2013 Blues in The Natural
State Music Festival |
Thank You Northwest Arkansas and Beyond!
The weather was perfect, the music was amazing, the support of sponsors, volunteers and music fans was nothing short of incredible!
The Blues in the Natural State Music Festival drew people from outside Northwest Arkansas area last weekend... we had visitors from Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis, Memphis, Plano Tx, Dallas/Ft Worth, Austin, Tulsa, St Louis, Springfield, MO, Hot Spings, and Little Rock... Thank you for checking us out!
Thank You, Thank You, Thanks You to all...
- the Event Sponsors - we couldn't have done it without you
- the participating Venues - we couldn't have done it without you too
- the extremely talented Musicians who entertained us - Does "BIG WOW" say enough?
- the Photographers that captured the escense and spirit of the event - these people put in the hours
- the event volunteers that helped to make this festival a pleasant experience for all - it just goes to prove that there's power in a smile, a good attitude and treating people right
- you, the fans of Blues that came out to support this event and the music!
Coming soon to our website... the wonderful festival images created by the photography teams of Sher L Speer and Tom Mowry.
Official Festival T-shirts are still available at our website for $20
Suggestions or feedback? If you have any suggestions on how we could make this festival even better next year, send an email to roger.plourde@gmail.com
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Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour: 55th Anniversary Celebration |
The Walton Arts Center Presents the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour
Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 8PM
Baum Walker Hall
The Monterey Jazz Festival, the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world, has presented nearly every major jazz star—from Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong to Esperanza Spalding and Trombone Shorty—since it was founded in 1958.
Featuring leading critically-acclaimed, Grammy®-winning jazz artists, the All-Star band consists of bassist and musical director Christian McBride, vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, saxophonist Chris Potter, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, pianist Benny Green, and drummer Lewis Nash.
Embracing the past, present, and future of jazz, the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour 55th Anniversary Celebration will perform an assortment of classic jazz repertoire and original compositions by band members.
Walton Arts Center Box Office Hours
Monday – Friday / 9am to 6pm
Saturday / noon to 4 pm & 1 hour prior to most performances
Phone: (479) 443.5600 Email: tickets@waltonartscenter.org
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The National Blues Museum's "Buck Up for the Blues" social media campaign -
The National Blues Museum organization needs your help to make the long awaited dream of building the National Blues Museum a reality.
If you love music, please take time today to "BUCK UP FOR THE BLUES" and donate to receive a free gift on us.
Thanks for helping and please share this -http://www.nationalbluesmuseum.org
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Music Calendar
04/12 - 4/20 |
4.12
- Nace Brothers, Oreo Blue at George's Happy Hour 6pm
- Another Fine Mess at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Matt Smith at the Greenhouse Grill in Fayetteville
- The Fresco Jazz Trio at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
- Soul Nite - Nita Fruit at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 9:30pm
- Stephen and Bonnie Turner at Mermaids in Fayetteville
- Claudia Burson Trio in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
- Jessica Horn at the Bayou in Rogers
4.13
- Brick Fields - 11am, TJ Scarlett - 12:30pm at Acoustic Mud in Bella Vista
- Taken at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
- Adam Collins Duo at Mermaids in Fayetteville
- Brick Fields Band at Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville
- The Matt Smith Group at Smoke & Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville
4.14
- Claudia Burson at Copelands Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
- Jazz Duos at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
- Sarah Hughes at Common Grounds in Fayetteville
- Brick Fields at Acoustic Mud in Bella Vista - noon
4.15
4.16
- The Longest running Blues Jam in Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
- Robert Spoon at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
- Richard Burnett and Brad Helms at The Tanglewood Branch Beer Company in Fayetteville
- Jed Climpit at the Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
4.17
- Jazz with Adam Collijs, Johy Arredondo and Drew Packard at Arsaga's on Dickson in Fayetteville
- Brick Fields a Bar's Place in Fayetteville - 6pm
- Russ Hutchison at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville
- Jed Clampit at Nibbles in Fayetteville
4.18
- Richard Burnett at Bear's Place in Fayetteville - 11:30am
- Earl & Them at Kingfish Divebar in Fayetteville
- Adam Collins at Mojo Pint & Pies in Fayetteville
4.19
- Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville
- The Fresco Jazz Trio at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
- Full Flava Kings at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 9:30pm
- Claudia Burson Trio in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
4.20
- Oreo Blue at Jose's in Fayetteville
- The Monterey Jazz Festival Tour at the Walton Arts Center
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On this day in Blues History -March 29April 12 |
Big Joe Turner – Shake Rattle & Roll
Ann Rabson – Above The Clouds
Listen here..>>
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"I think people must wonder how a white girl like me became a blues guitarist. The truth is, I never intended to do this for a living."
Bonnie Raitt
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2013 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend Lineup Announced |
Another Great Line up this year coming to the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend - June 13 - 16, 2013
Click on the logo for more details.
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The 34th Annual Blues Music Awards |
On Thursday, May 9, The Blues Foundation with host the 34th Annual Blues Music Awards in Memphis, TN
Last chance to buy your tickets or table here.
The complete list of nominees is here .
You can reserve your room at the Marriott here.
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