International Regional Blues Challenge
Tuesday, September 27th
All Ages | Door 6pm | Show 7pm |
Tickets will be sold at the door
$5 Smokey Mountain Blues society members
$10 General Admission
The International Blues Challenge (IBC) represents the worldwide search for those blues bands and solo/duo blues performers and youth bands who are ready for the international stage, while needing only that extra big break to achieve their goals. Each affiliated chapter of The Blues Foundation has the right to send a youth band, solo/duo musician(s) and a band to represent its organization at the IBC.
For years, the Smoky Mountain Blues Society (SMBS), one such affiliate, has proudly sent blues bands, duos and youth bands to Memphis to compete in this classic event for years. This year we continue that fine tradition. Participating artists will be judged by a panel of three musical experts. The Smoky Mountain Blues Society holds its regional competition this time of the year in order for the winning acts have plenty of time to raise much-needed funds and prepare for the excitement of Memphis! Deadline for entry was September 19th.
CONTACT SMBS Vice President Tom Hurwitz (646) 785-0686 or email tshurwitz@gmail.com for more information.
SMBS will have our regional International Blues Challenge at the Open Chord on Tuesday, September 27th starting at 7 PM.
Blues Acts that will be performing on Tuesday, September 27th at Open Chord are:
Youth Band Danny Garwood
Solo Levi Cadle
Nick Swan
Bands Jace Nicholas Band
Tangled In Blues
The winning artists in each category of Band, Solo/Duo and youth bands will represent East Tennessee at the International Blues Challenge to be held on January 24-28, 2023 on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee!
The world’s largest gathering of Blues acts represents an international search by The Blues Foundation and its Affiliated Organizations for the Blues Band and Solo/Duo Blues Act ready to take their act to the international stage. See more at: https://blues.org/international-blues-challenge/
In addition to our International Blues Challenge there will also be a Self Produced CD Competition.
The cover charge for the competition will be $5.00 for Blues Society members and $10.00 for non-members. Doors open at 6 PM, music starts at 7 PM. Purchase tickets at the door, no advance sales. Proceeds go towards funding the winning bands’ travel to Memphis