MIKEY JUNIOR and the Stone Cold Blues 2010 IBC contestants for the Diamond State Blues Society, DE. www.mikeyjunior.com Mikey Junior and the Stone Cold Blues are in the Semi-Finals! BIO: When the oldest continuously running blues society in the world says youʼre the “real deal”, that has to mean something. When blues forums toss your [...]
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International Blues Competition Day 2
GREAT SOLO/DUO ACTS on BEALE STREET as the IBC CONTINUES… (Memphis, Tennessee) As the frigid 25 degree winter wind blows at 18 mph down old Beale Street the 500 performances that will comprise this year’s IBC keep on rolling. Despite some schedule problems that pushed back the times of performances in some venues, things went [...]
International Blues Challenge Self-Produced CD Award
Self Produced CD Submissions Award Last year’s winner was shared by the Laurie Morvan Band and The Informants. We are hearing that the competition for the 2011 Best Self Produced CD was and is pretty tough this year! The International Blues Society had a record setting 55 submissions. Round two judges have selected the following [...]
International Blues Competition – Bands
The band competition is very strong this year with many bands who could contend for the title
Hammond Organ Symposium Is a BLAST!
(Memphis, Tennessee) During the first morning of the 2011 International Blues Challenge, the Hammond Organ Symposium, attended by interested music lovers and players from around the world, was a tremendous success and one hell of a lot of fun for all involved. the tow Hammond B-3 organs were delivered by our sponsor, Amro Music. the [...]
Matt Anderson – the 2010 IBC Champ, One Year Later
Matt’s rise is a combination of talent, hard work and the excitement of his fans spreading the word.
International Blues Competition Day 1 – the Bands
Another day of fantastic bands at the International Blues Challenge
Rosco Gordon Gets a Brass Note on Beale Street
(Memphis, Tennessee) Rosco Gordon, one of the original Beale Streeters, was honored today with a brass note on the Beale Street Walk of Fame. The note was placed in front of the Ground Zero blues club, which was formerly the location of the old Palace Theater on Beale street where Rosco first got his big [...]
IBC International Blues Challenge 2011
The Blues Foundation, 27th annual International Blues Challenge 2011 will be held as always on Beale Street in Memphis Tn. A four day format will be adopted this year for the first time and the festivities begin with the FedEx International Showcase (Feb 1). The new format will include 2 days of quarter finals (Feb [...]
International Blues Competition Day 1
After the heavy rains of yesterday, we are greeted by sun, but very cold temperatures for the first day of the International Blues Challenge. The schedule is massive this year. Solo/duo artists play in 8 venues from 4:00pm – Midnight. Bands play in 11 different venues and begin at 5:00pm and will end around 11:00pm. [...]
Matthew Davidson Interview – A New Generation of Blues
Hailing from Shreveport, LA is 12 year old guitarist and vocalist Matthew Davidson. He has already shared the stage with fellow Shreveport native Kenny Wayne Shepherd as well as the legendary David “Honeyboy” Edwards, a contemporary of Robert Johnson. On Friday February 4th he’ll be performing at the non-competitive showcases during the International Blues Challenge [...]
2011 International Blues Challenge Begins!
2011 The International Blues Challenge February 1, 2011 (Memphis, Tennessee) As the nation’s northeast quadrant is pummeled with snow, the rain that accompanied the storm has passed through the Home of the Blues and left a a couple of clear, cold nights ahead…just the perfect foil to what will surely be the hottest IBC in [...]
Night Before International Blues Challenge
On the eve of the 27th International Blues Challenge, American Blues News takes a look at the activity on the street before the Challenge begins.
Blues Blast Harmonica Workshop Feb. 9
Blues Harp Blast, Blues Harmonica Workshop At Blind Willie’s in Atlanta – Wednesday, Feb. 9 Harpist Dennis Gruenling “Groovin’ Like Big Walter” Workshop Focuses On Unique Groove & Techniques Of The Iconic Big Walter Horton; Followed By “Blues Harp Blast” Featuring Dennis Gruenling, Plus Atlanta’s Own Harp Aficionados, Doug “Joe Lee” Bush And Carlos [...]
It’s International Blues Challenge Week!
This week is International Blues Challenge Week! It’s time to take a look back at some International Blues Challenge Winners that I have captured in pictures.
