OK, it's a joke I have been sharing all week with people I have run into....I have been joking that it is my fault that unseasonably cool weather has returned to NWA. I was in central Illinois for Easter and it snowed close to 3 inches making it less than fun to go to my aunt and uncle's house for Easter dinner. So I have proposed to folks that I brought the cold back with me, lol. So, the good news? This weekend I head to Florida to take my mom to visit family. If it's all OK with everyone I will try my best to drag the warm weather back with me and sprinkle it all along my route to Illinois and NWA!
Along with the ongoing articles about upcoming events, you will find a call for volunteers to help with the April 22nd Cabin Fever event at George's. Because it is near and dear to Ozark Blues Society's heart, we have taken a support role in organizing and staffing the fundraiser I looks to be a great event for NWA music fans so why not give Liz Lottmann a shout and see if there is an opportunity to help while you enjoy the music. Check out the article below for more information.
As always,you can email me anytime at:
~Sandy McCann
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This one is an easy....since the musicians and music lovers of NWA have always had such
a long-standing support for Nightflying Magazine, being a part of the Cabin Fever I fundraiser at George's Majestic Lounge on April 22 is an easy choice! ![](https://media.jbanetwork.com/image/cache/2/5/9/9/8/9/6_w125_h98_s1_PL15_PC457096.jpg)
Ozark Blues Society is a primary supporter of this event and with several of our board members previously committed that day we could use a few extra hands. Please contact our Board President and Event Coordinator, Liz Lottmann for more information. lectricliz@gmail.com
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UPDATE!
Blues Therapy
and a new
Gospel Brunch!
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Fans of Brick Fields Blues Therapy probably are steps way ahead of me....but in case anyone (besides me) is trying to find a way to keep up with the changes and find the best opportunity to get your "Therapy," read on below for an update from Rachel about the ongoing Wednesday night program. For those who need another dose of therapy...and who are missing their chance to indulge at Hoppin' Johns each week, check out the new Gospel Brunch starting April 15th.
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Rachel Shared, "Brick Fields Blues Therapy is in it's 6th year of bringing music therapy to the good folks of Northwest Arkansas every Wednesday night. The music consists mostly of Blues, Gospel, Soul and R&B original and cover tunes that listeners say is "good for the soul". Brick Fields is known for having a multitude of guests and Recently relocated since the closing of Bear's Place to Morano's (located at 2179 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. in South Fayetteville, AR. Morano's serves great food and has a full stocked bar. Blues therapy nights have been referred to by some as "church". There are many who come every week, others very often and new faces all the time. Visitors from all over the country and even the world come out for the occasion, some have said they make it a point to pass through NWA on Wednesday nights so that they can be sure
to catch Blues Therapy."
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Mark Your Calendar
it's time to
Shake Off Your
CABIN FEVER
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Announcing an amazingly cool upcoming fundraiser for music lovers around the state and beyond! Join your NWA friends on April 22
and your Little Rock friends on May 6th as we all come together to raise the needed funds
to help Nightflying Magazine resume
publishing a print copy to accompany their amazing digital edition. Read on below
the poster for details on both events.
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As shared by the organizers:
"NIGHTFLYING, OZARKS BLUES SOCIETY of NWA, AND AC MUSIC TEAM have joined together to bring a couple of major concerts to Fayetteville and Little Rock called "Cabin Fever" for this Spring to help raise the funds to enable Nightflying to resume printing. Cabin Fever I will happen April 22 at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. Featured artists will be Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin, Bob Corritore, recording artist and composer Jesse Dean, Heather Crosse & Company, Brick Fields, members of Divas On Fire, and more. Bob Margolin is a Chicago musician, and toured all over the world for many years with Muddy Waters. He was a featured guitarist on the "Last Waltz" and the "40 Year Last Waltz" documentaries, and was Muddy's guitarist on the Grammy-winning Woodstock Album. https://bobmargolin.com/ Bob Corritore is a Blues Foundation Music Awards winner, and he contributed harmonica work on the 2008 Grammy®-nominated CD/DVD by Pinetop Perkins. https://bobcorritore.com/bio/ A silent auction will also be held, and the opportunity to purchase various artist merchandise as well. ************* Cabin Fever II will happen at The White Water Tavern on May 6. Featured artists will be Amy Garland, Heather Crosse & Co., The Akeem Kemp Band, Gilbo & The Originals (with Gil Franklin) a Blues Patrol Reunion (with Earl Sorrels), Charlotte Taylor & Gypsy Rain, The Josh Parks Band, Ed Bowman & The Rock City Players, Johnni Blue - A Hot Southern Mess, Blues Boy Jag & The Juke Joint Zombies and more. Special guests to appear will be Clyde Clifford, Andrew 'Droid' Clark, Sharpe Dunaway, 'Lectric Liz, Tom Wood and more… There will also be an after-party at Midtown Billiards, featuring a major jam session of many of the artists mentioned and then some. These events are to raise much-needed funds so that Nightflying - the 37 year old Arkansas music and live entertainment guide - can return to be an actual printed publication as well as its award-winning online-only edition. These events are being sponsored by AC Music Team, George's Majestic Lounge, Ozark Blues Society of NWA, The White Water Tavern, KABF-FM, KKEG, The Point 94.1, I-Heart Radio, The Arkansas River Blues Society, Sharpe Dunaway Videography and of course Nightflying."
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Music Calendar
4/06 - 4/14
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Please enjoy the following listings comprised of bands, venues, and/or organizations that support Ozark Blues Society. Always check with individual venues for event details and schedule changes.
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3.06
- Isayah's Allstars Allman Brothers Tribute for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- VoiceJam at the WAC in Fayetteville
- Roger Thomas at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Jon Dooly at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
4.07
- VoiceJam at the WAC in Fayetteville
- Lark and the Loon at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Randy Soller at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
- Gyan Riley at Brightwater NWA in Bentonville
4.10
- UA Jazz Jam with Jake Hertzog Trio at Stage 18 in Fayetteville
4.11
- Blues Therapy with Brick Fields at Moranos in Fayetteville
4.12
- Crusade and the Big Hog Band at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill and Chill in Fayetteville
4.13
- Honey Jack and Flashback for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
- Roby Pantall at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
4.14
- WellRed Comedy Tour at WAC in Fayetteville
- Baskin Band at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
- Luane Feylon at Haxton Road Studios in Bentonville
Mark Your Calendar
- 4/17 Ozark Regional Songwriters Association at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 4/19 Arron Kamm and the Onedrops at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 4/20 Vernon Reid (of Living Colour) at Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
- 4/22 Cabin Fever Nightflying Magazine Fundraiser
- 4/26 Loren and Mark at Sunrise Stage in Fayetteville
- 4/28 Zack Bramhall with Brick Fields at Warren's Rec Room in Alma
- 5/18 Brandon Santini at Warren's Rec Room
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On this day
in Blues History
April 6
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Today’s show features music performed by Big Walter Horton and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
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"The blues is a mighty long road. Or it could be a river, one that twists and turns and flows into a sea of limitless musical potential."
Billy Gibbons
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Blues Education Supporters
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Thanks to the following for their support of blues education.
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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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