Ozark Blues Society's Blues Challenge Registration
Opens Next Week
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(Liz and Kayla are filling in for Sandy again this week. Sandy is recovering amazingly well from her surgery, and will be back at it here soon!)
We're very, very close to opening the registration for our Blues Challenge! If you've been getting this newsletter for several years, you know all about the Challenge and its rewards. If you've just recently joined our list, well, you're about to get schooled! Every year the Blues Foundation, based in Memphis, TN, produces the International Blues Challenge. All the venues in and around Beale Street are filled with bands from all over the world for 4 days and nights, to compete for the Big Win. There are around 250 participating blues societies from every country imaginable, that send their local challenge winners to compete in Memphis. Our Challenge will take place at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville, AR, on October 22, and we will notify bands and solo/duo artists how to register in our next newsletter! We have had the honor of sending a band and solo/duo performers every year since 2003. Several of them have placed in the Top 10, and one of our solo artists won the whole enchilada. They know who we are in Memphis, that's for sure. Many of us board members volunteer at the event, and when the IBC programs are given out, we often hear "Let's see who Ozark Blues Society is sending this year!" BWAAHAHAHA!
Always remember, this is YOUR newsletter! Please send feedback or suggestions our way. Sandy's email address is below, and she will be able to forward anything you send to Kayla and me while she heals up. We appreciate our readers and want
to see your ideas included!
~Sandy McCann
Liz Lottmann
Kayla Hiett
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
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Terry Quiett Band
Comes to NWA
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The Terry Quiett Band performs at the Meteor Guitar Gallery on August 20th. Nathan Bryce & Loaded Dice opens for them, and that will please so many of us in NWA who are Nathan & LD's fans. Terry's band has been touring for many years, and in a few weeks, the tour brings them here. The ticket link is here: Terry Quiett Band and Nathan Bryce & Loaded Dice
More about the band here:
The Terry Quiett Band Website
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Fayetteville Root Festival Aug. 25-27
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We have real-deal Blues artists coming our way August 25-27, at the Roots Festival at the Downtown Square in Fayetteville. Of special note for those who love the legends: Taj Mahal, Bettye LaVette, and the North Mississippi Allstars! And of course the line-up features lots more artists -- here's the link for more info and tickets: Fayetteville Roots Festival
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NWA Jazz Society Presents the Anderson Twins in Concert 8/20
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The Peter and Will Anderson Trio will perform as part of the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society's and KUAF's Summer Jazz Concert Series on August 20 at the Roots HQ on the Fayetteville Square. Joining the two world-renowned reedists will be tuitarist Adam Moezinia. Tickets and more information at:
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Anyone Can Enter!
South Florida Blues Society
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Raffle
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Don't miss this exciting opportunity to win a cruise shared by our sister society in South Florida
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Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Raffle tickets are available to purchase!
Enter to win a Cabin for 2 on The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise # 38, sailing from Fort Lauderdale January 28th - February 4th, 2023
to St Marteen, St Thomas & Half Moon Cay (Bahamas private island).
Only a maximum of 500 tickets will be sold. To purchase your tickets please visit to the SFBS Store at www.soflablues.org The most anticipated raffle of the year is on!, for the raffle of a Cruise for 2 ($5,000 value)
Don't miss out on this cruise of a lifetime!
Order them online now!
This Blues cruise always sells out, so taking a chance by buying Cruise raffle tickets and winning the cruise of a lifetime may be your only chance to get on board! Tickets are $20, with a maximum of only 500 to be sold! Our SFBS Store is opened for business and ready to securely take your credit card payments online for Cruise Raffle Tickets. Simply go to www.soflablues.org as you always have in the past, and click on the link on our homepage, where we will gladly accepted credit cards. Raffle tickets may also be purchased anytime, by sending a check for $20 per ticket payable to:
SOUTH FLORIDA BLUES SOCIETY
P.O. BOX 772548
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 3077-2548
As we always do, the SFBS is holding this terrific raffle, as a way of raising funds necessary to maintain the SFBS, while presenting participants a chance to win a cabin on this incredible cruise. All the proceeds go to the SFBS, a 501c (3) non-profit organization.
Bob "Bluesbobby" Weinberg
President, South Florida Blues Society
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OBS Members Are Always Invited to the General Sessions of our Board Meetings
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Our next Board Meeting is scheduled for September 7th at the Holiday Inn in Springdale, AR. The General Session starts at 6:00pm. We meet in our "Blues Enclave" off of the main floor dining area. If you aren't a member yet, visit our website to join us. Membership benefits are listed over on the right-hand sidebar.
