Tonight is the Ozark Blues Society's 2017 Blues Challenge. This is one of our most important events each year. The board of directors at OBS takes our role of affiliate in the Blues Foundation very seriously. Each year we seek to sponsor and/or bring a number of blues events to Northwest Arkansas. Read on below for the list of competitors, schedule, as well as information about tonight's Challenge.
Also below is an article about the extended deadline for the 2017 International Songwriting Competition with links to assist you in finding out more about this cool opportunity.
And above all else....Happy Halloween!
Even with outdoor music pretty much wrapped up for the year the calendar I encourage you to keep an eye on the calendar below. We really have a healthy and exciting music community in NWA.
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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Northwest Arkansas
Blues Challenge
TONIGHT!
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Join us tonight at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville as we host the Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge. General admission tickets are available tonight for $12 at the door. Limited VIP table seating tickets are also available for $15 each.
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Meet The Challengers!
Ozark Blues Society
Blues Challenge
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Registration has closed and the challenge is on! Join us TONIGHT, Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville as Ozark Blues Society hosts our annual Blues Challenge. And what a night it will be! We have a field of 6 for our solo/duo competition followed by 5 bands. The solo/duo acts will kick off the night with the first act beginning at 6:15pm, the band competition will immediately follow the solo/duo beginning at approximately 9:15pm. Due to the early start time, doors will now open at 5:30pm.
under the Blues Challenge tab for more information on the competing acts.
The acts will appear in the following order (times listed are approximate.)
Solo/Duo
6:15 Damon Sanford
6:45 Vanity Box
7:15 Edwin Sugg
7:45 Tony Redman
8:15 Buddy Shute and Mark Magee
8:45 Gary Alexander
Bands
9:15 The Dylan Whitney Band
9:45 Dr NOLA and the Soulshakers
10:15 Fat Chord Sunday
10:45 The Dowwntown Livewires
11:15 Pinetop Renegades
The Ozark Blues Society sponsored regional competition is run under the umbrella of our affiliate status with the Blues Foundation and is the first step for acts hoping to win locally and be sponsored to attend the 2019 International Blues Challenge. OBS uses the same format and scoring used at the International Blues Challenge held in Memphis in January.
Read on below or visit our website for all the information
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2017
International Songwriting Competition
Deadline Extended
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#ISC2017 Nov 6th Extended 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 Lorde, Tom Waits, Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction), Bastille, Walker Hayes, Nancy Wilson (Heart), Vijay Iyer, John Mayall, Don Omar, Ziggy Marley, Hardwell, Elektra, Sony, Capitol, Word, Syco, Interscope, Warner, Sire, Island, MTV, Glassnote, and many more. Enter your songs today at http://bit.ly/2xusb3m |
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Music Calendar
10/27- 11/04
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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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10.27
- Uncrowned Kings and Filthy Habit for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Ozark Blues Society 2017 Blues Challege at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Joe's Italian Grill in Bentonville
10.28
- Richard Burnett and Friends at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
- Copelin Bates at The Old Soul in Springdale
- Steve Dimmitt at Tontitown Winery in Tontitown
- Roby Pantall Jazz Duo at Ruth Chris in Rogers
- Reeve's Brothers Honky Tonkin' Halloween at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- FLASH at Two25 Wine Gallery in Bentonville
- Sad Daddy at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville
- Eli Cook at the Founders Room in Alma
10.29
- Jimmy Wayne Garrett at 1886 Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs
10.31
11.01
- Brickfields Blues Therapy at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
11.02
- Jimmy Wayne Garrett and LIberty Bell at the Cathouse in Eureka Springs
11.03
- Full House for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Kip Attaway and Jed Clampit at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- Ocie Fisher at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fayetteville
- Emily Rowland at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville
- Junior Brown at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
11.04
- For the Love of Musick at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
Mark Your Calendar
- 11/7 Dana Cooper at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- 11/11 Hits and Grins at Founders Room in Alma
- 12/7 Trout Fishing in America at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
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In this issue: 10/27/2017
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On this day
in Blues History
October 27
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Today’s show features music performed by Clarence Henry and Sherman Robertson
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"I am 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.
My grandmother, she say I shouldn't be playing. I should go to church. Fially, I say I'm going do this, I'm going do it. And she got where she didn't bother me about it.
Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/muddywater196681.html
My grandmother, she say I shouldn't be playing. I should go to church. Fially, I say I'm going do this, I'm going do it. And she got where she didn't bother me about it.
Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/muddywater196681.htm"
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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
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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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