Summer seems to finally be in place
over Northwest Arkansas. Most of the patios have schedules posted and
the amazing Eureka Springs Blues Weekend is right around the corner with its amazing opportunity to step up and support the animals at Turpentine Creek while you get your blues fix. What a deal! The following weekend brings us the Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Festival and then just a week after that we are being treated to the first annual Hot-Dam Blues Festival in Bella Vista. With a great
group of music oriented people and organizations focusing on bringing
more live music to Bella Vista it will
be a not to be missed event for
the 4th of July weekend.
This week I saw a couple events posted on Facebook that were not listed in any of the music calendars and venue sites I use to compile my listings (including Powerhouse Party on the Patio this week.) It always breaks my heart to not be able to get the word out about these gigs. Usually when I see them pop up on Facebook it is after the newsletter goes out. So if you are a musician or fan of a band please consider taking time to drop me an email. I want this newsletter to
offer you the information you, the reader, finds helpful. Send any
ideas or comments to me anytime at:
~Sandy McCann
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Next Weekend!
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!! It kicks off on Thursday evening with Damon Fowler and keeps going all weekend with the main stage at Turpentine Creek and partner stages all around town.
The blues weekend in Eureka is only a week away but it's not too late to make plans to attend. Hearing awesome blues and supporting the protection of amazing animals through the partnership between Eureka Springs Blues Weekend and Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a win-win opportunity. 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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Coming Soon!
Hot-Dam Blues Festival
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Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the first annual Bella Vista Hot-Dam Blues Festival. Sponsored by the Bella Vista Foundation, The City of Bella Vista Arts Council, and The Bella Vista POA, The Hot-Dam Blues Festival will be presented on Sunday, July 3rd, in the park below Lake Loch Lomond Dam from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Immediately following the Blues Festival, the City of Bella Vista will present their annual 4th of July fireworks. Entertainment will be provided by three great, Northwest Arkansas bands, including: Jim Mills and the Hellbenders, Joe Giles and the Homewreckers, and The Cate Brothers.
Admission and parking are free. A free shuttle service to and from remote
parking areas will also be available.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase from five local food trucks
and the Bentonville Brewing Company
will host a beer garden.
The festival is also partnering with a
Bella Vista food pantry to collect food
for needy families. Spectators are
asked to bring nonperishable, canned
food items for donation.
Tax deductible donations to support the festival can be made to The Bella Vista Foundation. Checks can be mailed to the Bella Vista Foundation, PO Box 5261, Bella Vista, 72714. See their web site for more contact information: http://www.bellavistafoundation.com
or email:
info@bellavistafoundation.com
Persons interested in volunteering to help with the festival can contact Deb
Sorensen at (479) 855-7633
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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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06.10
- The Cate Brothers and Dawn Cate and the Rhythm Kings for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Rob and 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
- Tightrope at The Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
06.11
- Leah and the Mojo Doctors at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Foghorns in Fayetteville
- Tightrope at The Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
- Buddy Shute and Mark Bokun at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
06.12
- Meals on Wheels Benefit at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- MIchael Tisdale Duo at The Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
06.14
- Joe Giles and the Homewreckers at Jose's in Springdale
- Open Mic Night at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
06.15
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Bears Place in Fayetteville
- Open Mic at Foghorns in Fayetteville
- Darren Ray at Jose's in Springdale
06.16
- Claudia Burson Trio for Notes at Night at Blu Fish Market in Bentonville
- Opening night for the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and various venues in Eureka Springs featuring ALL your favorite blues artists
06.17
- The Boss Tweeds and Unevowed King for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Buddy Shute and the Motavatas at Bears Place in Fayetteville
- Jed Clampit at MJ Pizzeria in Springdale
- Eureka Springs Blues Weekend at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and various venues in Eureka Springs featuring ALL your favorite blues artists
06.18
- Jimmy Wayne Garrett at Mojos Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
- Eureka Springs Blues Weekend at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and various venues in Eureka Springs featuring ALL your favorite blues artists
Mark Your Calendar
- 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 10
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Today’s show features music performed
by Bo Carter and
Howlin’ Wolf
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/s/sonnyterry211910.html
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.
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/s/sonnyterry211910.html
Listen
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"The idea of 'Spoonful' was that it doesn't take a large quantity of anything to be good. If you have a little money when you need it, you're right there in the right spot, that'll buy you a whole lot."
Howlin' Wolf
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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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