Internation Blues Challenge Schedule
IBC Schedule
Schedule subject to change–check back from time to time as seminars, workshops and more events are added.
Sunday, January 27
5:00pm New Orleans Hornets v. Memphis Grizzlies NBA action (FedEx Forum)
Tuesday, January 29
5:30pm FedEx International Showcase hosted by the Beale Street Merchants Association. Performances by a dozen international acts (New Daisy Theater) IBC Pass or $10 at door.
Wednesday, January 30
10:00-Noon Talking the Blues: conversations about the history, culture, and meanings of the music with Robert Gordon (A. Schwab)
11:00am-2:30pm IBC Act Registration (Club 152)
11:00am-2:00pm Silent Auction at future site of Blues Hall of Fame (421 South Main)
12:00-10:00pm Will Call, IBC Merchandise and CD Sales (Ugly Juanita’s)
2:00-4:00pm Barbara Blue (Silky O’Sullivan’s)
2:30pm IBC Act Orientation Meeting (Club 152)
3:30pm Beale Street Note Unveiling for Andrew “Sunbeam” Mitchell (A. Schwab)
4:00/5:00/5:35pm First Night of 29th IBC Quarterfinals (Beale Street) IBC Pass or $10
11:00pm International Jam Club 152 11:30pmAll-Star Jam with Jonn Del Toro Richardson (New Daisy Theater)
Thursday, January 31
10:00am Blues Foundation Board of Directors meeting (Doubletree Hotel-DeSoto Room)
10:00-Noon Talking the Blues: conversations about the history, culture, and meanings of the music with Andy Cohen (A. Schwab)
10:30am Blues Stories w/ 2013 KBA Recipient (Education) Nat Dove, The Blues Renaissance Man (Band Box @ Blues City Cafe)
10:30am Harmonica Workshop with Lee Oskar (Hard Rock Cafe)
10:00am-1:00pm Silent Auction at future site of Blues Hall of Fame (421 South Main)
11:30am to 4:45pm The Galaxie Agency/Nashville Blues Society 3rd Annual Showcase (B.B. King’s)
11:30am-3:00pm Canadian Polar Bear Blues Showcase & Raise the Roof! Fundraiser (Kooky Canuck)
12:00-10:00pm Will Call, IBC Merchandise and CD Sales (Ugly Juanita’s)
12:00-5:00pm 2013 Blind Raccoon Roots & Blues Showcase featuring Jason Vivone and the Billy Bats, Jake Lear, John Fries, The Mississippi Twins (Vasti Jackson & Billy Gibson), Kirsten Thien & Friends and Too Slim and the Taildraggers (Purple Haze)
1:30pm Raise the Roof! Rally with special musical guest Keb’ Mo’(Hard Rock Cafe)
2:00-4:00pm Barbara Blue (Silky O’Sullivan’s)
4:25/5:00/5:35pm Second Night of 29th IBC Quarterfinals (Beale Street) IBC Pass or $10
When the scores have been tabulated, the semi-finalists will be announced at various Beale Street clubs.
11:00pm International Jam (Superior Bar)
11:30pmAll-Star Jam with Jonn Del Toro Richardson (New Daisy Theater)
Friday, February 1
9:00am Blues in the Schools with Tas Cru (Downtown Elementary. 10 North 4th St)
10:00-Noon Talking the Blues: conversations about the history, culture, and meanings of the music with David Evans (A. Schwab)
11:00am-2:15pm IBC YOUTH Act Registration (Club 152)
10:30am Your Band’s Marketing Sucks Workshop with Mary Beth Weaver & James Czar (Cincy Blues Society) Dancing Jimmy’s r
11:00am-2:00pm Silent Auction at future site of Blues Hall of Fame (421 South Main)
11:00am Blues Camp & Blues Ensemble with Fernando Jones (Club 152)
11:00am The 2013 Keeping the Blues Alive Awards (Doubletree Hotel, Tennessee Ballroom)
12:00-10:00pm Will Call, IBC Merchandise and CD Sales (Ugly Juanita’s)
2:00pm Mail Box Money with Elizabeth Montgomery (Ardent Studios) & Jeff Syracuse (BMI) (Dancing Jimmy’s)
2:15pm IBC YOUTH Act Orientation Meeting (Club 152)
2:00-4:00pm Barbara Blue (Silky O’Sullivan’s)
4:20/5:00/5:40pm Youth Showcases (Beale Street Clubs) IBC Pass or $15 (includes Semi-finals)
5:20/5:40/7:00pm 29th IBC Semi-Finals Begin (Beale Street Clubs) IBC Pass or $15
When the scores have been tabulated Friday, the finalists will be announced at various Beale Street clubs.
10:00pm-2:00am VIZZTONE BLUES PARTY ON BEALE! (Rum Boogie) The VizzTone Label Group presents an all star showcase hosted by Gina Sicilia and Dave Gross. Featuring VizzTone artists: Scissormen, Greg Nagy, Tony Braunagel, Big Bill Morganfield, Dennis Gruenling, Richard “Rosy” Rosenblatt, Long Tall Deb, Austin Young, Rich Del Grosso, plus special guests Bob Corritore, T. Blade, Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers, Jonn Del Toro Richardson, Phil Pemberton & Doug Woolverton of Roomful of Blues, and many more!
11:00pm Youth Jam (B.B. Kings)
11:30pmAll-Star Jam with Zac Harmon (New Daisy Theater)
Saturday, February 2
11:00am Doors Open for Finals (Orpheum Theatre) IBC Pass or $42.50 at door, if available
11:00am IBC Silent Auction (Orpheum Theatre)
12:00pm 29th IBC Finals & Best Self-Produced CD Winner Announcement(Orpheum Theatre)
9:00pm-1:00am IBC After-Party with Cassie Taylor (King’s Palace)
10:00pm-2:00am VIZZTONE BLUES PARTY ON BEALE! (Rum Boogie) The VizzTone Label Group presents an all star showcase hosted by Gina Sicilia and Dave Gross. Featuring VizzTone artists: Scissormen, Greg Nagy, Tony Braunagel, Big Bill Morganfield, Dennis Gruenling, Richard “Rosy” Rosenblatt, Long Tall Deb, Austin Young, Rich Delgrosso, plus special guests Bob Corritore, T. Blade, Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers, Jonn Del Toro Richardson, and many more!
Sunday, February 3
11:00am Blues Brunch (The Majestic Grille)
