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A Florida Non-Profit 501(c)3 Corporation
| International Blues Challenge |
-Download the Central Florida Blues Challenge
Official Rules HERE
Official Rules HERE
-Download the IBC Application HERE
| And the winner is..... Selwyn Birchwood & Deuces Wild See photos Here! |
3rd Annual Central Florida Blues Challenge Presented by the Orange Blossom Blues Society Sunday, October 25th Noon till 8 p.m. McWells 4757 S. Orange Avenue - Orlando - 407.855.4006 Limited number of performance slots available. All applications must be postmarked no later than midnight, Wednesday, September 30. Slots will fill fast-Do Not Delay-Application fee only $75 Application period: September 1 - 30 Visit the OBBS International Blues Challenge page for complete rules and application Blues Bands and Solo/Duo Acts will compete at the local level to earn the opportunity to represent the Central Florida Blues community at the Blues Foundation's 26th International Blues Challenge held January 20 - 23, 2010 - in Memphis, Tennessee www.blues.org People's Choice Award - Best Blues Band in Central Florida In addition to the IBC preliminary competition, the OBBS will also be presenting a Best Blues Band Award to one of the participating performers. The IBC has evolved into the nation's largest and most respected showcases for Blues musicians ready to take their act to the national stage. The IBC can be described as a "Battle of the Bands" in which competitors take the stage and play a short 20 minute set for a panel of judges-judged on Blues content, Talent, Originality and Stage presence. The IBC represents an international search by The Blues Foundation and it's Affiliated Organizations (comprised mostly of blues societies) for the Blues Band and Solo/Duo Blues Act deemed ready to perform on a national stage that just need that extra break. The list of current blues artists that have competed in the IBC over the years is impressive indeed: Slick Ballinger, Barbara Blue, Fiona Boyes, Eden Brent, Keith Brown, Michael Burks, Sean Carney, Albert Castiglia, Tommy Castro, the late Sean Costello, Albert Cummings, Delta Moon, Larry Garner, Joey Gilmore, Diunna Greenleaf, Zac Harmon, Homemade Jamz Blues Band, Richard Johnston, Joe Moss, Jason Ricci, Robin Rogers, Matthew Skoller, Super Chikan, Patrick Sweany, Susan Tedeschi, Watermelon Slim, the late John Weston and Michelle Wilson. _________________________________ Contact: OBBS_IBC@yahoo.com |
-Download Rules for Best Self Produced CD HERE
-Download Sponsor Information HERE
Current Press Release:
October 12, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RE: Bands Announced for 3rd Annual Central Florida Blues Challenge
October 25 in Orlando
CONTACT: Zaida Zoller 407.340.2318 Zaida@ZShowz.com
The Orange Blossom Blues Society announces the line-up for the 3rd Annual Central Florida Blues Challenge to be held Sunday,
October 25 in Orlando at McWells. This event showcases blues bands and solo/duo acts vying to earn the opportunity to
represent the Central Florida Blues community at the Blues Foundation's 26th International Blues Challenge held January
20-23, 2010 in Memphis, Tennessee. The OBBS is excited to announce the following performance schedule:
Roadblock 1:30 p.m.
Signal 65 2:00 p.m.
Nightly Blues 2:30 p.m.
Selwyn Birchwood & Deuces Wild 3:00 p.m.
The Bird Dog Bobby Band 3:30 p.m.
Doc Williamson 4:00 p.m.
The Bluesbusters 4:30 p.m.
The Stumblers 5:00 p.m.
Shaun Rounds 5:30 p.m.
RJ Harman & Company 6:00 p.m.
At the conclusion of the showcase the winning performance will be announced. In addition to the IBC preliminary competition, the
OBBS will present the People's Choice Award selected by the audience as the Best Blues Band in Central Florida.
