Yep, tonight is the Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge. Along side my fellow board members, I have excitedly planned and prepared. The challenge this year has been more about the weather for me than anything. How could that be you ask. Well...when you are trying to hold one last garage sale and it rains on as many weekends as it has...and you end up doing it TODAY...the day of the Blues Challenge...well lets just say I am keeping a hustle on today, lol! So, no matter what you have been doing, I bet you can at some point call it a day and come on out tonight and join me and all your friends at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville for the 2018 NWA Blues Challenge. You will be glad you came!
Got newsletter feedback or suggestions? As always,you can email me anytime at the address below. We LOVE our readers and want to see
your ideas included!
~Sandy McCann
|
|
TONIGHT!
Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge
|
Join us tonight at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville for this exciting preliminary for the International Blues Challenge.
Be there or be square!
|
|
Deadline One Week Away!
2018 International Songwriting Competition
|
The 2018 International Songwriting Competition’s deadline is right around the corner on Nov 5th so enter now. ISC is looking for a great songwriters with great songs that need to be heard. There are 23 categories to enter, including Blues. Winners share in over $150,000 in cash and prizes, recognition, and exposure! Judges include Walter Trout, John Mayall, Joe Louis Walker, and Bruce Iglauer (President, Alligator Records). Past winners include Tommy Castro, Thornetta Davis, Fantastic Negrito, and more.
Be sure to check out the International Songwriting Competition website for all the details on the 2018 contest:
71 winners will share in over $150,000 worth of cash and prizes! In addition to cash and merchandise prizes, winners benefit from a multilateral promotional campaign designed to give international exposure and attention to their songwriting achievements. Join the ranks of previous winners: Tommy Castro, Thornetta Davis, Illenium, Vance Joy, Gotye, Bastille, Kehlani, The Band Perry, Kimbra, Passenger, Kasey Chambers, Lindsey Stirling, Kate Miller-Heidke, Gregory Porter, King Charles, Gin Wigmore, Andrew Bird, for King & Country, Omar Sosa, and more.
|
|
|
Music Calendar
10/26 - 11/03
|
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.
----------------
10.26
- Brave Soul and The Odds for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Steve Dimmitt at JJ's Grill and Chill in Rogers
- Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Tony Alvarez at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
10.27
- Dr NOLA and the Soulshakers at JJ's Beer Garden and Brewery
- Steve Dimmitt at JJ's Grill and Chill in Springdale
- Roby Pantall Jazz Duo at Ruth Chris in Rogers
- Martin Nievera at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Dave Tessier at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
10.28
- Gospel Brunch with Brick Fields at Hoppin' John's in Fayetteville
- The Baskins at Terra Studios in Fayetteville
10.29
- Picking Circle-Monday! at the Bentonville Pub in Bentonville
10.30
- Richard Burnett at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith
10.31
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Moranos in Fayetteville
- Rocky Horror Picture Show at WAC in Fayetteville
- Isayah's Allstars at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
- Copelin Bates at JJ's Grill and Chill in Springdale
11.02
- Bel Airs for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Route 358 at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Steve Dimmitt at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith
11.03
- Ocie Fisher at JJ's Grill and Chill on Dickson in Fayetteville
- Brad Byrd Band at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
Mark Your Calendar
- 11/15 An Evening with Steve Azar at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- 11/6 Lou Dog Tribute to Sublime at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 11/9 Chase at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 11/24 Liverpool Legends at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 12/13 Chris Duarte Group at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
|
|
|
|
In this issue: 10/26/2018
|
|
On this day
in Blues History
October 26
|
Today’s show features music performed by Sonny Terry and Lightnin’ Hopkins
|
|
"People have learned how to strum a guitar, but they don't have the soul. They don't feel it from the heart. It hurts me. I'm killin' myself to tell them how it is.”
Lightnin' Hopkins
|
|
Blues Education Supporters
|
Thanks to the following for their support of blues education.
|
|
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
|
|
|
