Anyone besides me look around and face the reality that life is just one challenge after another? Obviously some are "good" and some are "bad" challenges and no matter how hard we try it seems most of us face many of both kinds. Interestingly I have always observed that many among my friends turn to music to smooth the way through life's more difficult challenges...and it ALWAYS seems to help! Just today a friend excitedly mentioned getting involved with
the upcoming Fayetteville Roots Festival as a way to seek some peace amid his life challenges. Here's to wishing you all find peace through the music around you.
And for those seeking to add one more challenge to their lives, don't forget to check out the registration page for the upcoming Ozark
Blues Society Blues Challenge.
Read all about it below
Again this week's calendar is full of live music opportunities. I still would appreciate help as we round out the 2016 patio season in making sure the calendar is complete. If I am missing YOUR information...or that of your favorite band or venue, you need to email me! I want this newsletter to offer you the information you, the reader, finds helpful. Also please send any ideas or comments to me anytime at:
~Sandy McCann
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Blues Challenge
Registration Is Open
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It's Time!
On the website under the "2016 Blues Challenge" menu tab you will find all the current information about the competition. Do remember that at least one member of each act must be a current member of Ozark Blues Society in order to register for the Blues Challenge.
The challenge will be held Wednesday, October 19th from 6 to 11:30. The board of Ozark Blues Society is looking forward to another great Blues Challenge this year!
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A Don't Miss Event
Fayetteville Roots Festival
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Less than a week away!
For more information
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2017
Judges Announced
International Song Writing Competition
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In the latest edition of their Newsletter the International Songwriting Competition announced their judges for the 2017 competition. Check out their NEWSLETTER or read on for more information.
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Judges Include Chris Cornell, Lorde, Tom Waits, Joe Bonamassa, Bastille, India Arie, Donovan, Ziggy Marley, Martie Maguire (Dixie Chicks), Fat Joe, Jesse & Joy, Hardwell, and Many More
Click here to enter!
ISC is open to both amateur and professional songwriters and offers 23 categories for you to enter your songs into. A total of 71 winners share in more than $150,000 in cash and prizes including an overall Grand Prize consisting of $25,000 (US) cash and much more in merchandise and services.
Entering ISC offers the opportunity for your music to be heard by an elite panel of recording artists and music executives who are the decision makers that can influence and launch an artist's career. Monte Lipman, CEO and Chairman of Republic Records, says that "We're always impressed with the talented songwriters who participate in the ISC. This is a great A&R source to find new artists."
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) judging panel includes an impressive group of high-profile recording artists and Presidents, CEOs, and A&R executives from Atlantic, Warner Bros., RCA, Sire, Glassnote, Island, Razor & Tie, Sony Music Latin, Concord Label Group, Warner Music Nashville, Alligator, Wind-Up, Interscope, Provident, Capitol, Black River, New West, Virgin/EMI, Word, and many more.
Winning ISC is a distinction that has propelled many artists to achieve greater success, including getting record and publishing deals, licensing agreements, gigs, and much more. Past winners have included: Vance Joy; Bastille; Gotye; Lindsey Stirling; Kimbra; The Band Perry; Andrew Bird; Passenger; Gin Wigmore; Missy Higgins; King Charles; For King And Country; and many more.
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Ozark Blues Society recently received a grant from Puffin Foundation LTD to help fund our education program –Blues in the Schools. Please check out this great organization at: www.puffinfoundation.org Then stay tuned to learn more about our program when
School starts back this fall!
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08.19
- Full House and Ocie Fisher for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Sad Daddy at Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville
- Overhead Doors at Joses in Springdale
- Guitar Shorty and Leslie Serrano at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Keith Nicholson at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Live Music Friday at Two25 Gallery in Bentonville
08.20
- Brenda Baskin at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
- Ruckus at Joses in Springdale
- Trilogy at Two25 Gallery in Bentonville
- Randy Soller at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Left of Center at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
- Richard Burnett Duo at Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
- Buddy Shute and Mark Bokun at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
08.21
- Claudia Burson Trio at Copelands Famous New Orleans Restaurant in Rogers
- The Baskins at Terra Studios in Fayetteville
08.23
- 90LB Wrench at Jose's in Springdale
- Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fayetteville
08.25
- Fayetteville Roots Festival
08.26
- Earl and Them and Mudhawk for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Samantha Fish for Fayetteville Roots Festival at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Fayetteville Roots Festival
- Vince Turner at Foghorns in Fayetteville
- Buddy Shute and the Motivators at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
- Another Fine Mess at Joses in Springdale
- Randy Soller at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Willin-n-Able at JJ's Grill and Chill in Forth Smith
08.27
- Amy Helm with Earl and Them for Fayetteville Roots Festival at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Fayetteville Roots Festival
- Dawn Cate and The Rhythm Kings at Joses in Springdale
- Live Music Saturday at Two25 Gallery in Bentonville
- Darren Ray at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
Mark Your Calendar
- 09/16 Founders Night featuring Mark O'Conner at The Founders Room in Alma
- 09/26 Coco Montoya at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 10/08 Eric Gales band at The Founders Room in Alma
- 10/19 Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge
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On this day
in Blues History
August 19
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Today’s show features music performed by Fats Domino and The Mills Brothers
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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“Clean living keeps me in shape. Righteous thoughts are my secret. And New Orleans home cooking.”
Fats Domino
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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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