2014 OBS Blues Challenge
Only 5 Days Away!
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The Ozark Blues Society of NWA’S Annual “BLUES CHALLENGE” will take place on Wednesday, September 17th at George’s Majestic Lounge on Dickson Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
In the Challenge this Year:
Solo/Duo:
Damon Sanford
Dr. Dave Fredrick
Shane Kamicausey
Seth "Honky" Shumate
Buddy Shute
Bands:
Criminal History
The Downtown Livewires
J.B. McCarty
Ocie Fisher
West Street Blues Band
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.
Come on out to support your favorite act or, to discover someone new. It's going to be a great and fun evening of local blues!
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September Blues Events
in Bentonville
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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 of Northwest Arkansas.
Mark Edgar Stuart - Remote Control
Doors open at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance. TICKETS
Also on September 27th...
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 - I had a Notion
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Music Calendar
09/12 - 09/20
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9.12
- Uncrowned Kings, Strange Deranger's at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson at Wasabi in Fayetteville
- Earl & Them at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
- Amanda Rey at Foghorn's in Fayetteville
- Cutthroat Trout at Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville
- Dawn Cate and the BKP Rhythm Kings at Jose's in Springdale
- The Mojo Duo at the Tontitown Winery in Tonititown
- Taken at the Bayou in Rogers
- Jazz at Eleven Restaurant in Bentonville
- Matt Smith and Ocie Fisher at Chelsea's Cafe in Eureka Springs
- Fayetteville Jazz Collective at the Aud in Eureka Springs
9.13
- Garrett Jones Trio at Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville
- Strange Derangers at Jose's in Springdale
- Scott Ellis Band at Pig Trail Harley Davidson in Rogers
- 4Tet at the Walmart World Room located at the Walmart Museum in Bentonville
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at the Rowdy Beaver Den in Eureka Springs
- Ellis and Delfeayo Marsalis at the Auditorium in Eureka Springs
- Tyrannosaurus Chicken at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
9.14
- 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
- Jigsaw Mud at the Rowdy Beaver Den in Eureka Springs
9.15
9.16
- The longest running Blues Jam in Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
- Earl & Them at Jose's in Springdale
- Mo Brothers at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville
9.17
- Ozark Blues Society of NWA presents the 2014 Blues Challenge at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville - 6:30pm $5 at the door
- Brick Fields at Bears Place in Fayetteville
- Richard Burnett and friends at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
9.18
- Isayah's Allstars at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
- Uncrowned Kings at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Russ Hutchison at Foghorn's in Fayetteville
9.19
- Earl & Them at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville
- Jack Martin Trio at Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville
- Brick Fields at Jose's in Springdale
- Whiskey Grin at the Bayou's 13th Anniversary Bash in Rogers
- Jazz at Eleven Restaurant in Bentonville
- Strange Derangers at Chelsea's Cafe in Eureka Springs
- The Guerilla Blues Band at the Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
9.20
- Anthony Ball Jazz Group at Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville
- Gary Hutchison at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Hound Dog Blues Festival in Tulsa Details
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In this issue: 09/12/2014
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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 September 12
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Robert Nighthawk – Sweet Black Angel
Cannon’s Jug Stompers – Bring It With You When You Come
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“And here's to the blues, the real blues— where there's a hint of hope in every cry of desperation.”
David Mutti Clark, Professor Brown Shoes Teaches the Blues
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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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