CALLING ALL BLUES MUSICIANS!
OZARK BLUES SOCIETY OF NWA’S ANNUAL “BLUES CHALLENGE”
On September 17, 2014, the Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas will host its Annual Blues Challenge at George’s Majestic Lounge on Dickson Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Ozark Blues Society is seeking submissions from Blues bands and solo/duo artists to compete in this event.
There will be two winners announced on the night of the competition -- one band and one solo/duo act. Winners will then be eligible to compete at the four-day 2015 International Blues Challenge on Beale Street in Memphis on January 21 through January 24, 2015.
Details about the Blues Challenge (official rules, scoring criteria, guidelines, application form, etc.), as well as the ability to submit an entry form via the Ozark Blues Society’s website can be obtained at the following link: http://www.ozarkbluessociety.org
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Sons of Brasil
21c Museum Hotel
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Sunday, July 20 at 3:00 PM at 21C Hotel in Bentonville Ark.
Blending Brazilian Jazz, Bossa Nova and Samba through both traditional and original compositions, this group plays Latin jazz with passion. Their style can flow sensuously smooth or swing hard to a Brazilian beat. This year, the Sons of Brasil turns 23, and there is hardly another Kansas City jazz ensemble that matches its longevity. Tickets and additional details
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Johhny Winter 1944 - 2014
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As reported in the New York Times on July 17th by Ben Sisario...
Johnny Winter, Virtuostic Blue Guitarist, Dies at 70.
Johnny Winter, a Texas-bred guitarist and singer who was a mainstay of the blues-rock world since the 1960s, died on Wednesday in his hotel room in Zurich. He was 70 and had been on tour in Europe.
Mr. Winter’s family was awaiting information about the cause, a spokeswoman, Carla Parisi, said on Thursday.
A virtuosic, high-energy blues guitarist, Mr. Winter was perhaps as well known for his appearance as he was for his playing. Tall and thin, with pinkish eyes and chalk-white skin and hair, he — Continue to article
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Robert Cray - Eureka Springs
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On August 30, Robert Cray brings his band to the Auditorium in Eureka Spring.
This not to be missed concert with Robert Cray will also feature The Steve Pryor Band.
Tickets and additional details here. or by phone:
1-888-695-0888.
Robert Cray: NPR Tiny Desk Concert
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Music Calendar
07/18 - 07/20
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7.18
- Steve Pryor, Good Luck Slim at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville
- Anthony Ball Jazz Group at Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville
- 90lb Wrench at Jose's Streetside in Fayetteville
- Barrett Baber at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
- Another Fine Mess at Jose's in Springdale
- Taken at the Bayou in Rogers
- Jazz at Eleven Restaurant in Bentonville
- Russ Hutchison at JJ's Grill & Chill in Prairie Creek
- Earl & Them at Chelsea's Cafe in Eureka Springs
- Kory Montgomery at Webby D's in Ft Smith
- Gary Hutchison at Beef O'Brady's in Ft Smith
7.19
- Keith Nicholson at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
- Amanda Rey at Foghorn's in Fayetteville
- Anthony Ball Jazz Group at Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville
- Whiskey Grin at the Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at the Blarney Stone in Eureka Springs
- Isayah's Allstars with Kory Montgomery at Webby D's in Ft Smith
7.20
- Claudia Burson at Copeland's 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
- Sons of Brasil at the 21c Museum Hotel in Fayetteville
7.21
- Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville
7.22
- The longest running Blues Jam in Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
- TJ Scarlett at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
7.23
- Mo Brothers at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
- Richard Burnett and friends at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
7.24
- The Block Street Hot Club at the 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville
- Russ Hutchison at Foghorn's in Fayetteville
- Steely Dan at the Walmart AMP in Rogers
7.25
- The Bel Airs, Leah & the Mojo Doctors at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville
- Cutthroat Trout at Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville
- The Block Street Hot Club at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
- Jazz at Eleven Restaurant in Bentonville
- Colt and the Old 45s at Orchards Park in Bentonville
7.26
- Matt Smith Trio at Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville
- Mr Blue at Jose's in Springdale
- Another Fine Mess at the Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at the Rowdy Beaver Den in Eureka Springs
- Kory Montgomery at Chelsea's Cafe in Eureka Springs
- Strange Derangers at Old Town in Ft Smith
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In this issue: 07/18/2014
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For Labor Day weekend, August 27-31, The Hot Springs Blues Festival! This year the lineup will include: The Blues in the Schools Band, Mr Sip, Barbara Blue, Tim Williams, JP Soars and the Red Hots, the Ghost Town Blues Band, Larry Garner, Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones, Steve Hester, Deja Voodoo and more. For details and tickets, click HERE
The Fayetteville Roots Festival, a music and food festival showcasing Fayetteville in it's Natural State returns on August 28-31. For details and tickets, click HERE
Bikes, Blues & BBQ returns to Fayetteville on September 24 - 27 for the 15th year! Great blues acts this year include: Chubby Carrier, Samantha Fish, Buster Brody, Steve Pryor, Oreo Blue, The Nace Brothers, The Cate Brothers, Leah & the Mojo Doctors and many more. Detais... HERE
The 29th Annual King Biscuit Blues Festival returns to Helena, Arkansas on October 8 -11. The lineup this year includes, Guitar Shorty, Sonny Landreth, Roy Rogers, Paul Thorn, Delbert McClinton, Bobby Rush, James Cotton and many more. Details... HERE
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On this Day
in Blues History
July 18
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Jelly Roll Morton – The Pearls
Lonnie Mack – Satisfy Suzie
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"There was nobody at the time who was playing slide guitar like Johnny, and nobody, or no white guys at least, that was playing country blues like that on the acoustic guitar. And it was at that point that I realized what Johnny had to offer."
Rick Derringer on blues legend Johhny Winter
Johhny Winter
1944 - 2014
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Get involved with the Ozark Blues Society!
Your OBS Membership costs only $15.00 and gives you so much for your money, including meeting new friends while enjoying the best blues artists.
You will also receive weekly updates about local blues venues, discounted tickets and popular merchandise.
We always welcome volunteers who want to help with our events and promotions so we are looking for YOU!
Thanks for your interest in our Ozark Blues Society.
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