Blues, Blues, and More Blues!
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I don't know about you, but this week feels like the week to take a step back and breath before Bikes, Blues, and BBQ hits town next week. Saving your energy to be able to get out and enjoy the many, many opportunities to hear GREAT blues while the festival is is town is always a good idea. For me, as the coordinator of blues education for Ozark Blues Society, BBBBQ week is a lead in to the start of our 2016-17 Blues in the Schools with a performance scheduled September 29, at Owl Creek School in Fayetteville. Check out the article below for more information.
And don't forget....there is still time
to time to register for the 2016
Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge.You will find the informational article running again this week below in the newsletter.
Once more this week's calendar is full of live music opportunities. Always remember, 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 in the Schools News
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We have our first Blues in the Schools program on the calendar! Ozark Blues Society is proud to announce that with help from a grant from the Puffin Foundation we will be able again this year to partner with Owl Creek School in Fayetteville for their family math and literacy night, "Books, Blues, and BBQ" by sharing the music of one of our upcoming Blues Challenge Bands, Buddy Shute and the Motivators! This family event is Thursday, September 29. Keep a watch on this newsletter for more Blues in the Schools events!
Thanks Buddy and band for being willing to share the blues with the young people of Fayetteville schools! If you are interested in seeing blues education come to YOUR school, please email smccann7@sbcglobal.net |
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For the Blues Lover Who Has Everything
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This "opportunity" was forwarded to me by our current OBS
board president, Bill Baird.
So who's going?
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All of us at Guernsey’s are excited to inform the Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas of the upcoming Johnny Winter Auction!On September 30 and October 1 at Gibson Brands NYC Showroom (formerly the iconic Hit Factory recording studio on West 54th Street), Guernsey's will be conducting a major auction of the complete Johnny Winter Collection. Coming directly from the late, great blues/rock musician's family, the auction will consist of more than thirty guitars (including Johnny's six legendary Gibson Firebirds, his three Lazers, the very first guitar he ever played as well as his very last, several rare metal resonators and other early, beautiful instruments. The more than 600 auction lots will also include his stage-worn clothing and gear, and personal items of every description, from Johnny's Beaumont, Texas high school ring to his clipped beard! We’ll also be selling several exciting notebooks filled with Johnny's handwritten music he composed in the late 60s and 70s. There will also be many rare posters and photographs featuring not only Johnny but also several other legendary musicians that he performed with, including Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Speaking of Jimi, the event will also include one of his stage-worn shirts, as well as three exciting original works of art that Hendrix created. Fans and collectors should know that this will be an unreserved auction (an auction without pre-set minimum prices) making for the exciting kind of event you know Johnny would have loved. Obviously, all are encouraged to attend what is certain to be a wild and crazy event live at Gibson’s Showroom, but for those unable to be there in person, absentee bidding can easily be arranged by telephone and online at either liveauctioneers.com or invaluable.com. For additional information and/or to get the auction's printed program, please contact Guernsey's, 212-794-2280 or johnnywinter@guernseys.
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Heading to Helena for The King Biscuit?
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Check out Bridging The Blues
Connecting Arkansas, Memphis and Mississippi with Live Music
Weekend-long events include the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival in Greenville, Mississippi (September 30-October 2) and the King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, Arkansas (October 5-8) plus many more opportunities for live music and exhibits throughout the area to make the most of your visit!
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Blues Challenge
Registration Is Open
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Registration have been coming in for the 2016 Ozark Blues Society.
On the website ( www.ozarkbluessociety.com ) under the "2016 Blues Challenge" menu tab you will
find all the current information about the competition.
The challenge will be held 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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09.16
- Full House and The Odds for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Preston Keith at Ramo d' Olivio in Bentonville
- The Hill Raisers at Two25 Gallery in Bentonville
- Jay Yates at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Tightrope at Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
09.17
- Lil' Hoojin at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Jovan Arellano at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Rozenbridge at Two25 Gallery in Bentonville
- Winfest Music Festival in Winslow
- Tightrope at Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
- Buddy Shute and Mark Bokun at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
09.18
- 7 Hills Shelter Fundraiser at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Michael Tisdale Duo at Rowdy beaver in Eureka Springs
- J P Soars and the Red Hots at Warrens Rec Room in Alma
09.20
- Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
09.21 Bikes Blues and BBQ
- Buddy Shute and the Motivators for Bikes Blues and BBQ
- Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Bears Place in Fayetteville
- Dave Tessier for Wine Down Wednesday at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
09.22 Bikes Blues and BBQ
- Jim Mills, Gary Hutchison and more at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Copelin Bates at JJs Grill and Chill on Dickson
- Roger Thomas for Notes at Night at Bike Rack Brewing in
09.23 Bikes Blues and BBQ
- Oreo Blue, Gary Hutchison and more at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Isayah Warford at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Buddy Shute and the Motivators at Bears Place in Fayetteville
- Joe Giles at JJs Grill and Chill on Dickson
- Tony Alvarez at Ramo d' Olivio in Bentonville
- Beth and Dave Tessier at Two25 Gallery in Bentonville
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads and Michael Tisdale Duo at Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
09.24 Bikes Blues and BBQ
- Gary Hutchison and more at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Jim Mills at JJs Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
- Jimmy Garrett Duo at Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
Mark Your Calendar
- 09/28 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
September 16
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Today’s show features music performed by Tommy Dorsey and Boogie Bill Webb
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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"Tommy Dorsey would walk up to you if you had a tuxedo on and make sure you didn't have on white socks."
Louis Bellson
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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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