This spring the BSO is happy to announce its first fund
raiser in Mountain Home Arkansas. The Blues Society of the Ozark’s
Mountain Blues is scheduled at the Baxter County Fair Grounds
on Saturday, May 17th. The Line up is an exciting one. Our own
Ozark Delta Daddy, King Clarentz is the opening act followed by
the 2007 IBC finalist, Levee Town, and multiple Handy Award Nominee,
Michael Burks. Michael was nominated for Best new artist in 2000,
and 2004 he was nominated for best album, best song, best guitarist
& living blues guitarist of the year. I’ve had a few
opportunities to see him live and he will, amaze you with his
flying V. We, of course, need sponsors, volunteers and donations.
If you would like to donate or become a sponsor email (patappraiser@aol.com)
or call me (417-860-5078) or come to the April 9th general membership
meeting at Grandaddy’s BBQ located on Jefferson across the
street from Hoover’s music.
April
21 is the beginning of the picnic season. Every 3rd Sunday of
the month through October the BSO will sponsor a jam & potluck
at Ritter Spring Park we get under way around 1 pm and wrap it
up around 5. The April Picnic will be the promotion of the first
graduates of our Blues in the Schools Program, twelve young men
from the Division of Youth Services will have completed an eight
week harmonica program. I have sat in on a few of the lessons
and I am so proud and pleased to see the interaction with the
kids and the instructors not to mention there is some talented
kids here. We could use some new toys for the kids these toys
get good use in the sand area so consequently we go through the
toys. We always accept donation of these items. See ya at the
picnic.
Plans for The Greater Ozarks Blues Festival are well underway.
With the bigger and better Bass Pro location and a great line
up with legends like John Mayall and up and comers like Teeny
Tucker and Trampled Under Foot, 2008 winner of International Blues
Challenge. It will be great to see some familiar faces like the
Cate Brothers, GOBF is one of just a few performances they do,
Tommy Castro, and Deana Bogart. A couple of new faces to Springfield,
JJ Gray & Mofro and the Mannish Brothers. Tickets are the
same price as last year and can be purchased on line. We have
begun to take volunteers if you would like to volunteer you can
email us at: bluesvolunteer@gmail.com
or sign up at the picnics. By volunteering you receive a pass
for the entire weekend.
The
April 9th general membership meeting is going to be a new location
this month. Grandaddy’s BBQ is located at 431 S Jefferson
there is plenty of parking at the Wilholt Plaza. Grandaddy’s
used to be in Strafford & has relocated in Springfield some
of the best BBQ in this area. The meeting starts at 7pm. See ya
then.
Cruizin for the Blues,
Pat Warford, President
