Three Hot Blues Bands in Finals May 26!!
Congratulations goes out to The Pain Killers, Serious Business and The Mississippi Misfits on their advancement to the Final round of the 2012 Iowa Blues Challenge to be held Saturday, May 26th, 2012 at the Downtown Marriott at 700 Grand Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa. The 3 bands will each play a 45 minute set ... MORE >>
2012 Iowa Blues Challenge – Band
We are now accepting applications for the 2012 IOWA BLUES CHALLENGE! Play for a prize package that includes cash, recording time and performance opportunities at Mississippi Valley Blues Fest and other paid gigs, PLUS The International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE? DON’T DELAY! Application deadline is March 15, ... MORE >>
Bryce Janey wins 2011 Solo/Duo Competition
Congratulations to Bryce Janey, winner of the 2011 Iowa Blues Solo/Duo Challenge held August 28, 2011 at Zimm’s Food and Spirits in Des Moines.
2011 Iowa Blues Challenge – Solo/Duo
August 28 @ 4PM at Zimm’s Food & Spirits
The Solo/Duo Entries in the Order of Performance are… Pat & J.D., Soulful Security Duo, Terry Shropshire, Johnny Pizano, bella soul, Burnside and George, and Bryce Janey
2011 Iowa Blues Challenge – Band
Congratulations to The Candymakers, winners of the 2011 Iowa Blues Challenge held April 3 at The Muddy Waters in Bettendorf. This 8 piece Quad-Cities band received $500 cash plus $1,200 travel expenses to Memphis as our local representative at the International Blues Challenge in February, 2012. The Candymakers also receives 8 hours of studio time ... MORE >>
2010 Iowa Blues Challenge – Solo/Duo
ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE? We are now seeking applicants for the 2010 Iowa Blues Challenge Solo/Duo competition. A one round competition will be held in Des Moines, Iowa on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Blues on Grand. Depending on the number of entries, more rounds may be added. Prizes include cash, travel ... MORE >>
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