"The blues is celebration, because when you take sorrow and turn it into music, you transform it."
-- Odetta Holmes --
Folk, blues, spirituals guitarist, lyricist (1930–2008)
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In This Issue: OCTOBER 17, 2025
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A BIG THANK YOU to our sponsors:
Arkansas Musicworks
Music Moves
Thomas Family Agency
Crisp Recording Studio
Pinnacle Rugs
DON’T FORGET:
Pizza & Live Blues THIS WEDNESDAY, Oct. 22nd in Downtown Rogers!
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OZARK BLUES SOCIETY PRESENTS A FREE COMMUNITY SHOW AT FLASHBACK PIZZA WITH BLUES CITY LIMITS
105 S Third St., Rogers, AR
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22, 6:30-8:30
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Report from the Pinetop Perkins Foundation Homecoming
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Your OBS President Diane Rudolph, and past president and Secretary Liz Lottmann, are essential contributors for this annual Pinetop event. Liz is the Event Coordinator and books the artists. Diane ties up loose ends on site, and there are always plenty of those.
As you can see from the pictures here, Liz enjoys meeting and working with the artists. She says it's a great honor to get to know them, and develop those warm friendships. Christone "Kingfish" Ingram is a "graduate" of the Pinetop Perkins Foundation Youth Workshops held every summer in Clarksdale, MS. Whenever he can each year, he drops in quietly at the Homecoming and jams with the other young workshop attendees. It's an exciting and heartwarming moment. Here is some video of the Pinetoppers jamming.
Once again, a collection of extraordinary Arkansas and Mississippi women appeared as... The Delta Divas! Prayer Bailey, Lala Craig, Charlotte Taylor, Heather Crosse, Liz Lottmann, Diane Rudolph, and more! Here are pics showing what all goes on at the Homecoming. See you next year!!!
Gotta put up the schedule!
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Kingfish hangin' out!
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Chummin' around onstage!
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Legendary Jimi Mayes!
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A stellar lineup!
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Anson Funderburgh and Christian Dozzler!
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Harrell "Young Rell" Davenport!
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pinetopperkinsfoundation.org
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Workshop Grads!
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OBS JAMS, COMING RIGHT UP!
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NEXT JAM 10/23, featuring
featuring Boudreaux’s Rhythm & Turmoil
WHO ARE THESE GUYS???
Come find out for yourself…
at the MUSIC DEPOT in Downtown Rogers
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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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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SAVE THE DATE!!
Our Very Special
BOUND FOR BEALE Fundraiser,
Jan. 2nd, extended HAPPY HOUR AT GEORGE'S MAJESTIC!
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...
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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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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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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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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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