Next OBS Board meeting is October 2nd @ 6PM, at Gusano's in Rogers/Lowell, at the Pleasant Grove exit. All members are welcome to attend, along with invited guests. Use this link to check your membership status or sign up:
If your annual membership renewal is coming up, you can renew right now while the membership fee is still $15. It will go up to $20/year at the beginning of 2025.
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WOMEN IN BLUES!!! THIS SATURDAY!
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This is part of the Summer Concert Series produced by the Ozark Blues Society of NW Arkansas. Headlining this year’s event will be Chicago’s Joanna Connor and the Wrecking Crew, and they do just what the name says - get ready to be wrecked!
ABOUT JOANNA CONNOR:
From the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette interview by Monica Hooper:
POWERHOUSE JOANNA CONNOR
From Music News magazine:
“Music like this makes you realize just how vital Blues is and how it sits at the core of so much great music made in the last 60 years… ” – Music News
And...
Winner Best Blues Band and Best Individual Blues Musician for the 2022 Best of Chicago: Music & Nightlife poll
Opening acts are Divas On Fire and the Tina Cossey Band. Come experience one of the greatest nights in Blues ever to be had in Northwest Arkansas!
Tickets on sale here: WOMEN IN BLUES AT METEOR GUITAR GALLERY
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Upcoming Blues Jams & Morning Music twice a month!
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Ozark Blues Society has partnered with Good Day NWA to provide them with original blues artists twice a month to perform on the show. Show dates should coincide with our Pro Blues Jams schedules at the Music Depot, sponsored by Music Moves, which are now scheduled for every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month!
Upcoming Dates:
Our next jam is Thursday, Sept. 12th, 6:30-9:30 at the Music Depot in downtown Rogers. Jammers will be supported by the OBS Core Players from 6:30-9:30.
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL!
OBS MERCH ALWAYS AVAILABLE!
Be sure to catch Batterton Edwads on 9/26 on the Good Day NWA show! They are the duo winners of the OBS Blues Challenge, and when you see them, you will know why!
**If you or your band would like to perform, or individually join the roster of OBS core players, please contact Diane Rudolph at DIANE RUDOLPH, JAM COORDINATOR
for more information**
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ATTN ALL BLUES BANDS IN OUR AREA!
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The Riverfront Blues Society, in Fort Smith, is recruiting entries for its Blues Challenge! Just like the winners of our Ozark Blues Society Challenge, the winners of the Riverfront Blues Society's Challenge will go to Memphis to compete at the International Blues Challenge in January 2025. Take your chance to win an opportunity of a lifetime, to present your act tonational and international booking agents, record labels, promotional experts, and festival organizers. Go for it! Sign up here:
RIVERFRONT BLUES SOCIETY-LINK TO ENTER BLUES CHALLENGE
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More Blues Coming Up at the Meteor Guitar Gallery
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 The Blue Underground is a collective of seasoned musicians, led by the soulful vocals of NWA's Jenn Bray, James Meeks and Dru Thomas. They merges a mix of Texas Blues with the rebellious spirit of rock. The rhythm section, comprised of bassist Joshua "Ziggy" Kennedy and drummer Shawn Killion, lays down a groove-laden foundation. The band's repertoire, a mix of reimagined classics, delves into universal themes. The Blue Underground promises an electrifying live experience that transcends genre boundaries, making waves in the Midwest music scene.
THE BLUE UNDERGROUND
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Membership dues will increase from $15 to $20 at the beginning of 2025. If you're considering joining, why not do it now? Your dues will increase at the end of your sign-up year, so you'll save a bit. Remember that we have many different levels of membership to choose from, but the basic membership dues will increase. If you have questions, just email LIZ LOTTMANN
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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 of NWA (and vice versa).
ALL BLUES ARTISTS - For an individual listing, provide us with your Events Page link, and/or submit upcoming gigs in time for the publication prep deadline every Wednesday to:
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ARTIST LISTINGS:
BIKES, BLUES & BBQ PERFORMANCES:
9/18/24 -- Dakoda Tanksley, Diane Rudolph, and Vince Turner at Pig Trail HD Rally off Exit 86, 4-8 PM
9/19/24 -- Ozark Blues Society Big Jam Band at Pig Trail HD Rally off Exit 86, 4-8 PM
Buddy Shute
8/31/24 -- Buddy Shute & the Motivators, Party at the Cove Festival, Lake Eufaula, OK.
9/7/24 -- Buddy Shute & the Motivators, Ozark Folkways, Winslow, AR
9/13/24 -- Buddy Shute & the Motivators, La Huerta Crossover, Fayetteville, AR
9/14/24 -- Buddy Shute, Jammin Java, Fayetteville, AR
9/7/24 -- Women In Blues at the Meteor Guitar Gallery, Bentonville, Ark. featuring Joanna Connor & The
Wrecking Crew, and the Tina Cossey Band
9/28/24 -- Fort Scott, KS, Blues Festival
VENUE and PUBLICATIONS LISTINGS, many featuring Blues and Jazz performances and jams:
Please Submit Dates or Website Show Links for Regional Blues Artists
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ENTER TO WIN!
The South Florida Blues Society’s Legendary Raffle is back!
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Purchase your raffle tickets at the link below for your chance to win a 7-day cruise cabin on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise #42, sailing from Jan 26 -- February 2, 2025, out of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale to Tortola, St. Thomas, Puerto Plata, D.R. aboard of the Holland America, MS. Rotterdam. The Raffle will be held at the SFBS Anniversary Picnic Party, on 10/20/2024.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN! YOU ONLY NEED ONE TICKET TO WIN! To order raffle tickets, go to the SFBS website at SFBS LEGENDARY RAFFLE |
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Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society
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Annual membership levels begin at $15 until January 1, 2025. Membership gives you so much in return, including meeting new friends while enjoying the best blues artists in the area. Your membership support of Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas helps us pursue our mission to preserve the Original American Art Form known as The Blues, supports live blues performances, and provides educational programs for all ages. Thank You!
Membership Benefits Include:
Weekly E-newsletter
Opportunities to win tickets to events
VIP seating at events (when available)
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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Enjoy these weekly radio, streaming, and written blues sources!
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Generic Blues Show on KUAF
Hosted by Paul Kelso
The Generic Blues Show has been airing since the early 90's, playing tunes of all types of blues... whether it be country, rock, jazz, R&B or soul... it all links back to the blues.
Hear the show Fridays at 9 p.m. on 91.3 FM and Sundays 6 p.m. on KUAF 93.1
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Presented by
Big Train and the
Loco Motives
Find these weekly videos and more when you visit Big Train and the Loco Motives YouTube Page HERE:
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Check these out!
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On this day in
Blues History
For a daily dose of blues history, check out the daily Bluesland podcast HERE:
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Blues Music Television!
 Blues Music TV on Facebook HERE Want more?
Check out their all Blues channel on ROKU HERE!
Hangnail's Hollers
Stories From the Blues
By Hangnail Slim
Blues lovers! Check out the new Substack newsletter written by Hangnail Slim. To read his weekly edition, or to subscribe, check out Hangnail Slim's page HERE.. |
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