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Definitely December!
I am on the road to visit my sister in Florida again this year for early December so today's Newsletter thoughts are short and sweet. Thoughts...though my family was once here for Christmas in the 00's and my husband and I lived in Orlando during part of winter in the early 80's, this is the coolest and least sunny weather I have experienced this time of year in Florida. Not complaining, but just surprised
as I have been wearing my sweats and a jacket rather than shorts this year! Also the sunrise and sunset photo ops have been limited as clouds have been pretty constant all week. I am here next week as well, but still supposed to be cool. We shall see how it goes.
The planning continues for OBS's next exciting event, our Bound for Beale IBC Fundraiser. Please come out and join us on JANUARY 7, 2024! We are bringing the blues back to Fayetteville this year and will be at George's Majestic Lounge. Tickets are available through George's Ticketing Link HERE  It certainly will be an exciting evening with amazing music from our winners! Check out the article below for more information.

 And, as always, don't miss the awesome weekly blues history article from Jimbo "Big Train" Madson.
Also be sure and keep an eye on our calendar. 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
Mark Your Calendar
We are quickly entering the holiday rush time of the year! Ozark Blues Society each year hosts a fundraiser to help cover the cost of the sponsorship we offer the winner of our annual Blues Challenge.
The date we choose each year is a complex mix of the availability of our winning band to perform, venue availability, and working around the dates set for the International Blues Challenge. As always, we seek to schedule the fundraiser prior to the International Blues Challenge. Our fundraiser directly funds the sponsorship award we offer as well as offers the band a chance to do perform their IBC set for a crowd prior to heading to Memphis.
We value the support of our members and readers. Please mark your calendars to join us on Sunday, January 7, 2024. This year we will be holding our "Bound for Beale" Fundraiser in Fayetteville at George's Majestic Lounge. You can purchase tickets at GEORGE'S MAJESTIC LOUNGE WEBSITE
Weekly Blues History Presented by
Big Train and the
Loco Motives
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 Nov 26 through Dec 02, 2023. Some of the highlights include "Mr Purple Haze" Jimi Hendrix, The Godfather of British Blues, John Mayall, Piedmont-style blues singer and guitarist Brownie McGhee, and the day Muddy Waters recorded his version of "Got My Mojo Working".
 
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!"
LIVE MUSIC
Music Calendar 
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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12.01
  • Hardtops for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Lorrie Morgan at the WAC in Fayetteville
  • Voices Ensemble Concert at Faulkner Performing Arts at UA in Fayetteville
  • Images, Stories, and Beats at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
12.02
  • Tierney Sutton for Starrlight Jazz Series at WAC in Fayetteville
  • Tatsuya Nakatani for Trillium Salon Series at Likewise Community in Fayetteville
  • Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Good Vibrations in Rogers
  • School of Rock at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
12.03
  • Jazz Sundays at Cork and Keg in Fayetteville
  • Jim Mills for Easy Sunday at Moranos in Fayetteville
12.04
  • University Symphony Orchestra at Faulkner Performing Arts at UA in Fayetteville
12.05
  • Schola Cantorum at Faulkner Performing Arts in Fayetteville
  • Forte Quintet for Jazz at the Undercroft at the Undercroft Bar in Bentonville
12.06
  • Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Moranos in Fayetteville
  • Ben Harris at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar in Fayetteville
12.07
  • Inspirational Choral at Faulkner Performing Arts at UA in Fayetteville
12.08
  • Ultra Suede for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Exile for West Street Live at the WAC in Fayetteville
  • Sawyer Hill with Mildenhall at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
12.09
  • A Very SoNA Christmas at the WAC in Fayetteville
  • Bad Habit at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
 Mark Your Calendar
 
 
12/10 The Snowman: A Family Concert at the WAC in Fayetteville
12/12-12/17 TINA- The Tina Turner Musical at the WAC in Fayetteville
12/15 Funk Factory at Music Depot in Rogers
12/16 Amy Winehouse Tribute Christmas at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville

12/19 The Squirrel Nut Zippers at the WAC in Fayetteville
12/20 Brick Fields Blues Therapy Anniversary Celebration at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
12/21 Songwriters in the Round at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
12/21 A Very Mariachi Christmas at the WAC in Fayetteville
 
12/23 Randall Shreve & Molly Healey at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
12/31 New Year's Eve 2023 at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
1/7 OBS Bound For Beale Fundraiser at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
 
 
Please Submit Dates for Regional Blues Artists and Group Events HERE
In This Issue 12/1/2023
Definitely December!
Mark Your Calendar
Weekly Blues History Presented by Big Train and the Loco Motives
LIVE MUSICMusic Calendar 
On this day in Blues HistoryDecember 1
This Week's Quote
Check Out These Links
Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society

Blues Education
Links You Can Use

On this day
in Blues
History
December 1



Today’s show features music performed by
Sippie Wallace and The Neville Brothers
 
This Week's Quote
 
 
 "Don't be ashamed to let your conscience be your guide. "
 
Aaron Neville
Check Out These Links
 Listen and enjoy these weekly radio and streaming blues shows


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.  
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
 
 


 


 
Blues Education

Thanks to the following for their support of blues education.
Please check back for updates
Links You
Can Use
 
Arkansas Music Pavillion
 
Arkansas Music Works
 
The Blues Foundation
 
Block Street Records
 
Blues For A Cause
 
Blues Festival Guide
  
Crystal Bridges/Momentary
 
Downtown Bentonville
 
Free Weekly
 
Fayetteville Flyer
 
George’s Majestic Lounge
 
Guitar Center
 
National Blues Museum
 
NWA Jazz Society
 
Rockin' Hog Radio
 
The Walmart Museum
 
The International Songwriting Competition
 
Library of Congress National Jukebox
 
The Meteor Guitar Gallery
 


 
 

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

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