What else is there to say? It's the weekend of the renowned Eureka Springs Blues Weekend....which will find the small town filled with international level blues musicians right alongside their fans. It all wraps up with a fundraiser based blues picnic on Father's Day at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. This annual event is once again looking to be a don't miss event! Read on below for more details.
Below you will find articles highlighting
our new OBS Events Page on Facebook
and information about this year's
Bella Vista Blues Festival.
If you see me in Eureka....say hello!
Thoughts and ideas? As always,you can email me anytime at the address below. We LOVE our readers and want to see
your ideas included!
~Sandy McCann
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Happening NOW!
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.
Awesome blues music is scheduled at various venues around Eureka Springs. There are free events at Basin Spring Park featuring International Blues Challenge winner, Selwyn Birchwood as well as local favorites, Brick Fields and from there you can find blues up and down the street at a number of venues. Friday evening the Barefoot Ballroom at Basin Park Hotel is hosting the dynamic John Nemeth and Saturday evening Coco Montoya and friends are at The Auditorium. You can grab tickets for both of these events as well as information on the full lineup by visiting www.eurekaspringsblues.com . |
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New!
Ozark Blues Society
Facebook Events Page
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Frequently we receive contacts from bands playing shows in the region or sharing CD releases and other exciting news. We love hearing from everyone and we want to support your endeavors, however we reserve our OBS Facebook page timeline for events OBS is partnering in as well as blues news of national interest.
At the suggestion of our sister society (Spa City Blues Society) president, Larry Glover, we have decided to run a separate Facebook page for YOUR events.
Postings to the timeline are open to everyone. We ask that posts be blues related. They may include, your events and festivals, your band news, and items of interest to blues bands and fans. Ozark Blues Society reserves the right to edit or remove posts that don't follow guidelines and/or are not family friendly.
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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 Livewires” and “The Cate Brothers” followed by fireworks. Blankets, lawn chairs and coolers are welcome. Food trucks will be on-site.
The Bella Vista Blues Festival thanks the following organizations for their partnership:
The Bella Vista Foundation
The Bella Vista Property Owners Association
The City of Bella Vista
The Ozark Blues Society
The Bella Vista Arts Council
The Bella Vista Advertising & Promotion Commission _ Discover Bella Vista
Red Feather Productions
KUAF Radio
The Piggy Shack - BBQ
Rhythm & Q - BBQ
Kind Kitchen – Variety of Foods
The Little Red Barn
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Music Calendar
6/15 - 6/23
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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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6.15
- Jesse Dean and Company for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Tony Redman at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
- Dr NOLA and the Soulshakers at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Massimo Bevilacqua at Foghorns in Springdale
- Marley's Ghost at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Mozart in the Museum at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
- Take Cover at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Eureka Springs Blues Weekend at multiple venues in Eureka Springs
6.16
- Dazz and Brie for Live Music Saturdays at Record in Bentonville
- Digging Roots, Forest Concert Series at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
- Massimo at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Eureka Springs Blues Weekend at multiple venues in Eureka Springs
- Kirk Brown Band at Hickory Ridge in Lake Pomme DeTerre Mo.
6.17
- Gospel Brunch with Brick Fields at Hoppin' John's in Fayetteville
- Eureka Springs Blues Weekend Father's Day Blues Picnic at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs
6.18
- Picking Circle-Monday! at the Bentonville Pub in Bentonville
- Copelin Bates at JJ's in Bella Vista
- Artosphere Trillium: 21st Century Chamber Music at the 21c Hotel in Bentonville
6.19
- Artosphere Festival Orchestra (AFO) at the WAC in Fayetteville
- Ozark Regional Songwriters Assoc. Showcase at Sunrise in Fayetteville
- Copelin Bates at JJ's Grill and Chill on Steamboat in Fayetteville
- Richard Burnett at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith
6.20
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Moranos in Fayetteville
- Roberto Diaz and Friends at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
6.21
- Isayah's Allstars at Kingfish in Fayetteville
- Brick Fields and more for A Tribute to Bears Place at the American Legion in Fayetteville
- Artosphere (AFO): Off the Grid on Dickson Street in Fayetteville
- John Calvin Brewer Band at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
6.22
- Bel Airs for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Artosphere (AFO): Off the Grid in downtown Springdale
- Chris Stapleton at the AMP in Rogers
- Tater, Mater, and Squarsh at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Artosphere (AFO): Off the Grid in downtown Siloam Springs
6.23
- Artosphere (AFO) at the WAC in Fayetteville
- Buddy Shute at the Dickson Street Pub in Fayetteville
- Rachel Fields at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Cuñao for Forest Concert Series at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
- Route 358 at The Forge in Bentonville
- Pete Rock for KOBV Dance Party at Record in BentonvilleAlex Fry Album Release at Bike Rack Brewing in Fayetteville
Mark Your Calendar
- 6/29 David Starr with special guest Ben Harris at Sunrise Guitars in Fayetteville
- 7/3 Bella Vista Independence Blues Festival in Bella Vista
- 7/6 Carla Cooke at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 7/8 Walter Trout at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 7/14 Pat Bianchi Trio at the Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
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On this day
in Blues History
June 15
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Today’s show features music performed by Bessie Smith, Lonnie Johnson & Eddie Lang, and Lillie Mae Kirkman
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"It's a long road, but
I know I'm gonna
find the end."
Bessie Smith
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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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