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Back to School
 
I know many of our readers are well beyond dealing with the crunch of school mornings, and the filling of one's calendar with a child's full slate of required school activities. Perhaps some of you are still doing the off to college routine. Even for those not experiencing these things as you travel around Northwest Arkansas the signs of such activity are everywhere. So, just a reminder to watch for the little ones, the school busses, and of course leave yourself a bit more time to get to your destination of going anywhere near UA! Also if you missed it last week registration has officially opened for the 2017 Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge. Read on below for information. If you are considering entering or know an act who is considering it, please direct them to the article below or to our website ozarkbluessociety.org for full information.
With fall soon upon us it's the last surge of outdoor music events and patio nights so keep a close watch on the calendar below.  Remember you can always drop me a note and let me know of upcoming shows and events as well as ideas of what you would like to see in this Newsletter. 
Email me anytime at:
~Sandy McCann
Just In!
Clorox Offers Sponsorship
for Blues Challenge
On behalf of Ozark Blues Society
I would like to thank Clorox Corporation for sponsoring our "Blues Challenge " . 
    Your generous support makes it possible for our organization to accomplish our mission and "Keep Blues Alive" in NW Arkansas!
 
Bill Baird
President 
Registration is NOW OPEN
2017
Ozark Blues Society
Blues Challenge
This regional competition is run under the umbrella of our affiliate status with the Blues Foundation. OBS uses the same format and scoring used at the International Blues Challenge held in Memphis in January. If you are a blues band or a solo or duo blues act living within 250 miles of Bentonville Arkansas and would like to compete in the IBC in January, this regional contest is a first step to make that happen. Only winners from the various regional competitions may go on to the semi-finals in Memphis.
Read on below or visit our website for all the information

 

 
The 2017 Ozark Blues Society
Blues Challenge will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville, Arkansas. This regional competition is designed to be a preliminary round for bands and solo/duo artists wishing to compete in the January 2018 International Blues Challenge held in Memphis 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.
UPDATE!
International Songwriting Competition
ANNOUNCES
2017 Blues Competition JUDGES
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:
 
 
2017 INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC)
ANNOUNCES BLUES MUSIC JUDGES
 
John Mayall, Walter Trout, Joe Louis Walker, Booker T. Jones,
and Bruce Iglauer (Alligator Records) Among Judges

 
August 15, 2017 – The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is proud to announce its Blues judges for the 2017 competition. Established in 2002, ISC is the world’s largest songwriting competition, receiving up to 20,000 entries from all over the world.
 
Participating on the judging panel are some of the Blues’ most high-profile recording artists and industry executives, including: John Mayall, Walter Trout, Joe Louis Walker, Booker T. Jones, and Bruce Iglauer (Founder and President, Alligator Records).
 
“We are excited to offer entrants the unique opportunity to have their music heard by these iconic judges, all of whom represent an outstanding depth of experience and prominence in the Blues genre,” said Candace Avery, the founder and director of ISC. “We are honored to have so many accomplished Blues judges included on the panel.” 
 
ISC is truly an international songwriting competition, receiving entries from 137 countries last year. ISC is open to all songwriters, amateur or professional. 
 
A total of 71 winners in 23 categories share in more than $150,000 in cash and prizes, including an overall Grand Prize consisting of $25,000 (US) cash and much more in merchandise and services.
 
Entry information is available at https://www.songwritingcompetition.com.
 
ISC is sponsored by: AKG By Harman; Berklee College of Music; CAD; Celebrity Access; D'Addario; Disc Makers; Eventric; Gig Salad; JBL Professional by Harman; Lurrsen Mastering; Merch Cat; ONErpm; PreSonus; SongU; and Sweetwater Sound.
 
 
Music Calendar 
8/18- 8/26
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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8.18
  • Nace Brothers and Good Luck Slim for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Buddy Shute and the Motivators at Bears Place in Fayetteville
  • Loose Change at Kingfish in Fayetteville
  • Randall Shreve at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Melody Pond at The Forge in Bentonville
8.19
  • Roy Pantall Jazz at Sassafras Springs Vineyard in Fayetteville
  • Steve Dimmit and the Overworked and Underpaid at Foghorns Green Acres in Fayetteville
  • Keith Nicholson at Levi's Gastrolounge in Rogers
  • Alex Wintz Trio: Six Strings, Six Stories at Haxton Road Studio in Bentonville
  • Vinyl Village Bash at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Route 358 at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
  • Cate Brothers Band for Third Saturday Music in the Park at Basin Park in Eureka Springs
  • Richard Burnett Band at Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
  • Chris Cameron at the Founder's Room in Alma
  • Isayah's Allstars Allman Brothers Tribute at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
  • Buddy Shute and Mark Bokun at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
8.21
  • Copelin Bates at JJ's Grill and Chill in Rogers
8.22
  • UA Jazz Jam with Jake Hertzog Trio at Stage Eighteen in Fayetteville
8.23
  • Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Bears Place in Fayetteville
  • Richard Burnett at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fayetteville
  • Fayetteville Roots Festival Kickoff in Bentonville
8.24
  • Fayetteville Roots Festival at multiple venues in Fayetteville
  • Voxana for Notes at Night at The Hive in Bentonville
8.25
  • Fayetteville Roots Festival at multiple venues in Fayetteville
  • Amy Helm with Earl and Them for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • StrapJacket at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
8.26
  • Fayetteville Roots Festival at multiple venues in Fayetteville
  • Dave and Beth Tessier at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
 
Mark Your Calendar

  • 9/16 X Eye Blind at the Founder's Room in Alma
  • 9/19 Taj Mahal and Keb Mo' at the WAC in Fayetteville
  • 9/23 Rev Jimmie Bratcher at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • 9/23 Laurence Juber at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
  • 10/27 Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
In this issue:  8/18/2017
Back to School
Just In!Clorox Offers Sponsorship for Blues Challenge
Registration is NOW OPEN2017 Ozark Blues SocietyBlues Challenge
UPDATE!International Songwriting CompetitionANNOUNCES2017 Blues Competition JUDGES
Music Calendar 8/18- 8/26
On this day in Blues History August 18
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
 August 18

 
Today’s show features music performed by Elvis Presley and Jimmy Witherspoon
 
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
 
"Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away."
 
 Elvis Presley
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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