Browsing: International Blues Challenge

American Blues Scene will be covering the event, as we do every year, and will be bringing you up-to-the-minute happenings, including band standings and various workshops on blues every day.

As thousands of blues fans descend on Beale Street for IBC, find rich & storied history of Beale!

The good folks at the Natchel Blues Network put together quite an event as a final fundraiser to assist two blues acts, Roosterfoot (Seth Stainback and Keith Stainback) and The Bush League, with the expenses of their trip to the International Blues Challenge (IBC)

Find out the tentative times and dates for the International Blues Challenge.

Today’s guest article was written by Marina Kuleš, a resident of Croatia. Marina describes the fascinating and exciting progress that blues organizations are making overseas!

Many blues fans are familiar with the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ decision this year to remove several categories, including one of only two blues Grammy categories.

Ben Prestage recently brought his one-man-band act to the back porch to talk about his musical heritage, his influences, and his rockin’ new CD, One Crow Murder!

Roots musician Ben Prestage has recently come out with a diverse album that shows off his well-honed multi-instrument skills and broad southern roots influences

Matthew Davidson is the young bluesman that’s been popping up all over the map lately! We finally sat down with Matthew to talk about his influences, the blues, and playing in a Mardis Gras parade!

Grady Champion, 2010’s International Blues Challenge winner, recently released “Dreamin'”, an excellent album that showcases his unique harmonica prowess.