As I was considering the title for today's opening piece I first was thinking "Member Matters" but then I realized that there are always matters for members to consider and beyond that the board at Ozark Blues Society has ALWAYS chosen to prioritize our outreach through this newsletter by making it free to anyone who asks to receive it. So, I decided maybe a better title would be "Members Matter." While it's a very slight difference it reflects that we highly value ALL of our readers. All that considered, we are working as a board to raise the value of being a current member of Ozark Blues Society. This week we see some first fruits of our planning by way of a newly instituted partnership with Sunrise Guitars in Fayetteville. With their new Sunrise Stage concert venue they have invited us to help them get the word out by donating two pairs of tickets to their May 21st concert by The Nighthawks. Read on in the article below for more information on The Nighthawks and to find out how you can be included in the May 15th drawing for a set of tickets.
And don't forget to check out the articles and the calendar below to keep updated on all the events in NWA and beyond. And don't forget, for those who want to find a way to help wildlife, the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend benefiting Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is just over a month away!
As always you can drop me a note and let me know what you want to see in this Newsletter. So, hit me up!
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~Sandy McCann
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ATTENTION MEMBERS!!!!
Thanks to our friends at Sunrise Guitars, we have a TICKET GIVEAWAY!! Two very lucky OBS Members will win two tickets each to The Nighthawks acoustic show at Sunrise Guitars on May 21st
Doors open at 6:30pm, and show starts at 7:30pm.
Fo r additional tickets visit:
Born in early-1970s Washington DC where blues, soul, country, folk and rock filtered through the hearts of musicians in every neighborhood, The Nighthawks churn out a blues-and-rock infused style that honors the city’s dynamic influences and sets the stage for the rise of modern
blues acts such as George Thorogood, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Eligibility: Must be a current Member of the Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas to be entered into the drawing. Drawing will occur on Monday, May 15, 2017. Want to be support the OBS as a member and be eligible for the drawing? Visit our website at www.ozarkbluessociety.org and sign-up/renew your membership TODAY!! |
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Eureka Springs
Blues Weekend
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 The annual Eureka Springs Blues Weekend will be June 15 – 18, 2017, and is a fundraiser for the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, along with several other area charities. The Ozark Blues Society greatly appreciates our partnership with ESBW. The Band
and Solo/Duo winners of our annual
Blues Challenge receive a coveted slot
on the festival’s Main Stage as part of their prize packages.
find out when The Sister Lucille Band and Jackie B & Me will be performing.
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Music Calendar
5/12- 5/20
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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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5.12
- The Odds and Flashback for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson at Kingfish Bar in Fayetteville
- Richard Burnett at Mojo's Pints and Pies
- Jesse Dean at Core Public House in Fayetteville
- Massimo at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Ron Stratton at Two25 Wine Bar in Bentonville
5.13
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Kingfish Bar in Fayetteville
- Michael Tisdale at Emma Ave Bar and Tap in Springdale
- Travis Scott at The AMP in Rogers
- Route 358 at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Lucious Spiller Band at The Founders Room in Alma
5.14
- Ian Moore at Sunrise Guitars/Sunshine Stage in Fayetteville
5.15
- Copelin Bates at JJ's Grill and Chill in Rogers
5.16
- Left of Center at Jose's in Tontitown
5.17
- Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Bears Place in Fayetteville
- Chris Cameron Band at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
5.18
- Jim Mills at JJ's Grill and Chill in Rogers
5.19
- Chubby Carrier for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Randall Shreve and the DeVilles at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Roger Thomas at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Keith Nicholson at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Tony Alvarez at Two25 Wine Gallery in Bentonville
5.20
- Dave and Beth Tessier at Two25 Wine Gallery in Bentonville
- Rick Atha at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- John Dooly at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Adam Hambrick at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville
- Sugar Creek at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
- Jesse Dean at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
- Buddy Shute and Mark Bokun at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
Mark Your Calendar
- 5/25 NWA Blues Jam at Legends in Jane Missouri
- 5/27 Victor Wainwright at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
- 6/15- 6/18 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend
- 6/24 Robert Tepper and Chris Cameron at Founders Room in Alma
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On this day
in Blues History
May 12
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Today’s show features music performed by Little Walter and Donald Kinsey
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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"Little Walter I would've liked to have played with."
Johnny Winter
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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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