The 2016 International Blues Challenge wrapped up in Memphis on January 30, 2016. Unfortunately, none of the local performers won but they did an amazing job. A few Canadian acts did have an impressive showing. Montreal's Paul DesLauriers Band achieved second in the band competition. Debra Power from Calgary and Edmonton's Graham Guest reached the semi-finals. CONGRATS EVERYONE!
Quote from Paul's media release: “We are honoured to have had the opportunity to take our music to the international stage and represent Canada, Quebec and the Montreal Blues Society at the IBC in Memphis After an exhilarating week surrounded by so many wonderful musicians and blues lovers, we’re positively thrilled at having made it to the podium and grateful to The Blues Foundation for hosting such and incredible event.”
Quote from Paul's media release: “We are honoured to have had the opportunity to take our music to the international stage and represent Canada, Quebec and the Montreal Blues Society at the IBC in Memphis After an exhilarating week surrounded by so many wonderful musicians and blues lovers, we’re positively thrilled at having made it to the podium and grateful to The Blues Foundation for hosting such and incredible event.”
Live: Paul DesLauriers, More Paul DesLauriers Stories, Video above courtesy of Laura Carbone, More Robert Johnson Stories/Covers
Links: Graham Guest , More Graham Guest Stories, Video above courtesy of Richard Gale
Here is the complete list of winners and a few highlights.
Band
Best Self-Produced CD: Rob Lumbard - Blues in a Bottle
Harp: Sam Shepperd (InnerVision)
Solo Guitar: Bing Futch
Band Guitar: The Delgado Brothers
Canadian Semi-Finalists
- Debra Power (Calgary)
- Graham Guest (Edmonton)
Complete Lists: Finalists, Semi-Finalists
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners
Links: International Blues Challenge , More IBC Stories
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners
Links: International Blues Challenge , More IBC Stories
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