I've been waiting, what about you? Seems most years are the same....lots of spring rain and storms give way to hot, hot, hot. That begs the question "When does summer really start?" Well, it depends on whether you align with the astrological or the meteorological viewpoint. Some of you took off into your summer adventures with the meteorologists back at the beginning of June...but the summer solstice yesterday means everyone is now on board for summer fun. The Eureka Springs Blues Weekend has come and gone and next up is the July 3rd Bella Vista event. Read on below for all the information on that event as well as a calendar full of local music.
One more week for the article highlighting the new OBS Events Page on Facebook. If you want to share band and performance information, this new page is for you. Posting is open for all musicians and their fans. Check out the article below for more information and the link.
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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Coming July 3rd!
Bella Vista
Independence
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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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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Music Calendar
6/22 - 6/30
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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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6.22
- Bel Airs for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Leah and the Cocktail Club at Sassafras Vineyards in Fayetteville
- KUAF Summer Night Swing at Fayetteville Public Library 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
- Wade Decker at Fred's Hickory Inn 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
- Pinetop Renegades at Foghorns on Green Acres in Fayetteville
- Leah and the Mojo Doctors at The Roost 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 Bentonville
- Bill Flaspohler at Blu Fresh Fish Market in Bentonville
- Alex Fry Album Release at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville
6.24
- Gospel Brunch with Brick Fields at Hoppin' John's in Fayetteville
- Route 358 at the Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville
- The Baskins at Terra Studios in Durham
6.25
- Picking Circle-Monday! at the Bentonville Pub in Bentonville
- Vince Turner at JJ's Grill and Chill on Steamboat in Fayetteville
6.26
- Chicago and REO Speedwagon at the AMP in Rogers
- Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
6.27
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Moranos in Fayetteville
- Isayah's Allstars at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
6.28
- Diana Krall at the WAC in Fayetteville
- Roger Thomas at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Jim Mills at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith
6.29
- The Nace Brothers for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- David Starr with special guest Ben Harris at Sunrise Guitars in Fayetteville
- The Lark and the Loon at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
6.30
- Tony Alvarez at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Crescent City Combo for Forest Concert Series at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
- The Salty Dogs at Record in Bentonville
- Jesse Dean and Co. at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
Mark Your Calendar
- 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 22
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Today’s show features music performed by Stevie Wonder and Muddy Waters
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"What I'm not confused about is the world needing much more love, no hate, no prejudice, no bigotry and more unity, peace and understanding. Period."
Stevie Wonder
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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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