Memphis, TN – 34th annual International Blues Challenge finals are over. Hosted by the Blues Foundation, blues bands and musicians from around the world compete for cash, prizes, and industry recognition. After four days of stout competition with over 200 bands from around the world participating, here are your 2018 winners!
International Blues Challenge 2018 Winners
Best Band
Winner – Keesha Pratt Band – Houston Blues Society
2nd place – Fuzzy Jeffries & The Kings of Memphis – Memphis Blues Society
3rd Place – Artur Menezes – Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society
Best Solo/Duo
Winner – Kevin Burt – Central Iowa Blues Society
2nd Place – Daniel Eriksen – Oslo Bluesklubb
Gibson Guitar Award
Winner – Artur Menezes – Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society
Cigar Box Award
Winner – Kevin Burt – Central Iowa Blues Society
Lee Oskar Harmonica Player
Winner – Kevin Burt – Central Iowa Blues Society
Best Self-Produced CD
Winner – Blue Metamorphasis, Jontavious Willis – Atlanta Blues Society