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 It's An Honor
Though it is a week away, we would like to draw your attention to an upcoming event Ozark Blues Society is partnering with the Music Education Initiative (MEI), Fayetteville Public Library, and ArtistWorks365 to present. MEI is presenting their "Friend of the Community" award to Brian Crowne in honor of his years of dedication to supporting and growing live music throughout NWA. Over the years, Brian Crowne has been a great supporter of Ozark Blues Society and we are honored to be a part of this upcoming event honoring him.
Please read on for information
on this award ceremony and the fundraiser accompanying it that seeks to multiply Brian's impact on young, rising musicians in the area.
Returning again this week, you will find our article about our upcoming Blues Challenge. We are getting closer to the opening of registration which kicks off on September 1st. Remember, if you are, or know,
a blues musician within 250 miles
of Bentonville, you can now find
the information you need to plan posted on our website.

Also returning are the links for the ongoing summer music series in
our area as well as the continuing article for the weekly Blues History feature from Big Train and the Loco Motives. Read on below for more information and to access these great blues history presentations.
Perhaps you are not seeing your favorite blues artist or venue listed in our calendar? We compile listings from local community calendars for our partner artists and venues throughout the area. Remember, artists and fans alike may send us blues event listings that may not appear in the community calendars. Just email SANDY to share
listings that include performances occurring from next weekend through the following weekend.
It's always important to say, this is YOUR newsletter! Please send questions, information, feedback, and suggestions our way. Just click below to email Sandy.
We appreciate our readers and want
to see your ideas included! 
~Sandy McCann
"Friend of the Community Award" Celebration honoring
Brian Crowne

On August 25th, the Music Education Initiative will honor Brian Crowne with the “Friend of the Community Award” for his involvement and commitment to Live Music, venues, music promotion, musical artists, bands, and music education. Funds raised will go to providing musical instruments to students in Brian's name.


Come join us on Friday, 8/25 -- doors at 6, at the Fayetteville Library Event Center. Tickets and details at the link below, performances by DIVAS ON FIRE and the Tina Cossey Band.
https://events.humanitix.com/a-crowne-ing-affair
Spread the Word!
Calling All Blues Musicians
We are now in the full announcement phase! Our website now has all the preliminary information about our 2023 Blues Challenge posted. Registration will be open September 1-30, 2023, however, now is the time to help us get the word out and for potential participants to gather info and start planning! Registration will be through a link on our website. Please visit www.ozarkbluessociety.org
where you can preview information about our challenge and learn the requirements for registration.
Questions? Email SANDY 


Local Live Music Event Links
Want more information for the ongoing outdoor live music series in the area? Visit these sites to find more information on some of the many options available:

Weekly Blues History Presented by
Big Train and the
Loco Motives
Thank you Big Train Blues for permission to access and share these presentations! Find these weekly videos and more when you visit, like and follow Big Train and the Loco Motives at BIGTRAINBLUES.COM
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HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of August 13 through August 19, 2023. Some of the highlights include blues singer Mississippi Slim, blues guitar giant Son Seals, and blues great Melvin "Lil' Son" Jackson.
 
Watch this week's YouTube episode HERE
 
If you like blues history, Jimbo "Big Train" Madsen does a daily blues history post on the Big Train and the Loco Motives Facebook Page. You can follow their page HERE
They post a new episode each week. Jimbo says, "we’ll see you then!"
LIVE MUSIC
Music Calendar 
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. Submit weekly listings by emailing: SANDY

