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Thank You, Sandy!
Sandy McCann, our editor for nine years, has left the building! She is happily moving on to another phase of her life, and we all wish her every success and happiness. Sandy has been tireless and reliable in producing a newsletter every single week. It's an unbelievable record of accomplishment. She and Roy McCann have been major cornerstones in Ozark Blues Society's growth and public profile, and their contributions over all the years can't be understated. We are thankful for every contribution you have made over these years and you will be missed! 
 
Seeking Newsletter Editor
Please see the article down below from Sandy about our search for a willing volunteer to edit and publish this weekly newsletter. She lays out the tasks very nicely, so please consider being a part of our Ozark Blues Society Team!
 
New articles you will find this week highlight a review and photos from our recent jams; info on the jams upcoming; a review of our very successful first event in the Twilight Summer Series; a premier performance by The Blue Underground Band; a mark-your-calendar article sharing the return of the Juneteenth Freedom Festival; and lastly, an article with links to some of the great NWA summer music series. Find everything you need to know below.
 
Upcoming Pro Blues Jams
Ozark Blues Society Pro Blues Jams will be popping up all around town this summer!  Details to be announced as they are finalized.  
 
UPCOMING:
 
OBS Pro Blues Jam 
5/30/23 The Music Depot (Thursdays/once a month) 6:30-9:30 pm
 
OBS Pro Blues Jam 
6/15/23 Pig Trail Harley Davidson 12:00 - 3:00 pm 
 
If your venue is interested in hosting, or your business would like to support by becoming a sponsor, please contact Diane Rudolph at  rudodrums@yahoo.com for more information. 
The First in the
Twilight Blues Series
was a great success!
 
What a night! The Meteor Guitar Gallery was packed to the brim for the April 20th show, and we could not be more thankful to everyone who came out to participate in this event. We would like to extend a special thank you to our sponsors, without whom we could not continue sharing the blues all over Northwest Arkansas. 
 
 2024 Sponsors
 
Macadoodles Fine Wine & Spirits
Ozark Sales & Marketing
Arkansas Musicworks
Thomas Fence
Thomas Family Agency
 
If you have not had the opportunity to sponsor one of our blues events please contact Liz Lottmann at Lectricliz@gmail.com for information on sponsor benefits.   We will announce the next in the series very soon!
 
Introducing
“The Blue Underground”
Performing in NWA
***Shared by Shawn Killion***
GET YOUR TICKETS ONLINE NOW!
Live at The Music Depot April 27th
206 W Walnut Rogers, AR 72756
NWA: The Blue Underground announced today they would be debuting their first live show in
NWA at The Music Depot located in downtown Rogers, AR. This milestone is a major move for TBU
on its mission to expand its
Texas Blues and Classic Rock vision from MO, OK and KS.
Jennifer Bray, who hails from Bentonville, AR says “we love the culture and diversity of the NWA
music scene and I feel the timing
is just right for The Blue Underground to bring our unique sound to the area!” Jennifer is the powerhouse lead vocal for TBU a dueling guitar, five piece collaboration of seasoned musicians that releases a
tremendous amount of energy and feel into their performances.
To learn more about The Blue Underground and their upcoming event, please click the links below.
 
Shawn Killion the event manager for TBU says “We’d love to see NWA players and patrons at our show supporting blues and live music.
It would really mean a lot to us.”
Summer Concert Series Links
Every summer Northwest Arkansas has an amazing list of options to hear live music at wonderful outdoor venues that host summer music series. We generally list them in our calendar, but to keep fully up to date by visiting the links below.
Mark Your Calendar
Juneteenth
Freedom Festival Returns to NWA
***Shared by Music Moves***
JUNETEENTH FREEDOM FESTIVAL
June 15th, 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM Shiloh Square in Downtown Springdale
 
