On days like yesterday and today, it seems like it must almost be spring. But, discouragingly, the forecast is about to shift again with cooler weather and some snow coming in on Sunday and Monday.  Thankfully it isn't expected to be anything like what we got on February 9, 2011. Not a favorite memory, lol! I am imagining that like me, all of you are ready for spring's arrival with warm days and the ushering in of patio season!
Since our January board meeting was preempted by our IBC Fundraiser, our February meeting this past week was mostly basic planning. We also welcomed three new board members. Please join us in thanking our new board members; Roger Thomas, Diane Rudolph, and Dawn Cate for their commitment to helping keep the Blues alive here in NWA and beyond. We continued the planning for our upcoming annual meeting, elections, and music event on April 20. Watch for more information soon!
Articles from last week are back this week. Don't miss information about tonight's event at The Juke Joint Project at the Pryor Center in Fayetteville as well as the article about the February Arkansas Black Film and Music Expo also in Fayetteville. Join others celebrating Black History Month at these awesome events! We once again are featuring a couple new articles offering Blues lovers links to informative options to learn more about the music we love.
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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TONIGHT!
at the Juke Joint Project in Fayetteville
Sav Madigan
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** The following was shared by
the Music Education Initiative**
Sav Madigan of The Accidentals  will perform at the Juke Joint Project at the Pryor Center on the square in Fayetteville on February 9th at 6 pm.
Sav is working through a National Endowment for the Humanities grant to talk about being in the music business and resiliency. How life is about being in the present, and being present is about gratitude. These things help one become resilient.
She will play songs from the Mockingbird Suite album and
The Accidentals' catalogue that back up what she speaks of during her tour workshops and performances.
In anticipation of Sav’s debut album, Mockingbird Suite, coming out this year, Sav is soloing the country talking about the songs, the craft,
and the inspiration. “Twelve years
of touring 200+ shows a year
leaves a tattoo on one’s soul.
The road feels like an endless
stretch of time. It began when I was sixteen and I am twenty-eight now. I’ve been on the opposite schedule
of everyone I love for as long as I
can remember, an observer of life
and the people that inhabit it,
a witness to the human condition in its most vulnerable form. There is
no way to be complacent in the
ever-changing dynamic of people
and places, crisis, and joy in equal measure. This album is about empowerment, self-love,
gratitude, being present, resilience, and success.”
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THIS WEEKEND! Arkansas Black Film And Music Expo
in Fayetteville
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***Shared by Music Moves***
BACK FOR ITS THIRD YEAR!
Music Moves, a local non-profit organization proudly announces the Arkansas Black Film & Music Expo, a groundbreaking event set to take place on February 9 and 10, 2023,
at the Fayetteville Town Center in Fayetteville Arkansas. This two-day
celebration aims to showcase the rich diversity of talent within the black film and music industries, bringing together artists, enthusiasts, and industry professionals for an unforgettable experience.
The Film Expo- in partnership with
the Black-owned film company, DAYVISION - will take place
on Friday, February 9 and will be a day filled with thought-provoking panels, captivating film screenings by Arkansan filmmakers , and an exclusive keynote address by actress Daphne Maxwell Reid, known for her iconic role as Vivian Banks, or
"Aunt Viv," in the beloved 90’s TV
show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
The Music Expo on Saturday, February 10 will feature stellar performances by renowned R&B
icon Lyfe Jennings and hip-hop sensation Yung Joc. The stage will also be graced by the musical talents of local artists such as Akeem Kemp and the Arkansas Gospel Chorale.
Additionally, Music Moves will be partnering with the Fayetteville Mardi Gras parade by providing an HBCU marching band. Following the parade, there will be an after-session where
families can enjoy music and fun educational activities for the kids.
Tickets for the Film Expo, Music Expo, or a combination of both are available for purchase at WWW.MUSICMOVESAR.COM. Early bird discounts and VIP packages are also
available, offering an enhanced experience for attendees.
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Hangnail's Hollers
Stories From the Blues
By Hangnail Slim
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Blues lovers! Here in our newsletter we love to share ideas for how you can learn and enjoy more about the Blues. This week we bring you another new opportunity, a Substack newsletter written by Hangnail Slim.
Going forward, please keep an eye on the column to the right where we will be adding links to these cool resources.
Check out the following excerpt from his first issue:
"You’re getting this newsletter because you love the blues. I love
it too. One of my favorite blues songs is 'Trouble in Mind,' the Sister Rosetta Tharpe version. It captures
everything great about the genre;
it’s all there in the words and the way Sister Rosetta sings them. There’s something compelling about hearing, rendered in pristine gospel tones, lyrics that veer away from the hopeful spirit of Sunday morning:
I'm gonna lay my head
On some lonesome railroad line
And let that 2:19 train
Pacify my mind
Trouble in mind, I'm so blue
I've almost lost my mind
Sometimes I feel like living
And sometimes I feel like dying..."
You can here the song "Trouble in Mind" by Sister Rosetta Tharpe
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Do You Always Want MORE Blues?
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Join our OBS President, Liz Lottmann, and over 2000 of your Blues lovin' friends  and check out Blues Music Television!
You can find them on Facebook HERE Wanting even more? Check out their all Blues channel on ROKU HERE! |
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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 February 4 - February 10, 2024  Some of the highlights include blues and jazz pianist Abie "Boogaloo" Ames, blues and jazz guitar pioneer Lonnie Johnson, blues singer-songwriter and guitarist Catfish Keith, and Chicago blues bass guitarist Robert "Big Mojo" Elem.
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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2.09
- Full House for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Arkansas Black Music Film and Expo in Fayetteville
- Pretty Big Deal Band at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
2.10
- Arkansas Black Music Film and Expo at Fayetteville Town Center in Fayetteville
- Elizabeth Bainbridge Jazz Duo at Levi's Gastrolounge in Rogers
- Flannigan's Right Hook at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
2.11
- Jazz Sundays at Cork and Keg in Fayetteville
2.13
- Forte Quintet at the Undercroft in Bentonville
2.14
- Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Morano's in Fayetteville
- Ben Harris at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar in Fayetteville
2.15
- Songwriters in the Round at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
2.16
- Ultra Suede for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
2.17
- Funk Factory at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- SoNA's Defying Expectations at WAC in Fayetteville
Mark Your Calendar
2/25 Miki Yamanaka Trio NAJS House Concert in Bella Vista
2/29 David Foster and Katharine McPhee at WAC in Fayetteville
3/1 The Time Keepers Classic Rock at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
3/2 City Grey at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
3/2 Lee Rocker for West Street Live at WAC in Fayetteville
3/7 Randall Shreve and Molly Healey at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
3/8 John Moreland with Justin Bloss at the Meteor Guitar Center in Bentonville
3/12 Drum Tao at the WAC in Fayetteville
3/15 Wunderpus at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
3/16 Jukebox Confession Pub Crawl at the Meteor Guitar Center in Bentonville
3/16 US Navy Band Sea Chanters at WAC in Fayetteville
3/21 Songwriters in the Round 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
February 9
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Today’s show features music performed by
Mary Flower and Lloyd Price
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"'Lawdy Miss Clawdy of 1952 has a legit claim as the first Rock hit.... Righteous cat. Enormous talent.'”
Steven Van Zandt
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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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