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Thanks!
 
As we approach Thanksgiving week, I wish to take a moment to thank ALL the supporters of Ozark Blues Society. Thank you to those who read our newsletter and attend our events, but the BIGGEST thank you goes out to those who support us through membership and donations. The basic adult membership in Ozark Blues Society is only $15 a year, but you would be amazed at what all we do with your membership dollars.  It gives us the funds we need to not only plan and execute awesome events like the "Evening With Bob Margolin" coming up this weekend, but it also helps us to continue our active Blues in the Schools where we offer blues programs and performances at area schools at no cost to the schools. As affiliates of the Blues Foundation in Memphis we seek to stand with them in "Keeping the Blues Alive" for upcoming generations. If you are not a member and want to join us in our outreach (and fun events) please visit www.ozarkbluessociety.org and join! If you wish to donate in a larger amount of would like to become a sponsor for one of our future events, please drop our board president, Bill Baird an EMAIL to discuss opportunities. Once again THANK YOU to ALL of our supporters! Our wish for you is that your Thankgiving week be a wonderful time of reflection.

Ticket sales of reserved seating for the "Evening With Bob Margolin" has sold out, however we have released a limited number of standing room only tickets. Please check out the article below for all the information about this option.
Don't miss the update on the mark your calendar news item for our January Fundraiser.

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
See Below for
*Special Announcement* About Tickets
An Evening With
Bob Margolin
with Special Guests: Earl Cate, Terry Cagle, and Liz Lottmann
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
Tickets: All reserved seating tickets have sold out, however a limited number of tickets for standing room only are now available for $10 each. Reservations are available by calling (479) 531-3659. Tickets may be available at the door in limited numbers.
 
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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.
 
Mark Your Calendars
Supporters of Ozark Blues Society's annual Road to Memphis fundraiser take note!  Due to the very early scheduling of the 2018 International Blues Challenge Ozark Blues Society has scheduled our January Fundraiser to be held after the competition. The theme will be "Celebrate IBC." We will be back again this year to enjoy the awesome hospitality at the 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville. So, please mark your calendars for Saturday, January 27, 2018 and join us to raise funds in support of Ozark Blues Society's sponsorship of our local winners.
Music Calendar 
11/17- 11/25
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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11.17
  • Jesse Dean and Co for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Keith Nicholson at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
  • RaeCam Duo at Two25 Wine Gallery in Bentonville
  • Serpents of Eden at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
11.18
  • A Night with Bob Margolin (w special guests Earl Cate, Terry Cagle, and Liz Lottmann) at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
  • Jer's Itty Bitty Big Jazz Band at Sassafras Winery in Fayetteville
  • Richard Burnett at Core Public House in Springdale
  • Jimmy Garrett and Liberty Bell at Levi's Gastrolounge in Rogers
  • Roby Pantall Jazz Duo at Ruth Chris in Rogers
  • Restless Natives at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Tony Alvarez at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
  • Art Night Out with the Fayetteville Jazz Collective at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
  • Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
  • Buddy Shute and Mark Bokun at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
11.19
  • Jimmy Wayne Garrett at 1886 Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs
11.21
  • Ozark Regional Songwriters Association November Showcase at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
11.22
  • Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
  • Rozenbridge for Notes at Night at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
11.23 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

 
11.24
  • Isayah's Allstars and Brick Fields for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Sugar Creek at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fayetteville
  • Darren Ray at Fred's Hickory Inn in  Bentonville
11.25
  • Judge Parker Band Birthday Bash at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
Mark Your Calendar 
  • 12/7 Trout Fishing in America at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
In this issue:  11/17/2017
Thanks!
See Below for *Special Announcement* About TicketsAn Evening With Bob Margolinwith Special Guests: Earl Cate, Terry Cagle, and Liz Lottmann
Mark Your Calendars
Music Calendar 11/17- 11/25
On this day in Blues History November 17
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
 November 17

Today’s show features music performed by
Billy Eckstine and
Jack Owens
 
This Week's Quote
 
 
"You can't sing about love unless you know about it.
 
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"
Billy Eckstein
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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