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Happy 4th of July!
Yipee....time for another holiday week! For those who don't get time off, don't fret, there is still fun to be had. Check out the planned Fireworks Spectacular being held at the Arkansas Music Pavillion. The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas is providing the musical inspiration for this family friendly event and tickets are affordable! If you have more time off the options are endless. For those with a long weekend check out the music calendar below for ideas. From Fayetteville to Bentonville to Eureka Springs you can certainly find a spot to grab a cold one and catch some live music.
For those who end up with the after holiday blues, get on down to Bear's Place in Fayetteville on Wednesday the 5th and
partake of some "Blues Therapy" with
Brick Fields and friends.
This week is light on fresh news but if you haven't gotten a chance, check out the information in the newsletter for musicians looking for a chance to compete in some worthy competitions.
And as always you can drop me a note and let me know what you want to see in this Newsletter. So, hit me up!
Email me anytime at:
~Sandy McCann
UPDATE
2017
Ozark Blues Society
Blues Challenge
Update
Registration will open August 27, 2017. Watch this newsletter for more information
 
We have a date! 
The 2017 Ozark Blues Society
Blues Challenge will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville. This regional competition is designed to be a preliminary round for bands and solo/duo artists wishing to compete in the 2018 International Blues Challenge held in Memphis in January by the Blues Foundation. The regional competitions are held by blues societies affiliated with the foundation and are open to all blues acts within a 250 mile radius of each affiliate. So mark your calendars and watch this newsletter for updates.  Also please visit our website for more information: www.ozarkbluessociety.org
2017 International Songwriting Competition
Once again Ozark Blues Society has been invited to partner with the International Song Writing Competiton in promoting their latest contest. The ISC will announce their complete list of 2017 judges soon but already have a large number of exciting list of premier artists and industry professionals.
They shared the following with OBS.
"Now in its 17th year, ISC is one of the largest and most respected songwriting competitions in the world. Prizes include over $150,000 in cash and merchandise, including a $25,000 cash to the Grand Prize winner. Past winners include: Vance Joy; Gotye; Bastille; The Band Perry; Kimbra; Passenger; Kasey Chambers; Passenger; Lindsey Stirling; Kate Miller-Heidke; Gregory Porter; King Charles; Gin Wigmore; Andrew Bird; Tommy Castro; For King & Country; Omar Sosa; and more."  
 
Music Calendar 
6/30- 7/08
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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6.30
  • Earl and Them and Brad James Band for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Jimmy Wayne Garrett and the Liberty Bell Rhythm Band at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
  • Motown the Musical at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
  • Michael Tisdale at Emma Ave Bar and Tap in Springdale
  • Left of Center at Jose's in Tontitown
  • StrapJacket at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Rick Atha at Blu Fish in Bentonville
  • Highberry Music Festival in Eureka Springs
7.01
  • Steve Dimmitt at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Motown the Musical at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
  • The Wrong Men with Hollywood Riot at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Rick Atha at Ramo 'd Olivo in Bentonville
  • Highberry Music Festival in Eureka Springs
  • Buddy Shute and Mark Bokun at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
7.02
  • Still on the Hill at the Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville
  • Motown the Musical at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
  • Highberry Music Festival in Eureka Springs
7.04  HAPPY 4th of JULY!

  • Fireworks Spectacular with SONA at the AMP in Rogers
7.05
  • Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Bears Place in Fayetteville
7.07
  • Jesse Dean and Co and Filthy Habit for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Keith Nicholson at Kingfish Bar in Fayetteville
  • Ocie Fisher at JJ's Grill and Chill in Rogers
  • Brick Fields at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
  • SockMonkey at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
7.08
  • Buddy Shute and the Motivators at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
  • Dave and Beth Tessier at Ramo 'd Olivo in Bentonville
  • Lora McGee Little Memorial at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
 
Mark Your Calendar
  • 7/15 Chris Barrick Group at The Founders Room in Alma
  • 8/4 Little Tommy and the Bourbon Street Travelers at The Founder's Room in Alma
In this issue:  6/30/2017
Happy 4th of July!
UPDATE2017 Ozark Blues SocietyBlues Challenge
2017 International Songwriting Competition
Music Calendar 6/30- 7/08
On this day in Blues History June 30
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
 June 30

 
Today’s show features music performed
by Johnny Otis and B.B. King
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
This Week's Quote
 
"I'm trying to get people to see that we are our brother's keeper. Red, white, black, brown or yellow, rich or poor, we all have the blues."
 
 B.B. King
Blues Education Supporters
Thanks to the following for their support of blues education.


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./
 


 
 

Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas  |  P O Box 2004  |  Bentonville, AR 72712  | 

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