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Blues Challenge
OK...I am speaking to the "maybe" folks here....as you notice the change in weather today and bemoan the impending end of patio season, why not toss your hot blues onto the stage on October 25th by signing up to compete in the annual Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge?
The registration closes at midnight tonight! Blues musicians within a 250 mile radius of Bentonville can sign up to compete. If you always wanted to win your way to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, our challenge is your ticket.
Read on below or visit our website to find out all the details on these events.

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  And always remember, this is YOUR newsletter! Please send feedback or suggestions our way. You can reach me by email at the address below. We LOVE our readers and want to see
your ideas included! 
~Sandy McCann
 
Registration closes at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!
Ozark Blues Society
2019 Blues Challenge
Last Chance to enter!
Registration is open until tonight at midnight (October 11, 2019) for bands and solo/duo artists who want to compete for a spot in the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January. As an affiliate of the Blues Foundation, the Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge offers the opportunity to win a qualifying round that will give you a spot to compete in Memphis. The OBS Challenge will be held Friday, October 25th at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville. One band and one solo/duo act will be selected to represent Northwest Arkansas.

 


 
Please spread the word to musicians you may know who might consider entering. Information and registration are available on our website at www.ozarkbluessociety.org
Music Calendar 
10/11 - 10/19
Please enjoy the following listings comprised of bands, venues, and/or organizations that support Ozark Blues Society. Always check with individual venues for event details and schedule changes.

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10.11
  • Honeyjack for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Modern August at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
  • Tony Alvarez at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
  • Effreon White at The Nines in Bentonville
  • Keith Nicholson Trio at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
  • Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival in Eureka Springs
10.12
  • Evening of Jazz with Michael Fields at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Arkaban in Concert at the AMP in Rogers
  • Shaw Davis and the Black Ties at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Ashtyn Barbaree at Bentonville Farmers Market in Bentonville
  • Ashtyn Barbaree at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
  • Magnolia Road at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
  • Candy Lee at the Nines in Bentonville
  • Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival in Eureka Springs
10.13
  • Beer and Hymns: Dead Poet's Society at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville
  • Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival in Eureka Springs
10.14

  • Jazz Night at Undercroft Bar in Bentonville
10.15
  • NWA Jazz Showcase: Speakeasy at West and Watson in Fayetteville
10.16
  • Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Morano's in Fayetteville
10.17
  • Roger Thomas at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
  • Route 358 for Notes at Night at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
  • Jenna and Jon at The Nines in Bentonville
10.18
  • Bel Airs and One for the Money for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Tony Alvarez at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
  • Simeon Basil at The Nines in Bentonville
10.19
  • Hollywood Riot at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Jon Dooly at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
  • The Old Maid and the Thief at Haxton Road Studios in Bentonville
Mark Your Calendar 
  • 10/20 John Calvin Abney at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • 10/25 Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • 10/26 Hi-Lux at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • 11/2 Testify: A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn with Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • 11/2 Dandelion Heart at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
  • 11/4 Dandelion Heart at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • 11/9 Diva Fest: Fundraisor for NWA Women's Shelter at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • 11/16 Celebrating 50 years of the Cate Brothers at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
In this issue:  10/11/2019
Blues Challenge
Registration closes at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!Ozark Blues Society2019 Blues Challenge
Music Calendar 10/11 - 10/19
On this day in Blues History October 11
This Week's Quote
Blues Education Supporters
Check Out these regular local radio programs
Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society

Links You Can Use

On this day
in Blues History
 October 11

Today’s show features music performed by Muddy Waters and Harmonica Frank Floyd
This Week's Quote
 
 
"I was messing around with the harmonica...but I was 13 before I got a real good note out of it."

 
Muddy Waters
Blues Education Supporters
Thanks to the following for their support of blues education.


Check Out these regular local radio programs
 
 


 
"The Generic Blues Show" hosted by Paul Kelso airs every Friday night at 9pm on KUAF 91.3FM
 
 


 
Rockin' Hog Radio presents "Sunday Morning Blues" from 8am to 10am every Sunday
LINK
 
Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society
 


Annual membership levels begin at $15 and give you so much in return, including meeting new friends while enjoying the best blues artists in the area.  
 
By being a member of The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas, you are helping to support the Arts and to preserve the Original American Art Form known as The Blues.
 
Membership Benefits Include:
 
Weekly E-newsletter
 
Opportunities to win tickets to events
 
VIP seating at events (when available)
 
Discounts on OBS merchandise
 
Social networking – meeting other people who also love the blues
 
Opportunities to volunteer on OBS committees and at events
 
Ability to attend board meetings and vote on upcoming organizational issues and elections
 
Visit our Website to renew or join! Ozarkbluessociety.org
 
 


 


 
Links You
Can Use
 
Arkansas Music Pavillion
 
Arkansas Music Works
 
American Blues News
 
The Blues Foundation
 
Block Street Records
 
Blues For A Cause
 
Blues Festivals Guide
 
Blues Guitar News
 
Crystal Bridges
 
Downtown Bentonville
 
Eureka Springs Blues Weekend
 
Free Weekly
 
George’s Majestic Lounge
 
Guitar Center
 
J L Sound & Lighting Productions
 
National Blues Museum
 
North AR Jazz Society
 
NWA Tunedin
 
Rockin' Hog Radio
 
Sherry L Speer Photography
 
The Founders Room
 
The Walmart Museum
 
Tom Mowry Photography
 
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com./
 


 
 

Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas  |  P O Box 2004  |  Bentonville, AR 72712  | 

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