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I Was Going to Say

I was going to offer a thought that we should all get out and enjoy the beautiful warm weather, referring to it by a classic old time phrase that historically referenced the period of harvest among the Native American people...but I found I am out of step with modern phrasing. SO, yes, we are having a beautiful period of: 1) abnormally warm weather that 2) occurs in mid to late autumn after the first frost, and we all should get out and enjoy. Meteorologists have suggested "second summer" or "last chance summer." Thoughts? For me I will take the second chance idea on anything because I would love a do over for ANY part of 2020! 
This week we have a couple new articles. One has some cool links for artists working to produce and market their music. In the other article, the Ozark Blues Society board of directors is seeking someone to help us by reviewing new music that is submitted to our society.  Email links are in that article for those who are interested or those who just want to learn more.
With Covid-19 cases still high, many music hosting venues are still doing limited schedules so our weekly calendar remains paused. However local blues artists, 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 continues to work remotely. We are looking ahead to planning for our annual meeting for early 2021. 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! 
~Sandy McCann
 
Are You Interested
in being a
Music Reviewer
Ozark Blues Society regularly receives music submissions from blues musicians around the country who are seeking
to have their new music reviewed.
In order to allow the board of directors
to stay focused on business and to avoid any potential conflict of interest as we plan events in the future, we are seeking
a reviewer from among our newsletter readers, members, and friends of the blues. There is no set schedule as submissions arrive at various times. Anyone agreeing to be a reviewer
will be supplied with a copy of the
music to be reviewed (CD and/or download) and gets to keep the music. We can supply you with a list of
potential review topics or if you are comfortable you may write your review as you feel led. Reviews should be between 2 and 4 paragraphs and though honest critique is welcome the overall flavor should be upbeat and positive.
Interested?
Please email LIZ or SANDY for more information on how to get started!
Looking for Ideas
for your
Next CD Release?
Liz Lottmann shared a resource
she likes called Disc Makers.

They offer a number of helps for artists as they plan, record, produce, and market their music. Check out their FREE Guides and Catalogs for ideas and for those looking for additional support in building your brand, check out the SPECIAL OFFERS. Or just check out their site at WWW.DISCMAKERS.COM.
Thank you, Liz!   
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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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

Facebook: Buddy Shute and the Motivators
*****
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. 
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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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Mark Your Calendar 
Please Check Back
In this issue:  11/06/2020
I Was Going to Say
Are You Interestedin being aMusic Reviewer
Looking for Ideasfor yourNext CD Release?
Support OptionsFor Local Artists
Music Calendar SUSPENDED
On this day in Blues History November 6
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
 November 6

Today’s show features music performed
by Fats Waller and Charlie Parker
 
This Week's Quote
 
 
"If you don't know
what it is,
don't mess with it."
 
Fats Waller
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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