If you are like many of us time of year ends up feeling like just a big countdown. You hear it on the TV in ads....you see it in emails as online retailers give you updates on last dates for free and expedited shipping...and if you read print media or visit stores you get the same picture. I suppose there are two camps on the countdown, those that find it exciting as a myriad of preparations are put into play as "the big day" approaches and those who find it wearying as they try to keep up with day to day life AND all the holiday extras. Either way it is surely a change of routine that begins Thanksgiving week and becomes more and more pronounced until we hit New Years Day.
So this week I am going to play off the holiday countdown change in routine and add to the calendar a number of local Christmas events that are more family oriented. If you get a chance drop me a note and let me know if you enjoy the change.
Since everyone will be busy with family, next week's Christmas edition Newsletter will likely be pretty limited. If you are one who doesn't get around to reading it, let me on behalf of Ozark Blues Society, wish you the very Merriest of Christmases!
You know the deal, e-mail me anytime at smccann7@sbcglobal.net
~Sandy McCann
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Jimmy Wayne Garrett
Not Too Far From Mississippi CD Project
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As an artist who has been to the International Blues Challenge, Jimmy Wayne Garrett knows that there is much more to the experience than just being in the competition. Jimmy knows that having a CD of your work to share with promoters and to sell to new fans is a BIG benefit.  Jimmy will be participating in the January 23rd Road to Memphis Fundraiser, however funds raised that night will be used by Ozark Blues Society to pay lodging costs for Jimmy in Memphis. So, let's step up and show Jimmy some love by helping support his fundraising efforts that are needed to produce his CD. Check out the link below to share your support.
Jimmy Wayne Garrett Not Too Far From Mississippi CD GoFundMe
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Multiple Opportunities
to Support
the Divas on Fire
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Divas On Fire Fundraiser
Each year following our local Blues Challenge Ozark Blues Society works with our winners to raise funds both for not only the cost Ozark Blues Society covers, but also to assist the winners in their efforts to raise funds to cover the personal expenses of the trip. The Divas on Fire are stepping out to raise funds for the challenging process of getting a band with 11 members to and from IBC in Memphis. Please consider joining them during Happy Hour on January 8th at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville.
Another Opportunity
For Faithful Diva Fans!
The Divas on Fire now have a GoFundMe page. Please check out how you can help send these ladies and their band to Memphis!
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Road to Memphis Fundraiser
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Ozark Blues Society is excited to announce our Road to Memphis Concert and Fundraiser is scheduled! We are privileged to have the support of the Downtown Bentonville Inc, the 21c Museum Hotel, and and The Clorox Company.
Keep watching for more information!
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Follow your local favorites as they go to the IBC in Memphis!
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Don't forget to follow our winners on their journeys!
Solo/Duo Winner:
Jimmy
Wayne
Garrett
Band Winner:
Divas On Fire
Perhaps you want to make plans to go cheer them on at the IBC in Memphis! Remember, 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
12/18-12/26
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12.18
- The Cate Brothers Band and Steve Pryor for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Holiday Event: Home Alone (movie) at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
12/19
- Holiday Event: Fayetteville Farmers Market Last Chance Holiday Market at St Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville
- Holiday Event: Beth Stockdell Harpist at Fayetteville Public Library
- Holiday Event: It's a Wonderful Life (movie) at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
- Holiday Event: Polar Express (movie) at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
- Holiday Event: Caroling Party at May Bell Music in Fayetteville
- Holiday Event: Not Another Christmas Vaudeville Performance at Nomad's Music Lounge in Fayetteville
- Mark Bokun, Buddy Shute, and Bob Thomas at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
12.20
- Holiday Event: Silvermore Trio Celtic Christmas Concert at Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville
- The Silvershakers at Maxines Tap Room in Fayetteville
- Claudia Burson at Copelands of New Orleans in Rogers
12.21
- Holiday Event: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
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- Holiday Event: Beth Stockdell Harpist at the Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville
- Holiday Event: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
- Jed Clampit at Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
12.23
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Nomads Music Lounge in Fayetteville
- Holiday Event: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson Trio at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
- Jimmy Wayne Garrett and the Liberty Bell Rhythm Band at Chelsea's in Eureka Springs
12.25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Mark Your Calendar
- 12.31 Chris Cameron/New Years Bash at The Founders Room in Alma
- 12.31 New Year's Eve Bash at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
- 01.07 Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Festival IBC Fundraiser at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
- 01.09 Tyrannosauras Chicken at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
- 01.08 Divas On Fire Happy Hour Fundraiser at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- 01.23 Ozark Blues Society Road to Memphis Fundraiser at 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville
- 01.23 Duo Sonics for Play it Forward at The Walmart Museum in Bentonville
- 01.26 to 01-30 International Blues Challenge in Memphis
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In this issue: 12/18/2015
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On this day
in Blues History
December 18
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Today’s show features music performed by Tangle Eye and Jelly Roll Morton.
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"Jazz music is to be played sweet, soft, plenty rhythm."
Jelly Roll Morton
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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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