The launch into springtime is an exciting time for Ozark Blues Society as we prepare to launch our Twilight Blues Series on April 20th in conjunction with our annual meeting. It will also be a membership drive
as we offer the option to not only enjoy a fun event, but for fans of the Blues to become voting members in in OBS as we strive to "Keep the Blues Alive" in Northwest Arkansas.
Read on for more information on the event and the board elections.
We have a new article this week sharing the exciting re-opening of the Music Depot. They are sharing the amazing remodel they have undergone and you are going to want to check out the article below to find out more! Also, please continue to keep an eye on the right hand column as we continue to add resources for access to web based Blues music and history. Modern internet access offers us such a wonderful variety of live and recorded video, radio programs and podcasts, written articles, series, and archived pieces to explore. Please continue to share ideas for resources by emailing Sandy at the link below.
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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Mark Your Calendar
for the New OBS Series
Twilight Blues
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If you missed it before, the time is now to put the OBS Twilight Blues event on your calendar. We are finalizing the ticket purchasing site
so keep an eye on this newsletter
or our Facebook and website
to have access to tickets when
they become available.
Our April 20, 2024 event is being held at the Meteor Guitar Gallery
and will feature performances from our 2023 Blues Challenge winners, The Chad Marshall Band as well
as past Challenge winners,
The Downtown Livewires and Divas On Fire. We will also be treated to a guest appearance by the exceptional regional Bluesman, Akeem Kemp.
The night will kick of with a brief  meeting to elect new OBS officers and board members. But not to worry! We won't hold you back from party mode for long. We will also be offering specials that night for current and new members. Please join us as we "Keep the Blues Alive" in Northwest Arkansas. |
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Get Your Groove On
The Music Depot
Renovation Reopening!
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 On March 15th, Downtown Rogers is about to get groovier with the reopening of The Music Depot, a brand new live music venue set to become the heart of the city's music scene. The venue will host an array of musical genres including jazz, blues, rock, Hip-Hop/R&B, soul, funk, and more. After the soft opening in July 2023, Music Depot closed in October for renovations to the space. The Jazz and Blues club will reopen with new amenities like a beautiful vault bar and drink menu, new bathrooms facilities, and fully accessible.
The Music Depot is a traditional jazz and blues club. However, the venue will focus on educating and serving music students. Music Depot will host open jams, workshops, clinics, and artist residencies. With its strategic location in the heart of Downtown Rogers, it is committed to be a vibrant hub for artistic expression and a fantastic addition to the cultural landscape of the city.
Show Details:
-A Night of Jazz with Tom Braxton & Michael Fields Jr
- Date: March 15, 2024
- Time: 7-9 pm
- Venue: The Music Depot, 206 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR 72756
To stay up to date on shows at The Music Depot as well as its calendar of events, sign up for the Music Moves newsletter or follow them at their WEBSITE or on Facebook
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Ozark Blues Society
Board Elections Update
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Our board's nominating committee is working on nominations for the 2-year terms for the Vice President and Treasurer positions. We also have a vacancy with a one year term remaining for the position of secretary. If you have ideas for potential nominees, please email Liz Lottmann to share them. The board nominating committee will wrap up their work by March 23rd. Following that we have a two week period where we accept nominations from "the floor" (current members.)
A full list of nominees will be announced two weeks before the elections. Please make plans to join us for our April 20th event!
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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 March 3 - March 9, 2024. Before we get into this episode, it's important that you try to donate whatever you can to the Mississippi John Hurt GoFundMe. The entire story is here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mississipp... Back to this episode. Some of the highlights include guitar genius Willie Johnson, Chicago blues guitarist John Primer, Bukka White recorded "Fixin' to Die Blues" in Chicago, and country blues maestro Mississippi John Hurt
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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3.08
- The Hardtops for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Good Vibrations in Rogers
- John Moreland with Justin Bloss at the Meteor Guitar Center in Bentonville
3.09
- Philharmonic Youth Orchestra at Faulkner Performing Arts at UA in Fayetteville
- Elizabeth Bainbridge Jazz Duo at Levi's Gastrolounge in Rogers
3.10
- Jazz Sundays at Cork and Keg in Fayetteville
3.12
- Drum Tao at the WAC in Fayetteville
- Forte Quintet at the Undercroft in Bentonville
3.13
- Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Morano's in Fayetteville
- Ben Harris at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar in Fayetteville
- Pat Metheny at the Victory Theater in Rogers
3.14
3.15
- Earl and Them for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Wunderpus at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
3.16
- US Navy Band Sea Chanters at WAC in Fayetteville
- Jukebox Confession Pub Crawl at the Meteor Guitar Center in Bentonville
- Ghost Town Blues Band at the Aud in Eureka Springs
Mark Your Calendar
3/21 Songwriters in the Round at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
3/28 OBS Blues Jam at the Juke Joint at the Pryor Center in Fayetteville
3/29 One for the Money at the Meteor Guitar Center in Bentonville
3/30 Gallowalker at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
4/4-4/8 Opal Agafia's Ozark Mountain Soul at The Farm in Eureka Springs
4/6-4/8 Buddy Shute and the Motivators for Eclipse Fest at Ron Coleman Mining in Jessiville AR
4/20 OBS Twilight Blues Series 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
March 8
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Today’s show features music performed by
Lucille Bogan
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"My idea of heaven is a place where the Tyne meets the Delta, where folk music meets the blues.”
Mark Knopfler
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Enjoy these weekly radio, streaming, and written blues sources!
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Hangnail's Hollers
Stories From the Blues
By Hangnail Slim
Blues lovers! Check out the new Substack newsletter written by Hangnail Slim.
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Blues Music Television!
Find  Blues Music TV on Facebook HERE Wanting more?
Check out their all Blues channel on ROKU HERE! |
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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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