Get Ready for a rockin' good time as we count down the events leading up to the 2015 Blues in the Natural State Festival on April 10th and 11th.
Why not start it off at the First Thursday event on the Fayetteville Square THIS THURSDAY, April 2, 2015. Then check out the list of all the blues you can catch in the area.
Lastly, remember if you are a musician that supports Ozark Blues Society in our efforts to keep the blues alive in Northwest Arkansas, we want to partner with you in promoting your events. Please feel free to e-mail me anytime at smccann7@sbcglobal.net ~Sandy McCann
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Festival Tickets for Volunteering!
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And don't forget....we are always looking for volunteers when we have events. Bill Baird is still looking for volunteers to help hand out flyers about the festival at Fayetteville Farmer's Market on March 28th, and April 2nd, 4th, and 11th. To find out how to help and claim a free pass to one day of the festival, email: bbaird07@sbcglobal.net
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 Blues in the Natural StateMusic Festival
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Check out the AMAZING schedule and buy your tickets Now!
Ticket Prices and Availability:
April 2 on Fayetteville Square... FREE event as part of Fayetteville First Thursday!
April 10 & 11 - $25 for each day.
All tickets will be sold through George's Majestic Lounge's website:
Tickets for Friday, April 10 - HERE
Tickets for Saturday, April 11 - HERE
Seating Available on a Limited Basis and
can be reserved on a First Come First Basis for $25
To reserve a table, email
Brian at Saxsafe@AOL.COM
OBS Membership does have it's Benefits!
Discounted tickets for Ozark Blues Society Members - $20 each day. Please email roger.plourde@gmail.com for details
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Want the HOTTEST News on the upcoming 2015 Blues in the Natural State Festival?
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As always additional details regarding the 2015 Blues in the Natural State Music Festival are available at the Ozark Blues Society Website at this link http://bit.ly/1zF0FdW
but if you want the up to the minute information why not Like us on Facebook HERE
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TONIGHT!
A Happy Hour Not to be Missed!
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Tonight join the fun at Georges Majestic's Happy Hour when the legendary Earl Cate brings his "And Them" crew in to celebrate their newest CD release. Come and catch Earl, Terry, Jason, and John tear it up at Georges with the music you love....and grab a copy of "Live, at Georges Majestic Lounge"!
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Also TONIGHT!
Come out and dance with the one & only Lucious Spiller!
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The Sunday Play It Forward event in Bentonville Sunday is sold out but you can still get your dose of some deep, heartfelt blues when Little Rock Native Lucious Spiller and his band play tonight at the Big Chill in Rogers. Great food and good times! Show starts at 8pm!
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Upcoming Jazz events at the Walmart Museum in Bentonville
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 Saturday, April 18, 2015: Listen to the unique sounds of the harp guitar with jazz musician Paul Price on Saturday, April 18th, at 6:30 pm in the Walmart World Room at The Walmart Museum. Tickets are $5 with proceeds benefiting the Northwest Arkansas Fencing Center. Doors open at 6.
Saturday, May 30, 2015: The 4TET is back with live jazz on Saturday, May 30th, at 6:30 pm in the Walmart World Room at The Walmart Museum. Tickets are $5 with proceeds benefiting Faith in Action. Doors open at 6. Tickets can be purchased in advance for both events HERE |
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Upcoming Events at the
Artist Retreat Center
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The Artist Retreat Center in Bella Vista has some unique upcoming events starting off with Benjamin Del Shreve at the April 4th Saturday Night Social and then proceeding to an Open House Jam on April 12th and a Third Thursday House Concert on April 16th both featuring local diva Liz Lottmann and friends! Many events are for all ages some are free! For reservations for concert events call 479-268-6463. Check the calendar for all the center's events HERE |
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Music Calendar
03/27-04/04
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3.27
- Earl and Them CD release party and Strange Derangers at Happy Hour George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Lucious Spiller at The Big Chill in Rogers
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at Tony C's in Rogers
3.28
- Isayah Warford at The Core Brewery in Springdale
- Lucious Spiller for Play it Forward Fundraiser Community Concert at Walmart Museum in Bentonville - SOLD OUT
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads at New Delhi Cafe in Eureka Springs
3.29
- Live Jazz at Emelia's Kitchen in Fayetteville
- Jake Pearlman with Claudia Burson at the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall in Fayetteville 3:30
- Anthony Ball Jazz at The Big Chill in Rogers
- Claudia Burson Trio at Copelands Famous New Orleans Restaurant in Rogers 11am
3.30
- Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill in Rogers
3.31
- RJ Mischo and RPM for Happy Hour at The Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
- Jed Clampit at Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
- NWA Blues Jam at The Big Chill in Rogers
4.01
- Wednesday Night Blues Therapy at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
4.02
- RJ Mischo and RPM for Happy Hour at The Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville
4.03
- Ultra Suede and Dawn Cate at Happy Hour George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Jimmy Wayne Garrett at The Cathouse Lounge in Eureka Springs
- RJ Mischo at Downstream Casino in Quapaw
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In this issue: 03/27/2015
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With Shemekia heading our way...let's listen to her roots!
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On this day in Blues History
March 27
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Today’s show features music performed by Sonny Boy Williamson II and Johnny Clyde Copeland
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" If you don't know the blues... there's no point in picking up the guitar and playing rock and roll or any other form of popular music."
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Arkansas Day of Giving is
THIS WEEK!
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It's time to help. April 2, 2015 is the day to show your support for Ozark Blues Society by participating in the day of giving as a part of the statewide support network for non-profits. Please join in and support Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas and your favorite non-profits.
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Blues on the Local Airwaves
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"The Generic Blues Show" hosted by Paul Kelso airs every Friday night at 9pm on KUAF 91.3FM
Rockin' Hog Radio presents "Sunday Morning Blues" from 8am to 10am every Sunday
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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.
By being a member of The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas, you are helping to support the Arts and to preserve the Original American Art Form known as The Blues.
Membership Benefits Include:
Weekly E-newsletter
Opportunities to win tickets to events
VIP seating at events (when available)
Discounts on OBS merchandise
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
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