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It's That Time of the Year!
 
As we enter the pre-Christmas weekend, the Ozark Blues Society's Board of Directors would like to wish each and every one of you a very Happy Holidays! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or some other celebration of the season, we hope you enjoy a time of peace and joy.
The calendar at the end of the newsletter is light on the live music events due to the Christmas holiday, but for those seeking a
chance to get out and enjoy, there are still some fun activities to check out.
Ticket sales for our annual IBC Fundraiser held each year at the 21c Hotel in Bentonville are now open. Please remember reserved seating IS limited. Check the article below or visit our website for more information.
  Feel I am missing an event? Just
click the link below to email Sandy.  
  And always remember, this is YOUR newsletter! Please send feedback or suggestions our way. You can reach me by email at the address below. We appreciate our readers and want
to see your ideas included! 
~Sandy McCann
 
Mark Your Calendar
Ozark Blues Society
IBC Fundraiser

Each year Ozark Blues Society hosts a fundraiser to assist with the cost of sending our Blues Challenge winners to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. This popular event is going to once again be held at the 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville. The date has been confirmed for Saturday, January 25, 2020. Our winning band, Brick Fields Blues Therapy will highlight the night with special guests The Downtown Livewires and the Jimmy Wayne Garrett Band. The link to purchase tickets for the event is now available. Visit  www.ozarkbluessociety.org
or link directly to our EventBrite Bound For Beale Ticket sales page, HERE
A limited number of sponsored reserved tables are available. Please email OBSVIPTIX@gmail.com for more information.  
A Little Bluesy
Holiday Cheer

Thanks Rev. Jimmie Bratcher for 
sharing this holiday favorite done up for blues lovers.
Music Calendar 
12/20 - 12/28
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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12.20
  • Jesse Dean and Co. for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Becky Adams at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
  • Time Burners at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
  • Jim Mills at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
12.21
  • Smoothman Christmas at Fayetteville Town Center in Fayetteville
  • A Very SoNA Christmas at the WAC in Fayetteville
  • Jon Dooly at Fred's Hickory Inn in Bentonville
12.23
  • Jazz Night at Undercroft Bar in Bentonville
12.25 Merry Christmas!
 
12.27
  • The Cate Brothers and the Eric Matthews Band for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Dave Tessier at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
12.28
  • Night Under the Mistletoe with RetroPill at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Tony Alvarez at Ramo d' Olivo in Bentonville
Mark Your Calendar 
  • 12/31 90# Wrench for NYE at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • 1/2 The Ragetones/Fractured Society/Crimson Iron/Jagnasty at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • 1/3 Brick Fields Blues Therapy CD release at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • 1/10 Framing the Red at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • 1/18 Matt Gilmour Band at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • 1/25 Ozark Blues Society IBC Fundraiser at 21c in Bentonville
In this issue:  12/20/2019
It's That Time of the Year!
Mark Your CalendarOzark Blues SocietyIBC Fundraiser
A Little Bluesy Holiday Cheer
Music Calendar 12/20 - 12/28
On this day in Blues History December 20
This Week's Quote
Blues Education Supporters
Check Out these regular local radio programs
Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society

Links You Can Use

On this day
in Blues History
 December 20

Today’s show features music performed by Wilson Pickett and Walter “Wolfman” Washington
This Week's Quote
 
 
“I used to have a little high, pretty clear voice, but as I got older, I got a little cornbread in it”

 
Wilson Pickett
Blues Education Supporters
Thanks to the following for their support of blues education.


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
 
Block Street Records
 
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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