My southern excursion is wrapping up this weekend and I will be back in NWA by the middle of next week. The temperatures in Florida for my visit have been cooler than average, but it's warm enough here that no one is complaining. Reading that some planned outdoor events back in NWA are being cancelled this weekend due to unpleasantly not spring weather, I promise to do my best to bring some nice weather back with me! My mom and I have had pleasant (though too short) visits with family at both stops...though at some point it seems like time to be heading for home.
So to balance the picture I left you with last week, its time for a sunset pic. Enjoy!
In the news this week, it is time for Cabin Fever I this Sunday, April 22nd at George's. Please consider coming out to show support for Nightflying Magazine. This event is set to be an awesome chance for NWA music lovers. My travels will unfortunately keep me away. I would love to hear you ALL went in my place!
As always,you can email me anytime at:
~Sandy McCann
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Join your friends THIS SUNDAY, April 22 at George's Majestic Lounge from 3-7 pm. for CABIN FEVER! This awesome fundraiser will feature all your favorite artists as they band together to raise funds to help Nightflying Magazine resume publishing a print copy to accompany their amazing digital edition.
A second event, Cabin Fever II will be held in Little Rock on May 6th. 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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2018 Tulsa
Harmonica Summit
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The big 2018 Harmonica  Summit is this SATURDAY, April 21st, Noon-Midnight, VFW Post 577, 1109 E. 6th St, Tulsa! Bring your friends and come on down.
This year's headliners include "the Fastest Harp in the South," the incredible Charlie McCoy. McCoy is a Country Music Hall of Famer, Grammy Award Winner, and has recorded with musicians from Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Dolly Parton to Ringo Starr, Leon Russell and Roy Clark, just to name a few. Another Nashville harmonica virtuoso, Tim Gonzalez, will also showcase his talents here in Tulsa. This year's gumbo of harp players includes Johnny Sansone from New Orleans, who recently received the Best of the Beat Award from Offbeat Magazine for Best Instrumenalist (harmonica). Rounding out the slate of national harp players is Bob Corritore from Phoenix. Originally from Chicago, Bob spent 4 years in Tulsa attending TU and playing the Tulsa scene with the likes of Bill Davis, Jimmy Markham, Terry Stevenson and more. Corritore will be joined by guitarist extraordinaire Bob Margolin for an unforgettable set of Chicago Blues. The House Band for the evening will be Jimmy Markham and the Caretakers.
Workshops will start at noon with FREE harmonicas for kids and the young at heart. There will also be vendors and the opportunity to jam throughout the day. Doors open for the evening show at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7pm, with raffles and giveaways throughout the evening. Food truck will be on site starting in the afternoon and into the evening, and the VFW has a full bar and is non-smoking for this event.
Schedule subject to change:
Workshops - Cafeteria
12:00 - 12:45 David Berntson-Free harmonicas
1:00 -1:50 Mr. Microphone
2:00 - 2:50 Two Bobs (Bob Corritore & Bob Margolin)
3:00 - 3:50 Tim Gonzalez
4:00 - 4:50 Charlie McCoy
Jam Room – Coffee Shop
2:00 - 6:00 Eric Walker
Evening Program – Main Hall
6:30 Doors open
7:00 - 7:30 Caretakers
7:30 - 7:45 Raffle
7:45 - 8:30 Tim Gonzalez
8:30 - 8:45 Raffle
8:45 - 9:30 Charlie McCoy
9:30 - 9:45 Raffle
9:45 - 10:30 Two Bobs (Bob Corritore & Bob Margolin)
10:30 - 10:45 Raffle
10:45 - 11:30 Johnny Sansone
11:30 - 11:45 Finale
1:00 After Party – Centennial Lounge
Get your tickets by following the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/route-66-harmonica-club-2018-summit-tickets-44156721944?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=esfb&utm-source=fb&utm-term=listingType%20your
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Music Calendar
4/20 - 4/28
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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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4.20
- Earl and Them for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Leah and the Cocktail Club at Sassafras Vineyard in Fayetteville
- Dr NOLA and The Soulshakers at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Vernon Reid (of Living Colour) at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Keith Nicholson at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Rachel Fields Duo at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Robert Diaz and Friends at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
- Ed Gerhard at Artist Retreat Center in Bella Vista
- Titanium Blue at Grub and Pub in Eureka Springs
4.21
- Mark McGee, Buddy Shute and The Baskins at Jammin' Java in Fayetteville
- Shades of Blue at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Jay Yates at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Buddy Shute and Mark Bokun at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
- Route 66 Harmonica Club Harmonica Summit at VFW 577 in Tulsa OK
4.22
- Cabin Fever Nightflying Magazine Fundraiser at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Gospel Brunch with Brick Fields at Hoppin' John's in Fayetteville
- UA Jazz Showcase at Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville
- Beers and Hymns at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville
4.23
- Copelin Bates at JJ's Grill and Chill on Steamboat in Fayetteville
4.24
- Copelin Bates at JJ's Grill and Chill in Rogers
- Richard Burnett at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith
4.25
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Moranos in Fayetteville
- Isayah's Allstars at JJ's Grill and Chill on Dickson in Fayetteville
4.26
- Loren and Mark at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- Benjamin Del Shreeve at Bentonville Butcher and Pint in Bentonville
- Route 358 for Power of Music Festival at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville
4.27
- Bel Airs and Mudhawk for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Steve Dimmitt at JJ's Grill and Chill on Steamboat
- Buddy Shute and the Motivators at Chelsea's in Eureka Springs
- Dr NOLA and The Soulshakers at Kingfish in Fayetteville
4.28
- Conrad Herwig at WAC in Fayetteville
- Brantley Gilbert at the AMP in Rogers
- Zack Bramhall with Brick Fields at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
Mark Your Calendar
- 5/11 Downtown Livewires and Tony Redman at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 5/17 PAA KOW at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 5/18 Brandon Santini at Warren's Rec Room
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On this day
in Blues History
April 20
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Today’s show features music performed by Louis Armstrong
and Albert King
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"All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse
sing a song."
Louis Armstrong
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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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