Still feeling the brain mush of trying to follow the ever changing weather predictions but I knew I couldn't let another week go with no news for those of you who hang in there with me. The biggest thing on the radar is that the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend is just two weeks away. I am sure like me you all followed the horrific news of the loss of a great animal at the Cincinnati Zoo this past week. I am not going to start a conversation about the sad situation that occurred there other than to say that back in the 1990's our family lived in SW Ohio and had season passes to the Cincy Zoo. I regularly hauled my group of young kiddos there for visits so I intimately know the challenges it takes to make such a visit safe and educational.
All that aside, Blues Lovers, you have an amazing opportunity to step up and support the amazing animals at Turpentine Creek while you get your blues on....could it be any better than that?
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Eureka Springs Blues Weekend
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Have you looked? The lineup for the 2016 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend is nothing short of AMAZING!!
The blues weekend in Eureka is only two weeks away but it's not too late to make plans to attend. With the most recent news of the loss of a great animal at the Cincinnati Zoo, we can all know we are supporting the protection of amazing animals through the partnership between Eureka Springs Blues Weekend and Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. For more information about the Blues Weekend check out: http://www.eurekaspringsblues.com/
And if you want to learn more about Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge you can find that information here:
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Mark Your Calendar
2016 Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge
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As the summer kicks off be assured the Ozark Blues Society Board kicks into gear working behind the scenes to start preparing for our annual fall event, the Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge. With the date locked down for October 19, 2016 at Georges Majestic Lounge, look for an announcement soon more details including how to enter.
Just in case we have any new readers unsure as to the purpose of this event, it is the competition that is used to select the band and solo/duo acts we will send to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge. Bands and solo/duo acts who desire to compete in Memphis must win in a local competition sponsored by a blues society that is an affiliate of the Blues Foundation. Each affiliated society is allowed to send one band, one solo or duo, and one youth act.
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06.03
- Divas on Fire and Bill Dollar and Loose Change for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Ultra Suede at Jose's in Springdale
- Jim Mills at Bentonville Brewing Company in Bentonville
- Groovement for First Friday "After Dark" at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
06.04
- Daryl Brooks Band at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
- School of Rock at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- MIchael Tisdale at Dickson Street Pub in Fayetteville
- Eye For A Lie at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Jim Mills Band at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
- Trey Johnson and Jason Willmon at the Founders Room in Alma
- Jimmy Wayne Garrett at The Cathouse in Eureka Springs
- Mark Bokun and Buddy Shute at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
06.05
- Dawn Cate and The Rhythm Kings at the Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville
06.07
- Richard Burnett at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fayetteville
- Open Mic Night at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
06.08
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Bears Place in Fayetteville
- Open Mic at Foghorns in Fayetteville
- Amanda Rey/Justin Driggers/Nate Hancock at Nomads Music Lounge in Fayetteville
- Voxanna at Bike Rack Brewing Company in Bentonville
06.09
- Notes at Night at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
06.10
- The Cate Brothers and Dawn Cate and the Rhythm Kings for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Rob Tisdale at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
- The Rick Gibson Band at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Voxanna at Bentonville Brewing Company in Bentonville
- Keith Nicholson Trio at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
06.11
- Leah and the Mojo Doctors at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Foghorns in Fayetteville
Mark Your Calendar
- 06/16-06/19 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend
- 06/19 Hadden Sayers at Warrens Rec Room in Alma
- 6/23 Levee Town at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
- 06/24-06/25 Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Fest
- 06/27 Curtis Salgado at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 07/03 Hot Dam Blues in Bella Vista
- 07/09 Mudbugs Cajun and Zydeco Band at The Founders Room in Alma
- Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley at The Founders Room in Alma
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On this day
in Blues History
June 3
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Today’s show features music performed
by Tony Hollins and Frank Sinatra
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You have to open your mind. I like the ability to express myself in a deep way. It's the closest music to our humanity - it's like a folk music that rises up out of a culture.
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Blues means what milk does to a baby. Blues is what the spirit is to the minister. We sing the blues because our hearts have been hurt, our souls have been disturbed.
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The blues was like that problem child that you may have had in the family. You was a little bit ashamed to let anybody see him, but you loved him. You just didn't know how other people would take it. Read more at: http://www.azquotes.com/quote/158627n God loves you, what can be better than that?
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The blues was like that problem child that you may have had in the family. You was a little bit ashamed to let anybody see him, but you loved him. You just didn't know how other people would take it.Read more at: http://www.azquotes.com/quote/158627
The blues was like that problem child that you may have had in the family. You was a little bit ashamed to let anybody see him, but you loved him. You just didn't know how other people would take it.Read more at: http://www.azquotes.com/quote/158627
The blues was like that problem child that you may have had in the family. You was a little bit ashamed to let anybody see him, but you loved him. You just didn't know how other people would take it.Read more at: http://www.azquotes.com/quote/158627
I'm sure I would have been considered a more significant artist if I was a singer-songwriter. It's just not the way I roll. I love being a curator and a musicologist. People write me letters and thank me for turning them on to Fred McDowell and Sippie Wallace, and that's partly my job this time around.
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I'm sure I would have been considered a more significant artist if I was a singer-songwriter. It's just not the way I roll. I love being a curator and a musicologist. People write me letters and thank me for turning them on to Fred McDowell and Sippie Wallace, and that's partly my job this time around.
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/b/bonnierait589959.html?src=t_cur
"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy."
Frank Sinatra
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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
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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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