Gonna be honest...spontaniety is not my not my superpower. Hopefully among our readers are some lovers of the spontaneous lifestyle. Why? Because once again this weekend, music lovers with flexible schedules are going to win the prize. Moved to Fayetteville at nearly the last minute, this prized music festival, The Arkansas Country Blues and Stringband Festival, it sure to tickle your fancy! Thanks go out to Orson Weems and the Music Education Initiative, who stepped in to help the festival get settled in Fayetteville.
This incredible festival includes top notch performances, workshops, and special events and is also supported by the National Park Service, Lower Delta Initiative and the National Endowment for the Arts alongside several local sponsors. Read on below for information on the schedule. You don't want to miss this one!
Also of note this week is information of a hot blues performance coming up on November 11th. International Blues Harmonica player and former NWA resident, RJ Mischo, is bringing his dynamic performance to the Music Depot next weekend. Read on below for more information about RJ. Returning this week is another week of awesome blues history from Jimbo "Big Train" Madson. And be sure and keep an eye on our calendar. Along with RJ on the 11th, there are still a number of awesome blues performers visiting NWA in the upcoming weeks.
Perhaps you are not seeing your favorite blues artist or venue listed in our calendar? We compile listings from local community calendars for our partner artists and venues throughout the area. Remember, artists and fans alike may send us blues event listings that may not appear in the community calendars. Just email SANDY to share
listings that include performances occurring from next weekend through the following weekend.
It's always important to say, this is YOUR newsletter! Please send questions, information, feedback, and suggestions our way. Just click below to email Sandy.
We appreciate our readers and want
to see your ideas included!
~Sandy McCann
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Coming Nov. 11th to the Music Depot Blues Harmonica Master RJ Mischo
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You don't want to miss this talented Blues Harp player!
Saturday, November 11, 2023 @ 7pm
At the Music Depot in Rogers
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RJ's Bio shares: RJ Mischo is considered by critics and fans worldwide to be in the upper echelon of today’s great Blues Harmonica players, singers & songwriters. RJ leads his bands with a confident, undeniable foot stomping groove. RJ started playing Harmonica at the age of ten. With a deep passion and commitment to Blues Music, by age 19 he was working as a full-time professional musician. He began his career in the fertile Blues Music Scene of Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota. “Mischo’s magnificent tone, formidable chops, and affable, self-assured vocals...” make him a top entertainer; the kind of entertainer that only 30 years of touring experience will bring to the stage. RJ Mischo cut his teeth in the early 80’s with the legends of the Twin Cities’ Blues scene Percy Strother, Mojo Buford, Sonny Rogers, & Lazy Bill Lucas. He then formed “Blues Deluxe” quoted by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as “Minnesota’s hardest working Blues Band”. It was in 1992 that RJ caught the attention of Blues fans worldwide with the release of Ready to Go. This album is now of cult status amongst collectors. In 1997 RJ Mischo moved to California where he continued to grow & develop his skills. He established himself with a wider audience via a prolific performance schedule at major venues and festivals across the United States, Europe and extensively up and down the West Coast.
To read learn more about RJ including his complete biography, Click here: RJ MISCHO WEBSITE Like and Follow him on Facebook HERE |
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THIS WEEKEND!
In Fayetteville
Arkansas Country Blues and Stringband Festival
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The Arkansas Country Blues and Stringband Festival is this weekend November 3-5, 2023.
There are three days of programming of programming, mostly free, with artists from across the American southern hill country including Grammy-nominated artist, Jontavious Willis, Grammy-award-winning artist, Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band, Smithsonian Folkways artist, Jerron Paxton and others. The event kicks off at 4pm Nov. 3 in B.C.’s Juke Joint at the Pryor Center.
