"They hear it come out, but they don't know how it got there. They don't understand that's life's way of talking. You don't sing to feel better. You sing 'cause that's a way of understanding life."
- Ma Rainey -
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In This Issue: NOVEMBER 14, 2025
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Take the opportunity to vote for your favorite Grammy Nominee, especially
in the Blues Category!
 The Recording Academy has revealed the nominees for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, and this year’s blues categories feature a mix of living legends and modern torchbearers keeping the genre alive.
BEST TRADITIONAL BLUES NOMINEES:
- Ain’t Done With The Blues — Buddy Guy
- Room On The Porch — Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’
- One Hour Mama: The Blues Of Victoria Spivey — Maria Muldaur
- Look Out Highway — Charlie Musselwhite
- Young Fashioned Ways — Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
BEST CONTEMPORARY BLUES ALBUM:
- Breakthrough - Joe Bonamassa
- Paper Doll - Samantha Fish
- A Tribute To LJK - Eric Gales
- Preacher Kids - Robert Randolph
- Family - Southern Avenue
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OBS JAMS, COMING RIGHT UP!
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BIG THANKS TO THE JEFF HORTON BAND FOR OPENING UP THE JAM LAST NIGHT, 11/13/25! THERE WAS A FULL HOUSE AT THE DEPOT!
🎶 GREAT NEWS 🎉
WE HAVE CONFIRMED WITH THE MUSIC DEPOT THAT BLUES JAMS WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT 2026 ON THE 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH. WATCH THE WEBSITE FOR HOST ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Remaining 2025 Jam Dates:
(No 4th Thursday Depot jams in Nov or Dec due to holidays)
Morano's Blues Therapy Pop Up Jam 12/3 WITH THE OBS CORE BAND
Music Depot Jam Thursday 12/11 with The Blue Underground
OZARK BLUES SOCIETY'S WEBSITE HAS DETAILS
ON ALL UPCOMING EVENTS HERE:
BLUES JAMS ARE ALL AGES, AND FREE TO ENTER AT THE MUSIC DEPOT, DOWNTOWN ROGERS
6:30-9:30PM
Reserved VIP Upper Level Seating purchase links are available on the Music Moves website.
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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BOURBON & BLUES 11/21/25 WITH AKEEM KEMP BAND AT THE MUSIC DEPOT 7-10 PM
YONDER’S WALL AT PUB ON THE BRICKS 11/21/25
8-11 PM
SCHOOL OF ROCK 11/21/25 5-8 PM
FAYETTEVILLE LIGHTING OF THE SQUARE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD AT GEORGES MAJESTIC:
WE ALL KNOW HOW MUCH OF HERSELF RACHEL HAS GIVEN TO THE COMMUNITY, WITH HER BIG HEART AND EVEN BIGGER PERFORMANCES. IT’S TIME FOR US TO GIVE BACK. THIS WILL BE AN AMAZING NIGHT, FULL OF MUSIC AND LOVE. PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT.
It's never too early to get your tickets for this one:
It's our annual fundraiser to send our Blues Challenge winners to Memphis, to compete in the International Blues Challenge! Tables are going fast,
so get yours reserved asap!
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NOV 14-16, 2025
Arkansas Country Blues
& Stringband Festival
 This free, high-quality cultural event features performances by nationally and regionally recognized artists, educational presentations, and community-based programming—including Las Balladas, which bridges Hispanic ballad traditions
with Ozark heritage.
THE ARKANSAS COUNTRY BLUES & STRINGBAND FESTIVAL IS ANOTHER COLLABORATION OF
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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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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:
JOE BONAMASSA AT THE WAC 11/25/25
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
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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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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OBS Prowls the 'Net So You Don't Have To!
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This week's featured reel:
Christine "Kingfish" Ingram on the Blues Cruise
Video link here, hang on to your hat!
OBS had Christone here in 2018 - let's get him back 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! |
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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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Keep Up with the Blues Charts
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Do you have a recording out there for airplay? Or are you following a particular Blues artist? Or are you just curious about what CD to buy next? Here's the BIG BLUES CHART for ya.
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DONATE ONE TIME OR RECURRING
We are grateful for the support of our sustaining sponsors!
and
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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