Music Moves, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to make Black music and the arts accessible to both students and the entire NWA community, is thrilled to announce the return of Freedom Festival in partnership with NWA Juneteenth Committee, Interform, and Community Cohesion Project. 
Now in its fourth year, The Freedom Festival is one of Arkansas’ largest commemoration and celebration recognizing Juneteenth, the federal holiday that marks the ending of slavery in the United States.  Freedom Festival is a day for Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas to gather, reflect and share in a festival of music, food, and fun. The Freedom Festival committee invites everyone to experience the goodwill and positivity of the thousands who gather in downtown Springdale for what has become an indispensable, annual NWA tradition. 
Over 4,300 people attended to enjoy the family friendly Festival with activations that included a kid’s zone with games and activities, a vendor market featuring local entrepreneurs and businesses, a live fashion show, giveaways for attendees, and an incredible array of musical talent featuring top names and nostalgic acts providing entertainment for the entire family. Last year, Grammy Award winning Bone Thugs-n-Harmony was the headliner of a top-notch musical lineup.
2024 Freedom Festival Music Lineup will include Soul Train Nominated R&B Artist “Donell Jones”, Iconic Funk Band “Cameo”, and Grammy Nominated Hip Hop Artist “Twista”. Several local and regional artists will open the festival. 
Freedom Festival is presented by Music Moves in partnership with INTERFORM, The Community Cohesion Project (CCP) and the NWA Juneteenth Committee.  Foundation Sponsors include: Walton Family Foundation and Tyson Family Foundation. 
For more information visit Music Moves at www.musicmovesar.com or there facebook or instagram @Musicmovesar 
If you are interested in sponsoring the event or participating as a vendor, please contact
reggie@musicmovesar.com
 
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
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: LIZ LOTTMANN

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4.26
  • Thanks for Nothing/King Chicken for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at WAC in Fayetteville
  • Tiko Brooks at the Music Depot in Rogers
  • Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Pub on the Bricks in Rogers
  • Hozier at the AMP in Rogers
  • Timekeepers at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville   
4.27
  • Aubrey Logan Band for Starrlight Jazz Club at the WAC in Fayetteville  
  • The Blue Underground at the Music Depot in Rogers
  • Riley Green at the AMP in Rogers
  • Gallowalker album release at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Buddy Shute and the Motivators at Rowdy Beaver Tavern in Eureka Springs
4.28
  • Jim Mills' Easy Sunday with Guest Buddy Shute at Moranos in Fayetteville
 
4.29
  • NWA Jazz All Stars Youth Ensemble at the WAC in Fayetteville
5.01
  • Greta Van Fleet at the AMP in Rogers
  • Chicano Batman at The Momentary in Bentonville
5.02
  • Need to Breathe at the AMP in Rogers
  • Artosphere: First Thursday "Elemental" in Fayetteville
5.03
  • Handshake Saints and the Downtown Livewires at the Music Depot in Rogers
  • Artosphere: Cate Brothers and Nace Brothers at Railyard Live in Rogers
  • Parker McCollum at the AMP in Rogers
  • Artosphere: First Friday " Outdoor Adventure" in Bentonville
5.04
  • Artosphere: LaFiesta Con Grupo Del 4/Emmanuel Cortes with Little Yei at Railyard Live in Rogers
5.05
  • Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society's Jazz in Bloom at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville
5.07
  • 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
  • Brooks and Dunn at the AMP in Rogers
  • Ozark Riviera with The Selfless Lovers and Squash Garden at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
5.11
  • Artosphere: Dover Quartet at St Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville
  • Whiskey Myers at the AMP in Rogers
  • Randall Shreve & The Devilles at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
5.12
  • Artosphere: Aaron Smith w Still on the HIll and Friends for Mountain Street Stage at FPL in Fayetteville
  • Jazz in Bloom 2024 with the Claudia Burson Quartet & TheForte Quintet at The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
5.14
  • Artosphere Festival Orchestra's American Soundscapes at WAC in Fayetteville
5.15
  • Artosphere: Dover Quartet at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
5.16 
 
  • Songwriters in the Round at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
 
5.17
  • Casii Stephan at the Music Depot in Rogers
  • Happy Hour Concert with Zep-La A LED Zeppelin Celebration at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Freshgrass Festival at the Momentary in Bentonville 
5.18
  • Steve Bach at the Music Depot in Rogers
  • 21 Savage at the AMP in Rogers
  • Artosphere Festival Orchestra's Verdi's Requiem at the WAC in Fayetteville
  • School of Rock at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • School of Rock at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Vintage Pistol & Cadillac Jackson at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Freshgrass Festival at The Momentary in Bentonville
5.19
  • School of Rock at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
5.24 
  • Happy Hour Concert with No Vacancy at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • DJ Girlfriend, Stepmom, Rockelle, Modeling and Susie Q at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
 
5.30
  • Eureka Springs Blues Party in Eureka Springs
  • Free Show with The Big Sad And More at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Hardy with Kip Moore, Travis Denning & Stephen Wilson Jr. at the AMP in Rogers
  • Randall Shreve and Special Guest at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • OBS Pro Blues Jam at the Music Depot in Rogers
5.31
  • Eureka Springs Blues Party in Eureka Springs
  • Happy Hour Concert with James Dean & The Brother & The Hayes at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Hottie & The Blowfish with Collective Soul & Edwin McCain at the AMP in Rogers
6.01
  • Eureka Springs Blues Party in Eureka Springs
  • Jason Boland & The Stragglers at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • An Evening with John Legend at the Momentary in Bentonville
6.02
  • Eureka Springs Blues Party in Eureka Springs
6.03
  • Maggie Rogers with The Japanese House at the AMP in Rogers
 
