It's finally here....most schools wrapped up this past week and it's time to put on your red, white, and blue and celebrate Memorial Day 2018! 
Whatever your plans may be Ozark Blues Society wishes you a safe and happy holiday weekend ....and don't forget to enjoy some blues!
One last reminder on the topic of engaging you, our readers. Ozark Blues Society greatly appreciates you and wants this newsletter to be appealing and frankly, yours. To encourage this we invite our readers, musicians and fans to submit articles for publication. Do you have a band or album you would like to review? What about a local, regional, or national event you attended? Or, maybe you have a piece of blues history you would like to share.
Our readers would love to hear about it! Please consider how you might contribute.
We LOVE our readers and want to see
your ideas included!
As always,you can email me anytime at:
~Sandy McCann
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Cabin Fever III Hot Springs Edition
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Central Arkansas readers...or those looking
for a weekend get away, don't forget the
final Cabin Fever Fundraiser is on June 3rd
at The Big Chill in Hot Springs. Everyone attending these fun, fundraising events have said the music has been amazing. Why not come out and enjoy while you show support
to Nightflying Magazine!
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2018
Eureka Springs
Blues Weekend
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Locals know the place to be for blues lovers
on Father's Day weekend is Eureka Springs.
This year the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend is back June 14-17, 2018.
If you plan to attend and would like to get involved, check out the volunteer sign up. Word on the street is that ESBW volunteers are an awesome crew to hang out with! Find all the info HERE: eurekaspringsblues.com/volunteer |
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Mark Your Calendar
Bella Vista
Blues Festival
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Mark your calendar and join your friends in Bella Vista on July 3rd for an awesome celebration!
From the Organizers: "The Bella Vista Arts Council and the Bella Vista Foundation presents a Blues concert on Tuesday, July 3rd from 5:00 to 9:00 pm in the park below the Lake Loch Lomond dam on Glasgow Rd. in Bella Vista. This free concert includes “The Downtown Live Wires” and “The Cate Brothers” followed by fireworks. Blankets, lawn chairs and coolers are welcome. Food trucks will be on-site.
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Music Calendar
5/25 - 6/02
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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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5.25
- Diva's On Fire for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Steve Dimmitt at JJ's Grill and Chill on Steamboat in Fayetteville
- Buddy Shute and the Motivators at Ramo 'd Olivo in Bentonville
5.26
- The Weatherfolk at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Gospel Brunch with Brick Fields at Hoppin' John's in Fayetteville
5.28
- Happy Memorial Day!
- Picking Circle-Monday! at the Bentonville Pub in Bentonville
- Richard Burnett at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith
5.29
- Richard Burnett at JJ's Grill and Chill on Steamboat in Fayetteville
5.30
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Moranos in Fayetteville
- Isayah's Allstars at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
- Dave Matthews Band at the AMP in Rogers
5.31
- Ocie Fisher at JJ's Grill and Chill on Steamboat in Fayetteville
- Steve Dimmitt at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith
- Rave' Mehta's FLOW at the WAC in Fayetteville
6.01
- Ultra Suede for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Jazz Workshop with Rotem Sivan at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- The Rotem Sivan Trio at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Ashton Barbaree at Ramo 'd Olivo in Bentonville
6.02
- Silver Anchors for Live Music Saurday at Record in Bentonvile
- Kirk Brown Band at El Guapo's Cigar Bar in Joplin
Mark Your Calendar
- 6/7 Crusade and The Big Hog Band at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- 6/8 Creed Bratton at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 6/9 Funky Knuckles at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- 6/9 Oreo Blue with Shaw Davis and The Black Ties at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 6/14-17 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend
- 6/19 Ozark Regional Songwriters Assoc. Showcase at Sunrise in Fayetteville
- 6/23 Pieces of Jake at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 6/29 David Starr with special guest Ben Harris at Sunrise Guitars in Fayetteville
- 7/3 Bella Vista Independence Blues Festival in Bella Vista
- 7/5 Crusade and The Big Hog Band at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- 7/14 Pat Bianchi Trio at the Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
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On this day
in Blues History
May 25
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Today’s show features music performed by Howlin’ Wolf and Sonny Boy Williamson II
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"Somebody has been cashing checks, and they've been bouncing back on us. And these people, the poor class of Negroes and the poor class of white people, they're getting tired of it."
Howlin' Wolf
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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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