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The competition is open to any solo or duo act from the state of Iowa.
“Solo/Duo” is defined as any act with one or two musicians. Vocalists are
counted as musicians for the purpose of this competition. Both electric and
acoustic instruments are allowed. Participants will be judged by the same
criteria that are used in Memphis for the International Blues Challenge.
Each band is judged based on Blues Content, Talent, Originality and Stage
Presence.
Any artist whose name has appeared on a final Handy/Blues Music Award ballot
is ineligible. No other entry restrictions apply. This means that management
contracts, booking agent contracts, recording contracts, performance
contracts (even those that include regular television or radio broadcast)
and nationally distributed recordings have no bearing on eligibility.
The 2009 Iowa Blues Challenge is proudly sponsored by Central Iowa Blues
Society, Mississippi Blues Society, Lizard Creek Blues Society, Budweiser
and Citadel Broadcasting/94.9KGGO & 98.3WOW.
Download application
HERE>>
Entries must be postmarked by July 15, 2009.
For more information, call 515-225-6638.
Special Thanks CIBS would like to give big
corporate thanks to Parks Area Foundation for again renewing as a corporate
sponsor. Parks Area Foundation is very actively involved with the Hiland
Park area. We truly appreciate your continued support and faith in CIBS
Another big corporate thanks goes out to Barber’s Piano Service, Inc. Give
Lorlin Barber a call at 515-984-9063 for your next tuning or any piano needs
and be sure to thank him for Helpin’ Us Keep the Blues Alive. CIBS would
also like to thank Ray Hall, Robert and Karla Shackelford and Ken Morse for
renewing their memberships this year as a contributing friend. We appreciate
your support and faith in CIBS in Keepin’ The Blues Alive. And more
special thanks for the support and confidence we received in the form of
contributions this month from some very special people. Cash contributions
were received from Dewey and Suzanne Cantrell. We truly appreciate it and
thank you again for Helpin’ Us Keep the Blues Alive.
More Big Thanks CIBS would like to send
another big thanks to CIBS member Jim Howard for renewing this month for 2
years. We truly appreciate your support and faith in CIBS. Thanks for Helpin'
us Keep the Blues Alive.
Deepest Sympathy CIBS would like to extend
our very deepest sympathies to CIBS members, Gary and Pat Wallace on the
recent death of Gary’s father, Arthur J Wallace of Newton. CIBS would also
like to extend our very deepest sympathies to CIBS member Lynn McCallum on
the recent death of her father, George Woodring. Please keep your thoughts
and prayers with Gary and Lynn and their families during this difficult
time.
Blues Before Sunset Concert Series
July 3
Aug. 7
Sept. 4
Each free concert will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. the first Friday of June, July,
August and September in front of the State Historical Building, 600 E.
Locust in Des Moines. Food and beverage vendors will be on site and guests
are encouraged to bring their own seating. Blues Before Sunset is sponsord
by the State Historical Society of Iowa with promotional support from 100.3
The BUS and Capital 106.3, Barrata’s and the Central Iowa Blues Society.
The Central Iowa Blues Society is proud to announce Heart of America
Restaurants and Inns as the title sponsor of this year’s Blues Fest to be
held at Living History Farms in Urbandale, Iowa. The Central Iowa Blues
Society has secured a mix of Blues legends, young performers and Iowa acts
to perform on two stages for its inaugural Heart of America Living History
Blues Fest to be held September 5-6 at Living History Farms in Urbandale,
Iowa. Sept. 5 features the Chicago Blues Legends (Pinetop Perkins, Willie
“Big Eyes” Smith, Bob Margolin and Bob Stroger), Eddie Shaw &
the Wolfgang, Hamilton Loomis and the 2008-2009 Iowa Blues Challenge
winner The Avey Brothers. Sept. 6 features Ronnie Baker Brooks,
Long John Hunter w/the Bad News Blues Band, Chris Cain and the 2007 Iowa
Blues Challenge winner Matt Woods & The Thunderbolts. The second
stage will be the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame stage featuring Iowa Blues Hall of
Fame members Joe Price, Catfish Keith and George & Gil Davis.
Located just minutes from downtown Des Moines with easy access from I-80 and
I-35, the Fest will offer food and beverage vendors on site and a harmonica
workshop presented by Frank Freight-Train Strong. Kids under 12 when
accompanied by an adult get in free, and your ticket is good for reduced
admission to Living History Farms. MORE>>
Digital
Edition of the 2009 Blues Festival Guide magazine!
Jon Justice @ Flying Mango Save the date!
Jon Justice will be back at the Flying Mango on August 3rd.
Omaha's Playing with Fire July 18 August 15
September 12
Calling all Writers/Reviewers We are still looking for writers to review the many CDs we receive
from the record companies. We would also love to have your review on any
good Blues books you come across. Call Lori at 515-288-8691 for your chance
to see your name in print in your Blues Crier.
Help Promote CIBS! For our Society to continue to grow and thrive, we need others to
know who we are, what we’re about and what we’re doing.
Business owners – do you have a good spot we can hang posters
or fliers for our events? If you’re not already, consider becoming a
CIBS Corporate Sponsor. Your name will be listed on every Crier for
our members to see and you will be supporting the music you love.
Members – where are some places you frequent that you feel
are candidates for posters, fliers, table tents, etc. for upcoming
events? Try to recruit a friend to the Society. We need to grow to
flourish! PLEASE send your ideas to Serena James at blueslivon@aol.com or
contact her at 515.282.1172.
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Submission deadline
is the 15th
of each
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publication the 1st of the
following
month
Are
You Ready To Take The Challenge? We are now seeking applicants for
the 2009 Iowa Blues Challenge Solo/Duo competition. A one round competition
will be held in Des Moines, Iowa on Sunday, August 9 at Blues on Grand.
Prizes include cash, travel expenses, as well as performance opportunities
plus the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
Sumpin’ Doo
El Dorados
Bob Pace Band with Steve George.
www.playingwithfireomaha.net
Tommy Castro Band
Awek
Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat
Edgar Winter Band
Scott McCord and the Bonafide Truth
Bettye LaVette
Eddie Cotton, Jr.
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