The time is finally upon us to hit the road to Memphis for the 32nd International Blues Challenge. This will be my 10th year to attend and 7th year to volunteer. And OH MY....the experiences I have had have been amazing! For those of you not hitting Beale Street with us, you still have a chance to come out and enjoy one more chance to support Ozark Blues Society's work to send our contestants and help Keep the Blues Alive! Check out the news articles that follow for details on our last pre-IBC fundraising concert. If you want the latest and greatest info on how the challenge is going be sure and visit the
Finally a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has already stepped up to help support these worthy musicians as they work to prepare for the IBC in Memphis.
Also of note, if you are not a member or if you missed the announcement of the Ozark Blues Society annual meeting and elections, check out the message from Bill Baird below.
As we launch into 2016 I would like to once more to ask artists and readers to please link me up to events you have or know about, especially if the events aren't posted to the local calendars. And of course if you have ideas or comments on this newsletter, you know the deal, e-mail me anytime at smccann7@sbcglobal.net
~Sandy McCann
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Jimmy will be participating in the January 23rd Road to Memphis Fundraiser, however funds raised that night will be used by Ozark Blues Society to pay lodging costs for Jimmy in Memphis. So, let's step up and show Jimmy some love by helping support his fundraising efforts that are needed to produce his CD. Check out the link below to share your support.
