Location: Bentonville
Organization Type: Music, Performing Arts
Mission: The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas (OBS) is a long-standing nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating blues music throughout the region.
The Ozark Blues Society (based in the Northwest Arkansas area—Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, and surrounding communities) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed to support blues musicians, fans, venues, and the broader music community.
Ozark Blues Society
Location: Bentonville
Organization Type: Music, Performing Arts
Events
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Mission
The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas (OBS) is a long-standing nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating blues music throughout the region.
The Ozark Blues Society (based in the Northwest Arkansas area—Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, and surrounding communities) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed to support blues musicians, fans, venues, and the broader music community.
About
The Ozark Blues Society plays a key role in preserving one of the most influential American musical traditions in a region where strong music culture (folk, country, Americana) is already present. It supports working musicians and keeps blues accessible locally.
OBS focuses on:
Preserving traditional blues and promoting contemporary blues.
Supporting local musicians by giving them performance opportunities.
Educating the public about blues history and culture.
Building community around live music and the arts.
They partner with local venues to host:
Blues jams
Concerts by regional and national blues artists
Community music gatherings
Annual Blues Challenge
OBS holds a local competition where blues bands and solo/duo performers compete for the chance to represent Northwest Arkansas at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, hosted by The Blues Foundation.
Musician support
They highlight local artists, promote gigs, and provide platforms for exposure.
Community education
Blues history outreach
Music appreciation events
Occasional workshops for young and emerging musicians
Newsletters & Community Updates
OBS sends out a well-known weekly or monthly email newsletter that includes:
Local blues show listings
Musician spotlights
Festival announcements
News from The Blues Foundation
Website, Video & Social Links
Website:
https://ozarksbluessociety.org/
Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/UC_3xvyXGWdEAH6037bm-bnA
Social Links:
https://www.facebook.com/OzarkBluesNWA/
https://www.instagram.com/ozarkbluessocietynwa?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==