Blues News You Can Use - October 30, 2020 :: Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas

Blues News You Can Use!

Counting Down

Each week I sit down to jot down a few of my thoughts (and hopefully encourage you to read this week's newsletter.) Again this week, I am spinning lines of thinking trying to find an interesting thread of thought to spur the interest of you, our reader, to explore the content below. However, as the disconnect of 2020 has gone on and on....and on,

I must admit it has become a challenge to see beyond just focusing each week on a count down toward the end of the year. The season is shifting distinctly

into fall weather which even in a normal year marks the end of patio season. Does anyone besides me just want

to skip ahead to 2021?

I did hear from a reader last week inquiring why we have limited information in the "Support Options for Local Artists."

This is an area you can help! If you are

a local performer (or fan of one), please submit a written update and photo about your group activities. We would love

to add additional information about

other local groups!

As was the case last week, this is a low news week. With most music hosting venues still doing limited schedules that rely heavily on outdoor music, our weekly calendar remains paused. Please share information about upcoming shows.

It is our desire to continue to support local venues and artists.

Behind the scenes, Ozark Blues Society board of directors is working remotely. We are looking ahead to planning for our annual meeting and are working through an an "emergency" plan statement for our bylaws. We will share information about these activities when details are confirmed. Please do be thinking about potential nominees for officer positions coming up at our next election. Positions open for election in 2021 are president and treasurer.

If you are a local blues artist, venue,

or fan and would like to share your information, please 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!

smccann7@sbcglobal.net

~Sandy McCann

Support Options

For Local Artists

Please check this section of the newsletter weekly for ideas of how to support local musicians and venues. Information may be submitted by all readers, though if reporting for your favorite musician or venue, please confirm the accuracy of the information you are providing.

All submissions will remain posted with new entries being added to the top of the list each week and will run until the music calendar relaunches.

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Brick Fields

Famous for Blues Therapy

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Blues Therapy Live Streams are paused for now. Rachel invites you to check out her segment produced as part of the Pine Bluff Summer Sets Series. The series highlights Blues and Soul artists that hail from Pine Bluff and includes five artists: Karen Wolf, Rod Clemmens, James Tail Dragger Jones, Joe Pitts, Bobby Rush and Rachel Field. You can find the Summer Sets Series LINK HERE.

Once live music begins again, folks can stay updated on our concerts by signing up to our email at www.BrickFieldsMusic.com and following us on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/BrickFieldsMusic

We also have two stores on our website one for music merchandise and another for Blues Therapy handmade items such as essential oil blends, Jewelry, tie dyes, bath salts, body butters and more.

Thank you for your support.

I pray that each of you and your families are all doing okay through this.

Brick Fields

www.BrickFieldsMusic.com

www.DivasOnFire.com

www.OzarkMountainRecords.com

www.facebook.com/BrickFieldsMusic

Booking Call: The Brick House 479-846-4668

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Buddy Shute and the Motivators
Brenda Baskin shared the following update: If memory serves, the last time our band played in public was March 6th in Eureka Springs. It was a nearly perfect night. We haven't played since—in fact, we've hardly seen
each other. Every once in a while, someone in the band will send a message saying how much they miss the others and we all gripe and agree.

BUT...what we have been doing musically is finishing up our new album. Fine tuning, artwork, finalizing. That's what's kept us happy and looking past canceled gigs and shuttered venues. It's been a labor of love for almost two years. And now, it's about to be released.

"Bar-B-Que" is the latest album from Northwest

Arkansas' own Buddy Shute and the Motivators. Fourteen Tracks and a lot of love. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Chris Moore at East Hall Recording Studio in Fayetteville. The incredible Rachel Fields lends her vocals to a couple of tracks, and the song "I Been Changed" (aka "Angels in Heaven") was beautifully enhanced by the voices of Rachel, Ashtyn Barbaree, Dawn Cate-Bonner, Janna Falkner-Perry, Ashley Keylor, Kendra Kirklin and Sarah Loethen. Fronted by Buddy Shute (vocals, guitar), the Motivators are: Brenda Baskin (vocals), Mark McGee (harmonica), Steve Baskin (bass, vocals), and Randy Reese (drums). Keith Hubbard was named an honorary Motivator, and his distinctive keyboard playing can be heard throughout. http://www.buddyshute.com

Best of all...we're getting together to rehearse!

Best wishes from Buddy Shute and the Motivators

www.buddyshute.com

Facebook: Buddy Shute and the Motivators

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Music Calendar

SUSPENDED

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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Counting Down

Support OptionsFor Local Artists

Music Calendar SUSPENDED

On this day in Blues History October 30

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

October 30

Today’s show features music performed by The Blues Brothers and Speckled Red

Listen

This Week's Quote

"The blues brings you back into the fold. The blues isn't about the blues, it's about we have all had the blues and we are all in this together"

Peter Tork

Blues Education Supporters

Thanks to the following for their support of blues education.

http://www.puffinfoundation.org/

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./