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"Blues in the Schools"
McNair Middle School
The Ozark Blues Society visited the  McNair Middle School in Fayetteville yesterday (March 13),  to talk about the blues and play for the students.
 

 
Performers included local blues musicians Ocie Fisher, vocals; David Kimbrough, lead guitar; and Clare Starr, bass.
 
Sandy McCann of the Ozark Blues Society, talked to the students about the history of the blues and the difference in rhythm between traditional music and the blues.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
12th Annual Blues in the Natural Music Festival only
3 Weeks Away!

 
The 12th Annual Blues in the Natural State Music Festival.
 
We've got a great lineup this year! 
 
 
Time to get your tickets!!!  Extra bonus for people purchasing in advance - $5 saving per day and, a free "Sounds Made in Mountains" CD to the first 100 people purchasing tickets through our Website. 
 
"Sounds Made in Mountains" features many of the local acts playing the festival this year... Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones, Earl & Them, Isayah's Allstars, The Downtown Livewires and Leah & the Mojo Doctors.  This CD giveaway is made possible by First Security Bank.
 
 
Sneak Peeks:
 
 
Tonight on KUAF 91.3 - The Generic Blues Show at 9pm.
 
Generic Blues Host Paul Kelso interviews Roger Plourde, President of the Ozark Blues Society about the lineup for the 2014 Blues in the Natural State Music Festival.
 
Lots of music from this year's lineup will be featured. Tune in or stream live at KUAF.ORG
April 2
 
Location: The Hive at 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville
 
Time:  7:00pm - 9:30pm
 
21c Museum Hotel Bentonville will host a preview of the Blues in the Natural State Festival. (The festival is held on April 3-5 in Fayetteville).
 
Celebrated blues artist, Little Joe McLerran from Tulsa, Oklahoma will be the featured artist.
 
Tickets: $10
 
Cash bar
 
Open, but limited seating
 
Bonus: All ticket holders present will be entered to win a pair of tickets to the festival.
 
To purchase tickets, visit www.downtownbentonville.org or call the DBI Office at 479.254.0254.
 
Event sponsored by: Cox Communication
 
Event produced in part by: 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville, Ozark Blues Society, and Downtown Bentonville, Inc.
 
 
Event T's
 
A limited edition, commemorative, 2014 Blues in the Natural State Music Festival T-shirt will be available for sale at our website starting on Monday, March 17.  They will be available in Black and Navy Blue and will be on sale for $20.  We are only getting 100 of these produced.  Here's a preview of what they will look like. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Music Calendar
03/14 - 03/22
 
3.14
  • The Downtown Livewires, Ultra Suede and Corey Smith at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville - 6pm
  • Diana & the Heartbeats at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
  • Bella Donna at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville
  • Matt Smith Jazz at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
  • John Burnett Trio at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
  • Whiskey Grin at the Bayou in Rogers
  • Paper Jam Band - classic rock - at Tony C's in Prairie Grove
  • Keith Nicholson at Shadow Valley Country Club in Bentonville
  • Jazz at Eleven Restaurant in Bentonville
 
3.15
  • Diana and the Heartbeats at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
  • Anthony Ball Jazz Group at Fresco Cafe and Pub in Fayetteville 
  • Outside the Lines at the Underground in Fayetteville
  • Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Corona Restaurant in Rogers
  • Keith Nicholson Trio at The Cathouse in Eureka Springs
  • Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones at The Grange in Oark, AR
3.16
  • Brick Fields at the Unity Church of Fayetteville 10am
  • Teddy Sablon at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
  • Claudia Burson at Copelands Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
  • Jazz Duos at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
  • Fayetteville Community Radio Fundrraiser at the Greenhouse Grill in Fayetteville  - 5pm
 
3.17
 
3.18
  • The longest running Blues Jam in  Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers 
  • Jed Clampit at Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
3.19
  • Brick Fields at Bears Place in Fayetteville
  • Jed Clampit at Nibbles in Fayetteville
  • TJ Scarlett at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
 
3.20
  • Effron White at the After 5 Bar in Rogers
 
3.21
  • Carolyn Wonderland, Duty Free, Jimbo Mathus and Tri State Collective at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville - 6pm
  • Ben Harris, Nate Wong at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville
  • Alex Lewis Jazz at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
  • Taken at the Bayou in Rogers
  • Jazz at Eleven Restaurant in Bentonville
  • Blew Reed and the Flatheads at The Rowdy Beaver Den in Eureka Springs
3.22
  • Al Gibson at Fresco Cafe and Pub in Fayetteville 
  • Ocie Fisher Trio at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
  • Brick Fields at Turpentine Creek in Eureka Springs
  • Earl & Them at Webby D's in Ft Smith
In this issue:  03/14/2014
Fayetteville Community Radio Kick-off and Fundraiser
 
 
Sunday, March 16
 
Greenhouse Grille 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Live Music
  • Silent Auction
  • Great Food
  • Door Prizes
Info: Call 479-236-1676
 
$10 at the Door
 
 
Blues Foundation News
 
 
Check out the new look of the Blues Foundation's Website! Click on Logo
 
This Week's Quote
 
"We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will."
 
Unknown -
 
Motivational Quotes
 
On this day in Blues History
March 14
 
Louis Armstrong – Hep Cats Ball

Johnny Adams – There Is Always One More TimeLouis 
 
 
 
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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 
 
Until Next Time...
 
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Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas • P O Box 2004 • Bentonville • AR • 72712

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