Rumble...Right into Blues in the Schools!
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As the roar of Bikes Blues and BBQ dies down and we head into the first week of fall things start getting exciting for us at Ozark Blues Society! We have our final week of registration for this year's Blues Challenge (see article below) AND next Thursday we have our first Blues in the Schools for this school year (see article below.) These two event/activities are the heart and soul of Ozark Blues Society! We are also honored this year to have the support of The Puffin Foundation in the form of a grant supporting our blues education outreach. You can find a link to their organization in the column on the right. So spread the word to your friends...the grant support is awesome, but we still count on the support of our members. If you need to renew your membership and prefer to do it in person, you will have an opportunity to do that the night of the Blues Challenge so mark your calendars for October 19th!
Patio weather may be wrapping up soon but this week's calendar is still full of live music opportunities. Remember to send any ideas or comments to me anytime at:
~Sandy McCann
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Final Week!
Blues Challenge
Registration
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We have quite a lineup so far of both local and regional talent for the 2016 Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge but it's not too late to register!
where 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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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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Music Calendar
9/23-10/01
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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
- Jimmy Garrett and the Liberty Bell Rhythm Band at Ryleigh's in Fayetteville
- Stormcellar at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 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
- Isayah's Allstars Trio at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fayetteville
- Jimmy Garrett and the Liberty Bell Rhythm Band at Ryleigh's in Fayetteville
- Melody Pond at Ramo 'd Olivio in Bentonville
- Jim Mills at JJs Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
- Buddy Shute and Mark McGee at Sugar Boogers in Kingston
09.28
- Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Bears Place in Fayetteville
- Coco Montoya at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Dave Tessier for Wine Down Wednesday at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
09.29
- Books, Blues, and BBQ Math and Literacy Night/Blues in the Schools at Owl Creek School in Fayetteville
09.30
- Bill Dollar and Loose Change and Daryl Brooks Band for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Jim Mills at JJs Grill and Chill on Dickson
- Amanda Rey at Foghorns in Rogers
- Jimmy Garrett at Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
- Buddy Shute and Friends/Brick Fields for Music on the Square in Kingston
10.01
- Pieces of Jake and Strapjacket at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Randy Soller at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Michael Tisdale and the Union at Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
Mark Your Calendar
- 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 23
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Today’s show features music performed by
Fats Domino and Booker T. & The MGs
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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Blues Education Supporters
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Thanks to the following for their support of blues education.
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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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