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Are YOU a Winner?
This week we bring you another chance to be a Blues loving winner! This new giveaway is a full VIP experience to our Twilight Blues Series kickoff event later this month. Since the twilight blues event, along with some awesome rockin' blues, includes a brief program with a message to members and the election of OBS board of directors and officers, the giveaway this time
is for current OBS members only.
Not yet a member...or need to renew? It's not too late! Read on below for all the details. Already a member?
No need to do anything to be included in the drawing. Good luck to all!

 
Back this week...ticket sales remain HOT for our April 20th Twilight Blues Series! Check out the article below or visit WWW.OZARKBLUESSOCIETY.ORG
and grab some tickets to join us for a Bluesin' good time! You will also find an article this week on the opportunity to get involved in the local Blues Scene by helping the OBS team with the production of this newsletter and/or webmaster duties. Again, read on for more information. We also continue to feature the weekly Blues History provided by Jimbo Madson from the band Big Train and the Loco Motives. Remember to visit the Facebook page for more Blues History videos. 
 
As we prepare to transition to the new newsletter preparation team, please send questions, information, feedback, and suggestions to OBS President, Liz Lottmann HERE:
OBS MEMBERS!
Twilight Blues
VIP PACKAGE GIVEAWAY
MEMBERS ONLY**
4/20 VIP PACKAGE GIVEAWAY
 
We will be choosing two members at random to each win the following:
 
-Free admission and a VIP table for 2 to our 4/20 Twilight Blues Meteor Guitar Gallery concert, featuring 4 Blues Challenge Winning Bands: The Chad Marshall Band, Divas on Fire, Akeem Kemp, and The Downtown Livewires.
 
-Backstage meet and greet and photo op with show performers. 
 
-2 free OBS t-shirts.  
 
 
There are certainly perks to being a member of the Ozark Blues Society!  The best one is this: You are supporting YOUR local blues society, which in turn supports the enrichment of your local blues community.
In addition, members are entitled to discounts on select merch, show tickets and/or VIP packages, and pre sale purchases when available.  All members are automatically eligible for show ticket and merch giveaways, and musician members are eligible to participate in our annual local Blues Challenge to win a chance to compete at the IBC in Memphis. 
 
**All current members, and those that have signed up or completed their renewal prior to 11:59 PM on 4/18/24 are automatically eligible to win
Winners will be posted and announced on 4/19/24. To join or renew, visit: WWW.OZARKBLUESSOCIETY.ORG
 
We appreciate your continued support!
Get Your Ticket Now
for the New OBS Series
Twilight Blues
It's time! The ticket link is live on our Humanitix ticket sales platform. Please go to OBS TWILIGHT BLUES TICKETS and get your tickets. We look forward to seeing everyone at this event!


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.
Join the Team
A Chance to Support OBS Keep the Blues Alive
The countdown to transitioning this newsletter to an new editor and seeking a new person for the webmaster role is ticking down.
The OBS Board of Directors has plenty of skilled team members who can take on publishing this newsletter and filling the webmaster position,
but they all wear many hats
so are still seeking input from members or friends who might be interested in collaborating.
The newsletter editor role involves 2-3 hours a week, mostly on Thursday and Friday. The process involves updating articles and any items that require weekly updates, visiting local community and partner venue calendars to build the weekly event list, and finally sending the completed newsletter to subscribers and posting the link on the OBS website and Facebook. The publication process might benefit from collaboration by finding folks who would be willing to take on specific roles such as managing the calendar, and preparing articles. This would reduce the editor's weekly time commitment. Training is available.
The webmaster position is pretty flexible time wise. It requires a bit more time now and then when there are needed updates before and after events. Our hosting service has web builder software built in for those who like to design but don't write code. If you or someone you know is interested in either of these roles, please email LIZ LOTTMANN
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
*****
HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of April 7 - April 13, 2024, 2024. Some of the highlights include singing legend Billie Holiday, Chicago blues guitarist Louis 'Mr Bo' Collins, the original table rocker himself, Chicago blues guitarist "Hound Dog" Taylor, and blues singer Shemekia Copeland.

