I would say hate it or love it but honestly I don't know anyone who doesn't hate it....that semi annual effort to "fix" time to meet whose needs???? Anyway, the "fall back" thing is surely better than when we do the "spring ahead" change and I hope you all make the most of YOUR extra hour. Me? Probably the extra hour sleep is what I need most!
This week's calendar has a few special Halloween events and the Mark Your Calendar section has it's first New Year's
Eve event, WOW!
If you are a fan of the International Blues Challenge you may want to plan to get out next weekend for the Fort Smith area challenge and for all you here in NWA who want to show support for our local artists going to Memphis in January for IBC, check out the article below. We would love for you to get involved!
As always...if you don't see your favorite band or venue listed, let me know! I harvest information from a variety of local listings and a few venues websites but I would love to add the ones you, the reader, wants to see listed. You know the deal, e-mail me anytime at smccann7@sbcglobal.net
~Sandy McCann
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COMING SOON
How to Support Your NWA Representatives on the Road to Memphis!
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Please watch our newsletter and website for information about ways you can help send our winners to Memphis. Ozark Blues Society offers our Blues Challenge winners a handsome support package to help defray the cost of going to Memphis and competing in the International Blues Challenge in January. We will be hosting a fundraiser to assist in this support. Of course you may always share your support by donating through our website directly or via Facebook!
Don't forget to follow our winners on their journeys!
Solo/Duo Winner:
Jimmy
Wayne
Garrett
Band Winner:
Divas On Fire
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Another Don't Miss Competition
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Another regional opportunity to see artists competing for an opportunity to be sponsored to go to the 2016 International Blues Challenge is just down the road in Forth Smith. Check it out!
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Coming Soon to Alma!
Eli Cook
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Eli Cook has just been named one of the top three solo blues artists in the world by Blues Matters Magazine, and he will perform at The Founder’s Room of Alma , 7503 Robinswood Rd, Alma, AR on Saturday, November 7. The evening begins at 6PM and dinner is available. For reservations call  479-221-5737 or purchase tickets online at www.thefoundersroomofalma.com. The legendary Son House was known to say “Blues is a feelin’…” Eli Cook’s music echoes that same raw honesty--and it’s driving him to the forefront of modern Blues. With his super slick slide guitar sound and a husky voice that is sexy and heartfelt, this Virginia bluesman shines brightest in concert. His distinctive blend of contemporary and old-school styles has been called by John Mayall “mystifying and unique.”Eli took up the guitar as a teenager in the Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia. Following the tradition of the great blues men, he performed in churches and late-night gospel revivals with only his acoustic and deep baritone voice. Eli recorded and released his first two albums between 2004 and 2007: the all-acoustic, original-roots album “Miss Blues’ Child” on the Sledgehammer Blues label, and a heavy blues-rock release “ElectricHolyFireWater”. During this time he was invited to open for B.B. King on King's east coast tour. Since then, Eli has shared the stage with Johnny Winter, Robert Cray, Parliament-Funkadellic, Gary Clark JR, Taj Mahal, John Mayal, and many others. In 2011 Eli released “Ace Jack & King", a return to roots-blues and heavy guitars. All Music Guide proclaimed that Eli could be “the best blues singer of his generation.” Eli signed with LA-based label Cleopatra Records in 2013 to begin work on his 5th studio album, featuring guest appearances by Tinsley Ellis, Reese Wynans of Double Trouble, rock legend Leslie West of Mountain, and Artimus Pyle of Lynyrd Skynyrd. The album, “Primitive Son”, was released in Spring 2014. Eli Cook has been featured in Vintage Guitar, Guitar Player, and Guitar Edge magazines.Video: https://youtu.be/wteGvwVNWlU https://youtu.be/vAhu5p1EW9kMusic: https://soundcloud.com/user2607055/highway-song For interviews contact vangotangoprokofiev@yahoo.com For more information about Eli Cook, visit www.elicook.com |
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Deadline Extended
International Songwriters Competition
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Are you a songwriter? The deadline to enter the International Songwriters Competiton has been extended to November 5, 2015. Enter your songs now for a chance to win cash & prizes, be heard by artists such as Tom Waits, Lorde, Hardwell, Kesha, Sara Evans, Pat Metheny, Bill Withers, as well as Presidents from Warner Bros., Atlantic, Epic, Sony, Elektra and more? Join the ranks of past winners that include Vance Joy, Bastille, The Band Perry, Goyte, Passenger, and Kimbra. #ISC2015.
For more information:
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Need Tickets or Hotel Information for IBC?
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Now that the winners have been selected to represent Ozark Blues Society and Northwest Arkansas at the 32nd International Blues Challenge in Memphis perhaps you want to make plans to go cheer them on at the competition! Special rate rooms are available through the
Tickets can be bought as a pass that includes all the competition events or individually as wristbands on Beale Street and in the participating clubs each night of quarter and semi finals. If available after pass sales, tickets may be bought for Saturday's finals at the Orpheum Theatre. Check out IBC Tickets HERE.
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Music Calendar
10/30-11/07
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10.30
- Oreo Blues and Ultra Suede for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Got it Covered at The Big Chill in Rogers
10.31
- Old Ties at Arsagas Expresso Cafe in Fayetteville
- Amanda Rey, Jimmy Wayne Garrett, and more at Fayetteville Underground in Fayetteville
- Costume Party with the Marshall Wallace Band at The Big Chill in Rogers
- Rocky Horror Bash at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Halloween Bash with The Eric Matthews band at Warrens Rec Room in Alma
11.01
- Benefit for Ralph Odom at George's Majestic Lounge featuring: Dawn Cate and the Rhythm Kings, Oreo Blue, Leah and the Mojo Doctors, Nace Brothers, and thte Cate Brothers Band.
11.03
- Jed Clampit at Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
- "R&P" (Richard and Paul) and friends at the Chancellor in Fayetteville
- NWA Blues Jam at The Big Chill in Rogers
11.04
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Bears Place in Fayetteville
- Jimmy Wayne Garrett at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
11.05
- "R&P" (Richard and Paul) and friends at the Chancellor in Fayetteville
11.06
- Full House for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Silvershakers at Bears Place in Fayetteville
- Forth Smith Blues Challenge at The Movielounge in Fort Smith
11.07
- Eli Cook at The Founders Room in Alma
Mark Your Calendar
- 11.21 Vintage FM at The Founders Room in Alma
- 12.31 Chris Cameron/New Years Bash at The Founders Room in Alma
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In this issue: 10/30/2015
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On this day
in Blues History
October 30
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Today’s show features music performed by The Blues Brothers and Speckled Red
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"We're on a mission from God."
Elwood Blues
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Check Out these regular local radio programs
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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
LINK
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Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society
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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
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