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Back in the Saddle

We got home earlier this week from gallivanting around the midwest for the most recent edition of my family's epic High School Graduation trip (only one kid left to go!) We scored in Cleveland at the Q Arena where we saw Queen with Adam Lambert. The venue had apparently for some reason held open some first level seating sections that were on the sides of the stage. So just before the concert started they came up to the nosebleed section back rows where we were and

offered a free exchange of tickets. Um....sure!

So we moved from

section 225 row 16 to section 111 just 7 rows from the stage!

Very cool!

Updates should go up this week to the OBS website allowing registration for

the 2017 Blues Challenge to open. So keep an eye out for that!

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

Blues Jam

On Thursday July 20th, Ozark Blues Society partnered with the Jeff Horton Band and Legends in Jane Missouri in support of their twice monthly jam sessions. A number of OBS board members and friends attended. OBS had our cool new merchandise and memberships available to purchase.

It was a fun night for all!

Watch the OBS Website

Registration Opening Soon!

2017

Ozark Blues Society

Blues Challenge

Registration will open in early August. Watch this newsletter for more information

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

7/28- 8/05

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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7.28

Bel Airs and Mudhawk for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Shirley's Bar in Springdale
Juan John at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
Roby Pantall Jazz Duo at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
Melody Pond at The Forge in Bentonville
Buddy Shute with The Common Taters for Music on the Square in Kingston

7.29

Lisa Henry with Claudia Burson Quartet at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
Jimmy Garrett for Last Saturday at The American Legion in Fayetteville
Roby Pantall Jazz at Ruth Chris in Rogers
Jeff Horton at Legends Saloon in Eureka Springs

7.30

Arkansauce at the Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville

8.02

Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Bears Place in Fayetteville

8.03

Serrano Torres at The Forge in Bentonville

8.04

Brave Soul and Honeyjack for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
Melody Pond at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville

8.05

Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Kingfish Bar in Fayetteville
Rick Atha at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
Kirby Kelley and Oreo Blue at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
Little Tommy and the Bourbon Street Travelers at The Founder's Room in Alma

Mark Your Calendar

8/12 Donnie Baker at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
8/19 Chris Cameron at the Founder's Room in Alma
9/19 Taj Mahal and Keb Mo' at the WAC in Fayetteville

In this issue: 7/28/2017

Back in the Saddle

Blues Jam

Watch the OBS WebsiteRegistration Opening Soon!2017 Ozark Blues SocietyBlues Challenge

2017 International Songwriting Competition

Music Calendar 7/28- 8/05

On this day in Blues History July 28

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 28

Today’s show features music performed by Nat King Cole and Little Richard

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

"I also think that what's wrong with all of us is that we don't show enough love toward each other."

Little Richard

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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