Anyone attending the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in February?
Hello Bluesfolk,
We were just wondering who might be planning to make the pilgrimage to Memphis to attend the IBC February 5-7. We're looking for recommendations on acts to catch - plus we're always interested in saying hi and meeting the folks we talk to online. We weren't planning to attend this year but we keep remembering how much fun Beale Street and the IBC is so we don't think we'll be able to resist hopping in the car and heading for Tennessee. Its a 12-hour drive from Michigan so that should say a lot about the fun factor of this event! (Last year Eden Brent confided that the IBC was something akin to a religious experience because of the great music and the camaraderie and the general magical vibe of the entire weekend.)
We were just wondering who might be planning to make the pilgrimage to Memphis to attend the IBC February 5-7. We're looking for recommendations on acts to catch - plus we're always interested in saying hi and meeting the folks we talk to online. We weren't planning to attend this year but we keep remembering how much fun Beale Street and the IBC is so we don't think we'll be able to resist hopping in the car and heading for Tennessee. Its a 12-hour drive from Michigan so that should say a lot about the fun factor of this event! (Last year Eden Brent confided that the IBC was something akin to a religious experience because of the great music and the camaraderie and the general magical vibe of the entire weekend.)
Tags: Blues, Challenge, Foundation, IBC, International
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Permalink Reply by V.E. Paul on -
I'll be in the Youth Showcase at Blues City at 1:00 PM on Friday, and then I'm in the solo/duo thing with the Billtown Blues Association.
-V.E. Paul
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Permalink Reply by Big Joe Shelton on
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Thanks Terri,
I'll be scratchin' gravel headed to Memphis this time next week. Hope to cross paths with all of ya'll...Big Joe
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Permalink Reply by Patrick Vining on -
Dang ya'll, I am ready for Memphis!!!!
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Permalink Reply by LucasH on -
Hey everyone! My name is Lucas and I am the keyboardist for the Little Ivory Blues Band (made up of three 16 year olds, a 17 year old, and two 18 year olds). We will be preforming down in Memphis at Club 152 at 12:30 I think.
You can check us out at www.littleivorybluesband.com or at www.myspace.com/littleivorybluesband. Hope to see you down there
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Permalink Reply by Kool Breeze~ on -
EV1 that is Bound for Memphis.. this wed my radio show is dedicated to all bands attending so please read my page and send me some tracks if you would like to be included on this show!!!
"Memphis Bound 4 Blues" wed 6-8pm est Feb 4, 2009
I am still trying to find someone around here that wants to go so I might be there..
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Permalink Reply by Delta Highway on -
If you are coming into town early be sure to catch Delta Highway live at Mr. Handy's Blues Hall Tuesday and Wednesday nights on Beale Street.
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Permalink Reply by David M. OBrien on -
Sounds like a blast...my buddies from high school will have their band there "Nothin But Trouble" out of Dover Delaware...check em out on Youtube doin' "Who Do You Love": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnICU5XoESc
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Permalink Reply by Sean Carney Band on -
The Sea Carney Band will play at The IBC Kickoff Party on Wednesday at The New Daisy along with Homemade Jamz Blues Band, Trampled Under Foot, Jonn Richardson and Zac Harmon. I look forward to seeing you again Rusty!
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Permalink Reply by Sean Carney Band on
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No plans to play anywhere else, but I will have my guitar!
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Permalink Reply by The Rusty Wright Band on -
We look forward to it. Maybe we'll run into each other at a jam. Safe journey.
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Permalink Reply by Sean Carney Band on
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I'm definitely planning to catch Delta Highway on Tuesday night at Mr. Handy's and celebrate Mr. Santini's birthday!
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Permalink Reply by Vickie on -
My husband and I have attended the IBC for the last 7 or 8 years purely as spectators and lovers of blues! The IBC is indeed a bit of a religious experience. Once you go you count the days until you can go back and do it all over again! Blues at its best and lots of damn good people to get to know! Enjoy the trip hope to catch your act in one of the venues! And thanks in advance to musicians for keep the blues alive!!!
If you are in town on Wednesday evening, catch the concert after the Grizzley game at the New Daisey theater (I think, but check it out on the Blues.org website) as the last years winner Trampled Underfoot will perform (awesome) and a runner up from the year before, Homemade Jamz Blues Band (young group, drummer is like 9, they too are awesome!) Catch these acts and more Wednesday evening! You won't regret it!!!
Vickie from Illinois
headin to Memphis Wednesday morning
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