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Blues News You Can Use!
Are You Coming?
 I have to admit, after missing a year
due to the cancellation of the International Blues Challenge this past January,
it seems like a really big deal to say that TONIGHT we will be gathering at the Meteor Guitar Gallery to hold our
2021 Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge to find a winning band who
will go on to represent NWA at the
2022 IBC this next January. I hope many of you will consider coming out to cheer on your local favorites. Doors open
at 4:30 and the first competitor starts
at 5pm (schedule below). For those that may not know, The Meteor Guitar Gallery is now a BYOB venue, so you may want to plan ahead for that. From my perspective, it feels like tonight is a pretty big night. Hope to see you there!
Check out the articles for all the news about our challenge and other upcoming events. The live music calendar is certainly slowing down with the fall weather and football season, but we will continue to offer an update every 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
 
TONIGHT!
HAPPY HOUR!
Ozark Blues Society 2021
Blues Challenge 
The venue remains the same,
but the time has changed for the Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge on October 22, 2021 at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville.
Our Blues Challenge will now
be held during the Happy Hour time slot from 5-7:30pm.
Our competitors will play 20 minute competitive sets with 10 minute set changes between. The first act takes the stage at 5pm with following acts beginning on the half hour.
Acts will appear in the following order:
  • Jimmy Wayne Garrett and the Dreamwalkers
  • Akeem Kemp Band
  • Vox Squadron
  • Jeff Horton Band
Please consider joining us and rooting for your local favorite as they compete for the coveted slot to represent NWA and Ozark Blues Society in the January 2022 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Tickets will be $10 and available at the door.
 


 
Mark Your Calendar
From Jeff Horton....
 
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Coming to The Meteor Guitar Gallery on Friday, November 5th, “Blues in Bentonville” a Jeff Horton Band Production, will feature the best of what our local Blues scene has to offer!
Gary Hutchison & Ralph Hert, Buddy Shute & The Motivators, Brick Fields, and The Jeff Horton Band!

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Stay tuned for more information!
Support Options
For Local Artists
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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Buddy Shute and the Motivators  
 
Buddy Shute and the Motivators live at the Eureka Springs Auditorium on YouTube: LiveAtTheAud
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To learn more about the band, visit:


Facebook: Buddy Shute and the Motivators
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Brick Fields
 Famous for Blues Therapy
 
We have released a single from the upcoming album. Here is a link to the video "Take Me To the Riverside"
  
Once live music begins again, folks can stay updated on our concerts by signing up to our email at www.BrickFieldsMusic.com and following us on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/BrickFieldsMusic 
 
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. 
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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.
 
 
Please follow the band on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and on their webpage, THEJEFFHORTONBAND.COM for information about the album and when and where you can catch them live!
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Jimmy Wayne Garrett
 

For more information about Jimmy Wayne Garrett, his schedule, recent interviews, or buy the latest album, visit: JimmyWayneGarrett.com
 
His music may also be found HERE:
 
YouTube link       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAj6BYVglL4&list=OLAK5uy_la2zCm6zUphqeNMMe4j9I2jxiI2YT1AkU  ******
LIVE MUSIC
Music Calendar 
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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10.22
  • The Nace Brothers for Happy
  • Hour at George's Majestic Lounge    in Fayetteville
  • Starrlight Jazz Series: Jane Bunnett and Maqueque at The WAC in Fayetteville
  • Jenna and Friends at JJ's Grill and Chill on Steamboat in Fayetteville
  • Darren Novotny Jazz Connection for Fall Music on the Mountain at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville
  • Dierks Bentley at The AMP in Rogers
  • Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge (Happy Hour) at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Soul Nite with The Hamiltones and Baang at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • The Lost Bridge Trio at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
10.23
  • Live Free Music and Arts Festival at Prairie Street Live in Fayetteville
  • Shannon Wurst and Brad Helms for Super Saturday Series at the Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville
  • Effron White for Fall Music on the Mountain at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville
  • Gary Clark Jr at The AMP in Rogers
  • Jenna and Friends at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
  • Jimmy Wayne Garrett at Wanderoo in Eureka Springs
  • Earl and Them at Chelsea's in Eureka Springs
  • Nathan Bryce at Rowdy Beaver Den in Eureka Springs
10.24
  • Jerold and Gaby: Afro-Cuban and soft jazz at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar in Fayetteville
  • Good News and the Blues Street Dinner in Downtown Springdale
10.26
  • Richard Burnett at JJ's Grill and Chill in Springdale
  • Slipkknot/Killswitch Engage/Fever333/Code Orange at the AMP in Rogers
  • Adam Collins, Matt Beach and Garrett Jones for Jazz at the Undercroft Bar in Bentonville
10.27
  • Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Moranos in Fayetteville
  • Ben Harris jazz guitar at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar in Fayetteville
  • Jim Mills at JJ's Grill and Chill in Springdale
10.29
  • Ultra Suede and Flashback for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Speak-Easy at Levi's Gastrolounge in Rogers
Mark Your Calendar 
  • 10/5 "Blues in Bentonville" at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • 10/13 Larkin Poe with Tyler Bryant at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
 
Please Submit Dates for Regional Blues Artists and Group Events HERE
In this issue:  10/22/2021
Are You Coming?
TONIGHT!HAPPY HOUR!Ozark Blues Society 2021 Blues Challenge 
Mark Your Calendar
Support OptionsFor Local Artists
LIVE MUSICMusic Calendar 
On this day in Blues History October 22
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
 October 22

Today’s show features music performed by T-Bone Walker and Steve Cropper
 
This Week's Quote
 
 
"I think if it wasn’t for the blues, there wouldn’t be no jazz."
 
T Bone Walker
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
 
 


 


 
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./
 


 
 

Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas  |  P O Box 2004  |  Bentonville, AR 72712  | 

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