Blues News You Can Use - July 7, 2017 :: Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas

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Keeping Up...Sometimes Not

Every week I end this column with a request that folks keep me updated on the local scene...favorite bands...best venues...performances and other items of interest. As I worked through putting together the calendar this week, I was once again reminded how easy it is to let errors creep into my effort. Please be reminded if you are a musician/band and have a change of plans, I may not know to update that information if it still appears in one of the local newspapers like the Fayetteville Flyer or Free Weekly unless you let me know. So please accept my heartfelt apologies if this has happened to you/your band. Each week I spend a block of time searching the web pages of the local free press news editions as well as a significant number of venue websites. When I find out later I missed highlighting a special event or otherwise accidentally misdirect our readers to a non-event it concerns me. Unfortunately my schedule does not allow me to search individual musician pages each week so once again I will appeal to musicians and their fans...Please, please send me updates! My email is listed below. I will look forward to hearing from you.

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:

smccann7@sbcglobal.net

~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

Local artists, don't overlook this contest! Last week Liz Lottmann shared:

"the ISC is a really good thing! I have been

in the Top 100 and Top 25 in previous years, and it really ramps up the airplay and

dividends I get each year."

As Ozark Blues Society again this year partners with the International Song Writing Competition, we are excited to be able to bring news of this opportunity to our readers.

The International Songwriting Competition organization 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."

Website: http://songwritingcompetition.com/

Music Calendar

7/07- 7/15

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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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
Jimmy Wayne Garrett and the Liberty Bell Rhythm Band at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
Ocie Fisher at JJ's Grill and Chill in Rogers
Brick Fields at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
Sugar Creek at Foghorns in Rogers
SockMonkey at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
Melissa Carper and Jerry Jones at Pedalers Pub 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
Sons of Otis Malone at 8th Street Market in Bentonville

7.02

Boss Tweeds at the Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville

7.12

Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Bears Place in Fayetteville
Third Eye Blind at the AMP in Rogers
Voxana at 8th Street Market in Bentonville

7.13

123 Andrés for Summer Family Fun at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville

7.14

Oreo Blue and Bill Dollar and Loose Change for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
Charliehorse at Kingfish Bar in Fayetteville
Photoshere at Pedalers Pub in Bentonville

7.15

Dr NOLA and the Soul Shakers at JJ's Grill and Chill on Dickson in Fayetteville
Sweet Jam Music Festival at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
The Downtown Livewires at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs
Jeff Horton Birthday Jam at Legends in Jane MO
Chris Barrick Group at The Founders Room in Alma

Mark Your Calendar

7/22 Slaid Cleaves at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
7/29 Lisa Henry with Claudia Burson Quartet at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
8/4 Little Tommy and the Bourbon Street Travelers at The Founder's Room in Alma
8/12 Donnie Baker at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
8/19 Chris Cameron at the Founder's Room in Alma

In this issue: 7/07/2017

Keeping Up...Sometimes Not

UPDATE2017 Ozark Blues SocietyBlues Challenge

2017 International Songwriting Competition

Music Calendar 7/07- 7/15

On this day in Blues History July 7

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

July 7

Today’s show features music performed by Victoria Spivey and Otis Redding

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

[Speaking about Bessie Smith ]
"I was proud to work with her, she was good to everybody; she once told me in Cleveland, Ohio, "You're gonna sing 'Blacksnake Blues' for me real good tonight or I'm gonna break your neck". She was a wonderful woman."

Victoria Spivey

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./