A Holiday and Festival Weekend
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Labor Day 2014 brings a slew of music festivals to the area...
In Fayetteville this weekend, the Roots Festival has great live music at venues all over town - DETAILS
In Hot Springs, The Spa City Blues Society presents the 18th Annual Hot Springs Blues Festival - DETAILS
In Rentiesville, Oklahoma, the Dusk 'Til Dawn Blues Festival will feature 30 bands on 3 stages - DETAILS
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Eureka Springs Auditorium Hosts Robert Cray and Steve Pryor
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Saturday, August 30, the Auditorium in Eureka Springs will host five time Grammy Award Winner Robert Cray with the Steve Pryor Band for a great evening of blues.
 The Robert Cray Band - "Great Big Old House"
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THE CHALLENGE IS ON!
10 BLUES ACTS TO COMPETE!
The Ozark Blues Society of NWA’S Annual “BLUES CHALLENGE” will take place on September 17, 2014, at George’s Majestic Lounge on Dickson Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Come on out to support your favorite act!
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.
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Other Local Blues Challenges
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ARKANSAS RIVER BLUES SOCIETY PRESENTS
A 2014 BLUES CHALLENGE IN LITTLE ROCK
This Blues Challenge is a competition sponsored by the Arkansas River Blues Society in affiliation with the International Blues Challenge presented annually by the Blues Foundation in Memphis.
There are two categories in this competition... SOLO/DUO and BAND. Winners in each category advance to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
The Blues Challenge will take place on Sunday September 14 at Thirst N Howl 14710 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: SEPTEMBER 7, 2014
FOR ENTRY FORM CONTACT: WIGHTMAN HARRIS, PRESIDENT - Wightman.harris@gmail.com 501-353-7341
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September Blues Events
in Bentonville
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Downtown Bentonville Inc., host a Backstage music and culinary event at Tusk & Trotter featuring a special menu and performance by blues recording artist Steve Howell and the Mighty Men on Saturday, September 27th.
Steve Howell - Policy Blues
Also on September 27th...
Get a taste of Memphis Blues with Mark Stuart as he performs humble, humorous, and heartbreaking songs from his debut album "Blues for Lou".
Saturday. September 27th , at 6:30 pm in the Walmart World Room at The Walmart Museum. Tickets are $5 with proceeds benefiting the Ozark Blues Society. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance. TICKETS
About Mark Edgar Stuart
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Music Calendar
08/29 - 09/06
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8.29
- Earl & Them, Roots Festival at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Isayah's Allstars at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
- Anthony Ball Jazz Group at Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville
- Brick Fields and the Chosen Ones at the Benton County Summer Music Series at the Pig Trail Harley Davidson Dealership in Rogers
- KN3 at Gusano's in Bentonville
- Jazz at Eleven Restaurant in Bentonville
- Jeff Horton at the Rowdy Beaver Den in Eureka Springs
- Cherry Brooks and Dave Renko at Chelsea's Cafe in Eureka Springs
- JP Soars and the Red Hots at Warrens Rec Room in Alma
- Gary Hutchison at Beef O'Brady's in Ft Smith
- Hot Springs Blues Festival
- Fayetteville Roots Festival
- Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festival
8.30
- Strange Deranger at the Smoke & Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville
- Mathew Mozzoni Jazz at Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville
- Gary Hutchison at Jose's in Fayetteville
- The Tritones at the Walmart Museum's Play it Forward Concert Series in Bentonville
- Keith Nicholson at Las Fajitas in Bella Vista
- Brick Fields at the Whitewater Tavern in Little Rock
- Robert Cray, Steve Pryor Bands at the Aud in Eureka Springs
- Hot Springs Blues Festival
- Fayetteville Roots Festival
- Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festival
8.31
- 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
9.1
9.2
- The longest running Blues Jam in Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
- Russ Hutchison at JJ Grill & Chill in Rogers
9.3
- Richard Burnett and friends at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
9.4
- Zach Bramhall Band with RJ Mischo at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
9.5
- RJ Mischo at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Isayah's Allstars at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Cadillac Jackson at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
- Anthony Ball Jazz Group at Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville
- The Austin Lounge Lizzards at the Underground in Fayetteville
- The Mojo Trio at Foghorn's in Fayetteville
- The Jeff Horton Band at the Benton County Summer Music Series at the Pig Trail Harley Davidson Dealership in Rogers
- Jazz at Eleven Restaurant in Bentonville
- Earl & Them at Chelsea's Cafe in Eureka Springs
- The Mark Albertson Trio at Webby D's in Ft Smith
9.6
- Brick Fields at Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville
- KN3 at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Earl & Them at Warren's Rec Room in Warren
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In this issue: 08/29/2014
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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
Another Labor Day Weekend Festival - The Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festival will take place in Rentiesville, OK on Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 29 - 31. The Festival will take place on 3 stages and will feature 34 bands. For details, 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
On September 20, The Hound Dog Blues Festival will take place at Chandler Park in Tulsa. Featured this year: Moreland & Arbuckle, Mr. Sipp Andy Frrasco, Kris Lager Band, Jason Elmore and more. DETAILS
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 August 29
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New Orleans Rhythm Kings – Livery Stable Blues
Jack Teagarden – Stars Fell On Alabama
Charlie Parker – K.C. Blues
Dinah Washington – Baby Get Lost
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"Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, man, there's no boundary line to art."
Charlie Parker
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Blues on the Local Airwaves
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"The Generic Blues Show" hosted by Paul Kelso airs every Friday night at 9pm on KUAF 91.3FM
Rockin' Hog Radio presents "Sunday Morning Blues" from 8am to 10am every Sunday
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Support Your Blues Society
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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 in the area.
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.
JOIN OR RENEW TODAY!... Click HERE
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