[Ottawamusicians] On The Road to Memphis - Ottawa Blues Society Local Blues Challenge 2009/10

You are receiving this email because you and/or your band are listed in the Ottawa Blues Society's Blues Artists Directory or because you are a member of the Ottawa Musicians mailing list. Our apolgies for any duplicate emails you may receive; we are trying to make sure that no one who may be interested in entering is missed. We welcome your participation in this event and encourage you to review the official rules, scoring criteria and related information on the Blues Foundation website at http://www.blues.org/ibc/index.php The information below also appears on the OBS website at http://www.ottawabluessociety.com/road2memphis.php Please feel free to pass the information along to anyone who might be interested and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. *Ottawa Blues Society Local Blues Challenge* The Ottawa Blues Society will again participate in the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN. The winner of the OBS Blues Challenge will compete as OBS representative in the International Blues Challenge to be held in Memphis, January 20-23, 2010. We have scheduled three semi-final rounds at Tucson's (2440 Bank Street) on Wednesday, September 9, Wednesday, September 16 and Wednesday, September 23. Our IBC representative will be chosen at the final Blues Challenge round on Friday, September 25, 2009. For the purposes of the IBC, a 'band' is any act with three or more musicians; vocalists are counted as musicians for the purpose of this competition, and both electric and acoustic instruments are allowed. At this local competition, bands will be judged by the same criteria used for the International competition. Each band has 25 minutes to perform and is given points based on Blues Content, Vocals, Talent, Originality and Stage Presence. For full details on scoring criteria and official rules, see the Blues Foundation website http://www.blues.org/ibc/scoring.php Eligibility Requirements: 1. Band members must be 2009 residents of the Ottawa/Gatineau area (approximately 100 km radius of Ottawa). 2. Each band must be available for all semi-final rounds and the final round and must be able to travel to Memphis in January 2010. Please note that there may be only two semi-final rounds, depending on the number of bands entered. 3. Each band will play one 25-minute set. 4. All songs presented MUST be Blues (electric or acoustic), Rock/ Blues, Jazz/Blues, Country Blues or Rhythm & Blues. 5. Each participating band will provide the OBS with one original recorded song for inclusion in the 'OBS On the Road to Memphis' compilation. This compilation will be produced in limited quantity and sold to raise funds for OBS expenses incurred in the annual local competition. Application information should include names and contact info for all band members, a brief biography, a summary of the band's experience and performance history and an audio sample of the band's music (link to myspace, band website, MP3 or CD). You will be contacted for further information following the submission deadline. Please address any questions to liz(a)ottawabluessociety.com <mailto:liz@ottawabluessociety.com> *Applications should be submitted via email to boardmembers(a)ottawabluessociety.com <mailto:boardmembers@ottawabluessociety.com>* *Submission deadline is midnight Monday, August 10, 2009. *