Next OBS Board meeting is August 6 @ 6PM, at Gusano's in Lowell. All members are welcome to attend. Use this link to check youir membership status or sign up:
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THE BLUES CHALLENGE IS ON!!!
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August 9, 2024
Meteor Guitar Gallery, Downtown Bentonville
Get Your Tickets Here -- They Go Fast!
Competing in the Solo/Duo Category:
Amanda & Austin
Batterton and Edwards
Competing in the Band Category:
Island 82
Blues City Limits
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OBS Pro Jams at Music Depot are Kickin' It!
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Man oh Man! If you're not yet a regular at the twice-monthly Thursday night jams at the Music Depot, you're really missing something. Last night our guest host, The Tina Cossey Band, just blew the roof out. And the ammers were just spectacular. Thank you to all who came, and thank you especially to the extraordinary musicians who give their time and talent to us. Here are a few pics of the youngbloods coming in to play last night. See you at the next one on Aug. 8th!
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Upcoming Blues Jams & Morning Music twice a month!
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Ozark Blues Society has partnered with Good Day NWA to provide them with original blues artists twice a month to perform on the show. Show dates should coincide with our Pro Blues Jams schedules at the Music Depot, sponsored by Music Moves, which are now scheduled for every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month!
Here's the video of Thursday 7/25's performance on Good Day NWA
featuring the Tina Cossey Band
Upcoming Dates:
8/6/24 -- RACHEL FIELDS hosts the 8/9 Music Depot Jam with Very Special Guest JERON MARSHALL, along with some of the OBS Core Players from 6:30-9:30.
**If you or your band would like to perform, or individually join the roster of OBS core players, please contact Diane Rudolph at DIANE RUDOLPH, JAM COORDINATOR
for more information**
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MEMPHIS BLUES/R&B COMING TO NWA -- This is gonna be a good show, y'all, The Lightning Xpress Tour at the Meteor Guitar Gallery, on August 2nd. See the link in the list of venues below for more details.
BUDDY SHUTE and The Motivators' latest
recording
is featured in the national Blues News Guide this month.
See his show listings in the Live Music Calendar below. We bet he'll be doing these new songs.
WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE WOMEN IN BLUES CONCERT ON 9/7/24 AT THE METEOR GUITAR GALLERY ! APPEARANCES BY
JOANNA CONNOR & THE WRECKING CREW, THE TINA COSSEY BAND, AND DIVAS ON FIRE!!
Another item to keep in mind -- Membership dues will increase from $15 to $20 at the beginning of 2025. If you're considering joining, why not do it now? Your dues will increase at the end of your sign-up year, so you'll save a bit. Remember that we have many different levels of membership to choose from, but the basic membership dues will increase. If you have questions, just email LIZ LOTTMANN |
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ENTER TO WIN!
The South Florida Blues Society’s Legendary Raffle is back!
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Purchase your raffle tickets at the link below for your chance to win a 7-day cruise cabin on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise #42, sailing from Jan 26 -- February 2, 2025, out of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale to Tortola, St. Thomas, Puerto Plata, D.R. aboard of the Holland America, MS. Rotterdam. The Raffle will be held at the SFBS Anniversary Picnic Party, on 10/20/2024.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN! YOU ONLY NEED ONE TICKET TO WIN! To order raffle tickets, go to the SFBS website at SFBS LEGENDARY RAFFLE |
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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 of NWA (and vice versa).
ALL BLUES ARTISTS - For an individual listing, provide us with your Events Page link, and/or submit upcoming gigs in time for the publication prep deadline every Wednesday to:
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ARTIST LISTINGS:
Buddy Shute
8/9/24 -- Buddy Shute & the Motivators, Happy Hour, George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville,
Ark.
8/10/24 -- Buddy Shute, Happy Hour, Jammin' Java, Fayetteville, Ark.
Brick Fields Music (click link to see shows)
7/26/24 -- Siloam Springs Concert Series, 7PM, Downtown Siloam Springs, Ark.
8/31/24 -- Railyard Live with Alisha Patillo supporting the Danielle Nicole Band, 7PM Downtown Rogers, Ark.
9/7/24 -- Women In Blues at the Meteor Guitar Gallery, Bentonville, Ark. featuring Joanna Connor & The
Wrecking Crew, and the Tina Cossey Band
9/28/24 -- Fort Scott, KS, Blues Festival
VENUE and PUBLICATIONS LISTINGS, many featuring Blues and Jazz performances and jams:
Please Submit Dates or Website Show Links for Regional Blues Artists and Group Events at this link |
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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 93.1
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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:
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Check these out!
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On this day in
Blues History
For a daily dose of blues history, check out the daily Bluesland podcast HERE:
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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. To read his weekly edition, or to subscribe, check out Hangnail Slim's page HERE.: |
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Blues Music Television!
Find  Blues Music TV on Facebook HERE Want 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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