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Don't never follow your first mind,
'cause that's the one that's wrong.
-- Son House --
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In This Issue: MAY 21, 2026
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FIRST MONDAYS AT MORANO’S!
EUREKA SPRINGS BLUES PARTY - GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW!!
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THE LINEUP IS HERE!
WOMEN IN BLUES - A SPECIAL PRESENTATION
AT THE EUREKA SPRINGS BLUES FESTIVAL!
Friday of #EurekaBlues2026 is all about the Women of Blues!! Spotlighting orianthi, widely recognized as one of the greatest female guitarists of all time, alongside Blues Music Award winner, Carolyn Wonderland, and rising star Ally Venable, creating a powerful, multi-generational celebration of women shaping the future of blues!!
Stay for the entire festival, including the OBS Big Blues Jam to close out Saturday night in the ballroom!
Need tickets to the festival?
AND DON'T MISS THIS FOR THE SATURDAY NIGHT OPENING AT THE AUDITORIUM!
Blues Party Tribute
Honoring the Cate Brothers
Followed by Dumpstaphunk,
and at 10:00,
the Big Blues Jam with the
Ozark Howlers and special guests!
This year opening the Saturday night Auditorium show, the Eureka Springs Blues Party proudly honors the legendary Cate Brothers Band—a group whose story is deeply intertwined with the very fabric of this music-loving town. For decades, brothers Earl Cate and Ernie Cate have not only shaped the Arkansas music scene, but have helped define the sound and spirit of blues in Eureka Springs itself.
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OBS BLUES THURSDAYS
AT MUSIC DEPOT!
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THURSDAY BLUES SHOWS & JAMS SCHEDULE
Members, need to renew? Click on the website link:
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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:
SERITA'S PICKS!
Serita is a big Blues fan, but loves all genres. Here's what she's looking forward to this week....
Thursday:
ALL STAR CORE BAND JAM
The Music Depot, 206 W Walnut St., Rogers AR
6:30pm to 9:30pm, FREE
Friday:
ULTRA SUEDE
Railyard Live, 101 E Cherry St., Rogers, AR
7pm to 9 or 10pm, FREE
Saturday:
THE RESET - Mind Body Sound
The Music Depot, 206 W Walnut St., Rogers AR
10am to 11 30am, $5
Sunday:
VINCE TURNER
Solo/Switchback Bar, Holiday Island
1pm to 4pm
Individual Artist Listings Here:
Los Roscoes (at the Gravel Bar on Thursdays in Eureka Springs)
KOREY McKELVY BAND & PATTI STEEL BAND
GEORGE'S MAJESTIC LOUNGE, JUNE 11
BOB DYLAN! BOB DYLAN! BOB DYLAN! AT THE AMP JULY 3
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NEW CD RELEASE -- BUDDY SHUTE
HEADIN' BACK TO MEMPHIS
Available for purchase at Spinneymedia.com
and for listening/download on all streaming services.
 HEADIN' BACK TO MEMPHIS is a part of a journey... wandering the back roads.... returning to where you started from after seeing what all is out there.... picking up things along the way..... leaving some behind... HEADIN' BACK TO MEMPHIS is made up of 14 songs Buddy Shute picked up along the way.... 11 of these are original tunes... 2 co-written with Brenda Baskin who is featured on the topical song I TOLD YOU SO.... there is a traditional tune and 2 covers, one each by song masters Joni Mitchell and Tom Waits....come share this journey back to Memphis.... also buy here: https://buddyshute.com/music-store*****
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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OBS Prowls the 'Net So You Don't Have To!
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This week's featured Blues Legend:
Howlin' Wolf and Son House
From Wikipedia:
Edward James "Son" House Jr. (March 21, 1902 – October 19, 1988) was an American Delta blues singer and guitarist, noted for his highly emotional style of singing and slide guitar playing.
After years of hostility to secular music while working as a preacher, he turned to blues performance at the age of 25. He quickly developed a unique style by applying the rhythmic drive, powerful delivery, and emotional intensity of his preaching to the newly learned idiom. In a short career interrupted by a spell in Parchman Farm penitentiary, he developed his musicianship to the point that Charley Patton, the foremost blues artist of the Mississippi Delta region, invited him to share engagements and to accompany him to a 1930 recording session for Paramount Records.
more here... Son House Bio-Wikipedia
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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 NWA Jazz Society...
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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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LISTEN UP! Blues, Roots & Rock on
NWA Radio, Online and Broadcast
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Did you know? We have three Blues and Roots radio shows right here in NWA! And a classic rock radio show, that often features NWA and native Arkansan's musicians. Listen on KASU-FM 91.9 and streaming globally on KASU.org, on the TuneIn Radio App, or by telling your smart speaker of choice to play KASU.
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:
NWA DJ RJ LIVESTEAM LINK-SATURDAYS AT 10AM
Here's the main website:
NWA-BENTONVILLE RADIO PLAYS BLUES
Arkansas Roots airs weekdays noon to 1:00 p.m. and Saturdays noon to 3:00 p.m. Your hosts are Marty Scarbrough and Mike Doyle. On the Arkansas Roots show, you can submit your own music for consideration for airplay. Details for submission are at this link:
ARKANSAS ROOTS SUBMISSION INFO
6 Degrees of the Delta airs Sundays at 5:00 p.m. Your host ever Sunday is LaDawn Lee Fuhr. The idea for the show is that all modern music can be connected back to the Delta through 6 people or less. Based on small world theory and 6 Degrees of Separation, #6DegreesoftheDelta will provide good music with a good story and rich history to be enjoyed by everyone.
Each Sunday night at 8:00, long-time area radio personality Dennis Rogers shares progressive rock music on the program Mr. Rogers’ Rock Collection.
 Wanna listen to great Blues artists, and learn all about them, too? Our friend from Jonesboro, Arkansas not only plays the music, but writes bios, and links videos. Check him out and give him some propers!
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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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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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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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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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