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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Blues in the Natural State Music Festival - Photography Coverage |
We were blessed to have not one but two great photography teams covering the festival this year. We now have a photo ablum from the festival on our website click here to see photos
If you are interested in hiring either team, purchasing professional high quality prints, visit their websites... link are provided below and contact them directly.
About the Photographers covering the festival...
Sherry L Speer, Photographer Hot Springs, Arkansas
Sherry Speer is an up and coming young photographer who hails from Hot Springs, Arkansas, having travels that have taken her far and wide. A native Arkansan with a varied life experience, Ms. Speer is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City and has expertise in stage performance and in technical theater as well. Also a graduate of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Academy, she has worked as a police officer and was the first female narcotics officer and SWAT team member in the Hot Springs Police Department.
A self-taught photographic artist... more
Visit Sher Speer's website here
Tom Mowry Photography
Springdale, Arkansas
Photography is my passion. When I finally went from my 'point and shoot' camera to a full DSLR camera, I knew I needed to know more. I read every book, surfed every website and watched every video I could find. Then there was the practice. I practiced for hours every night. It never got old. It never got boring. I knew I was doing what I love.To this day I shoot a minimum of 5 days a week. When I'm not shooting, I'm thinking about it: new techniques, different perspectives and always how to get that memorable shot.
With my photography, I strive to capture tomorrow's memories today.
Visit Tom Mowry Photography website here
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You say you love the Blues
Show your love and support of this great American Music by becoming a member of the Ozark Blues Society of Nortwest Arkansas.
For as little as $10 a year, you can help support the local blues community. We are blessed to have many very talented blues artists living an working in our community. With your membership, we can continue to:
- Promote the local and regional artists playing in the area
- Promote the local venues that bring great blues music to you
- Provide "Blues in the Schools" educational programs in our local communities
- Produce events like our annual Blues Challenge, The Blues in the Natural State Music Festival and other Fundraising events that give back to the community
- Keep you informed of local live music
- Grow and strenghten our community of blues musicians and fans
Please visit our Website www.ozarkbluessociety.org and sign up to become a member. |
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Music Calendar
04/19 - 4/27 |
4.19
- American Aquarium, Full House at George's Happy Hour 6pm
- Sarah Hughes Band at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Adam Collins at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
- Full Flava Kings at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 9:30pm
- Stephen and Bonnie Turner at Mermaids in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville
- Guerilla Blues Band at the Stolen Glass in Fayetteville
- Claudia Burson Trio in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
- The Larry's Birthday Bash at the Bayou in Rogers
4.20
- Oreo Blue at Jose's in Fayetteville
- The Monterey Jazz Festival Tour at the Walton Arts Center
- Tommy Nolan at Acoustic Mud in Bella Vista 7pm
- Roots Music Festival, Jonesboro, Arkansas
4.21
- Claudia Burson at Copelands Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
- Jazz Duos at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
- Jed Clampit at Common Grounds in Fayetteville
- Jed Clampit - 40 years without a day job at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Richard Burnett at Terra Studios
- Effron White at Acoustic Mud in Bella Vista - noon
4.22
4.23
- The Longest running Blues Jam in Northwest Arkansas featuring the Larrys at the Bayou in Rogers
- Jed Climpit at the Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
4.24
- Jazz with Adam Collijs, Johy Arredondo and Drew Packard at Arsaga's on Dickson in Fayetteville
- Brick Fields a Bear's Place in Fayetteville - 6pm
- Jed Clampit at Nibbles in Fayetteville
- The Paper Jam Band at Orchard Park in Bentonville 5:30pm
4.25
- Richard Burnett at Bear's Place in Fayetteville - 11:30am
- Isayah's Allstars and Jacob at Mojo Pint & Pies in Fayetteville
- Barrett Baber at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
4.26
- Steve Pryor, The Belaires at George's Happy Hour
- Leah & the Mojo Doctors at Jose's in Fayetteville
- The Fresco Jazz Trio at Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville - 6:00pm
- Claudia Burson Trio in the Union Lounge located at the Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
- Nathan McCloud Duo at Mermaids in Fayetteville
- Another Fine Mess at the Bayou in Rogers
4.27
- Milburn at Kingfish Dive Bar in Fayetteville
- Leah & the Mojo Doctors at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville
- Adam Collins and Ben Harris at Mermaids in Fayetteville
- Ocie & The Heartstrings at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
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On this day in Blues History -April 19 |
John Jackson – Diddy Wah Diddy
Cotton Pickers – Down and Out Blues
Listen here..>>
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"I couldn't wait for success, so I went ahead without it."
Jonathan Winters
1925-2013
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ST LOUIS.
MAY 24-26, 2013
MEMORIAL WEEKEND
Click on the logo for full details
Roots Music Festival
Jonesboro, Arkansas
April20, 2013
Click on poster for 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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2013 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend |
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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