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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Our Next BIG Thing!
Bound for Beale Fundraiser, Oct. 26th
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Each year, with the help of our members, event attendees, and sponsors, we send the winning acts from our Blues Challenge to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge on Beale Street.
This year the winning band is Blues City Limits.
And the winning solo/duo act is Batterton & Edwards.
Featuring a special appearance by The Downtown Livewires.
We are very proud to have these wonderful artists represent OBS on Beale Street! This is a career opportunity like no other for these artists. The competition event lasts 5 days, and the artists meet record label executives, booking agents, festival organizers and publicists. There is no other event in the world where you can meet these people just by walking down the street! You can be very proud of the bands and solo/duo artists who have represented Ozark Blues Society for the past 20 years. We have had two bands go to the Top Ten Finals (out of an average of 250 bands that compete from around the globe). And we have had one winner of the Solo/Duo competition! By attending this event, taking part in the silent auction, and by sponsoring, you will provide this year's winners with this opportunity!
Contact LIZ LOTTMANN for information on how to sponsor the event or donate Silent Auction items, thank you! |
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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. 26th, 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 Riverfront Blues Society's Challenge Winners 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 to national and international agents, record labels, promotional experts, and festival organizers.
Sign up here: RIVERFRONT BLUES SOCIETY-LINK TO ENTER BLUES CHALLENGE
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Club 509 Hosting Open Mic Sept. 19th
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We are very fortunate to have another venue here in NWA that supports Blues and Blues Artists, and all musicians and people of all the arts. They have a special event coming up, and here are the deets:
HEAR YE HEAR YE ALL PERFORMERS!
Got some songs to share? A poem to recite? A dance?
Bring your guitars, ukuleles, notebooks and more for our MUSIC OPEN MIC for a wonderful night of sharing, singing, networking, and fun!
Hosted by the lovely Jen Cole , our music open mic is perfect for the seasoned and the new! Grab a tasty bev from our bar and enjoy
this special night of song!
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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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N.E. Arkansas Music Festival
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If you're an Arkansas native, or a music heritage enthusiast, you will know that Northeast Arkansas is rich in the history of American Music. Harry Leyl of the Delta Boogie newsletter keeps subscribers up to date on the special type of NEA music performances over there in the Jonesboro/Walnut Ridge area. This annual festival is one of the biggest and best, and it's been going on for 60 years! Click the link below for the line-up, food, special goings-on!
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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, 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, Rogers, AR
9/19/24 -- Ozark Blues Society Big Jam Band at Pig Trail HD Rally off Exit 86, 4-8 PM, Rogers, AR
Buddy Shute
9/13/24 -- Buddy Shute & the Motivators, La Huerta Crossover, Fayetteville, AR
9/14/24 -- Buddy Shute, Jammin Java, Fayetteville, AR
9/17/24 -- Buddy Shute, Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar. Fayetteville. AR
9/18/24 -- Buddy & the Baskins, La Huerta Crossover, Fayetteville. AR
9/19/24 -- Buddy Shute & Mark McGee, Oz Smokehouse, Rogers, AR
9/21/24 -- Buddy Shute & the Motivators, Morano's, Fayetteville. AR
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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