Well, it's the Friday after Thanksgiving....what does it mean to you? Just a plain, lazy day letting your full belly settle or a frenzied Black Friday shopping day where you work off those extra calories taking the challenge of the crowds? Or maybe for some it is just back to work as usual.
With all the post holiday challenges, don't forget that there are some tried and true weekly live music opportunities here in NWA that are not to be missed. No matter what your Black Friday activities might be, you might want to save enough energy to go to George's Majestic tonight for Happy Hour. George's is featuring a couple local favorites: The Big Uns and Isayah's Allstars. Certainly something good for a rainy Friday night!
With patio season fully over at this point I still feel like I am missing performances when I do the calendar each week. Please, please, please if you don't see your favorite band or venue listed, and/or have thoughts on live music listings I can follow for additions to our calendar let me know! I currently harvest information from a variety of local listings and a few venues websites but I could sure use help finding things I am missing. You know the deal, e-mail me anytime at smccann7@sbcglobal.net
~Sandy McCann
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UPDATED!
Support Your NWA Representatives on the Road to IBC in Memphis!
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Because this topic is SO important it is going to be "held over" again this week. Keep an eye on future editions of this newsletter and check our website HERE
for information about ways you can
root our local winners on as they
prepare their Memphis ready, smokin' hot blues music sets. Read on for
ways to help Ozark Blues Society send our winners to Memphis.
The first fundraiser will be one hosted by the Divas On Fire at their January 8, 2016 Happy Hour performance at George's Majestic Lounge. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go 100% to support the immense effort required to fund the cost of taking an 11-piece group to Memphis for IBC.
Secondly, details are still coming together but it looks like the main fundraiser to support Ozark Blues Society contributions toward sponsoring the IBC acts will be held in mid-January at 21c Museum Hotel either the weekend of the January 16th or 23rd. Keep a watch on this newsletter for more information. Of course you may always share your support by donating through our website directly or via Facebook! There will also be some fun ways to give painlessly through silent auctions and other events, some of which will benefit the artists directly. Keep watching!
Don't forget to follow our winners on their journeys!
Solo/Duo Winner:
Jimmy
Wayne
Garrett
Band Winner:
Divas On Fire
Perhaps you want to make plans to go cheer them on at the IBC in Memphis! Remember, special rate rooms are available through the
Tickets can be bought as a pass that includes all the competition events or individually as wristbands on Beale Street and in the participating clubs each night of quarter and semi finals. If available after pass sales, tickets may be bought for Saturday's finals at the Orpheum Theatre. Check out IBC Tickets HERE. |
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Merry Christmas to Fayetteville Senior Citizens
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Ozark Blues Society is excited to share that we are partnering with the Fayetteville Senior Center to help host their Christmas Party. Blues for Christmas? Well, historically blues music was a way to express discontent, but for this party we are pulling out the stops and it will be FUN! The party wil l be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, December 17th, with music for the evening provided by Leah Spears-Blackmon and her Mojo Doctor's Duo. We will wrap up the party with a carol sing-along. Young people from the Camp War Eagle Ozone program will share their commitment to community outreach and join us. If you think this sounds like fun and you would like to help make it a success, please email Cheryl Canfield at canfiel@uark.edu for more information. |
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Music Calendar
11/27-12/05
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11.27
- Big Uns and Isayah's Allstars for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Left of Center at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fayetteville
- Mark Bokun and Buddy Shute at Low Gap Cafe in Ponca
11.28
- Michael Tisdale at the Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
11.29
- Michael Tisdale at Hawaiian Brian's in Fayetteville
12.01
- Jed Clampit at Pesto Cafe in Fayetteville
12.02
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Bears Place in Fayetteville
12.03
- Samantha Hunt for Notes at Night at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
12.04
- Bel Airs and Good Luck Slim for Happy Hour at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Jimmy Wayne Garrett at Mojo's Pints and Pies in Fayetteville
Mark Your Calendar
- 12.12 Claudia Burson and Ben Harris for Play it Forward at The Walmart Museum in Bentonville
- 12.12 Annual Christmas Party and Jam Session at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
- 12.31 Chris Cameron/New Years Bash at The Founders Room in Alma
- 12.31 New Year's Eve Bash at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
- 01.08 Divas On Fire Happy Hour Fundraiser at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
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In this issue: 11/27/2015
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On this day
in Blues History
November 27
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Today’s show features music performed by Robert Johnson and Jimi Hendrix
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"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace."
Jimi Hendrix
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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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