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2014 Road to Memphis
IBC Send-Off Party 
 

The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas is hosting an IBC send-off party and fundraiser at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville on January 10, 2014.
 
 
The festivities kick off at 6pm featuring the 2013 OBS Blues Challenge Winners Lucious Spiller (solo) and Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones (band).  There will also be a number of special guests sitting in that night.
 
A little about our Blues Challenge Winners:
 
Lucious Spiller - During the early 1900"s, Arkansas was a breeding ground for some of the world's greatest bluesmen.  With his individual style of guitar playing and captivating vocals, a "soon to be" legend, Lucious Spiller easily belongs among these blues greats. Lucious is an intensely mesmerizing, electrifying blues showman. His self-defined guitar style and signature voice make him one of the very finest musicians of the blues today. His mix of old school blues injected with a contemporary edge makes him a truly amazing blues sensation. His original songs display his deep, heartfelt passion for the blues. Through his music, Lucious takes his listeners on an inspired trip to the crossroads of the blues.
 
Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones:  The State of Arkansas has put out a lot of solid music and artists who have made their mark on this world. Brick Fields music is on their way to sit with the best of them. Nashville Blues Society has called Brick Fields music and “Unleashed cleansing of the soul”!
 
Brick Fields are husband / wife team Larry Brick of West Memphis, AR on guitar and Rachel Fields of Pine Bluff, AR on vocals.  Add The Chosen Ones Jennifer Parker of El Dorado, AR on bass, Johnny Arredondo of Eureka Springs, AR on drums, Matt Jenkins of Rogers, AR on keys, and Ben Sass all the way from Israel on harmonica and you’ve got a solid foundation to set the soul nourishing music on course. The chemistry and musicianship existing among Brick Fields and The Chosen Ones has been said to take the listener on a journey through emotions, like the best of blues does. Hold on tight because just like their 2013 CD release says, Brick Fields and The Chosen Ones are going to “Go Ahead and Sang the Blues”!! Enjoy!
 
But wait!  There's more... the evening will feature some great silent auction items like... tickets to upcoming area shows, restaurant gift cards, private house party entertainment opportunities and much more.
 
Invite and join your friends! Come out and support our sponsored musicians as they prepare to represent Northwest Arkansas and the Ozark Blues Society at the 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
 
$5 cover at the door will help defray expenses for the acts representing Northwest Arkansas.
 
 
International Blues Challenge  Update
 
 
  • The Blues Foundation has been working hard to set in motion the 2014 International Blues Challenge.  The "Challenge" is shaping up to be the largest ever with 125 Bands, 102 Solo/Duo and 29 Youth acts participating in the 30th International Blues Challenge.
  •  You can 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 can also order a 30th IBC commemorative tee-shirt. Click here to get your tickets and tees.
  • Volunteers needed -  If you are going but haven't purchased your tickets yet, there are volunteer opportunities still available.  If interested in volunteering or getting additional details, please email roger.plourde@gmail.com
  • SAVE THE DATE - January 10, 2014 - Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansa's Annual "Road to Memphis IBC Send-off Party" fundraiser on January 10, 2014.  Proceeds from this event will be used to sponsor our 2013 Blues Challenge Winners (Lucious Spiller and Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones) to the 2014 IBC. 
  • 2014 Best Self-Produced CD - Final Round The 2014 Best Self-Produced CD competition has entered the final round! The winner will be announced at the International Blues Challenge on January 25, 2014 at Finals in the Orpheum Threatre January 25, 2014. Discs are listed in alphabetical order by affiliate. The 5 discs that advaced to the FINAL ROUND are:
    • Blues Society of Tulsa  - FaceBook Blues by Little Joe McLerran
    • Maine Blues Society -  Keep Jukin by The Blues Prophets
    • Topeka Blues Society - Blues and Trouble by Grand Marquis
    • Washington Blues Society - Monday Night  by The CD Woodbury Band
    • West Michigan Blues Society - Account To Me  by Hank Mowery 
  • Countdown to the 2014 IBC - 32 Days
 
 
'Tis the Season for Giving
Jigsaw Mud Seeks Funding
For EP
 

 
Northwest Arkansas Band 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!
 
Jigsaw Mud will be representing the Fort Smith Riverfront  Blues Society at the 2014 IBC.
 
 
 
 
Music Calendar
12/20 - 12/28
 
12.20
  • Earl & Them, On The Verge at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville - 3rd Annual Holiday Party
  • Tim Paul Trio at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville
  • Alex Lewis Jazz at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
  • Isayah's Allstars with Kory Montgomery at Jose's in Fayetteville
  • Nathan A Blues at JJ's Grill & chill in Rogers
  • Keith Nicholson at the Bayou in Rogers
  • Jazz - 11 Restaurant at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
12.21
  • R & B Holiday Show featuring Natasha Renea Brown at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville
  • Earl & Them at Chelsea's Corner in Eureka Springs
  • Strange Derangers at the Rowdy Beaver Den in Eureka Springs
  • Oreo Blue at Landry's in Ft Smith
  • Isayah's Allstars at the Alley Pub in Springfield, MO
 
12.22
  • Claudia Burson at Copelands Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
  • Jazz Duos at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
 
12.23
  • Darren Ray at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
 
12.24
  • The longest running Blues Jam in  Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers - Note: call 479-246-9337 or email: wendell@thebayouofrogers.com to make sure they are having the jam on Christmas Eve. 
12.25
 Merry Christmas from OBS!
 
12.26
 
12.27
  • The Cate Brothers, Joe Giles at Geroge's Happy Hour in Fayetteville 
  • Tim Paul Trio at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville
  • Matt Smith at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
  • The Jeff Horton Band at the Bayou in Rogers
  • Jazz - 11 Restaurant at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
  • Richard Burnett at the New Delhi Cafe in Eureka Springs
 
12.28
  • Adam Collins Trio at Fresco Gill & Pub in Fayetteville
  • Strange Derangers at the Smoke & Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville
  • Al Gibson Jazz at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
 
In this issue:  12/20/2013
On this day in Blues History
December 20
 
Wilson Pickett –
634-5789 
 
Walter "Wolfman" Washington - Tailspin
 
 
 
This Week's
Quote
 
 
 
“For me there is something primitively soothing about this music, and it went straight to my nervous system, making me feel ten feet tall.” ― Eric Clapton“
 
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.
 
 
Join or Renew today... here 
 
Closing in on the Goal!
 
 
In a recent email from Jay Sieleman, President and CEO of the Blues Foundation, we found out that the Raise the Roof fundraising campaign is are less than $10,000 from reaching $2 million mark on its way to the $2.5 million needed to complete the project.
 
The goal is to get to the need $2.5 million and open the Blues Hall of Fame in 2014.  Please donate... for more information click on the Donate button above.
 
 
Until Next Time...
 
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Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas • P O Box 2004 • Bentonville • AR • 72712

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