"Blues is easy to play, but hard to feel." ~ Jimi Hendrix
In 1987 the Grammys paid tribute to the Blues with this medley starting with Willie Dixon and Koko Taylor performing "When I Make Love" then rolling into "Let The Good Times Roll" with B.B. King, Albert King, Robert Cray, Etta James, and many more.
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5/22 Jam-Special Guest Band TBA
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Stay Tuned! Next week's newsletter will announce the Special Guest Band that will be featured! See the article below for how to enter the showcase band segment.
Be there on Thursday, May 22nd, at the Music Depot in Rogers, from 6:30-9:30pm.
Just come on in, it's free -- and if you want to jam,
sign up and you'll get up!
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New! “Band Feature” Showcase at Jam Nights
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Our Pro Jam “Band Feature” Segment is coming!
For the next few months leading up to our Bound for Beale Blues Challenge, we will reserve a 2-3 song time slot during each open jam, for a band or a solo-duo that wants to showcase as an act in front of our crowd of Blues music lovers. Standard setups only, house gear. Plug and play.
MUST RESERVE AHEAD OF TIME by emailing:
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Speaking of Jams, Check This Out!
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Albert Collins jams with The Allman Brothers. It's okay to wish you were there!
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Road Trip Down the Blues Highway
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This weekend, OBS President Diane Rudolph and Secretary Liz Lottmann will drive down the Blues Highway to Clarksdale, Mississippi. Y'all come on over and join them! They promise to bring back pics and stories for us all. The occasion is the Pinetop Perkins Foundation Boogie at Ground Zero. The event features performances by Grammy and Blues Music Awards winners. As representatives of Ozark Blues Society of NWA, Liz is also the event coordinator for the Boogie. She and Diane will be performing at Ground Zero with the Delta Divas alongside Lala Craig, Heather Crosse, Tina Cossey, Thornetta Davis, and Josh Parks on guitar. The Boogie raises funds for the Youth Workshops that take place every summer, taught by living legends of the Blues. More to come on this!
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BLUES CHALLENGE OFFICIAL DATE SET
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ATTENTION BLUES SOLO/DUO ARTISTS AND BANDS! Registration is now open for our Annual Blues Challenge. Contact ozarkbluesnwa@gmail.com, for info on how to register to compete. The Challenge is set for Sunday, August 3, 2025, at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville! Winners go to Memphis in 2026 to compete in the International Blues Challenge on Beale Street! It provides a fantastic showcase in Memphis, in front of agents, record execs, club owners and festival bookers. Sign up now! Spread the word!
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Eureka Springs Blues Party 5/29-6/1!
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The Eureka Springs Blues Party is back from May 29th to June 1st, 2025, bringing a powerhouse lineup of Grammy and Blues Music Award winners, blending Blues Rock, Funk, and traditional Blues in the heart of Arkansas.
Main Stage Saturday at the Auditorium: 2024 Blues Album Grammy Award winner Ruthie Foster and acclaimed New Orleans artist and songwriter Anders Osborne.
Street Party: Patrick Sweany, Indigenous with special guest Monte Montgomery, DK Harrell, and Annika Chambers with the Chambers DesLauriers Band.
Blues in the Park, the Center Street Block Party on Saturday, and the downtown Eureka Springs Entertainment District keep the energy going all weekend, culminating in a wild Funk party at Grotto Upstairs and the traditional Sunday sendoff at the iconic blues stage at Chelsea’s. For ticket details, venue info, and updates: www.eurekaspringsbluesparty.com. |
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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:
VENUE and PUBLICATIONS LISTINGS, many featuring Blues and Jazz performances and jams:
The Fayetteville Flyer Events Listing
Top Concerts Listing-NWA
Meteor Guitar Gallery, Bentonville
Music Depot, Rogers
George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville
Coda Concert House-Joplin, MO
Music Education Initiative
Magnolia House Events
NWA Jazz Society Events
Railyard Live at Butterfield Stage, Rogers
Arkansas Music Pavilion (The AMP), Bentonville
The Momentary, Bentonville
Pub on the Bricks (FB page)
Club 509, Fayetteville
Blues Festival Guide
Submit Dates or Website Show Links for Regional Blues Artists and Group Events here:
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Live Blues Videos on TV 24/7
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Watch some of your favorite Blues artists recorded in live performance on Blues Music Television.
Blues Music TV on Facebook HERE .
Also on ROKU and FIRESTICK HERE!
We like to feature opportunities online to hear and watch Blues Music. Here's another one for ya!
And here's a collection of Memphis and New Orleans music videos and films:
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Let Blues Articles Guide You
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Google has assembled a page dedicated to Blues news and articles. It's good stuff! It contains news about upcoming Blues festivals, and links to music journalists' blogs.
And you can get a FREE online subscription to Blues Blast Magazine here:
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Visit our website to renew or join!
Annual membership levels begin at $20/year for a single membership. Family membership is $30. And there are many higher levels of support offered. Membership gives you so much in return, including meeting new friends while enjoying the best regional and national blues artists. 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!
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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..WORKSHOP MUSIC EDUCATION INITIATIVE. 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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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 and FIRESTICK HERE! |
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