Rain, rain go away....don't come back another day (or at least for awhile!) Is anyone besides me feeling this jingle needs to work? My "day job" involves doing lawn care and frankly I am tired of getting wet trying to do what I do....and never mind the Harley continues to sit in the garage. Yea, yea I prefer to be a fair weather rider because it's too time consuming to clean the spokes, lol! Anyway, here's to hoping that this weekend starts a more dry trend....sunny would sure be even nicer.
As always, please feel to drop me a note about what you like, don't like, and what you think of the Newsletter. You know the deal, e-mail me anytime at smccann7@sbcglobal.net ~Sandy McCann
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This Saturday!
Guitar Show and Swap Meet
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Got some gear you are ready to
re-home?
Need something new?
Why not check out the
First Annual Arkansas River Blues Society Guitar Show and swap meet on May 30th
in Little Rock?
Buy, Sell, Trade or just hang out with guitar pickers. Jam session following the guitar show, so bring your gear. Proceeds raised from $5 booth space and $1 admission will go to support the Arkansas River Blues Society which is a 501c NonProfit. For more information check out the Facebook event page HERE |
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Bella Vista
Concert Series
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In celebration of their 50th year, the Bella Vista Property Owners Association has planned a series of summer concerts. The first concert is on May 30th, and will feature performances by three of NWA’s most popular acts: Earl & Them, 1 Oz. Jig, and Divas On Fire. The outdoor concert follows the Three Skill Challenge at the Tanyard Creek Practice Center, 10 Nature Trail Lane in Bella Vista, Arkansas. The music starts at 4pm. 
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Watch For It...
Eureka Springs Blues Weekend Expands
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This year the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend will become a full week of music. It kicks off with Jimmy D. Lane in Basin Spring Park on Saturday, June 13, continuing with workshops and performances all week long in and around Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The "weekend" wraps up with the annual Father's Day Blues Picnic at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge on June 21.
Featured and headliner acts include The Bel-Airs, Earl & Them, Shawn Holt and the Teardrops, Kelley Hunt, Chris Thomas King, Jimmy D. Lane, The Nace Brothers and The Noah Wotherspoon Band. You don't want to miss Noah's band. Noah was this year's Albert King Award winner at the International Blues Challenge, and will host fellow Albert King award winners Nick Schnebelen of Trampled Under Foot and Jonn Del Toro Richardson of Blue Mercy in a Tribute to Albert King.
As in previous years there will also be free music in Basin Spring Park with performances by Brick Fields, Doghouse Daddies, Isayah Warford & Friends, The Jones Brothers and Lucious Spiller. We'll also feature the winners of this year's Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas Blues Challenge Buddy Shute and Amanda Rey & West Street Blues. Join the fun on Saturday, June 20 at noon where 100 Hohner harmonicas will be given away to kids of all ages during our Blues For Kids Harmonica Workshop with George Hunt. The tradition will continue with blues music in many local clubs during the festival featuring great local, regional and national acts. They include the Shari Bales Band, Brody Buster, Shannon Hope, Jeff Horton, Norman Jackson, Akeem Kemp, RJ Mischo, Patrick Sweany, Pete & Dave, Tightrope and many more great acts.
Also for those want to go deeper there will be workshops that include "Basics of Blues Guitar", "How To Build And Play A Diddly-Bow", "Performance Photography", and "Writing The Perfect Blues Song".
For tickets or more info, please visit
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Reminder
Additional Positions Available
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Just another reminder that the board is still looking for potential applicants with skills and/or interest in the areas of finance and management. The primary requirement is a love of blues and a desire to be a part of a group that works to promote blues history, blues education, and blues performance in Northwest Arkansas. Board members are asked to attend a minimum number of board meetings (approximately 8 per year) which are scheduled based on group members availability. For more information you can also email Bill Baird at bbaird07@sbcglobal.net
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Music Calendar
05/29-06/05
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5.29
- Full House for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Downtown Livewires at The Big Chill in Rogers
- Keith Nicholson Trio at Gusano's in Bentonville
- Tightrope at Rowdy Beaver Den in Eureka Springs
5.30
- Keith Nicholson at Jose's in Fayetteville
- Jeff Horton Band at The Big Chill in Rogers
- "4TET" at the Walmart Museum World Room in Bentonville (Proceeds benefit Faith in Action)
- Jim Mills at JJs Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
- Tightrope at Rowdy Beaver Den in Eureka Springs
5.31
- Keith Nicholson at Crabby's in Rogers
- Claudia Burson Trio at Copeland's Famous New Orleans Restaurant in Rogers
- Mark Bokun and Buddy Shute for Blues Brunch at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
6.2
- Jed Clampit at Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
- "R&P" (Richard and Paul) and friends at the Chancellor in Fayetteville
- NWA Blues Jam at The Big Chill in Rogers
6.3
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields and Friends at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
- Open Mic Night at Foghorns in Fayetteville
6.4
- Left of Center at Jose's in Fayetteville
- "R&P" (Richard and Paul) and friends at the Chancellor in Fayetteville
- Bob Bowen Trio for the Notes at Night Jazz Series at The Pressroom in Bentonville
- Wakarusa at Mulberry Mountain
6.5
- Cate Brothers and Boss Tweeds for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Leah and the Mojo Doctors at Jose's in Fayetteville
- First Friday KUAF/Fulbright Summer Chamber Music Series at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville
- Wakarusa at Mulberry Mountain
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In this issue: 05/29/2015
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On this day
in Blues History
May 29
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Today’s show features music performed by Ray Charles and Eric Von Schmidt
Listen
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"Music is powerful. As people listen to it, they can be affected. They respond"
Ray Charles
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Check Out these regular local radio programs
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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
LINK
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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
Visit our Website to renew or join! Ozarkbluessociety.org
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