There are a number of music workshops and performances scheduled as well on Saturday and Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Don’t miss the Ballad Off In the Ramble at 9pm on Friday in the South Ramble or the Ozark Mountain Stringband Championship on Sunday. Sunday morning at 11, there is
a Not Your Mama’s gospel brunch with food, cocktail, and coffee service by Pink House Alchemy and The Farmer’s Table Cafe with performances by a cross-section of artists from the festival.
More information and ticket links can be found on our FB page, HERE.
Most events are free; donations appreciated.
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Weekly Blues History Presented by
Big Train and the
Loco Motives
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Thank you Big Train Blues for permission to access and share these presentations! Find these weekly videos and more when you visit, like and follow Big Train and the Loco Motives at BIGTRAINBLUES.COM
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HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of October 29 through Nov 04, 2023. 
Some of the highlights include "Queen of the Boogie" Hadda Brooks, blues
and gospel legend Sippie Wallace, and blues singer and guitarist
Delbert McClinton.
Watch this week's YouTube episode HERE
If you like blues history, Jimbo "Big Train" Madsen does a daily blues history post on the Big Train and the Loco Motives Facebook Page. You can follow their page HERE
They post a new episode each week. Jimbo says, "we’ll see you then!"
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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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11.03
- No Vacancy for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Arkansas Country Blues and Stringband Festival at the Juke Joint Project and FPL in Fayetteville
- An Evening En Rouge at the Music Depot in Rogers
- Elizabeth Bainbridge Jazz Duo at Levi's Gastrolounge in Rogers
- Buddy Shute and the Motivators at the Rowdy Beaver Tavern in Eureka Springs
11.04
- Arkansas Country Blues and Stringband Festival at the Juke Joint Project and FPL in Fayetteville
- Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
- Rocky Athas at Music Depot in Rogers
- The Ultimate Tribute to Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Shindig at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Buddy Shute and the Motivators at The Rowdy Beaver Den in Eureka Springs
11.05
- Arkansas Country Blues and Stringband Festival at the Juke Joint Project and FPL in Fayetteville
11.06
- UA Percussion Ensemble Concert at Faulkner Performing Arts Center UA in Fayetteville
11.07
- Vince Turner at JJ's Grill and Chill in Rogers
- Forte Quintet for Jazz at the Undercroft at the Undercroft Bar in Bentonville
- Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
11.08
- Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Moranos in Fayetteville
- Ben Harris at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar in Fayetteville
- Black Legacy Project at The Medium in Springdale
- Vince Turner at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith
11.09
- Arkansas Brassworks Concert at Faulkner Performing Arts at UA in Fayetteville
- Good News and the BLues Fundraiser with Akeem Kemp at the Music Depot in Rogers
11.10
- Bel Airs for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Divas on Fire for Liz's Retirement Party at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Buddy Shute and the Motivators at the Rowdy Beaver Tavern in Eureka Springs
11.11
- RJ Mischo and his Red Hot Blues Band at the Music Depot in Rogers
Mark Your Calendar
11/15 Kory Montgomery at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
11/16 Songwriters in the Round at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
11/18 Brandon Santini at the Music Depot in Rogers
11/18 Randall Shreeve and the DeVilles at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
11/19 & 11/21 The Cher Show at the WAC in Fayetteville
11/24 Ozark Riviera at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
11/25 Randall Shreeve & Molly Healey at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
11/25 Jeron Marshall at the Music Depot in Rogers
11/25 A Tribute to The Last Waltz at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
11/30 John Fullbright Band (sold out) for West Street Live at WAC in Fayetteville
12/1 Lorrie Morgan's Enchanted Christmas at WAC in Fayetteville
12/2 Tierney Sutton for Starrlight Jazz Series at WAC in Fayetteville
12/20 Brick Fields Blues Therapy Anniversary Celebration at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
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On this day
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"The blues echoes right through
into soul, R&B and hip hop.
It's part of the make-up of modern music.
You can't turn your back on the blues"
Ronnie Wood
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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.
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 board meetings and vote on upcoming organizational issues and elections
Visit our Website to renew or join! Ozarkbluessociety.org
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