Memphis Bound !!!
Representing Edmonton and the Edmonton Blues Society
at the 28th International Blues Challenge
held Jan 31 - Feb 4, 2012 in Memphis, TN are:
Breezy Brian Gregg in the Solo/Duo category
Jimmy & the Sleepers in the Band category
Congratulations from the board of the Edmonton Blues Society!
Advancing to the inaugural "Memphis Bound" Finals
on Sunday November 13, 2011 at 1:30pm are...
Solo/Duo category
Breezy Brian Gregg
Dan Sinasac
Band category
Boogie Patrol
Jimmy & the Sleepers
Blues fans, mark this date on your calendars!
Final Rounds held as follows:
November 13, 2011 doors open at 1:30pm
The Yardbird Suite
11 Tommy Banks Way (102 Street & 86 Ave), Edmonton, AB - open to the public and all ages welcome!
Tickets $10 each available NOW at:
Tix on the Square, Sound Connection, Myhre's Music, Fusion Music and ibc@edmontonbluessociety.net
The top scoring Solo/Duo act and top scoring Band act from November 13, 2011 final rounds will represent Edmonton and the Edmonton Blues Society in the 28th International Blues Challenge held in Memphis, Tennessee January 31 – February 4, 2012 in their respective categories.
Proceeds from Memphis Bound events will be used to defray travel expenses for the acts representing EBS in Memphis. The Edmonton Blues Society will provide sponsorship of $1000 per musician, to a maximum of $5000 in the band category. This sponsorship is to offset travel expenses to Memphis in February 2012.
Come out and support the musicians who have entered the inaugural year for EBS' Memphis Bound blues challenge.
Memphis Bound Updates:
"Due to scheduling conflicts, we regretfully have to withdraw from this year's Memphis Bound blues challenge. We wish all solo/duos and bands the best of luck with the November 2011 competition!" ......Big Hank and the Boys
"Due to unpreventable circumstances, I will be competing in all rounds of this year's Solo/Duo category as a Solo artist. My partner wishes all entrants the very best of luck and is planning on competing next year!" ......Dan Sinasac
Edmonton Blues Society would like to thank all the great local blues musicians who particpated in the qualifying rounds!
Edmonton's Memphis Bound Blues Challenge date at The Yardbird Suite:
- Final rounds on Sunday, November 13, 2011 1:30pm.
At the local competition, entrants will be evaluated by the same criteria and scoring system used in Memphis. Full details on scoring criteria and official rules are located on the Blues Foundation website http://www.blues.org/ibc/scoring.php
Please address any questions concerning Memphis Bound Blues Challenge to: ibc@edmontonbluessociety.net
Rosalynn 780-717-7604 or Mark 780-467-5446
