The Ottawa Blues Society will again participate in the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN. This year, the OBS will host competitions for both the Band and the Solo/Duo categories. A winner from each category will compete as the OBS representative in the 27th IBC, to be held in Memphis, February 1-5, 2011. All OBS Road to Memphis competitions take place at Tucson's, 2440 Bank Street, Ottawa, and get underway at 7 pm.
Solo/Duo Competition
Wednesday, September 8, 7:00 pm (all times are approximate)
Each set will be 20 minutes (maximum)
7:10 pm Keith Shaw
7:40 pm Brandon Agnew Duo
8:10 pm Bobby Tibodo
8:40 pm Tyler Bell Band
9:10 pm Greg Pilon
9:40 pm Purple Soul Duo
10:10 pm Willis Pride
One winner will be selected by the judges.
The Solo/Duo winner will be showcased in a short set at the Road to Memphis Band Finals on Friday, September 24, following sets by the six band finalists (and while the final band scores are being computed).
Band Competition
Qualifying Round #1
Tuesday, September 14 (all times are approximate)
7:15 pm Three Times Lucky
7:55 pm Fredy Carriere Band
8:35 pm Bluestone
9:15 pm Lil' Al's Combo
9:55 pm Money $hot
Qualifying Round #2
Wednesday, September 15 (all times are approximate)
7:15 pm Powergoats
7:55 pm Steve Groves & the Wit Shifters
8:35 pm Union Jack
9:15 pm Brothers Chaffey
9:55 pm Erth Juce
Qualifying Round #3
Wednesday, September 22 (all times are approximate)
7:15 pm Jeff Rogers and the All Day Daddies
7:55 pm Soulfat
8:35 pm Big Chill
9:15 pm The Braveyard Whips
9:55 pm Al Wood & the Woodsmen
Band Finals
Friday, September 24
The two highest-scoring bands from each Qualifying Round will play in the Band Finals.
The Solo/Duo winner will be showcased in a short set at the Road to Memphis Band Finals on Friday, September 24, following sets by the six band finalists (and while the final band scores are being computed).
More info on the OBS Road To Memphis page!
The Ottawa Blues Society is interested in supporting blues related events run by other groups or individuals. The OBS is particularly interested in events that showcase, promote, encourage or in some way engage the public in awareness of blues in Canada by supporting blues activities in the Ottawa area. Anyone is welcome to suggest events for the OBS to sponsor.
- Raise awareness of the Ottawa Blues Society
- Raise the profile of the blues as a music genre by reaching new audiences or presenting blues innovatively
- Can be reasonably priced to appeal to a broad audience
All suggestions go to the OBS Board for discussion. To make a suggestion Contact Us
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