“Blues is a tonic for whatever ails you. I could play the blues and then not be blue anymore.”
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The Challenge Is On! 8/3/25
at George's Majestic in Fayetteville
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 Every year, the Ozark Blues Society of NW Arkansas sends bands and solo/duo artists to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge. The first step to the Memphis competition is our local Challenge here in NWA. This year our competitors are Batterton & Edwards, Jimmy Stengel, The Procrastinators, and the R.D. Olson Blues Band.
Your attendance at the Challenge helps raise funds to send both a band and a solo/duo act to Memphis, with rooms paid and a daily stipend for food, etc. Let's get our artists there to represent us here in NWA. Let's give them the opportunity to meet record execs, festival bookers, and many others who can help their music careers! Here's where to buy tix in advance, or reserve a table -- GEORGE'S MAJESTIC TIX TO THE BLUES CHALLENGE 8/3/25
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ALL AGES, FREE ADMISSION.
PLUS!! We will give away a set of tickets
to the Blues Challenge!!
Reserved VIP Upper Level Seating Available at
All Lower Level Seating and Tables are open, FCFS.
Sponsored by The Ozark Blues Society of NWA and
Music Moves.
Musician sign up at the door.
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 As so many NWA and regional musicians know, Chris Moore's East Hall Recording Studio is an essential resource for our music community. Come celebrate at George's Majestic this Sunday, 7/20, and enjoy performances by TV Preacher, Pyrocratic, Formals, Squash Garden, Jess Harp, Sad Palomino, and Sawyer Hill.
From the Fayetteville Flyer article linked above:
This month, East Hall exists in a bizarre state of both celebration and anxiety as Moore prepares for an event marking 20 years in business, while also navigating a Highway 112 expansion project that is threatening to claim the land on which his home and studio have existed on for all these years.
Moore will celebrate East Hall’s 20th anniversary with a show at George’s Majestic Lounge on Sunday, July 20, featuring a ton of bands that have experienced the magic of recording at the studio. The show will feature a who’s-who of local bands that have recorded with Moore over the years, including TV Preacher, Pyrocratic, Formals, Squash Garden, Jess Harp, Sad Palomino, and Sawyer Hill.
Come join in to make some noise, dance, and have a great evening in Basin Spring Park. Join in the fun! Bring a drum or anything else that makes noise and join the drum circle with Angelo and his troupe of drummers and dancers.
The Fayetteville Farmers Market often features musicians on the street, and always offers great locally grown produce and street parties. On Saturday, August 2nd, there's the Watermelon Festival. Will they have a melon tossing contest? Gotta go to find out!
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SUPPORT OUR YOUNG MUSICIANS
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 ON JULY 24TH AT GEORGE'S!
Come see your next generation of great young musicians! The School of Rock AllStars program takes the very best students from around the world and sends them on a summer experience that further enhances their musical knowledge and industry professionalism. Becoming an AllStar is the highest level of achievement for a School of Rock student, and less than 1% of School of Rock students are selected each year to represent local schools as an AllStar. These students often go on to have accomplished careers in the music industry. Former AllStars have gone on to become touring artists, star in Broadway musicals, get signed to record deals, become finalists on talent competitions like The Voice and American Idol, or have other notable roles in the music industry. Reserve tickets and tables here:
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OBS Prowls the Socials
So You Don't Have To!
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BLUES WEBSITE
This site features Blues legend videos and photos, collected and posted from a source in the U.K. Here's what he says about his site: "Blues fan and guitarist for the Delta Kites & SuperFuzz having an amateur go at colourising old blues clips. I used to run the BadlyDrawnBallbag channel that was taken down so starting again here..."
He has posted a B.B. King TV interview from 1971 that reveals a different side of the B.B. we think we know. B.B. is a teacher in this video, playing styles from his influencers. Here's the link:
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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:
George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville
Magnolia House Events
Meteor Guitar Gallery, Bentonville
Music Depot, Rogers
Music Education Initiative
NWA Jazz Society Events
Railyard Live at Butterfield Stage, Rogers
The Momentary, Bentonville
Pub on the Bricks (FB page)
Club 509, Fayetteville
Blues Festival Guide
The Free Weekly Events Listing
Submit Dates or Website Show Links for Regional Blues Artists and Group Events here:
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Sponsorship Opportunities!
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Ozark Blues Society of NWA has many opportunities for sponsorship.
We offer many different levels and benefits to our sponsors!
For more info, inquire at
OZARK BLUES SOCIETY OF NWA!
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Blues Festival Season Is Here
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What's the best resource for finding Blues Festivals around the country, you ask? It's right here! The Blues Festival Guide online magazine... you're welcome!
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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! |
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Google has Googled Blues 4 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.
You can get a FREE online subscription to
Blues Blast Magazine here:
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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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