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Countdown to Christmas

Here we go....the calendar at the end of this newsletter will take you up through Christmas Eve. Can you believe it? Even with a plethora of

real distractions this year, time still has seemed to fly by. May all of

you experience peace and love

as you work through this final

week of preparations.

Details have become plans and the poster for our upcoming 2017 Road to Memphis Fundraiser is featured below. Why not put this event on your calendar now? It has sold out in the past as it is an amazingly fun night of awesome music. Read on below for more information.

As we do each week, we offer a calendar at the end of this newsletter that highlights bands, venues, and organizations that partner with the Ozark Blues Society. Please let me know if it is presenting the events you are interested in. And as always, don't forget to send any ideas or comments to me anytime at:

smccann7@sbcglobal.net

~Sandy McCann

Mark Your Calendars

for the

Ozark Blues Society

2017 IBC Fundraiser

Details are coming together so check out the poster below for more information. Ozark Blues Society is once again very excited to bring this spectacular Road to Memphis Fundraiser to the 21c Hotel in Bentonville. Join us as we raise funds to assist in the costs associated with sponsoring the acts representing us in Memphis at the 2017 International Blues Challenge.

Both of our winning acts will be there to

perform as well as local favorites, The Downtown Livewires. So mark your calendars and keep a watch on this newsletter and our website for more information!

The link is now available for advance ticket purchases. Find it HERE

Stocking Stuffer

from the

International Songwriting Competition

In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, ISC 2016 is re-opening submissions until January 2, 2017 for its annual #ISCStockingStuffer promotion, and the fee is a discounted $25 per entry. All songs will be automatically entered into the overall music competition, as well as be eligible for special prizes that include $1,000 in cash, Adam Audio F7 Studio Monitors, UE 900 In Ear Monitors, CAD D90 Microphones, free credits from Radio Airplay, and more. This will be the very last chance to enter ISC 2016, so enter now at https://www.songwritingcompetition.com.

International Blues Challenge

Though some of the special rates rooms have been filled there is still time to get booked in a downtown Memphis Hotel if you are attending the 2017 International Blues Challenge (IBC). It is also time to consider booking a room and ordering passes. All the details and information one might need can be found on the Blues Foundation website HERE:

Blues Foundation - 2017 International Blues Challenge

Music Calendar

12/16-12/24

12.16

Eric Clapton Tribute and Bill Dollar and Loose Change for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
Richard Burnett at After 5 Bar and Grill in Rogers
Randy Soller at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
Kyle Natchtigal at Two25 Gallery in Bentonville
Willin-N-Able at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith

12.17

Local Holiday Showdown w/ Andy Frasco and more at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
UUFF Winter Jazz Concert Benefit at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Fayetteville
Jay Yates at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
Tony Alvarez at Ramo d' Olivio in Bentonville
Voxanna at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville
A Very Merry Christmas with The Strayz at Two25 Gallery in Bentonville
Buddy Shute and Mark Bokun at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca

12.18

Claudia Burson at Copeland's Famous New Orleans Restaurant in Rogers

12.20

Copelin Bates at JJ's Grill and Chill in Rogers
Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista

12.21

Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
Buddy Shute and the Motivators on "American Alley" on KPSQ 97.3 fm Fayetteville Community Radio

12.22

Buddy Shute and the Motivators at Bear's Place in Fayetteville

12.23

Mudhaw and On the Verge for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
Trey O'Dell at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
Broadway sing-a-long-Irving Belin-Holiday Inn at Two25 Gallery in Bentonville
Tony Alvarez at Ramo d'Olivio in Bentonville

12.24

Christmas Eve - Enjoy!

Mark Your Calendar

12/31 Level Up 2017 New Year's Event at Meteor Guitar Gallery
1/21/2017 Road to Memphis OBS Fundraiser at the 21c Hotel in Bentonville

In this issue: 12/16/2016

Countdown to Christmas

Mark Your Calendarsfor theOzark Blues Society 2017 IBC Fundraiser

Stocking Stufferfrom theInternational Songwriting Competition

International Blues Challenge

Music Calendar 12/16-12/24

On this day in Blues History December 16

This Week's Quote

Blues Education Supporters

Check Out these regular local radio programs

Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society

Links You Can Use

On this day

in Blues History

December 16

Today’s show features music performed by Clara Smith and Jelly Roll Morton

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

This Week's Quote

"Get up from that piano. You hurtin' its feelings."

Jelly Roll Morton

Blues Education Supporters

Thanks to the following for their support of blues education.

http://www.puffinfoundation.org/

Check Out these regular local radio programs

"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

Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society

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

Links You

Can Use

Arkansas Music Pavillion

Arkansas Music Works

American Blues News

The Blues Foundation

Blues For A Cause

Blues Festivals Guide

Blues Guitar News

Crystal Bridges

Downtown Bentonville

Eureka Springs Blues Weekend

Free Weekly

George’s Majestic Lounge

Guitar Center

J L Sound & Lighting Productions

National Blues Museum

North AR Jazz Society

NWA Tunedin

Rockin' Hog Radio

Sherry L Speer Photography

The Founders Room

The Walmart Museum

Tom Mowry Photography

http://www.songwritingcompetition.com./

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