I was trying to decide the other day whether March came in like a lion or a lamb. I guess for us here in NWA it was a "lamb" so has to leave one wondering what comes next, right? I decided to check out what the Farmers Almanac said and here's what I found. "With March being such a changeable month, in which we can see warm spring-like temperatures or late-season snowstorms, you can understand how this saying might hold true in some instances. We can only hope that if March starts off stormy it will end on a calm note, but the key word is hope (emphasis added.) However, this saying seems be to more of a rhyme rather than a true weather predictor." So here's to hoping we only see the backside of the lamb as we go through this month!
Next week is the Ozark Blues Society annual meeting. If you haven't yet, please read the article below for more details. And here is one more chance to catch up on our most recent blues education outreach event. Our Blues in the Schools event in Fayetteville was amazing!
Finally, always remember you can let me know if you have any ideas, comments or additions to the newsletter. Just send them to me anytime at:
~Sandy McCann
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Fayetteville Schools
2017
Blues in the Schools
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This week we once more presented Blues in the Schools to the entire 7th Grade in Fayetteville Public Schools. This year the band doing our presentation was a slightly downsized version of the current lineup of the Brick Fields Band.
Our morning started early at Woodland Junior High School where all 350 students attended the event held in the gymnasium during the first period of the day. We love to get the kids involved so were excited Rachel's daughters, Sally and Riley and their friends, come forward to assist the group in learning about call and response.
After a mid-day break we set up at Ramay Junior High for three 45 minute long programs each for groups of about 100 of the school's 7th graders.
The response of students as well as teachers was wonderful again this year. We have already been asked to come back next year!
For more information about Ozark Blues Society's Blues in the Schools please email Sandy
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Board Elections
Annual Meeting
Coming soon!
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The Ozark Blues Society will hold it's annual meeting on March 7, 2017 from 6-8pm at Foghorns in Springdale. 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.
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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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3.03
- Uncrowned Kings and Jim Mills for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- The Pickin' Post presents "Gentlemen of a Certain Age" at Ozark Mountain Smokehouse in Fayetteville
- Bill Dollar and Loose Change at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
- Irie Lions at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- The Taylors at Two25 Wine Gallery in Bentonville
3.04
- Amy Helm and Handsome Strangers at The Starr Theater/WAC in Fayetteville
- Dr NOLA and the Soul Shakers at JJ's on Dickson in Fayetteville
- 90 lb Wrench at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Blue Muse Jazz at Two25 Wine Gallery in Bentonville
- Tony Alvarez at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- The Lark and the Loon at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville
3.06
- Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill and Chill on Dickson in Fayetteville
3.07
- Richard Burnett at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
3.08
- Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Bears Place in Fayetteville
- Richard Burnett at Mojos Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
3.09
- Moving to Nashville Tour at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
3.10
- Full House for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Etienne Charles Creole Soul at The Starr Theater/WAC in Fayetteville
- Roy Clark at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Tony Alvarez at Two25 Wine Gallery in Bentonville
- Sugar Creek at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
3.11
- Restless natives at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Scale House at Two25 Wine Gallery in Bentonville
- Rick Atha at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Photosphere at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville
Mark Your Calendar
- 3/12 Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes and the Louisiana Sunspots for Buffalo River Concerts at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- 3/17 Ghost Town Blues Band at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
- 3/18 Boston Mountain Playboys at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 3/25 Howie Day at The Founders Room in Alma
- 4/1 WellRed Comedy Tour at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
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On this day
in Blues History
March 03
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Today’s show features music performed by Ike Turner
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
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"This is what I want in heaven... words to become notes and conversations to become symphonies."
I was always singing the way I felt, and maybe I didn't exactly know it, but I just didn't like the way things were down there-in Mississippi.
Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/muddy
Tina Turner
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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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