"I’m trying to get people to see that we are our brother’s keeper. Red, white, black, brown or yellow, rich or poor,
we all have the blues."
-- B. B. King --
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In This Issue: FEBRUARY 20, 2026
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NEXT OBS JAM AT MUSIC DEPOT
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THURS, FEB 26 6:30-9:30pm, MUSIC DEPOT, DOWNTOWN ROGERS, AR
Featuring Tom Katz and Friends
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ADDITIONAL MUSIC DEPOT SPONSORED BLUES EVENTS STARTING IN MARCH:
Every 1st Thursday:
OBS All Star House Band
Every 3rd Thursday:
Blues Feature Concerts
FREE ADMISSION Courtesy of
Music Moves, Ozark Blues Society, Furniture MD, Pinnacle Rug Cleaning,
and Thomas Investments
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OBS Core Band Shows Start at
March at Music Depot,
Continue Every 1st Thursday!
EVERY 1ST THURSDAY starting in March!
Get ready for more live Blues in NWA! Seating will fill fast! FREE admission!
Thank you to The Music Depot for this collaboration!
(This is not an open jam. Those will remain on 2nd & 4th Thursdays)
CORE PLAYERS: MIKE RUDOLPH, JOHN DAVIES, DAVE RENKO, TONY REDMAN, RICK ENDEL
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Nominees Announced for the Blues Music Awards
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 ATTENTION Blues Foundation Members and Fans!
The Blues Music Awards brings together Blues performers, industry representatives, and fans from all over the world to celebrate the best in Blues recordings and performances from the previous year.
The BMAs are generally recognized as the highest honor given to blues musicians and are awarded by vote of Blues Foundation members. To become a Blues Foundation voting member, join here. To see the nominees, go here:
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New OBS Web Feature to Come
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Soon the OBS website will feature an artist referral page. There will be one section for member musicians to list their contact links, and another section for full band referrals. Details to come soon.
Consider joining OBS if you are not currently a member. At least
one person in the band must be a member in order to be added to the band directory. Single musicians must be a member to submit their information
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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:
Individual Listings Here:
Los Roscoes (at the Gravel Bar on Thursdays in Eureka Springs)
NACE BROTHERS AT GEORGE'S MAJESTIC, FAYETTEVILLE, ARK., FOR HAPPY HOUR
FEB. 20th, 6PM
THE BLUE UNDERGROUND, 2/27, PUB ON THE BRICKS
KURT ALLEN BAND IN EUREKA SPRINGS
Rowdy Beaver Den, 2/20/26, 9pm
New Delhi Cafe, 2/21/26, 6pm
BLUE UNDERTONES AT BELLA VISTA MUSEUM, SAT., 2/21, 7PM
JESSE WELLES AT OZARK MUSIC HALL 3/28/26
GOV'T MULE AT THE OZARK MUSIC HALL, FAYETTEVILLE AR, APRIL 28TH
EUREKA SPRINGS BLUES PARTY, MAY 28-31st
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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
Morano's Bar & Grill, Fayetteville AR
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 Groups Events Here:
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NEW BLUES RADIO SHOW IN NWA
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DJ RJ is your host on Saturday mornings at 10AM, on KOBV 103.3, for a deep dive into the Blues. Here's where to livestream it:
Here's the main website:
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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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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 artist:
KOKOMO ARNOLD
(February 15, 1896 or 1901 – November 8, 1968)
He was a major influence on Robert Johnson. His early recording in 1937 of "Old Kokomo Blues", linked below, is the first known use of that iconic Blues phrase "1 and 1 are 2, 2 and 2 are 4", etc.
Robert Johnson soon after recorded his version called
"Sweet Home Chicago".
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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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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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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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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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DONATE ONE TIME OR RECURRING
We are grateful for the support of our sustaining sponsors!
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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