 
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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4.12
  • Earl and Them and Boss Tweeds for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Elizabeth Bainbridge Jazz Duo at Sassafras Winery in Springdale
  • Take 6 at the WAC in Fayetteville
  • The Expressions at the Music Depot in Rogers
  • Opal Agafia's Ozark Mountain Sound Collaborative Artist Showcase at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
4.13
  • Silkroad Ensemble presents: Train Station Trio with Papo Vaquez at Faulkner Performing Arts UA in Fayetteville
  • Voicejam Competition at WAC in Fayetteville
  • Isayah and the All-Stars at the Music Depot in Rogers
  • School of Rock at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Blue Underground at River Bend Casino in Wyandotte OK
4.14
  • Jazz Sundays at Cork and Keg in Fayetteville
4.16
  • Buddy Shute at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar in Fayetteville
  • Jake Hertzog and Ozark Jazz Philharmonic at Faulkner Performing Arts UA in Fayetteville
  • Forte Quintet at the Undercroft in Bentonville
4.17
  • Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Morano's in Fayetteville
  • Ben Harris at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar in Fayetteville
  • UA Jazz Orchestra with Papo Vazquez at Faulkner Performing Arts UA in Fayetteville
  • Candlelight Jazz at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
4.18
  • Songwriters in the Round at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
4.19
  • Ultra Suede for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • UA Voices Vocal Jazz Ensemble at Faulkner Performing Arts UA in Fayetteville
  • Sarah Nicole Band at the Music Depot in Rogers
  • Protohive/Bellwether Sirens/The Big Sad/Idle Valley at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville   
4.20
  • Buddy Shute at Jamin' Java for Fayetteville Farmers Market in Fayetteville
  • Dee Dee Jones at the Music Depot in Rogers
  • OBS Twilight Blues Series at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
 Mark Your Calendar
 
4/21 Fort Smith Blues Jam at the Bakery District in Fort Smith
4/22 Silkroad's Uplifted Voices at the Music Depot in Rogers
4/26 Time Keepers at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville

4/26 Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at WAC in Fayetteville
4/26 Tiko Brooks at Music Depot in Rogers
4/26 Hozier at the AMP in Rogers
4/27 Aubrey Logan Band at the WAC in Fayetteville                                4/27 Gallowalker album release at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
4/27 Riley Green at the AMP in Rogers
4/27 Blue Underground at Music Depot in Rogers
4/29 NWA Jazz All Stars Youth Ensemble at the WAC in Fayetteville
5/1 Greta Van Fleet at the AMP in Rogers
5/2 Need to Breathe at the AMP in Rogers
5/3 Handshake Saints and the Downtown Livewires at the Music Depot in Rogers
5/3 Artosphere: Cate Brothers and Nace Brothers at Railyard Live in Rogers
5/3 Parker McCollum at the AMP in Rogers
5/3 Artosphere: First Friday "Outdoor Adventure" in Bentonville
5/4 Artosphere: LaFiesta Con Grupo Del 4/ Emmanual Cortes with Little Yei at Railyard Live in Rogers
5/7 Artosphere:Trout Fishing in America at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks in Fayetteville
5/10 Blew Reed and the Flatheads at the Music Depot in Rogers
5/10 Brooks and Dunn at the AMP in Rogers
5/11 Whiskey Myers at the AMP in Rogers
5/30-6/2 Eureka Springs Blues Party in Eureka Springs
8/12 Slash/Christone "Kingfish" Ingram/Robert Randolph and ZZ Ward at The Momentary in Bentonville
 
 
 
Please Submit Dates for Regional Blues Artists and Group Events HERE
In This Issue 4/12/2024
Are YOU a Winner?
OBS MEMBERS! Twilight Blues VIP PACKAGE GIVEAWAY
Get Your Ticket Nowfor the New OBS Series Twilight Blues
Join the TeamA Chance to Support OBS Keep the Blues Alive
Weekly Blues History Presented by Big Train and the Loco Motives
LIVE MUSICMusic Calendar 
On this day in Blues HistoryApril 12
This Week's Quote
Blues on the Web
Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society

Blues Education
Check Out These Links

On this day
in Blues
History
April 12
Today’s show features music performed by
Big Joe Turner and Ann Rabson

 
This Week's Quote
 
 
"And you know it's not just about music. It's about forward thinking in general. It's about right now we live in a world where I cannot believe still how many backward thinking people we have."
 
Shemekia Copeland
Blues
on the Web

 Enjoy these weekly radio, streaming, and written blues sources!


Hangnail's Hollers
Stories  From the Blues
By Hangnail Slim
Blues lovers! Check out the new Substack newsletter written by Hangnail Slim.

To read his weekly edition, or to subscribe, check out Hangnail Slim's page HERE: www.substack.com/@hangnailslim
Blues Music Television!
Find  Blues Music TV on Facebook HERE  Wanting more?
Check out their all Blues channel on ROKU HERE!
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
Check Out These Links
Arkansongs
 
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
 


 
 
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