Even if you hate the time change to daylight savings time...you gotta admit that you DO like the weekend we get to reclaim that "lost" hour. I suspect many of us look forward to it mostly for the extra hour of sleep we can squeeze in, but I would imagine among our Blues News readers we have at least a few who find a way to make that regained hour really count. No matter what you do with it, here's to hoping you enjoy!
Last weekend's Ozark Blues Society's 2017 Blues Challenge is now just a memory. But for the band and solo artist who came away our winners, it is just the beginning of the story! Read on below to find out who won this prestigious competition. Below you will also find information about an OBS co-sponsored event coming up November 18th in Fayetteville. An Evening with Bob Margolin (from Muddy Waters Band) should be an amazingly intimate night with this highly respected blues sideman.
Also we are in the last few days to take advantage of the extended deadline for the 2017 International Songwriting Competition. Read on below for links to assist you in finding out more about this cool opportunity.
As always, I encourage you to keep an eye on the calendar below. I put some unique opportunities in every now and again to remind you we really have a healthy and exciting music community
in Northwest Arkansas.
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 an amazing night blues fans from around the region experienced last Friday night, October 27th! The vibe was awesome as the Ozark Blues Society held their 2017 Blues Challenge. Every act had something special to share!
But....each affiliate is only allowed to sponsor one solo/duo and one band act as well as submitting one entry to the 2018 Best Self-Produced CD competition.
So, with our highly qualified judges weighing in using the same scoring system used at IBC in Memphis, we present to you the winners!
Representing OBS and Northwest Arkansas in the Solo/Duo category will be:
Tony Redman
...and representing NWA in the band category will be:
The Downtown Livewires
Our entry to the Best Self-Produced CD is:
Buddy Shute and the Motivators
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An Evening With
Bob Margolin
with Special Guests: Earl Cate, Terry Cagle, and Liz Lottmann
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 An Evening with Bob Margolin will reveal the inside stories of the career of a Grammy-winning bluesman. He'll perform music from his lifelong career, starting with his sideman adventures with Muddy Waters, all the way through to his experiences on the recent Last Waltz tours with legendary blues performers. Later in the evening, Bob will bring up special guests Earl Cate, Terry Cagle and Liz Lottmann, for a true-blues jam. The evening is hosted by The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas. When: November 18, 2017 from 7PM-9PM.
Where: Sunrise Stage at Sunrise Guitars in Fayetteville
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A Boston native born in 1949, Bob Margolin was inspired by Chuck Berry and started playing guitar at age 15 in local clubs. He was hired by Muddy Waters in 1973.
Muddy’s band toured the world and jammed with many great blues and rock musicians, “but the biggest thrill was playing Muddy’s Blues with him.” Muddy brought Margolin with him to special shows and recordings, when he sometimes didn’t use his whole band, to give him a familiar sound when working with other musicians. In 1975, they recorded Grammy Award-winning “Muddy Waters Woodstock Album”, Muddy’s last for Chess Records, which featured Paul Butterfield, and Levon Helm and Garth Hudson from The Band. In ‘76, Muddy brought Margolin with him to San Francisco to perform at The Band’s “Last Waltz” concert. Martin Scorsese filmed the concert for the classic film. “As it happened, only one camera was operating during our performance, zooming in or out, and since I was standing right next to Muddy, I was in every shot while he sang a powerful ‘Mannish Boy.'” Margolin also played on the four albums that Muddy recorded for Blue Sky Records, which were produced by Johnny Winter, and with Johnny on his Nothin’ But The Blues album. Three of those albums won Grammy Awards.
Margolin left Muddy’s band in 1980 and formed his own band. He released many albums from 1989 through 1993, and in 1996, his "Tribute to Muddy Waters" was nominated for a Grammy. Margolin appeared on the Kennedy Center Tribute to Muddy Waters in 1997, and the DVD of the event was released the next year. Bob has played on several Grammy-winning recordins, won numerous Blues Music Awards from the Blues Foundation, and is a Keeping The Blues Alive Award recipient for journalism. Bob was invited to play on the original "Last Waltz", and was a featured player on the recent "Last Waltz" tours.
"My Road" is Bob's latest recording, produced by Grammy-winning producer Michael Freeman. He'll be playing many of his originals from that recording, as well as many others he has played throughout his long career.
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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
11/03- 11/11
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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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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
- Kudzu and Other Native Species at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Jon Dooly at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- 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
- Dr. NOLA and the Soul Shakers at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville
- Jay Yates at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
11.05
- Arkansas Beethoven Performance Series at Stella Boyle Smith Auditorium at UA in Fayetteville
- Jimmy Wayne Garrett at 1886 Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs
11.06
11.07
- Dana Cooper at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- TONE-z of GanstaGrass at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- UA Jazz Jam with Jake Hertzog Trio at Stage 18 in Fayetteville
11.08
- Brickfields Blues Therapy at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
11.09
- Buddy Shute and the Motivators at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
- Brick Fields Uptown Acoustic at Hoppin' John's in Fayetteville
- Roger Thomas for Notes at Night at Two25 Wine Gallery in Bentonville
- Jimmy Wayne Garrett and LIberty Bell at the Cathouse in Eureka Springs
11.10
- Omaley B Album Release at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
11.11
- Buddy Shute and Mark Bokun at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
Mark Your Calendar
- 11/18 A Night with Bob Margolin (w special guests Earl Cate, Terry Cagle, and Liz Lottmann) at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- 12/7 Trout Fishing in America at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
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On this day
in Blues History
November 3
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Today’s show features music performed by Muddy Waters and Jerry Lee Lewis
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"If I'm going to hell, I'm going there playing the piano.
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
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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