It may just be me, but it feels to me like the summer doldrums have set in. The days are still long, outdoor music options abound, the nightly cicadas are deafening, and a hazy sky punctuates both morning and evening. The only thing on many people's schedule, it seems,
is back to school prep. For me personally, this is the back to school year I have been looking forward to as my youngest is heading to college! She moves into her dorm next week and jumps right in
as a color guard member of the Razorback Marching Band!
The summer doldrums this week extend to the news articles below. You will find a couple small updates, but mostly they are ongoing important informational pieces that stand relatively unchanged. Do be assured that, as always, the live music calendar is updated this week.
Always remember, this is YOUR newsletter! Please send feedback or suggestions our way. You can reach me by email at the address below. We appreciate our readers and want
to see your ideas included!
~Sandy McCann
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2022
Blues Music Awards
Submissions Open
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| All musicians are invited to submit their Blues recordings for consideration.Blues music released between November 1, 2020 and October 31, 2021 is eligible for consideration for a 2022 Blues Music Award Nomination.You may now formally submit your album or minimum 6-song EP for consideration via our online service here.Artists now have opportunity to submit a single for "Song of the Year" consideration even if you do not have a full album or EP released. To be eligible for submission, your single must be professionally released to the public for the first time between November 1, 2020 - October 31, 2021 and may not be part of a larger EP or full album release. To submit a single for "Song of the Year," you must contact Joe Whitmer at joe@blues.org directly. Singles may not be directly uploaded to the online submission platform without a special code.
Submission fees and deadlines:
- August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
$155 per album or EP submission / $55 per song submission
- September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021
$180 per album or EP submission / $80 per song submission
- October 1, 2021 – October 15, 2021
$225 per album or EP submission submission / $125 per song submission
All music must be uploaded as a WAV file
with album artwork uploaded as a
JPEG or PDF file. If you need assistance
with uploading your music, album artwork, and/or liner notes, please contact
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Mark Your Calendar
Ozark Blues Society
2021 Blues Challenge
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Looking ahead, the Ozark Blues Society Board of Directors is happy to announce we anticipate holding a regional Blues Challenge at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville on October 22, 2021 in anticipation of the resumption of the International Blues Challenge in 2022.
for updates and registration information later this summer.
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Support Options
For Local Artists
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Please check this section of the newsletter weekly for ideas of how to support local musicians and venues. Submissions are being reduced to contact information this week as we restart the Live Music Calendar.
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Brick Fields
We have released a single from the upcoming album. Here is a link to the video "Take Me To the Riverside"
We also have two stores on our website one for music merchandise and another for Blues Therapy handmade items such as essential oil blends, Jewelry, tie dyes, bath salts, body butters and more.
Thank you for your support.
I pray that each of you and your families are all doing okay through this.
Brick Fields
Booking Call: The Brick House 479-846-4668
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The Jeff Horton Band
Based in Bentonville, Arkansas, the
Jeff Horton Band definitely has 
a passion for the Blues! For the last
10 years Jeff and the guys have done their part in sharing the Blues as much as possible, treating their fans to an enjoyable experience.
For more information on the Jeff Horton Band check out:
Jeff has also put together a Spotify playlist for NWA Blues. It can be found, HERE:
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LIVE MUSIC
Music Calendar
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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. Submit weekly listings by emailing: SANDY
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08.06
- Full House and Handshake Saints for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Divas on Fire for Tontitown Grape Festival in Tontitown
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Good Vibrations in Rogers
- Jimmy Wayne Garrett at Levi's Gastrolounge in Rogers
- Live on the Green Concert Series at The Momentary in Bentonville
08.07
- Sugar Creek at Sassafras Springs Vineyard in Springdale
- Tontitown Grape Festival in Tontitown
- The Cate Brothers at Railyard Park in Rogers
- Lady A Band at The Walmart AMP in Rogers
- BFF Afterparty with Boom Kinetic at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
08.09
- Vince Turner at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith
08.10
- The Black Crowes/ Dirty Honey at the AMP in Rogers
- Jenna and Friends at JJ's Grill and Chill in Rogers
- Adam Collins, Matt Beach and Garrett Jones for Jazz at the Undercroft Bar in Bentonville
08.11
- Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Moranos in Fayetteville
- Ben Harris jazz guitar at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar in Fayetteville
08.12
- Jim Mills a JJ's Grill and Chill in Springdale
- Los Veleros for Jazz at Mavis ine in Rogers
08.13
- Tribute to Aretha featuring Divas on Fire for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Leah and the Cocktail Club at Sassafras Springs Vineyard in Springdale
- Steve Dimmitt at JJ's Grill and Chill in Springdale
- Buddy Shute and the Motivators and The Jeff Horton Band at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Live on the Green Concert Series at The Momentary in Bentonville
08.14
- Steve Dimmitt at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fayetteville
- Ashtyn Barbaree at Osage Park in Bentonville
- Jimmy Wayne Garrett at Frisco Club/1886 Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Legends Saloon in Eureka Springs
Mark Your Calendar
- Watch for Future Listings
Please Submit Dates for Regional Blues Artists and Group Events HERE |
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On this day
in Blues History
August 6
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Today’s show features music performed by Chubby Checker
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"I compare the Twist to the electric light, the Twist is me, and I'm it. I'm the electric light."
Chubby Checker
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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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