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BACK TO BEALE STREET |
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"Back To Beale Street" is the South Sound Blues Association's local competition held each year to select the
Washington State blues band and solo/duo act which will represent the SSBA at the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge which takes place annually
in Memphis, Tennessee. See SSBA Band Application and Rules, or see Solo/Duo Application. Acts representing Blues Foundation Affiliate Member associations and societies from around the world gather together for four days to compete in the only international event of its kind. Each act initially performs two sets on separate evenings in their assigned venue, judged by an international panel of music industry professionals who determine the four semi-finalists from each group of quarter-finalists. From the semi-finalists performing on the third night of the competition, one act from each venue advances to the finals on Saturday. See Scoring Criteria and Official Rules. IBC winners and finalists can look forward to national recognition in the form of recording contracts, invitations to appear at blues festivals, blues cruises and blues venues throughout the country. Past winners of the Back to Beale Street event appear below. |
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The Red Hot Blues Sisters 2012 IBC Band Representatives Teri Anne Wilson - Guitar Suze Sims - Vocals Greg Lyons - Trumpet Mike Tooley - Trombone Scott Rongey - Drums Walt Steinbach - Bass |
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Jumpin' Josh & Felicia 2012 IBC Solo/Duo Representatives Josh Violette - Guitar/Vocals Felicia Agrelius - Drums |
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The Randy Oxford Band 2011 IBC Band Representatives From left: Randy Oxford - Trombone Rafael Tranquilino - Guitar/Vocals Richard Sabol - Drums/Percussion Jada Amy - Vocals Farko Dosumov - Bass Jho Blenis - Guitar |
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JD Hobson 2011 IBC Solo/Duo Representative We're proud to have JD returning to Memphis as our solo/duo entrant in this year's competition. While making the finals would be a great reward, we know that JD's appetite for soaking up and sharing the blues will leave an impression on all who listen. |
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Blues Redemption 2010 IBC Band Representatives From left: Doug Skoog - Keyboards/Vocals Brian Fiest - Guitar/Vocals Joe Hendershot - Bass Billy Barner - Drums |
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JD Hobson 2010 IBC Solo/Duo Representative "JD’s take on traditional Delta Blues is anything but stagnant. While honoring the continuum of the tradition, he brings new breath and energy to the genre. Whether it be his rockin’ version of Son House’s “Preachin’ the Blues,” or his Barrelhouse-inspired original “Driven,” his music brings ‘em to their feet, and leaves ‘em with a good-time feeling. JD Hobson is the real deal blues and roots!" |
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The Michal Miller Band 2009 IBC Band Representatives From left: John Michael Colvin - Drums Danny Michal - Keyboards/Harmonica Preston Miller - Lead Guitar/Vocals Joe Hendershot - Bass |
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Son Jack Jr. & Michael Wilde 2009 IBC Solo/Duo Representatives |
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The Red Hot Blues Sisters 2008 IBC Band Representatives From left: Teri Anne Wilson - Lead Guitar Suze Sims - Vocals Patrick McDanel - Bass John Oliver - Drums |
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The Michal Miller Band 2007 IBC Band Representatives From left: Joe Hendershot - Bass Pete Marzano - Drums Danny Michal - Keyboards/Harmonica Preston Miller - Lead Guitar/Vocals |
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The Randy Oxford Band 2006 IBC Band Representatives From left: Jerry Lee Davidson - Guitar Hank Yanda - Bass Virginia Klemens - Guitar/Vocals Randy Oxford - Trombone Ricky Hudson - Drums Steve Blood - Guitar |
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