Pro Jam on 4/10, Featuring the Annual OBS ELECTION CELEBRATION!
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The Board of Directors will have its Annual Election of Officers at the next Blues Jam on 4/10/25 at the Music Depot. We are accepting nominations from our members up until April 1st, for President, Treasurer, and regular board members. It's not too late to join us as a member and submit your nomination(s) and vote at the Election Celebration! Join or renew here: OBS MEMBERSHIP
Currently, the nominees are Diane Rudolph for President, and Juergen Lottmann for Treasurer. Kelly Anderson and Dave Barfield are up for Board positions. Come on out for this Celebration and Election, and enjoy taking part in this next phase of Ozark Blues Society's 23 years of Keeping the Blues Alive in NWA!
Enjoy these pics from recent jams!
(b&w pics credit: Norm Snyder, www.normsnyderphoto.com)
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BLUES CHALLENGE
OFFICIAL DATE SET
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Registration is now open for our Annual Blues Challenge, set for Sunday, August 3, 2025, at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville!!! Time TBD. Blues bands and Solo/Duo artists, please contact OBS at ozarkbluesnwa@gmail.com to get entry information.
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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:
VENUE and PUBLICATIONS LISTINGS, many featuring Blues and Jazz performances and jams:
The Free Weekly Events Listing
The Fayetteville Flyer Events Listing
Top Concerts Listing-NWA
Meteor Guitar Gallery, Bentonville
Music Depot, Rogers
George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville
Music Education Initiative
Magnolia House Events
NWA Jazz Society Events
Railyard Live at Butterfield Stage, Rogers
Arkansas Music Pavilion (The AMP), Bentonville
The Momentary, Bentonville
Pub on the Bricks (FB page)
Club 509, Fayetteville
Blues Festival Guide
Please Submit Dates or Website Show Links for Regional Blues Artists and Group Events here: EVENT SUBMISSION EMAIL |
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Live Blues Videos on TV 24/7
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Just a reminder that you can watch some of your favorite Blues artists recorded in live performance on Blues Music Television. It's a great way to warm up when the cold wind is blowing! Blues Music TV on Facebook HERE .
Want more? Check out their all-Blues channel on ROKU and FIRESTICK HERE! |
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Let Google Blues News Guide You
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Google has assembled a page dedicated to Blues news and articles. It's good stuff! It contains news about upcoming Blues festivals, and links to music journalists' blogs.
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Watch Blues Rock Review on YouTube
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Visit our website to renew or join!
Annual membership levels begin at $20/year for a single membership. Family membership is $30. And there are many higher levels of support offered. Membership gives you so much in return, including meeting new friends while enjoying the best regional and national blues artists. 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!
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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..WORKSHOP MUSIC EDUCATION INITIATIVE. 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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On this day in
Blues History
For a daily dose of blues history, check out the daily Bluesland podcast HERE:
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Blues Music Television!
 Blues Music TV on Facebook HERE . Want more? Check out their all Blues channel on ROKU and FIRESTICK HERE! |
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