“Particularly with the blues, it's not just about bad times. It's about the healing spirit.”
-Taj Mahal-
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Ozark Blues Society's
ROAD TO MEMPHIS
The Bound for Beale IBC Fundraiser previously planned for November 8th at Meteor Guitar Gallery is being rescheduled due to the unfortunate closing of the Meteor Guitar Gallery, which was announced this evening, 10/11/2025. A new date and location will be forthcoming.
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AND...IT WAS A FULL HOUSE FOR THURSDAY’S 10/9 JAM WITH HOWARD MAHAN!
CATCH THE BAND’S FULL SHOW AT PUB ON THE BRICKS - TOMORROW NIGHT, SATURDAY 10/11/25
NEXT JAM 10/23, featuring
featuring Boudreaux’s Rhythym & Turmoil
WHO ARE THESE GUYS???
Come find out for yourself…
OZARK BLUES SOCIETY PRESENTS A FREE COMMUNITY SHOW AT FLASHBACKS PIZZA WITH BLUES CITY LIMITS
105 S Third St., Rogers, AR
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22, 6:30-8:30
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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Ozark Blues Society put some blues in the Bikes Blues & BBQ 2025 festival! Thank you to all of the musicians that performed on Friday and Saturday!
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Check the Ozark Blues Society Facebook page for videos of the shows
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The Biscuit Abides,
and Pinetop Homecoming Too!
Delta Divas to Perform in Clarksdale MS!
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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! Prayer Bailey, Lala Craig, Charlotte Taylor, Heather Crosse, Liz Lottmann, Diane Rudolph, and more! 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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Dig Jazz??? See What's Up with ...
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Our Sister Society, the NWA Jazz Society, is up to some good stuff! Check out their events, join, and sign up for their newsletter here:
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OBS Prowls the 'Net
So You Don't Have To!
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BLUES PLAYLIST
LINK TO PLAYLIST:
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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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HAPPY HOUR GEORGES MAJESTIC TONIGHT, 10/10/25:
HARDTOPS & OREO BLUE
HOWARD MAHAN BAND AT PUB ON THE BRICKS SATURDAY, OCT 11TH!
Second Saturdays Pea Ridge:
Free -- Shop local and small businesses. Vendors set upfrom 5-9pm selling crafts and goods from art, crystals,
freeze dried items, tumblers, jellies...
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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:
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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