 
 Mark Your Calendar
 
 
6/07 Happy Hour Concert with ultra Suede at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
6/08  Dierks Bentley with Chase Rice and Zach Top at the AMP in Rogers/ Billy Jeter Returns to the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
6/09 The Heavy Heavy with Nik Parr at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
6/14 Happy Hour Concert with Full House at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
6/15 Blusing with Always Tired, and Avery Lee & The Sweeties at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville, & The Ted Ludwig Quartet at the Walton Arts Center / OBS Blues Jam at Pig Trail Harley Davidson in Rogers
6/19 Cole Chaney with Thomas Csorba at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville / Styx & Foreigner with John Waite at the AMP in Rogers
6/21 Happy Hour Concert with The Hardtops and 1 oz Jig & King Cabbage  at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
6/23 Crowe Boys with Hello Darling at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
6/26 New Kids On The Block with Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff at the AMP in Rogers
6/28 Happy Hour Concert with No Vacancy at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville / Pixies & Modest Mouse with Cat Power at the AMP in Rogers
6/30 Eddie Gomez Trio Featuring Stefan Karlsson & Steven Pruitt at the Walton Arts Center
7/02 Sarah McLachlan with Feist at the AMP in Rogers
7/04 Afroman at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
7/06 Portugal the Man at The Momentary in Bentonville / The Doobie Brothers at the AMP Rogers
7/12 Aaron Kamm & The One Drops at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
7/14 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at the Momentary Green in Bentonville
7/15 Cage the Elephant with Young the Giant and Bakar at the AMP in Rogers
7/17 Lake Street Dive at Momentary Green in Bentonville / Niall Horan with Del Water Gap at the AMP in Rogers
7/19 Happy Hour Concert with The Cate Brothersat George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville / Kidz Bop Live at the AMP in Rogers
7/20 Beach House on the Hill 2024 at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville 
7/21 Tate McRae Thin Later Tour at the AMP in Rogers
7/26 Happy Hour Concert with Chubby Carrier, and The Mixtapes at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville / Hawthorne Heights: 20 Years of Tears with Thursday, Anberlin, Armor For Sleep, Stick To Your Guns & This Wild Life at the AMP in Rogers
7/29 Lindsey Stirling with Walk Off the Earth & Audrix at the AMP in Rogers
8/10 The Funk Factory's 10th Anniversary with Mike Corbin AKA Magic Mike
 
8/12 Slash/Christone "Kingfish" Ingram/Robert Randolph and ZZ Ward at The Momentary Green in Bentonville
8/16 Happy Hour Concert with On The Verge at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
9/06 Happy Hour Concert with Maud Crawford at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
9/07 Gary Clark Jr. at The Momentary Green in Bentonville
9/19 Ray Wylie Hubbard at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
 
 Please Submit Dates for Regional Blues Artists and Group Events HERE
In This Issue 4/26/2024
Thank You, Sandy!
Upcoming Pro Blues Jams
The First in the Twilight Blues Serieswas a great success!
Introducing “The Blue Underground” Performing in NWA
Summer Concert Series Links
Mark Your CalendarJuneteenth Freedom Festival Returns to NWA
Join the TeamA Chance to Support OBS Keep the Blues Alive
LIVE MUSICMusic Calendar 
Blueson the Web
This Week in the BluesPresented by Big Train and the Loco Motives
Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society
Blues Education
Check Out These Links
Blues
on the Web

 Enjoy these weekly radio, streaming, and written blues sources!
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Generic Blues Show on KUAF

Hosted by Paul Kelso
The Generic Blues Show has been airing since the early 90's, playing tunes of all types of blues... whether it be country, rock, jazz, R&B or soul... it all links back to the blues.
Hear the show Fridays at 9 p.m. on 91.3 FM and Sundays 6 p.m. on KUAF 3
 
This Week in the Blues
Presented by
Big Train
and the
Loco Motives
Find these weekly videos and more when you visit Big Train and the Loco Motives YouTube Page HERE:
Please like and follow Big Train and the Loco Motives at: BIGTRAINBLUES.COM
*****
Check these out!
On this day
in Blues
History
For a daily dose of blues history, check out the daily Bluesland podcast HERE:
or at their Facebook Page HERE: BLUESLAND FACEBOOK PAGE
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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