Ozark Blues Society of NWA's Annual “BLUES CHALLENGE” will be taking place on September 13th! George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville will once again host our annual challenge. Doors open at 6pm. A $5 donation at the door goes to support sending the winners to Memphis.
Area blues musicians heard the call and this year we've got a record 15 acts participating in the 'Blues Challenge'.
In the Solo/duo category this year:
- Kelly Cecil
- Kid Bailey
- David Kimbrough III Duo
- Lectric Liz and Theo Reynolds
- Shawn James
- Buddy Shute
In the Band category this year:
- The Blind Trust Blues Project
- Blue Healin'
- Blew Reed and the Flatheads
- The Brenda Meyer Band
- Catfish Jackson
- The Fabulous High Tops
- The Got Blues Band
- Leah & the Mojo Doctors
- Mississippi Fever
Click on the Poster for bio details of all the artists participating.
The winners in the solo/duo and band divisions from the local Blues Society will go on to compete in the 29th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis on 1/29 - 2/02/2013.
Plan on coming out with your friends for a great night of blues and help cheer on your favorite bands or solo/duo artists as they compete for a chance to move on to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
The 'Blues Challenge' is sponsored by George's Majestic Lounge, KUAF, The Free Weekly and Guitar Center of Fayetteville.