Prestigious judges for this event include professional touring musician and Berklee College of Music graduate Regi Oliver; Larry
Davis, representative for the Internationally known Blues musician and 2004 IBC winner Zac Harmon; Tommy Thompson,
Program Director for Smokestack Lightnin' Radio; and George Willett, President of the Suncoast Blues Society. The event will
also include raffles and door prizes donated from our many generous sponsors including a Squire Telecaster by Fender.
This musical showcase features ten bands performing throughout the day on one stage Sunday, October 25, 2009 at McWells
(located in the Gatlin Center where Holden, Gatlin and Orange Avenue converge, at 4757 S. Orange Avenue) in Orlando
(407.855.4006). Doors @ 1 p.m., event begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. McWells is a nonsmoking venue featuring a variety of good
food and a full bar.
For more information on the Orange Blossom Blues Society and this event, visit OBBS.org.
IBC History: The IBC has evolved into the nation's largest and most respected showcases for Blues musicians ready to take
their act to the national stage. The IBC can be described as a "Battle of the Bands" in which competitors take the stage and
play a short 20 minute set for a panel of judges-judged on Blues content, Talent, Originality and Stage presence. The IBC
represents an international search by The Blues Foundation and it's Affiliated Organizations (comprised mostly of blues
societies) for the Blues Band and Solo/Duo Blues Act deemed ready to perform on a national stage that just need that extra
break.
October 12, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RE: Bands Announced for 3rd Annual Central Florida Blues Challenge
October 25 in Orlando
CONTACT: Zaida Zoller 407.340.2318 Zaida@ZShowz.com
The Orange Blossom Blues Society announces the line-up for the 3rd Annual Central Florida Blues Challenge to be held Sunday,
October 25 in Orlando at McWells. This event showcases blues bands and solo/duo acts vying to earn the opportunity to
represent the Central Florida Blues community at the Blues Foundation's 26th International Blues Challenge held January
20-23, 2010 in Memphis, Tennessee. The OBBS is excited to announce the following performance schedule:
Roadblock 1:30 p.m.
Signal 65 2:00 p.m.
Nightly Blues 2:30 p.m.
Selwyn Birchwood & Deuces Wild 3:00 p.m.
The Bird Dog Bobby Band 3:30 p.m.
Doc Williamson 4:00 p.m.
The Bluesbusters 4:30 p.m.
The Stumblers 5:00 p.m.
Shaun Rounds 5:30 p.m.
RJ Harman & Company 6:00 p.m.
At the conclusion of the showcase the winning performance will be announced. In addition to the IBC preliminary competition, the
OBBS will present the People's Choice Award selected by the audience as the Best Blues Band in Central Florida.
Prestigious judges for this event include professional touring musician and Berklee College of Music graduate Regi Oliver; Larry
Davis, representative for the Internationally known Blues musician and 2004 IBC winner Zac Harmon; Tommy Thompson,
Program Director for Smokestack Lightnin' Radio; and George Willett, President of the Suncoast Blues Society. The event will
also include raffles and door prizes donated from our many generous sponsors including a Squire Telecaster by Fender.
This musical showcase features ten bands performing throughout the day on one stage Sunday, October 25, 2009 at McWells
(located in the Gatlin Center where Holden, Gatlin and Orange Avenue converge, at 4757 S. Orange Avenue) in Orlando
(407.855.4006). Doors @ 1 p.m., event begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. McWells is a nonsmoking venue featuring a variety of good
food and a full bar.
For more information on the Orange Blossom Blues Society and this event, visit OBBS.org.
IBC History: The IBC has evolved into the nation's largest and most respected showcases for Blues musicians ready to take
their act to the national stage. The IBC can be described as a "Battle of the Bands" in which competitors take the stage and
play a short 20 minute set for a panel of judges-judged on Blues content, Talent, Originality and Stage presence. The IBC
represents an international search by The Blues Foundation and it's Affiliated Organizations (comprised mostly of blues
societies) for the Blues Band and Solo/Duo Blues Act deemed ready to perform on a national stage that just need that extra
break.
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