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Blues News You Can Use!
 Spoiler Alert
 
We have started to see registrations for our blues challenge pick up the pace. So far this year the bar has been set by the registration of a couple local favorites. The bands registered so far are.....wait!  Cancel that spoiler alert! LOL! Seriously though there is a page under construction on the OZARK BLUES SOCIETY web page where very soon you will be able to see photos and bios of the competing acts. For anyone who plans to register, now is the time.  Your early registration will allow us to help you promote your act's participation in this year's challenge. And for the fans...it's time to mark your calendar for the evening of October 19th. Though there is not a separate category that includes "crowd reaction" most of us know that it helps the judges gauge
an act's "stage presence" when they see how you can move the crowd.
And we ALL know the bands thrive when they have their friends there cheering them on! So keep following this newsletter (article below) and check our website for updates. 
Again this week's calendar is full of
live music opportunities. I still would appreciate help as we round out the 2016 patio season in making sure
the calendar is complete. If I am missing YOUR information...or
that of your favorite band or venue, you need to email me! I want this newsletter to offer you the
information you, the reader, finds helpful.Also please send any ideas or comments to me anytime at:
~Sandy McCann
Blues Challenge
Registration Is Open
It's Time!
Registration for the 2016 Ozark Blues Society Blues Blues Challenge is now open on our website www.ozarkbluessociety.com

On the website under the "2016 Blues Challenge" menu tab you will find all the current information about the competition. Do remember that at least one member of each act must be a current member of Ozark Blues Society in order to register for the Blues Challenge.
The challenge will be held Wednesday, October 19th from 6 to 11:30.  The board of Ozark Blues Society is looking forward to another great Blues Challenge this year!
 
THIS WEEK!
Fayetteville Roots Festival
For more information
 
2017
Judges Announced
International Song Writing Competition
In the latest edition of their Newsletter the International Songwriting Competition announced their judges for the 2017 competition.  Check out their NEWSLETTER or read on for more information.

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Judges Include Chris Cornell, Lorde, Tom Waits, Joe Bonamassa, Bastille, India Arie, Donovan, Ziggy Marley, Martie Maguire (Dixie Chicks), Fat Joe, Jesse & Joy, Hardwell, and Many More

Click here to enter!

 
ISC is open to both amateur and professional songwriters and offers 23 categories for you to enter your songs into. A total of 71 winners share in more than $150,000 in cash and prizes including an overall Grand Prize consisting of $25,000 (US) cash and much more in merchandise and services.

Entering ISC offers the opportunity for your music to be heard by an elite panel of recording artists and music executives who are the decision makers that can influence and launch an artist's career. Monte Lipman, CEO and Chairman of Republic Records, says that "We're always impressed with the talented songwriters who participate in the ISC. This is a great A&R source to find new artists."

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) judging panel includes an impressive group of high-profile recording artists and Presidents, CEOs, and A&R executives from Atlantic, Warner Bros., RCA, Sire, Glassnote, Island, Razor & Tie, Sony Music Latin, Concord Label Group, Warner Music Nashville, Alligator, Wind-Up, Interscope, Provident, Capitol, Black River, New West, Virgin/EMI, Word, and many more.

Winning ISC is a distinction that has propelled many artists to achieve greater success, including getting record and publishing deals, licensing agreements, gigs, and much more. Past winners have included: Vance Joy; Bastille; Gotye; Lindsey Stirling; Kimbra; The Band Perry; Andrew Bird; Passenger; Gin Wigmore; Missy Higgins; King Charles; For King And Country; and many more.

Music Calendar 
8/26-9/03
08.26
  • Earl and Them and Mudhawk for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Samantha Fish and Amasa Hines for Fayetteville Roots Festival at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Fayetteville Roots Festival
  • Vince Turner at Foghorns in Fayetteville
  • Buddy Shute and the Motivators at Bear's Place in Fayetteville
  • Another Fine Mess at Joses in Springdale
  • Randy Soller at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
  • Frett's Folly at Bentonville Brewing Company in Bentonville
  • Roger Thomas at Two25 Gallery and wine bar in Bentonville
  • Willin-n-Able at JJ's Grill and Chill in Forth Smith
  • Honeyjack at Warrens Rec Room in Alma
08.27
  • Amy Helm with Earl and Them for Fayetteville Roots Festival at Georges Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Fayetteville Roots Festival
  • Dawn Cate and The Rhythm Kings at Joses in Springdale
  • The Strayz for Live Music Saturday at Two25 Gallery in Bentonville
  • Darren Ray at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
  • Britt and Andy on the patio at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
08.28
  • Claudia Burson Trio at Copelands Famous New Orleans Restaurant in Rogers
08.30
  • Left of Center at Jose's in Springdale
  • Copelin Bates at JJ's Grill and Chill on Dickson in Fayetteville
08.31
  • Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Bears Place in Fayetteville
  • Darren Ray at Jose's in Springdale
  • Dave Tessier at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
09.01
  • Loose Change at Foghorns in Fayetteville
  • STYX at The AMP in Rogers
  • Jovan Arellano at Bentonville Brewing Company in Bentonville
09/02
  • Big 'uns and Flashback for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Left of Center at JJ's Grill and Chill in Rogers
  • TJ Scarlett at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
  • Gary Hutchison Band at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith
  • Michael Tisdale and the Union at Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
09.03
  • Bill Dollar and Loose Change at Foghorns in 15th in Fayetteville
  • Daryl Brooks band at Foghorns in Springdale
  • Left of Center at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fort Smith
  • Joe Giles and the Homewreckers at Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
 Mark Your Calendar
  • 09/16 Founders Night featuring Mark O'Conner at The Founders Room in Alma
  • 09/26 Coco Montoya at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • 10/08 Eric Gales band at The Founders Room in Alma
  • 10/19 Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge
In this issue:  8/26/2016
 Spoiler Alert
Blues ChallengeRegistration Is Open
THIS WEEK!Fayetteville Roots Festival
2017 Judges Announced International Song Writing Competition
Music Calendar 8/26-9/03
On this day in Blues History August 26
This Week's Quote
Check Out these regular local radio programs
Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society

Links You Can Use

On this day
in Blues History
 August 26

 
Today’s show features music performed by Freddie King and Jackie Wilson
 
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/s/sonnyterry211910.html
You have to open your mind. I like the ability to express myself in a deep way. It's the closest music to our humanity - it's like a folk music that rises up out of a culture.
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/s/sonnyterry211910.html
 Listen

 
This Week's Quote
 
“I love the tip, I love the top...
I love you better than a hog
loves slop."
 
Freddie King
("Big Legged Woman")

Check Out these regular local radio programs
 
 


 
"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
 
Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society


 
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
 
 


 


 
Links You
Can Use
 
Arkansas Music Pavillion
 
Arkansas Music Works
 
American Blues News
 
The Blues Foundation
 
Blues For A Cause
 
Blues Festivals Guide
 
Blues Guitar News
 
Crystal Bridges
 
Downtown Bentonville
 
Eureka Springs Blues Weekend
 
Free Weekly
 
George’s Majestic Lounge
 
Guitar Center
 
J L Sound & Lighting Productions
 
National Blues Museum
 
North AR Jazz Society
 
NWA Tunedin
 
Rockin' Hog Radio
 
Sherry L Speer Photography
 
The Founders Room
 
The Walmart Museum
 
Tom Mowry Photography
 
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com./
 


 
 

Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas  |  P O Box 2004  |  Bentonville, AR 72712  | 

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