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LIVE MUSIC
Music Calendar
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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. Submit weekly listings by emailing: SANDY
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8.05
- Buddy Shute & The Motivators at Rowdy Beaver Tavern in Eureka Springs
- Happy Hour Concert with Ultra Suede & The Hardtops at George's in Fayetteville
- Willie Carlisle at George's in Fayetteville
- Jack Williams CD Release Concert at Roots HQ
8.06
- Blues in Bentonville II, featuring the Jeff Horton Band, Oreo Blue, Buddy Shute & the Motivators, and Robbing Ford at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Paulownia (A Musical Art Lecture on Landscapes) by James Harrison Monaco at the Momentary
- The Red Lens with Kin & Company, Miles End Beach & Mildenhal at George's in Fayetteville
8.06
- Wiz Khalifa & Logic Vinyl & Verse Tour at the Walmart AMP in Rogers
8.09
- One Republic Never Ending Summer Tour at the Walmart AMP in Rogers
- Benny Bassett at JJ's Grill in Springdale
- Jocko on JJ's Grill & Steamboat in Fayetteville
- My Fair Lady at the Walton Arts Center
- One Republic at the Walmart AMP in Rogers
8.10
- Halestorm & the Pretty Reckless with Special Guests at the Walmart AMP in Rogers
- Jeff Fox at JJ's Grill Steamboat in Fayetteville
- Vince Turner at JJ's Grill in Springdale
- The Mountain Gypsies at Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar
8.11
- Jaime Wolfe at JJ's Grill & Steamboat in Fayetteville
- Michael Cooper at JJ's Grill in Springdale
- Jessica Paige and the Lucas Parker Band with The Three Blind Monks at George's in Fayetteville
- My Fair Lady at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
8.12
- Robert Johnson Legacy Tour at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Funk Factory at George's in Fayetteville
8.13
- Hellzapopin Circus Sideshow at George's in Fayetteville
- The Return of the Amy Winehouse Experience with the Justin Logan Trio at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
8.14
- Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears at George's in Fayetteville
8.16
- Incubus with Very Special Guest Sublime & Rome at the Walmart AMP in Rogers
8.18
- The Gravel Yard at George's in Fayetteville
8.18
- Keith Urban Need For Speed Tour at the Walmart AMP in Rogers
8.19
- Happy Hour Concert with Earl & Them at George's in Fayetteville
8.20
- The Fabulous Freddy Mercury Tribute Farewell Show at George's in Fayetteville
- The Terry Quiett Band/ Nathan Bryce & Loaded Dice at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
8.25
- Fireside Collective at The Roots Festival Late Night in Fayetteville at Roots HQ
8.26
- Sad Daddy at The Roots Festival Late Night in Fayetteville at Roots HQ
- Maggie Rose with Leyton Robinson at George's in Fayetteville
- Morgan Wallen The Dangerous Tour at the Walmart AMP in Rogers
8.27
- Missy Raines & Alleghany at The Roots Festival Late Night in Fayetteville at Roots HQ
- Arlo McKinley with Logan Halstead at George's in Fayetteville
9.08
- Concert For A Cause, benefitting Micah's House, a home for young men ages 18-25 who have aged out of foster care or are facing homelessness. Features performances by Funk Factory, Divas On Fire, Handshake Saints, Jukebox Confession, and Bill Dollar & the Loose Change. The venue is Thaden Fieldhouse, 6:30-9:30PM. Tickets and more info here:
9.10
- Kurt Allen Band at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
9.18
- The Goo Goo Dolls Summer Tour at the Walmart AMP in Rogers
- The Gravel Yard at George's in Fayetteville
9.19
- Happy Hour Concert with Earl & Them at George's in Fayetteville
- Ozark Rivera at George's in Fayetteville
9.20
- Alice in Chains & Breaking Benjamin + Bush at the Walmart AMP in Rogers
9.29
- Patrick Sweany Band at Roots HQ in Fayetteville
10.14
- Scotty Austin, Formerly of Saving Abel with special guest The Alive at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Mary Gauthier at Roots HQ in Fayetteville
10.22
- OBS Blues Challenge 2022 at the Meteor Guitar Gallery
10.26
- The Roots & George's John Fullbright CD Release Concert at George's In Fayetteville
11.6
- Dar Williams at Roots HQ in Fayetteville
11.11
- Simply Segar Tribute returns at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
Please Submit Dates for Regional Blues Artists and Group Events HERE |
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On this day
in Blues History
August 5th
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Today’s show features music performed by Lonnie Johnson and Casey Bill Weldon
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“Preservere. That's what I always say to people. There's no easy route.”
-Lonnie Johnson
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Blues Education Supporters
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Thanks to the following for their support of blues education.
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Check Out these regular local radio programs
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"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
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Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society
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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
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