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On the Road to Memphis
Ottawa Blues Society Blues Challenge
The Ottawa Blues Society is proud to announce that, for the first time in our 10-year
history, we will participate in the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge
in Memphis TN. The winner of the OBS Blues Challenge will go to Memphis in February 2009
to compete as our representative in the 25th International Blues Challenge. We are
offering up to 10 slots for bands interested in competing to represent the OBS in Memphis.
Depending on the number of entries received, the Blues Challenge semi-final rounds will
take place at Tucson's (2440 Bank Street) on Wednesday and/or Thursday, September
24-25, 2008, with up to five bands competing each night. Our IBC representative will be
chosen at the final Blues Challenge round on Wednesday, October 1, 2008.
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, Talent, Originality and Stage
Presence. Full details on scoring criteria and official rules are available at the Blues
Foundation web site
www.blues.org/ibc/index.php4
Eligibility Requirements:
1.. Band members must be 2008 residents of the Ottawa/Gatineau area (approximately 100
km radius of Ottawa).
2.. Each band will play one 25-minute set.
3.. All songs presented MUST be Blues (electric or acoustic), Rock/ Blues, Jazz/Blues,
Country Blues or Rhythm & Blues.
Application information should include names and contact info for all band members, a
brief bio, a summary of the band's experience and their performance history. You will
be contacted for further information following the submission deadline. Please address
any questions to liz(a)ottawabluessociety.com
Applications should be submitted via email to boardmembers(a)ottawabluessociety.com
Submission deadline is midnight Monday, September 15, 2008.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725
www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
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