Browsing: International Blues Challenge

At IBC, discover live and in-person what the words in your favorite blues songs really mean from American Blues Scene & The Huffington Post writer Debra Devi!!

Performers include John Nemeth, the Bo-Keys, the Rev. Jimmie Bratcher, the Andy T. – Nick Nixon Band, Josh Vowell, Jackie Wilson, Markey Blue, Cumberland Blue and Jesse Black

The landmark 30th annual International Blues Challenge is taking place in Memphis, Tennessee “the home of the blues”, and American Blues Scene will be continuing it’s annual coverage of the week’s events in their entirety.

Don’t miss the Blind Raccoon Roots & Blues Showcase during IBC Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24!

Wednesday night, Jan. 22, at Rum Boogie Cafe on Beale Street, where Annika Chambers will be wowing audiences with her amazing voice as she sits in with Brandon Santini for some soulful blues.

It’s storied allure, the opportunity to see the very best in blues from across the world, and the chance to be a part of something incredible…

This is something you’ve heard, but many of you don’t (and won’t) believe this: Winning the IBC should not be your only goal (and other helpful IBC tips)

Trampled Under Foot rumbles back with “Badlands”, a breathtaking and well executed album issued on their new label, Telarc International. TUF has grown exponentially since their last release, and the talent on display here is powerful!

If you get the chance, definitely try to catch up with Selwyn this year! “When you come to a show, you see four dudes, or however many people on stage, doing what they love doing. We do everything we can just to play the best music we can (and) try to give the people what they want.”

The competition for the 29th annual International Blues Challenge was fierce, but the winners emerged from the Orpheum Theater with incredible accolades and valuable prizes. Find all of the winners here.