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Happy New Year!
One thing I love about the back to back Christmas and New Year's holidays
is the double opportunity it gives
me to express another round of best wishes from the Board of Directors of Ozark Blues Society in response to all
of the support given by our readers. Thank you all for reading this newsletter, for attending our events, for supporting OBS with your memberships, and most importantly supporting blues and other local live music! May 2023 be an awesome
year of all good things!
Hopefully everyone has their New Year's Eve plans in place. If not, read on below for some options. There are many more options at various venues around town that we don't have partner relationships with that are worth exploring too.
You will find a rather inclusive list in the FAYETTEVILLE FLYER's calendar, so check
it out if you are still looking for something fun to do on New Year's Eve.
As we move squarely into the new year, don't overlook your first chance to support OBS. Ticket sales are rolling along, but there are still some reserved table seat tickets available for our Bound For Beale IBC Fundraiser! Don't miss your chance to treat yourself to some great local blues bands while supporting Ozark Blues Society's IBC sponsorship costs. Be sure and visit the link below to order your tickets while you can still grab your favorite seats! Read on below for all the information and the ticket link. 
Not seeing articles and calendar listings for your favorite artist? Do remember, this is YOUR newsletter! Please consider sharing dates that are not included
in the community calendars we use to compile our newsletter. We would also love to have a local live blues music reporter to share stories for the newsletter. Many bands have time challenges in submitting information and this would be s a great way for fans to show them some love! Please send questions, information, feedback, and suggestions our way. Just click on Sandy's email address below.
We appreciate our readers and want
to see your ideas included! 
~Sandy McCann
Get your Tickets Now!

IBC Fundraiser
Bound For Beale


Ozark Blues Society is proud that over the years we have been able to offer above average sponsorships to the acts representing Northwest Arkansas at the International Blues Challenge each year. It may sound repetitive, but it's true, we can't do it without your help! Please mark your calendar and plan to come out and support our fundraising efforts while cheering on our IBC bound act, the Downtown Livewires. The fundraiser will also feature our 2022 Best
Self-produced CD winner, Buddy Shute and the Motivators,
as well as our 2021 Challenge winner, the Jeff Horton Band.
The date is set for Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
and will begin at 7pm.
If you want to grab one of the limited, reserved table seats, consider jumping in soon while choice seats are still available.
Tickets for this fundraiser are $35 for reserved table seating, and $25 for general admission. To grab your spot, click the link HERE:
 
And don't forget, the 2023 International Blues Challenge is being held in Memphis January 24-28th. If you have never been to the IBC, perhaps this is your year to go and root for The Downtown Livewires as they represent Northwest Arkansas. For information on IBC, including links to hotel rooms and tickets, visit:
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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12.30
  • Leah and the Mojo Doctors for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  •   Landon Cube at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Buddy Shute and Mark McGee at Wanderoo Lodge and Gravel Bar in Eureka Springs
12.31
  • NYE Happy Hour with Full House at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Buddy Shute and Mark McGee at B List on the Bricks in Rogers
  • Jimmy Wayne Garrett at Levi's Gastrolounge in Rogers
  • NYE Party at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
1.01 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
 
1.03
  • Jazz at the Undercroft Bar in Bentonville
1.04
  • Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Moranos in Fayetteville
  • Ben Harris at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar in Fayetteville
1.06
  • Divas on Fire for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
 Mark Your Calendar
 
1/8 Ronnie Hawkins Tribute Show with special guest Tony Redman at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville

1/13 Mildenhall at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
1/23 Ana Popovic at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville

1/27 Chick Corea Afro-Caribbean Experience at WAC in Fayetteville

2/25 Larkin Poe Blood Harmony Tour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
04/28 Tedeschi/Trucks Band at Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock

 
Please Submit Dates for Regional Blues Artists and Group Events HERE
In This Issue 12/30/2022
Happy New Year!
Get your Tickets Now!IBC FundraiserBound For Beale
LIVE MUSICMusic Calendar 
On this day in Blues HistoryDecember 30
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
December 30



Today’s show features music performed by The Original Dixieland "Jass" Band
 
This Week's Quote
 
 
“There are four qualities essential to a great jazzman. they are taste, courage, individuality, and irreverence”
 
Stan Getz
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
 
The International Songwriting Competition 2022
 
Library of Congress National Jukebox
 
ARSC Ten Notable Pre-1923 Recordings
 
The Meteor Guitar Gallery
 
Fayetteville Roots Festival
 


 
 

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

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