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Save the Dates:
IBC Fundraisers
 

Ozark Blues Society's 2014 Blues Challenge winners, Amanda Rey & West Street Blues Band, are hosting "The Road to Memphis" fundraiser on Friday, January 9, 2015 at The Big Chill in Rogers, AR, beginning at 8 pm
 
This fundraiser will be raising much needed funds for the band to travel to Memphis, TN to compete in The International Blues Challenge. The Challenge, held annually, hosts over 200 bands from all over the world in a competition that leaves the winners, one full band and one solo/duo act, with the title of Best Blues Band in the World. 
 
The fundraising event on January 9th will feature a wide variety of local music superstars, including Barrett Baber, Jon Dooly, Anthony Ball, Daryl Brooks, Tyrannosaurus Chicken and many more. 
 
 
The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas and Downtown Bentonville, Inc. are hosting "Memphis Roots, Memphis Bound" fundraiser on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at The 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville, beginning at 7 pm
 
Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to help the Ozark Blues Society send and sponsor the two winning local blues challenge winners (Buddy Shute and Amanda Rey and West Street Blues Band) to 2015 The International Blues Challenge in Memphis. 
 
Featured performers are Ozark Blues Society solo winner Buddy Shute,  The Downtown Livewires and Ozark Blues Society band winner Amanda Rey and West Street Blues Band.  
 
So, save the dates and watch for more details on both fundraisers in the coming weeks.
 
 
Some Holiday
Shopping Suggestions
 

 
 
Only 20 Days left before Christmas!
 
 
 
 
Here are a few suggestions for some truly unique gifts:
  • An Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas membership - $15 Signup Here
  • Tickets to  upcoming shows at George's Majestic Lounge www.stubs.net
  • The new RJ Mischo CD "Everything I Need" - Get it Here
  • A Blues Foundation Membership - $25 Signup Here
  • An International Blues Challenge Pass - $100 Get Yours Here
  • The official 2015 IBC T-shirt - $25 and $35 Get Yours Here
  • Get a book, give a book - "Blues on Beale Street: Memoirs of the International Blues Challenge"  Get It Here
 
 
2015 International Blues Challenge Memphis
 
 
The biggest gathering of blues acts in the world
only 46 days away!
 
Representing The Ozark Blues Society
of Northwest Arkansas:
 
Buddy Shute (solo/duo)
 
Amanda Rey and West Street Blues Band (band)
 
 
2015 IBC Tickets and Swag now on Sale - DETAILS
 
 
"Blues on Beale Street:  Memoirs of the
International Blues Challenge" 
 
 
Buy a Book, Give a Book - DETAIL HERE
 
Resource:  FB Friends going to IBC
 
 
 
Music Calendar 
12/05 - 12/13
 
12.05
  • The Bel Airs, Strange Derangers at George's Majestic Lounge Happy Hour in Fayetteville
  • Alex Lewis Jazz at the Wine Cellar in Fayetteville
  • Strap Jacket at the Bayou in Rogers
12.06
  • Matt Smith and Ocie Fisher at Chelsea's Cafe in Eureka Springs
  • Christmas Brunch at The Founders Room in Alma
  • The Keith Nicholson Trio at Landry's in Ft Smith
12.07
  • Claudia Burson at Copeland's Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
  • Jazz Duos at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
  • The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Big Band Holiday Show at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
12.08
 
12.09
  • The longest running Blues Jam in  Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
  • Mo Brothers at JJ's Grill & Chill in Bella Vista
12.10
  • Wednesday Night Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
  • Russ Hutchison at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
  • Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill & Chill in Bella Vista
12.11
  • Isayah's Allstars - Giving Laughs Comedy and Music Show at Rascal's in Fayetteville
12.12
  • Full House, Good Luck Slim at George's Majestic Lounge Happy Hour in Fayetteville
  • Matt Smith Jazz at the Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
  • The Keith Nicholson Trio at the Bayou in Rogers
12.13
  • Isayah's Allstars at Webby D's in Ft Smith
In this issue:  12/05/2014
On this day in Blues History
December 5
 
 
Today’s show features music performed by The Moonglows and Sonny Boy Williamson II
 
 
This Week's Quote
 
 
"The blues is a mighty long road. Or it could be a river, one that twists and turns and flows into a sea of limitless musical potential."
 
 
Blues on the Local Airwaves
 
 
"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
 
Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society
 
Annual membership levels begin at $15 and give you so much in return, including meeting new friends while enjoying the best blues artists in the area.  
 
By being a member of The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas, you are helping to support the Arts and to preserve the Original American Art Form known as The Blues.
 
Membership Benefits Include:
 
Weekly E-newsletter
 
Opportunities to win tickets to events
 
VIP seating at events (when available)
 
Discounts on OBS merchandise
 
Social networking – meeting other people who also love the blues
 
Opportunities to volunteer on OBS committees and at events
 
Ability to attend board meetings and vote on upcoming organizational issues and elections
 
Visit our Website to renew or join! Ozarkbluessociety.org
 
 
 
 
Links You
Can Use
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grand Opening 
May 6 - 8, 2015
Memphis
 
 
 
 
Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas • P O Box 2004 • Bentonville • AR • 72712

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