Just a short note from me this week as I actually got a chance to slip away for a couple days for spring break and want to be selfish with my Friday morning, lol!
Though the weather has bounced back in the cooler direction spring has officially sprung (defined by me as six plus hours of seat time each week on a mower.) Seriously though...looking past Easter weekend and March Madness one can see the stirring of patio season. While you wait with me for that day, check out some HOT performances happening in the next few weeks around Northwest Arkansas.
Lastly, always remember I need artists and readers to help me get linked up to events you have or know about, especially if the events aren't posted to the local calendars. Send any
ideas or comments to me anytime at:
~Sandy McCann
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In case you missed it
A Letter From the President about
Ozark Blues Society
Blues In The Natural State
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Hello Blues Fans,
Ozark Blues Society has been busy lately! Divas on Fire and Jimmy Wayne Garrett did a fantastic job representing our Society at the International Blues Competition in Memphis. Our Blues in the Schools Program has had several events this year, and we recently had our annual meeting with elections of officers.
We scheduled our Blues in the Natural State Festival last October and discovered that a major blues act,"Keb Mo," is performing in Fayetteville the same night. He puts on a great show and our board determined it was in our best interest to reschedule our festival . After working diligently to find a date that works we have determined to postpone the festival until next year.
Don't worry! We will be working hard to make sure we are supporting blues music in NW Arkansas! The Rick Gibson Band will be at Meteor Guitar Gallery in June, the Hot Dam Blues Festival will be in Bella Vista on the 4th of July and we are working to support additional blues music in our area. We will send more details on these events as we get closer to the actual times of the performances.
Thank you for supporting blues music, blues musicians, and Ozark Blues Society!
Bill Baird
President
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Friday April 8
Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers
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 Happy Hour at Georges is going to be happier that usual on Friday, April 8th when Jimmy Thackery hits Fayetteville with his band. To make it even better (is that possible??) Earl Cate plans to join Jimmy and the Drivers on stage. Getting Jimmy and Earl in the same place at the same time doesn't happen as often as blues lovers would like so this show will be a real deal not to be missed event!
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2016
International Songwriting Contest Underway
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Once again this year Ozark Blues Society is excited to partner with the International Songwriting Competition. Read on below and check out the link to get more information!
IMPORTANT for Songwriters
Enter World's TOP Songwriting Competition – the 21st Annual USA Songwriting Competition. 15 Categories You Can Enter.21 Billboard top ten artists ALREADY discovered! Will YOU be next? http://www.songwriting.net
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The Walton Arts Center
Presents
Keb Mo
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Tickets are still on sale for this amazing concert. If you have never seen Keb Mo in concert, you should. His heartfelt style of blues will
warm your inner soul.
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03.25
- Earl and Them and Bill Dollar and Loose Change for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Jim Mills at JJs Grill and Chill in Fayetteville
- DBI (Downtown Bentonville Inc) Sound Bites at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Jimmy Wayne Garrett and the Liberty Bell Rhythm Band at Rowdy Beaver
03.26
- Left of Center at Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
03.27 Happy Easter!
03.29
- Jed Clampit at Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
03.30
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Nomads Music Lounge in Fayetteville
04.01
- Isayah's Allstars Eric Clapton Tribute for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Copelin Bates at Dickson Street Pub in Fayetteville
- First Friday in Bentonville
- Gary Hutchison Band at JJs Grill and Chill in Forth Smith
04.02
- Lucious Spiller at The Founders Room in Alma
Mark Your Calendar
- 04.05 JJ Grey and Mofro at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- 04.08 Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers with Earl Cate for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic in Fayetteville
- 04.16 Keb Mo at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
- 04.23 Eli Cook at the Founders Room in Alma
- 05.04 Doyle Bramhall II at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- 05.14 Chris Cameron Trio at The Founders Room in Alma
- 06.10 Rick Gibson Band at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 06/16-06/19 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend
- 07.03 Hot Dam Blues in Bella Vista
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On this day
in Blues History
March 25
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Today’s show features music performed by Aretha Franklin and Albert King
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 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?
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/a/arethafran649567.html
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
"When God loves you, what can be better than that?"
Aretha Franklin
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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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