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This is Getting Serious

The registration for Ozark Blues Society's Blues Challenge and Best Self-Produced CD competitions opens in just a little over two weeks with the competition just over two months away! The OBS Board is working hard to bring all the details together for another great event. Though registration does not open until September 12, you can now access all the basic information on www.ozarkbluessociety.org under the "2018 Blues Challenge" tab. If you are planning to enter please visit these pages to become familiar with the requirements. And PLEASE share! Every year we have a great group of regional musicians compete. We anticipate 2018 being another awesome competition.

The feeling of Fall is in the air and it is a great time to get out and enjoy the many opportunities for awesome live music in Northwest Arkansas. Be sure and scroll down to the calendar to make sure you don't miss the numerous opportunities coming up, including the amazing Fayetteville Roots Festival.

We are still hoping to hear ideas from readers. This newsletter would be better with YOUR input! Thoughts and ideas....articles you want to share...a band or event you want to share information about? As always,you can email me anytime at the address below. We LOVE our readers and want to see

your ideas included!

smccann7@sbcglobal.net

~Sandy McCann

Website Updated!

Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge

and

Best Self Produced CD

Competitions

The Website now includes the basic information to prepare for the

upcoming opening of registration. The registration page will become active on September 12th for Ozark Blues Society's 2018 Blues Challenge.

(Please note, Best Self-Produced CD entries have different deadlines

and entry requirements.)

This regional Blues Challenge competition is the first step for blues artists wishing to enter the 2019 International Blues Challenge. Our competition is open to blues bands and solo/duo artists eligible to enter the 2019 International Blues Challenge (visit Blues.org or email Sandy to confirm your eligibility.) Competitors must reside within 250 miles of Bentonville. Winning acts will be sponsored by OBS. Watch our website www.ozarkbluessociety.org for soon to be posted additional information on registration and prizes.

Also opening in September are submissions for the OBS Best Self Produced CD competition. The winner

of our regional contest will be announced on October 26th at our Blues Challenge. The winning CD will also be entered in the Blues Foundation's 2019 Best Self Produced CD competition that coincides with the International Blues Challenge each year. Again, visit our website for

all the information on how to enter.

Not a competitor? Our annual challenge

is also a great chance for blues lovers

to catch sets from many of the extraordinary blues bands in our region....all in one night!

So, mark your calendar for

Friday October 26, 2018.

It will be a night you don't want to miss!

Mark Your Calendar

Music Calendar

8/24 - 9/01

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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8.24

Roots Fest/ Charlie Hunter Trio and Earl and Them for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
Fayetteville Roots Festival therootsfest.org/
Sugar Creek at Foghorns on Green Acres in Fayetteville
Vince Turner at Foghorns in Springdale
Buddy Shute and the Motivators at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville

8.25

Fayetteville Roots Festival therootsfest.org/
Richard Burnett at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
Jimmy Wayne Garrett/Hill Raisers/Holly Nace/Galen Harp for Last Saturday at the American Legion in Fayetteville
Pine Top Renegades at Fatty Hackers in Springdale
Lost John at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville
Nathan Brice and Loaded Dice at Rowdy Beaver i Van Buren in Eureka Springs

8.26

Gospel Brunch with Brick Fields at Hoppin' John's in Fayetteville
Fayetteville Roots Festival therootsfest.org/
The Baskins at Terra Studios in Durham
Pine Top Renegades Duo at Crabby's in Rogers
Charlie Puth at the AMP in Rogers

8.27

Copelin Bates at JJ's Grill and Chill on Dickson in Fayetteville
Picking Circle-Monday! at the Bentonville Pub in Bentonville
Jim Mills at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith

8.28

Jim Mills at JJ's Grill and Chill in Springdale

8.29

Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Moranos in Fayetteville
Isayah's Allstars at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
Richard Burnett at JJ's Grill and Chill in Springdale
Gary Hutchison at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith

8.31

Full House for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
Hadden Sayers at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bantonville
Ashtyn Barbaree and Nick Caffrey at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
Rozenbridge at Bike Rack Brewery in Bentonville
Pine Top Renegades at the Cathouse in Eureka Springs

9.01

Jr Soapbox Congregation at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville

Mark Your Calendar

9/7 Daniel Champagne at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
9/15 Greater Ozarks Music Festival in Nixa MO
9/21 Laurence Juber at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
9/22 Space For Lease at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
9/23 Shelter Jam Fundraiser at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
10/5 Eric Gales at Meteor Guitar Galley in Bentonville
10/7 Pinetop Homecoming at Hopson Plantation in Clarksdale MS

In this issue: 8/24/2018

This is Getting Serious

Website Updated!Ozark Blues Society Blues Challengeand Best Self Produced CDCompetitions

Mark Your Calendar

Music Calendar 8/24 - 9/01

On this day in Blues History August 24

This Week's Quote

Blues Education Supporters

Check Out these regular local radio programs

Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society

Links You Can Use

On this day

in Blues History

August 24

Today’s show features music performed by

B. B. King and no one else

Listen

This Week's Quote

"People all over the world have problems. And as long as people have problems, the blues can never die."

B. B. King

Blues Education Supporters

Thanks to the following for their support of blues education.

http://www.puffinfoundation.org/

Check Out these regular local radio programs

"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

Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society

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

Links You

Can Use

Arkansas Music Pavillion

Arkansas Music Works

American Blues News

The Blues Foundation

Block Street Records

Blues For A Cause

Blues Festivals Guide

Blues Guitar News

Crystal Bridges

Downtown Bentonville

Eureka Springs Blues Weekend

Free Weekly

George’s Majestic Lounge

Guitar Center

J L Sound & Lighting Productions

National Blues Museum

North AR Jazz Society

NWA Tunedin

Rockin' Hog Radio

Sherry L Speer Photography

The Founders Room

The Walmart Museum

Tom Mowry Photography

http://www.songwritingcompetition.com./

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