Moving through the weekend and into the week of Bikes Blues and BBQ, blues music lovers can always get excited! You can check out the music schedule HERE
But for those of you looking to get a jump start on the festivities (and help the less fortunate in our community) check out the Shelter Jam on Sunday at George's Majestic Lounge. With some local power house bands like Earl and Them and The Big Uns and more throwing it down to help raise funds it sounds like a win-win activity. Why not join your friends and check it out! Got little ones? For those wanting something family friendly on Sunday, check out Jim Mills and the Hellbenders (not as scary as their name, lol) at the Mountain Street Stage at the Fayetteville Public Library or head on over to Walker Park for the Nakatani Gong Orchestra (this is really a BIG deal actually! TATSUYA NAKATANI WEBSITE)
Sorry if this message feels repetitive, but this week's newsletter is once more full of information. Don't forget to pass on the news to those you know who might be interested. There are links below for each competition and information can always be found on our website ozarkbluessociety.org
And of course, don't forget to keep up
on great local and regional music events by way of our weekly calendar below.
As always 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
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What? Where? When? Who?
It's the Open Mic Blues Jam hosted by the Jeff Horton Band at Legend's Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife in Jane, Missouri! Located just 4 miles over the Arkansas/Missouri state line, Legend's offers a full bar and excellent food. The jam is held every other Thursday from 7:30pm-10:30pm, with drums and bass amp provided. A sign up board is on stage for those that want to sign up to jam. Jammers are called up in the order they sign up. In addition jammers get Happy Hour prices throughout the jam! It's all about the BLUES at our jam, it is our goal to keep the Blues alive in this area and to bring local Blues musicians together and build a family! We hope to see you at the jam! ….and don’t forget to look for some of the OBS Board Members there supporting the event. They will also have a table with some of the new OBS merchandise. Stop by and introduce yourself!
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Three More Weeks To Submit!
International Blues Challenge
Best Self-Produced CD Competition
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Ozark Blues Society would like to announce the opening of submissions for this year's Best Self-Produced CD competition. Deadline for OBS to receive your entry in October 7, 2017. Winner of our regional competition will be announced at our Blues Challenge. The winning artist will be awarded a $25 cash prize by OBS and their CD will be submitted to the Blues Foundation's 2018 BSPCD competition. Please read on for more information and...
Visit our website
for complete rules and entry information.
In 2005, The Blues Foundation established an award for the Best Self-Produced CD, given out at the International Blues Challenge, as part of their mission to celebrate blues recording and to ensure the future of this uniquely American art form. Unlike their celebration of blues recordings and performances at the Blues Music Awards, or their recognition of up-and-coming musician performance via The International Blues Challenge, this award
was created to recognize excellence in
independent Blues recordings.
Basic Rules:
This competition requires entry through a Blues Foundation Affiliate who may submit only one entry. Participation in the International Blues Challenge is not required. Qualifying CDs must have been released between November 1, 2016 and October 31, 2017 and may not include compilations (please note earlier submission date for OBS.) A performer who has previously been nominated or a CD or a label that has been previously nominated for a Blues Music Award (formerly the W.C. Handy Blues Award) shall not be eligible for this competition.
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Registration Continues
2017
Ozark Blues Society
Blues Challenge
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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.
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International Songwriting Competition
Deadline Approaching
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#ISC2017 Sept 20th Regular Deadline is quickly approaching. Enter your songs to participate in over $150,000 in cash and prizes, and the opportunity to be heard by top recording artists and industry execs.  2017 Judges include John Mayall, Walter Trout, Joe Louis Walker, Tony Joe White, Tom Waits, Bruce Iglauer (President, Alligator Records), and many more.
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Ready to Take it to the Next Level?
Blues Music Awards Submission Process
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This month's edition of the Blues Foundation's E-News included a reminder about the ongoing BMA submission process for recorded music. This contest is a level beyond the Best Self-Produced CD competition, however it also is open to all artists. Interested?
Read on for the official Blues Foundation information:
All Blues Musicians are invited to submit their recording(s) for consideration for a 2018 Blues Music Award. Music released between November 1, 2016 and October 31, 2017 is eligible.
Please choose the “Share with Nominators” option when you submit via our online service. You will be required to send 100 copies of your CD to The Blues Foundation and you will be charged a submission fee for this service, based upon when you complete this portion of the submission process:
- September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017 - $180 per submission
- October 1, 2017 – October 24, 2017 - $225 per submission
The submission process officially closes on October 24, 2017. You do not have to have your CDs already manufactured in order to fill out a submission form to submit your music. However, music must arrive in The Blues Foundation offices within two weeks of submission or of album release, whichever comes first, but no later than October 24, 2017. Music which does not arrive within the appropriate time deadlines, may be subject to increased registration fees.
Should you choose not to provide copies of your CDs you may still submit your release via our online service at no charge. Your music will be included in the submission master log but will NOT be directly shared with our nominators.
** We cannot confirm that our nominators will listen to your music if you choose this option.
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Music Calendar
9/15- 9/23
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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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9.15
- Ultra Suede for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Roger Thomas at Two25 Wine Gallery in Bentonville
- Caleb Martin at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
9.16
- Bill Dollar and Loose Change at Mojos Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Foghorns in Springdale
- Brick Fields at Tontitown Winery in Tontitown
- Roby Pantall Jazz Duo at Ruth Chris in Rogers
- The Downtown Livewires at 8th Street Market in Bentonville
- Keith Nicholson at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Route 358 at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Crescent City Combo at Chelsea's in Eureka Springs
- Cane Hill Harvest Festival in Canehill
- Winfest Festival in Winslow
- X Eye Blind at the Founder's Room in Alma
- Buddy Shute and Mark Bokun at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
9.17
- Benefit for 7 Hills Shelter at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Jim Mills and the Hellbenders at Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville
- Nakatani Gong Orchestra at Walker Park in Fayetteville
- School of Rock at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Nathan Leigh at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
9.19
- 90 LB Wrench at Joses in Tontitown
- Sublime with Rome/The Offspring at the AMP in Rogers
9.20
- Bikes Blues and BBQ in Fayetteville
- Kris Lager Band at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
9.21
- Bikes Blues and BBQ in Fayetteville
- Buddy Shute and the Motivators at Bears Place in Fayetteville
- Isayah at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Aaron Kamm and the One Drops at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
9.22
- Bikes Blues and BBQ (includes Happy Hour at George's Majestic) in Fayetteville
- Charliehorse at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Buddy Shute and the Motivators at Bears Place in Fayetteville
- Rozenbridge at Two25 Wine Gallery in Bentonville
- Weatherfolk at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Randy Soller at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
9.23
- Bikes Blues and BBQ in Fayetteville
- Rev. Jimmie Bratcher at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Darren Ray at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Tony Alvarez at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Blue Muse at Two25 Wine Gallery in Bentonville
Mark Your Calendar
- 10/27 Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 10/28 Eli Cook at Founders Room in Alma
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On this day
in Blues History
September 15
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Today’s show features music performed by Sonny Boy Williamson II and Booker T & The MGs
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"To pursue a culinary analogy, if Motown was a soufflé, Stax was grits and greens. “Yes, and the soufflé was very nice, we admired them, but we also saw that as a direction not to go."
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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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