Spring has definitely sprung. Spring break for most has been checked off and here we are celebrating Easter. Even though our wonderful early spring weather has dialed back to the "April Showers" format, there are any number of exciting opportunities to get out and hear some blues. Check out the articles and calendar below for all the information. Then get
out and enjoy the live music that that Northwest Arkansas is famous for.
Because it is near and dear to Ozark Blues Society's heart, (and we have such amazing blues artists scheduled!) again this week you will find the article about an important upcoming fundraiser that looks to be a great event for music fans. There are two editions of Cabin Fever, one for NWA and a second one in Little Rock. These fundraisers are an opportunity for music lovers to come together to support planned expansion of Peter Read's Nightflying Magazine's distributon. Read on below for all the details.
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~Sandy McCann
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TONIGHT!
Crystal Bridges Free Event
Mo' Better Blues
Soul of a Nation Film Series
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Crystal Bridges presents this award winning film followed by a discussion. 
From the website:
"Duke University Professor Mark Anthony Neal presents a screening of the Hollywood hit film Mo’ Better Blues, followed by a group discussion. Spike Lee’s film is a knockout ode to music, love, and blazing artistry, showcasing a magnetic performance from Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington and a star-studded cast with Wesley Snipes, Samuel L. Jackson, and John Turturro. Talented, music-obsessed jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam (Washington) is a New York City bandleader with a gambling-addicted manager (Spike Lee) and major female trouble involving two girlfriends, which keeps Bleek from realizing he’s headed for ruin, both artistically and romantically. Lee neatly subverts the usual “tortured artist” clichés in this bracing musical drama, loaded with stunning visual flourishes and featuring a killer score by the director’s own jazzman father, Bill Lee. Sponsored by Demara Titzer."
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UPDATE!
Blues Therapy
and a new
Gospel Brunch!
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Fans of Brick Fields Blues Therapy probably are steps way ahead of me....but in case anyone (besides me) is trying to find a way to keep up with the changes and find the best opportunity to get your "Therapy," read on below for an update from Rachel about the ongoing Wednesday night program. For those who need another dose of therapy...and who are missing their chance to indulge at Hoppin' Johns each week, check out the new Gospel Brunch starting April 15th.
Rachel Shared, "Brick Fields Blues Therapy is in it's 6th year of bringing music therapy to the good folks of Northwest Arkansas every Wednesday night. The music consists mostly of Blues, Gospel, Soul and R&B original and cover tunes that listeners say is "good for the soul". Brick Fields is known for having a multitude of guests and Recently relocated since the closing of Bear's Place to Morano's (located at 2179 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. in South Fayetteville, AR. Morano's serves great food and has a full stocked bar. Blues therapy nights have been referred to by some as "church". There are many who come every week, others very often and new faces all the time. Visitors from all over the country and even the world come out for the occasion, some have said they make it a point to pass through NWA on Wednesday nights so that they can be sure
to catch Blues Therapy."
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Mark Your Calendar
it's time to
Shake Off Your
CABIN FEVER
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Announcing an amazingly cool upcoming fundraiser for music lovers around the state and beyond! Join your NWA friends on April 22
and your Little Rock friends on May 6th as we all come together to raise the needed funds
to help Nightflying Magazine resume
publishing a print copy to accompany their amazing digital edition. Read on below
the poster for details on both events.
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As shared by the organizers:
"NIGHTFLYING, OZARKS BLUES SOCIETY of NWA, AND AC MUSIC TEAM have joined together to bring a couple of major concerts to Fayetteville and Little Rock called "Cabin Fever" for this Spring to help raise the funds to enable Nightflying to resume printing. Cabin Fever I will happen April 22 at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville.
Featured artists will be Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin, Bob Corritore, recording artist and composer Jesse Dean, Heather Crosse & Company, Brick Fields, members of Divas On Fire, and more.
Bob Margolin is a Chicago musician, and toured all over the world for many years with Muddy Waters. He was a featured guitarist on the "Last Waltz" and the "40 Year Last Waltz" documentaries, and was Muddy's guitarist on the Grammy-winning Woodstock Album.
https://bobmargolin.com/
Bob Corritore is a Blues Foundation Music Awards winner, and he contributed harmonica work on the 2008 Grammy®-nominated CD/DVD by Pinetop Perkins.
https://bobcorritore.com/bio/
A silent auction will also be held, and the opportunity to purchase various artist merchandise as well.
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Cabin Fever II will happen at The White Water Tavern on May 6. Featured artists will be Amy Garland, Heather Crosse & Co., The Akeem Kemp Band, Gilbo & The Originals (with Gil Franklin) a Blues Patrol Reunion (with Earl Sorrels), Charlotte Taylor & Gypsy Rain, The Josh Parks Band, Ed Bowman & The Rock City Players, Johnni Blue - A Hot Southern Mess, Blues Boy Jag & The Juke Joint Zombies and more. Special guests to appear will be Clyde Clifford, Andrew 'Droid' Clark, Sharpe Dunaway, 'Lectric Liz, Tom Wood and more…
There will also be an after-party at Midtown Billiards, featuring a major jam session of many of the artists mentioned and then some.
These events are to raise much-needed funds so that Nightflying - the 37 year old Arkansas music and live entertainment guide - can return to be an actual printed publication as well as its award-winning online-only edition.
These events are being sponsored by AC Music Team, George's Majestic Lounge, Ozark Blues Society of NWA, The White Water Tavern, KABF-FM, KKEG, The Point 94.1, I-Heart Radio, The Arkansas River Blues Society, Sharpe Dunaway Videography and of course Nightflying."
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Music Calendar
3/30 - 4/07
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Please enjoy the following listings comprised of bands, venues, and/or organizations that support Ozark Blues Society. Always check with individual venues for event details and schedule changes.
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3.30
- Full House for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Jason Mraz (solo acoustic) at the WAC in Fayetteville
- Tony Alvarez at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- TJ Scarlett at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- "Mo' Better Blues" for Soul of a Nation Film Series at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
3.31
- Dr NOLA and the Soulshakers at JJ's Grill and Chill on Dickson in Fayetteville
- Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul, and Mary) at the WAC in Fayetteville
- Wade Decker at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Oreo Blue at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
4.01 Happy Easter!
4.03
- Richard Burnett at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith
4.04
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Moranos in Fayetteville
- Martin Sexton at the WAC in Fayetteville
4.05
- Roger Thomas at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
4.06
- Isayah's Allstars Allman Brothers Tribute for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- VoiceJam at the WAC in Fayetteville
- Roger Thomas at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Jon Dooly at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
4.07
- Lark and the Loon at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Randy Soller at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Gyan Riley at Brightwater NWA in Bentonville
Mark Your Calendar
- 4/12 Crusade and the Big Hog Band at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- 4/20 Vernon Reid (of Living Colour) at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 4/22 Cabin Fever Nightflying Magazine Fundraiser
- 4/26 Loren and Mark at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- 5/18 Brandon Santini at Warren's Rec Room
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On this day
in Blues History
March 30
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Today’s show features music performed by
Fats Domino and
Eric Clapton
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"Music became a healer for me. And I learned to listen with all my being. I found that it could wipe away all the emotions of fear and confusion relating to my family."
Eric Clapton
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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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