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22nd Annual International Blues Challenge
http://www.blues.org/ibc/
Memphis, TN, USA
 
Jan 26 - Feb 26, 2006
 
The International Blues Challenge is largest gathering of Blues bands in the world. As the IBC enters its 22nd edition, it has evolved into the nation’s biggest and most respected showcase for Blues musicians ready to take their act to the national stage. The IBC is a judged “Battle of the Bands” in which competitors take the stage and play a short set for a panel of judges. The acts are judged based on an established set of criteria.

Each of the more than 150 affiliates of The Blues Foundation had the right to send a band and solo/duo act to represent the organization at the IBC Semi-Finals. In 2005, 126 Blues Acts performed for 2 nights in 15 clubs in the Beale Street Historic District.

Congratulations to the following artists, who were selected to represent their local chapters of the Blues Foundation at the 22nd Annual International Blues Challenge, January 26-28, 2006 in Memphis Tennessee!
HOT ROD AND THE BLUES DeVILLES
"Blind-Dog" Gatewood
A.J. and THE TWO TONE BLUES BAND
Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ
Andrea and Krawl
Andrea Marr Band
ANDY "ROBO" ROBINSON
Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz
Beata Kossowska LeBlue
Ben Prestage
Big Red And The Soul Benders
Big Rick & The Bombers
Big Robert T & the Scene of the Crime
Bill "Howl-N-Madd" Perry Band
Bill Rhoades & the Party Kings
Black Cat Monroe
Black Magic and the Last Dog Standing Band
Blue Voodoo
blues boys from illinois
Bo Weevil
Brian Martin 1
Cadillac Kolstad
Captain Jack & Rhino
Charles "Big Daddy" Stallings
Chris Fitz Band
Chris Sutton
Gregg Clark
Danny Rhodes
Dave Morgan & Allen Stratyner
David Lee Durham and The True Blues Band
Debbie Ritter
Delta Highway
Diddley Squat
DUES PAID
Dylan Perry
Eden Brent
Electric VooDoo
Ernie Southern & The Deltaholics
Gary Lee and Damian Knapp
Good Time Willy
Governor Davis & the Blues Ambassadors
Gregg Wright
Hurricaine Hawk & the Invaders
Jay Kirgis
Jeff Jensen Band
Jeremiah Johnson
Jill West and Blues Attack
Jimi Vincent & Stallion
Joe Marks & The N.T.O. band
Joe Price
Joel Blumert
Joey Gilmore
Josh Boyd and the VIP
junior krauss & the shakes
Kacey Cubero
Keith Harden
Ken Saydak
King Clarentz and Clay
LiL Cliff & The Cliffhangers
Little Joe
Lucille
Luther Badman Keith Blues Band
Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues
Made From Scratch
Magda Piskorczyk
Marco Pandolfi & The Jacknives
Mary Haitz Band
Maxwell D. Russell
Michael John & The Bottom Line
Michele and the Midnight Blues
Midnight Shift
Mighty Lester
Mike Lenz
Miles Spicer
Mills Brothers Blues Band
Mo Brothers
Mojo Collins
Mr. Nick's Blues Mafia
Nate Myers & The Aces
Nathan James & Ben Hernandez
Nelsen Adelard
Noah Earle
Osgood & Blaque Duo Band
Pat Moss & Harold Aldridge
Patrick Lewandowski
Pete 'Big Dog' Fetters
Phifer Marshall Band
PJ O'Brien
Ralph Bassinger
Rich Berry
rizorkestra
Roberson & Beese
Robin & Tony
Ron Teamer and Smokin' Guns
Rough Draft
ROUNDHOUSE
Roxy Perry
Sally Weisenburg & the Famous Sidemen
Salt Shakers
Seventh Son
Skyla Burrell
Smokin' Todd and the Real Deal
Stan Budzynski & 3Rd Degree
Steve Krase and The In Crowd
Sumacs Soul Heaven Band
Sweet Brenda and Sour Mash
Sweet Suzi and the Blues Experience
Tas Cru
Texas Slim and the Love Machine
The Baub Eis Band
The Bluesers
The Dustin Pittsley Band
The Eoff Brothers Band
The Forty-Fours
Jeff Strahan
The Kory Montgomery Band
The Matt Mirabile Band
The Mercury Brothers
The Randy Oxford Band
The Roger Girke Band
the Sonny Moorman Group
The Vincent Hayes Project
Tim Campbell
Tom Walbank and the Ambassadors
Tommy Keys
Tripwire Blues Band
Westcott Brothers Band
Wicker & Jones
Willie Pooch and the Upsetters
Willie Smith and the Fender Benders