The 2025 International Blues Challenge (January 7-11) once again filled the street of Memphis with music from all over the world. A number of local acts competed but unfortunately, they didn't place.
Grand River Blues Society solo/duo rep Glenn Marais managed to get into the semi-final of the solo/duo competition.
Glenn had this to say on social media:
Gratitude! I want to thank everyone for all of the incredible support and love throughout last week. It was truly felt and appreciated, it was like having you all there with me and it means a lot to feel that kind of love. I truly feel blessed and honoured to have received so much support on this dream journey.
Links: Glenn Marais More Glenn Marais Stories, Video above courtesy of Mick Wilson
Here's a video of GRBS's band rep Big Dan Jeffares in Memphis
Links: Big Dan Jeffares, More Big Dan Stories, Video above courtesy of Janet Cole
GRBS Youth rep Fraidy Scats also competed.
Links: Fraidy Scats, More Fraidy Scats Stories, Video above courtesy of Irene Mitrana-Podolsky
Canada was represented in the winner's circle with PEI's Joce Reyome who won first place in the Solo/Duo category. Congrats!
Links: Joce Reyome, Video above courtesy of Tiger-Rider
Here's a complete list of winners
- Band: Winner: Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal (Nebraska) / 2nd Place Band: Ra’Shad The Blues Band (Mississippi) /3rd Place Band: Dylan Salfer Band (Memphis)
- Solo/Duo: Winner: Joce Reyome (PEI) / 2nd Place: 2 Blues for You
- Best Guitar: Dylan Salfer (Memphis)
- Best Guitar (Solo/Duo): Nic Charles (Australia)
- Best Harmonica: Jock Webb Sr. (Alabama)
- Self-Produced CD: Piper & The Hard Times (Nashville) – Revelation
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