For a few of our readers the topic has been discussed personally, but for many (artists and fans,) you may be wondering who makes the choices when it comes to the content of this newsletter and beyond. As the editor of this newsletter, I am perhaps the point of contact for our readers, but please be assured this newsletter is based not on MY preferences, but relies on a format decided by our board of directors. In fact, one of the topics at our May board meeting will be revisiting our policies for promotional information including this newsletter, our Facebook, and beyond. One thing we wish to do is strengthen our support of those who are MEMBERS and/or SPONSORS of OBS. We will of course continue to provide a broad community calendar of local music we believe to be of interest to our readers, but beyond that, we will be discussing and formulating guidelines for promotion of events on our newsletter, website, and social media. First and foremost, this topic will reflect the "membership has its privileges" concept as we desire to feature and show support for member artists and sponsoring venues and organizations. If you have ideas to share, but cannot attend the upcoming board meeting, please feel free to email myself (SANDY) or our board president (LIZ LOTTMANN) We LOVE our members and want to see your ideas included. Please feel free to share!
The ongoing Cabin Fever series of fundraisers will hold it's second event this Sunday in Little Rock. Additionally, a third event has been added in Hot Springs in June. Read on below for more details. Please consider supporting these fundraising events in support of Nightflying Magazine.
As always,you can email me anytime at:
~Sandy McCann
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Cabin Fever
II & III
Little Rock
and Hot Springs
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Gather your friends and come on out for the most fun you have had in a long time!
Cabin Fever II and Cabin Fever III are on the calendar. These awesome fundraisers will feature all your favorite artists as they come together to raise funds to help Nightflying Magazine resume publishing a print copy to accompany their amazing digital edition.
The second of three events, Cabin Fever II, will be held in Little Rock on May 6th. And a THIRD event, Cabin Fever III, has been announced to offer an opportunity for our Hot Springs area friends to bring their support of this worthy cause. Read on below for details on both events.
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As shared by the organizers:
"NIGHTFLYING, OZARKS BLUES SOCIETY of NWA, ARTBEAT ENTERTAINMENT, AND AC MUSIC TEAM have joined together to bring
a some major concerts to Fayetteville,
Little Rock, and Hot Springs called
"Cabin Fever" to help raise the funds to
enable Nightflying to resume printing.
***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, 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.
***Cabin Fever III***
Cabin Fever III will happen on June 3 at The Big Chill in Hot Springs. Featured Artists will be Jerry Lewis, Hooker Red, Full Circle, Crash Meadows, Won Run, Dayton Waters, Ethan Lil' Skinny &The Roosters, Mask, John David Salons, Soulstus, and TripSwitch.
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, The Big Chill, ArtBeat Entertainment, 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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2017 Blues Winners
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
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April 20, 2018 -- The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), widely recognized as the most prestigious and respected songwriting competition in the world, is pleased to announce its 2017 winners. Created in 2002, ISC received more than 16,000 entries from almost 140 countries. Total prizes include more than $175,000 in cash and merchandise, including a Grand Prize consisting of $25,000 in cash (USD) and over $35,000 in additional prizes.
The Grand Prize winners this year are Nicholas Miller (better known as Illenium), Annika Wells, Kate Morgan, and Michael Biancaniello for the EDM song “Crawl Outta Love Ft. Annika Wells."
Taking home First Place in the Blues category are Thornetta Davis, Brett Lucas, and Phillip Hale (Detroit, MI, USA) for the song “I Believe (Everything Gonna Be Alright).” Second Place is awarded to Jeff Schroedl and Jeff Taylor of The Altered Five Blues Band (Waukesha, WI, USA) for “Cookin’ In Your Kitchen,” and Third Place goes to Jimmy Zee (The Jimmy Zee Band) (Vancouver, BC, Canada) for “Backroads.”
“All of the winners are so accomplished, and we are proud to honor them and celebrate the traditions of the Blues genre,” says ISC Founder and Director, Candace Avery. “These artists will will inspire younger artists and are destined to become a part of the legacy of Blues music.”
ISC winners hail from all over the world (61% of this year’s winners come from outside the USA) and range from talented amateurs to seasoned songwriting veterans. The 23 categories include all genres of contemporary music, from EDM to rock to pop to jazz to R&B/Hip-Hop and more.
Judges Include John Mayall, Walter Trout, Joe Louis Walker, Booker T. Jones, Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records), And More
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Music Calendar
5/04 - 5/12
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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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5.04
- Uncrowned Kings and Filthy Habit for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson Trio at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Serpents of Eden at Ramo 'd Olivo in Bentonville
- Wade Decker at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Kirk Brown Band at Elks Lodge in Joplin MO
5.05
- Lou Dog "A Tribute to Sublime" at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Jimmy Wayne Garrett and Liberty Bell at Black Apple Crossing in Springdale
- Buddy Shute and Mark Bokun at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
5.06
- Gospel Brunch with Brick Fields at Hoppin' John's in Fayetteville
- Hard Travelin' with Woody: Songwriting Workshop and Performance at Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville
- The Baskins at Sassafras Springs Vineyard in Fayetteville
- Cabin Fever II at Whitewater Tavern and Midtown Billards in Little Rock
5.08
- U of A Jazz Jam with the Jake Hertzoh Trio at Stage 18 in Fayetteville
5.09
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Moranos in Fayetteville
- Tisdale and Butler at JJ's Grill and Chill on Dickson in Fayetteville
5.10
- Steve Dimmitt at JJ's Grill and Chill on Dickson in Fayetteville
- Gary Hutchison at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith
- Kirk Brown Band at Backwater Jacks in Osage Beach Missouri
5.11
- Full House and The Odds for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Amanda Rey and the West Street Blues Band at Foghorns on 15th in Fayetteville
- Leah and the Cocktail Club at Sassafras Vineyard in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson Trio at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Downtown Livewires and Tony Redman at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Candy Lee at Ramo 'd Olivo in Bentonville
5.12
- Tony Redman at Core Public House in Springdale
- Primus and Mastodon at the AMP in Rogers
- Dane Joneshill at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville
- Tony Alvarez at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentinville
Mark Your Calendar
- 5/17 PAA KOW at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 5/18 Brandon Santini at Warren's Rec Room
- 6/7 Crusade and The Big Hog Band at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- Creed Bratton at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 6/9 Funky Knuckles at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- 6/19 Ozark Regional Songwriters Assoc. Showcase at Sunrise in Fayetteville
- 7/5 Crusade and The Big Hog Band at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
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On this day
in Blues History
May 4
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Today’s show features music performed by Muddy Waters, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, and Louis Prima & Keely Smith
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"I wanted to get out of Mississippi in the worst way. Go back? What I want to go back for?"
Muddy Waters
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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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