Blues hopefuls head for biggest contest on Beale Street

Hopefuls head for Memphis competition

The Chad Marshall Band of Hot Springs will represent the Ozark Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 16-20. Local audiences are invited to check out the band at OBS' annual Bound for Beale concert fundraiser starting at 6 p.m. Jan. 7 at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. Tickets are $25-$80. (Courtesy Photo)
The Chad Marshall Band of Hot Springs will represent the Ozark Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 16-20. Local audiences are invited to check out the band at OBS' annual Bound for Beale concert fundraiser starting at 6 p.m. Jan. 7 at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. Tickets are $25-$80. (Courtesy Photo)


After spending most of her lifetime working in music, 'Lectric' Liz Lottman of Ozark Blues Society says she's retiring -- from her "straight job."

"I've already warned the board [of OBS] to be ready," she laughs, her blues eyes twinkling for just a moment as she talks about the organization's annual...

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