I imagine most of you have some countdowns going as we approach Christmas and NYE. As we count "days"...don't forget tomorrow is the last day to enter the drawing for
two free tickets (see below) to a fun Holiday show at the Walton Arts Center. Check out the article
below to find out how you can participate in the drawing!
Then as we count in terms of "weeks," it is only a little more than
a week until Christmas! For me that means kiddos arriving. One is coming from Tokyo on the 22nd and
one from Oregon on the 24th. Also planning visits with the nearby kiddos in Tulsa and Little Rock!
And lastly, if we look at "months," it is just a bit less than a month till the OBS Bound for Beale Fundraiser. Have you gotten your tickets yet?
It certainly will be an exciting evening with amazing music from our
winners! Tickets are available through George's Majestic's Ticketing Link HERE
Please come out and join us on JANUARY 7, 2024! 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
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Last Days to Enter!
Ticket Give Away!
Squirrel Nut Zippers
Christmas Caravan
December 19, 2023 7:00PM
at the Walton Arts Center
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Thanks to the Walton Arts Center's support of Blues, Jazz, and other live music genres, we are ready to say
a hearty "Merry Christmas" to one lucky reader in this latest ticket giveaway! To enter, all you have
to do is send an email to Sandy!
For your email, put "Squirrel Nut Zippers" in the subject line and include your name, email, and phone number in the body of the email.
The winner will pick up their tickets at will call prior to the show. One entry per person, but remember, current members of Ozark Blues Society get a bonus second entry!
Not a member?
Entries must be received by 5pm this Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Drawing will be Sunday, December 17th. Winners will be notified by email.
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For information on the show, read on....
From the Walton Arts Center Website: "In a holiday extravaganza like no other, the Squirrel Nut Zippers perform hits from their beloved Christmas Caravan and Mardi Gras for Christmas albums, alongside timeless holiday classics. This talented group  captures the very essence of the season, blending heartwarming ballads with lively dance tunes, transporting you to a world where Christmas lights meet the allure of a speakeasy. Led by the endlessly creative Jimbo Mathus, the Zippers infuse their performances with 1920s jazz, klezmer and vaudeville influences, resulting
in a truly original, toe-tapping,
Southern-roots sound."
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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 |
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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 Dec 10 through Dec 16, 2023.  Some of the highlights include Big Mama Thornton, blues guitar maestro Wayne Bennett, and Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top fame .
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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12.15
- TINA- The Tina Turner Musical at the WAC in Fayetteville
- Beth Stockdell Holiday Harp at the Fayetteville Public Library in Fayetteville
- Elizabeth Bainbridge Jazz Duo at Levi's Gastrolounge in Rogers
12.16
- TINA- The Tina Turner Musical at the WAC in Fayetteville
- Amy Winehouse Tribute Christmas at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Rossy and Mija at the Momentary in Bentonville
12.17
- TINA- The Tina Turner Musical at the WAC in Fayetteville
- Jazz Sundays at Cork and Keg in Fayetteville
- Jim Mills for Easy Sundays at Moranos in Fayetteville
12.19
- Buddy Shute at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar in Fayetteville
- The Squirrel Nut Zippers Holiday Caravan at the WAC in Fayetteville
- Forte Quintet for Jazz at the Undercroft at the Undercroft Bar in Bentonville
12.20
- Brick Fields Blues Therapy Anniversary Celebration at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Ben Harris at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar in Fayetteville
12.21
- A Very Mariachi Christmas at the WAC in Fayetteville
- Songwriters in the Round at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- Candlelight Jazz: Holiday Concert with Brant Jester/Peter Schlamb Kansas City Quartet at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
12.22
- The Cate Brothers for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Buddy Shute at Jammin' Java in Fayetteville
12.23
- Randall Shreve & Molly Healey at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
Mark Your Calendar
12/30 New Year's Eve Eve Bash 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
1/12 Red Dirt Night at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
1/13 Loston Harris Trio at the WAC in Fayetteville
Please Submit Dates for Regional Blues Artists and Group Events HERE |
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On this day
in Blues
History
December 15
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Today’s show features music performed by
Clarence Williams Blue Five
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"Lack of further musical ideas, caused me to invent 'hot licks'
in 1915, long before Miss Helen Kane thought up her Boops"
Clarence Williams
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Listen and enjoy these weekly radio and streaming blues shows
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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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Thanks to the following for their support of blues education.
Please check back for updates
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