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8.18
  • Full House with Thanks for Nothing for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Leah and the Cocktail Club at Sassafras Winery in Springdale
  • Scott Ellison Band at the Music Depot in Rogers
  • All Things Led Zeppelin: A Tribute to John Bonham for Railyard Live in Rogers
  • Beck and Phoenix with Weyes Blood and Sir Chloe at the AMP in Rogers
  • Blew Reed and the Flatheads and Oreo Blue at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
8.19
  • Collin Kidd at Six Twelve Coffehouse and bar in Fayetteville
  • Dino D and the D Train Band at the Music Depot in Rogers
  • Benjamin Del Shreve for Railyard Live in Rogers
  • Kidz Bop Live at the AMP in Rogers
  • Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill and Chill in Bella Vista
  • Daryl Brooks Band at Ozark Folkways in Winslow
8.20
  • Ying Yang Twins/Paul Wall/DJ Raquel at Railyard Live in Rogers
  • Sam Hunt/Brett Young/Lily Rose at the AMP in Rogers
  • Monthly Blues Jam with Oreo Blue at the Bakery District in Fort Smith
8.21
  • Jim Mills at JJ's Grill and Chill in Rogers
8.22
  • Forte Quintet for Jazz at the Undercroft at the Undercroft Bar in Bentonville
8.23
  • Brick Fields Blues Therapy at Moranos in Fayetteville
  • Ben Harris at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar in Fayetteville
8.24
  • Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society monthly jazz jam at Levi's Gastrolounge in Rogers
  • The Irie Lions at Railyard Live in Rogers
  • Jelly Roll/Struggle Jennings/Caitlynne Curtis/Josh Adam Meyers at the AMP in Rogers
8.25
  • Ultra Suede for Happy Hour at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
  • Jake Hertzog Band at the Lower Ramble in Fayetteville
  • The All Night Trio at the Music Depot in Rogers
  • Bluegrass Night with Opal Agafia and Spillwater Drive for Railyard Live in Rogers
8.26
  • Nick Mancini Collective at the WAC in Fayetteville
  • Sarah Nicole Band at the Music Depot in Rogers
  • Grateful Dead Night with Friend of the Phamily and Shakedown Strings for Railyard Live in Rogers
  • School of Rock at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
  • Brick Fields Duo at Ozark Folkways in Winslow
  • Buddy Shute and the Motivators at the Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs
  • The Cate Brothers at Basin Park in Eureka Springs
 Mark Your Calendar
 
9/5 Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter at the WAC in Fayetteville
9/7 Music of Sam Cooke-King of Soul at the WAC in Fayetteville
9/8 Sonic Guild at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
9/10 Scythian: Ukraine to Appalachia at the WAC in Fayetteville
9/15 Taj Farrant with Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
9/16 Bellwether Sirens at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
9/22 Metal Night at the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville
9/27 The Beach Boys at the WAC in Bentonville
 
Please Submit Dates for Regional Blues Artists and Group Events HERE
In This Issue 8/18/2023
 It's An Honor
"Friend of the Community Award" Celebration honoring Brian Crowne
Spread the Word!Calling All Blues Musicians
Local Live Music Event Links
Weekly Blues History Presented by Big Train and the Loco Motives
LIVE MUSICMusic Calendar 
On this day in Blues HistoryAugust 18
This Week's Quote
Check Out These Links
Get Involved with the Ozark Blues Society

Blues Education
Links You Can Use

On this day
in Blues History
August 18


Today’s show features music performed by Elvis Presley and Jimmy Witherspoon

This Week's Quote
 
 
 "Values are like fingerprints. Nobody's are the same, but you leave 'em all
over everything you do."
 
Elvis Presley
Check Out These Links
 Listen and enjoy these weekly radio and streaming blues shows


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.  
Your membership support of Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas helps us pursue our mission to preserve the Original American Art Form known as The Blues, supports live blues performances, and provides educational programs for all ages.
Thank You!
 
Membership Benefits Include:
 
Weekly E-newsletter
 
Opportunities to win tickets to events
 
VIP seating at events (when available)
 
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
 
 


 


 
Blues Education

Thanks to the following for their support of blues education.
Please check back for updates
Links You
Can Use
 
Arkansas Music Pavillion
 
Arkansas Music Works
 
The Blues Foundation
 
Block Street Records
 
Blues For A Cause
 
Blues Festival Guide
  
Crystal Bridges/Momentary
 
Downtown Bentonville
 
Free Weekly
 
Fayetteville Flyer
 
George’s Majestic Lounge
 
Guitar Center
 
National Blues Museum
 
NWA Jazz Society
 
Rockin' Hog Radio
 
The Walmart Museum
 
The International Songwriting Competition
 
Library of Congress National Jukebox
 
The Meteor Guitar Gallery
 


 
 

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

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