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Friday the 13th

Here we are nearly half way

through the first month of 2017. Personally I don't know whether to feel accomplished or just plain "freaked out" as it seems like so many things are moving along at a crazy pace already this year. Yes, that is a perspective that takes into account some personal bias and may not be the experience everyone is having so if you are finding a peaceful start to 2017 I suppose I would say call yourself lucky. Primary to my focus in my role as an Ozark Blues Society board member is the important upcoming Road to Memphis Fundraiser. It is a little over a week away. Read on below to find out more including how to get your tickets in advance. Of course soon after that my husband and I are off to Memphis to represent OBS as volunteers at the International Blues Challenge...always an amazing (if not exhausting) time. Additionally, the board is in the planning stages for our upcoming annual meeting and board elections. Check out the article below for more information. We also have the honor of supporting the Buffalo River Watershed Alliance fundraiser on January 29. Again, you will find more information in the article below.

And remember you can let me know if you have any ideas, comments or additions to the calendar. Just send them to me anytime at:

smccann7@sbcglobal.net

~Sandy McCann

Ozark Blues Society

Annual Meeting

and

Board Elections

The Ozark Blues Society will hold it's annual meeting in early March 2017. Elections will be held for the officer positions of President and Treasurer. Officers serve for two year terms. To be included in this meeting (and to vote)

you must be a member of Ozark Blues Society so this might be a good time

to check if your membership is

current. Go HERE to sign up or update your membership.

A committee was formed at the January meeting to identify and nominate potential candidates for the board positions up for election. For more information or to present a potential candidate, please contact Leah Spears-Blackmon

Next Saturday!

Ozark Blues Society

2017 IBC Fundraiser

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.

For advance ticket purchases, click HERE

Buffalo Boogie

Buffalo River Watershed Alliance

Fundraiser

Why not break out your dancin' shoes and BOOGIE DOWN for a great cause!

Music Calendar

1/13-1/21

Please enjoy the following listings comprised of bands, venues, and/or organizations supportive of Ozark Blues Society. Always check with individual venues for event details and schedule changes.

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12.13

Earl and Them and Brad James for happy hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
Roger Thomas at Two25 Gallery in Bentonville
Voxanna at Bentonville Brewing in Bentonville

1.14

School of Rock at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
Jesse Dean and Co at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
The Taylors at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville

1.16

Cope Bates at JJ's Grill and Chill on Dickson Street in Fayetteville

1.18

Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Bears Place in Fayetteville
Vinyl Night 70's at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville

1.19

Richard Burnett at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fayetteville
Mark Shields at Bentonville Brewing in Bentonville

1.20

Ultrasuede and Flashback for happy hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
The Odds at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fayetteville
Rozenbridge at Two25 Gallery in Bentonville
John Spurling at Bentonville Brewing in Bentonville
Sugar Creek at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista

1.21

Road to Memphis OBS Fundraiser at the 21c Hotel in Bentonville
School of Rock Winter Show at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
Southern Punk Rock Reunion at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
Dave and Beth Tessier at Two25 in Bentonville
Left of Center at Warren's Rec Room in Alma

Mark Your Calendar

1/29 Buffalo Boogie Fundraiser at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
2/11 Stanley Jordan at The Founders Room in Alma

In this issue: 1/13/2017

Friday the 13th

Ozark Blues SocietyAnnual Meeting and Board Elections

Next Saturday!Ozark Blues Society 2017 IBC Fundraiser

Buffalo BoogieBuffalo River Watershed AllianceFundraiser

Music Calendar 1/13-1/21

On this day in Blues History January 13

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

January 13

Today’s show features music performed by Lowell Fulson and Putney Dandridge

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

"People all over the world have problems. And as long as people have problems, the blues can never die."

B. B. King

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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