The Blues are the true facts of life expressed in words and song, inspiration, feeling, and understanding.
-Willie Dixon-
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OZARK BLUES SOCIETY IBC FUNDRAISER IS NOVEMBER 8TH AT METEOR GUITAR GALLERY - SAVE THE DATE! FINAL DETAILS IN NEXT WEEK’S LETTER
NEXT BLUES JAM - OCTOBER 9TH
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Featuring:
HOWARD MAHAN BAND
This is one not to miss!
https://mahantheband.weebly.com/#/
OZARK BLUES SOCIETY'S WEBSITE HAS MORE DETAILS ON UPCOMING EVENTS HERE:
ALL AGES, FREE ADMISSION.
AT THE MUSIC DEPOT, DOWNTOWN ROGERS, 6:30-9:30pm
Reserved VIP Upper Level Seating Available at:
All Lower Level Seating and Tables are open, FCFS.
Sponsored by The Ozark Blues Society of NWA,
Music Moves, Pinnacle Rugs, & Thomas Family Agency
Musician sign up at the door.
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Bikes Blues & BBQ
Is Here!
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It's that time of year folks! Pull out your leather jacket, hop on your bike and head on over to enjoy the festivities October 1st-4th in downtown Rogers Arkansas. Enjoy live music, Ozark rides, a BBQ contest, Karaoke Contest, and motorcycle vendors who might just have your next sweet ride waiting.
FULL SCHEDULE: https://bikesbluesandbbq.org/event-schedule/
October 3rd the Women in Blues take to the stage for a night of Blues you won't want to miss. Join us at the Railyard Live at Butterfield Stage in Rogers featuring Tina Cossey, Jeron Marshall, Dawn Cate, and Lectric Liz Lottmann from 5:20-6:30!
Then on October 4th at the Railyard Main Stage in Rogers, it’s the OBS BIG BLUES JAM! Featuring: Opener by YONDER’S WALL, followed by an All Star Core Band with TONY REDMAN, GARY HUTCHISON, RANDY McALLISTER, KELLY ANDERSON, JOHN DAVIES, MIKE RUDOLPH, ANDY OBERG
PUB ON THE BRICKS
106 W ELM ST
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
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The Biscuit Abides,
and Pinetop Homecoming Too!
Delta Divas to Perform in Clarksdale MS,
along with ...
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Your OBS President Diane Rudolph, and past president and Secretary Liz Lottmann, are essential contributors for this annual Pinetop event. Once again, a collection of extraordinary Arkansas and Mississippi women will appear as... The Delta Divas! This event features legendary Blues artists in the historic setting of the Hopson Commissary and Shack Up Inn. It's easy to meet the artists and get autographs, cuz there's no backstage, and they all enjoy hanging out with everyone. Check out the lineup!
- $20 donation at the door -
And the Biscuit Abides with these incredible acts!
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OBS Prowls the 'Net
So You Don't Have To!
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BLUES VIDEOS
LINKS TO VIDEOS
It's always fun to hear a song in its original recording, by the songwriter, and then to compare it to another great artist's interpretation. The first link above is Willie Dixon's recording of I Can't Quit You Baby. And under that link is Otis Rush's version. Both of them gives you chills on the opening angst-filled note, then you can see how the different artist feels the song.
Willie Dixon (Getty Images)
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Otis Rush (Punchbowl)
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BIOS, SONGS, PHOTOS FOR WILLIE AND OTIS:
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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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EVERY TUESDAY,
OPEN MIC NIGHT!!!
SIGN UP AT 6:30, MUSIC AT 7:30
METEOR GUITAR GALLERY
128 W. Central Ave.,
Bentonville, Ark.
EUREKA SPRINGS
 Oct. 4 -- Art Walk & Expedition, 1303 CR 204, Eureka Springs, AR Drumming in the Park, Downtown, 67 Main St., Eureka Springs, AR
SECOND SATURDAYS IN PEA RIDGE
Free -- Shop local and small businesses. Vendors set up from 5-9pm selling crafts and goods from art, crystals, freeze dried items, tumblers, jellies...
OZARK BLUES SOCIETY PRESENTS A FREE COMMUNITY SHOW AT FLASHBACKS PIZZA!
105 S Third St., Rogers, AR
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22, 6:30-8:30
Join us for a free outdoor community concert at Flashbacks Pizza with Blues City Limits! We’ll have merch for sale, and some to give away! A percentage of the sales from this event will be donated to the Ozark Blues Society, so come for dinner and some live blues! Donations are welcome.
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Uncle B.B. wants you!!!
We have opportunities for sponsorship on many different levels, all with excellent benefits. Find out more via email:
OZARK BLUES SOCIETY OF NWA!
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CHECK OUT THURSDAYS WITH LOS ROSCOES AT GRAVEL BAR
EUREKA SPRINGS
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:
 Acclaimed Grammy-nominated Bayou Blues guitarist-vocalist Tab Benoit, 'Louisiana's Living Legend," makes a local appearance in Fayetteville, performing at George's Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St., Tuesday, October 7. Show: 8:00pm. Tickets: $40.90. Info: (479) 527-6618 or visit https://stubs.net/tickets/7158/i-hear-the-thunder-tour-with-tab-benoit. Opening is Ghalia Volt, a powerhouse performer with grit, soul, and serious chops who brings a magnetic, high-voltage presence to the stage.
ARTIST LISTINGS:
If you would like to list your page here, please email us at
VENUE and PUBLICATIONS LISTINGS, many featuring Blues and Jazz performances and jams:
George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville
Gravel Bar, Eureka Springs AR
Magnolia House Events
Meteor Guitar Gallery, Bentonville
Music Depot, Rogers
Music Education Initiative
NWA Jazz Society Events
Ozark Music Hall, formerly JJ's Live
Park House Kitchen and Bar, Siloam Springs
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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Blues Festival Listings -
National and International
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What's the best resource for finding Blues Festivals around the country and the world, you ask? It's right here! The Blues Festival Guide online magazine... you're welcome!
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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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DONATE ONE TIME OR RECURRING
Visit our website
to RENEW, OR JOIN AS A MEMBER
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 member meetings and submit nominations for Board positions.
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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