click here to contribute or get more information.
  • Countdown to 2014 IBC - 46 Days
  •  You may now purchase your tickets for the 30th International Blues Challenge on January 21-January 25, 2014 in Memphis. There are two tickets, the IBC and the KBA. You also have the option of reserving your seat in the front center rows of the Orpheum for an additional fee. You can also order your 30th IBC commemorative tee-shirt. Click here to get your tickets and tees.
 
 
Applications Open for American Music Abroad
  
 
Promoting Cultural Diplomacy Through Music.
 
American Music Abroad (AMA), a cultural exchange program that uses music as a means to engage audiences worldwide, has opened the application round for the 2014-15 season.
 
Bands and ensembles are encouraged to apply at americanvoices.org/ama/apply/application. AMA is a partnership between American Voices and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The deadline for applications is January 6, 2014.  Continue reading..>>
 
 
 
Jigsaw Mud Seeks Funding For EP
 

 
Jigsaw Mud is creating an EP CD for VIP/fan marketing at the 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
 
Why do they need your help?  Why is this project so urgent? Here's the story!
 
 
 
 
Music Calendar
12/06 - 12/14
 
12.6
  • Cancelled - Samantha Fish at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville
  • Anthony Ball Jazz Group at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
  • Kory Montgomery and Taken at the Bayou in Rogers
  • Paper Jam Band (classic rock) at Shirley's Bar in Springdale
  • Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Tony C's in Rogers
  • Jazz - 11 Restaurant at Crystal Bridges - 6pm
  • Cancelled - Brick Fields at Landy's in Fort Smith
12.7
  • Fayetteville Jazz Collective at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville
  • Aaron Dielh Quartet at the Walton Arts Center i Fayetteville
  • Roby Pantall at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville
  • Strange Derangers at the Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
  • Keith Nicholson at Landry's in Fort Smith
 
12.8
  • 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
 
12.9
 
12.10
  • The longest running Blues Jam in  Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
  • Mo Brothers at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville
12.11
  • Russ Hutchison at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
 
12.12
  • Anthony Ball and Friends at Mojo's Pint & Pies in Fyetteville
 
 
12.13
  • Nace Brothers, The Odds at Geroge's Happy Hour in Fayetteville
  • Claudia Burson at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville
  • The Larry's at the Bayou in Rogers
  • Jazz - 11 Restaurant at Crystal Bridges
 
12.14
  • Shawn James and the Shapeshifters at Smoke & Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville
  • Adm Collins at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville
  • RJ Mischo at Landry's in Fort Smith
 
 
In this issue:  12/06/2013
On this day in Blues History
December 6
 
 
Louis Armstrong: 
 
Jack
 
Armstrong Blues 
 
 
 
This Week's
Quote
 
 

 
"A guy will promise you the world and give you nothin', and that's the blues." -  Otis Rush
 
2014 Blues in the Natural State Music Festival
 
April 3 - 5, 2014
 
Stay tuned as details will be released shortly!
 
 
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The 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.
 
 
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Until Next Time...
 
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Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas • P O Box 2004 • Bentonville • AR • 72712

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