FTB International Blues Challenge Special 1
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
From: John Luttrell
Length: 00:59:00
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The International Blues Challenge is an annual competition in Memphis, Tennessee held by the Blues Foundation. Blues Societies from around the world send representatives to compete in either the band or solo/duo competitions, or to perform in the youth showcase. The next IBC is scheduled for January 31-February 4, 2012. Complete details on the event are available at the Foundation website: http://blues.org
This episode of Full-Time Blues features music from folks who will be competing in the 2012 event. This is the first in a two part series previewing the I.B.C.
There's Blues News from the Cincy Blues Society regarding a legendary venue closing its doors; and "Johnny's Mailbox" features music from Jimmy Davis, who has a new album just in time for his upcoming trip to compete in the I.B.C.
Full-Time Blues Radio is the home for new and independent Blues music. The weekly series is hosted by "Johnny Full-Time" and features new material by today's stars, tomorrow's legends, and self-produced indie artists. In addition, each week we look at what's making news in the world of the Blues; and dig inside "Johnny's Mailbox" to spotlight a new album that just arrived in the last seven days.
More information, archived artist interviews, and much more can be found online at http://fulltimeblues.com
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Piece Description
The International Blues Challenge is an annual competition in Memphis, Tennessee held by the Blues Foundation. Blues Societies from around the world send representatives to compete in either the band or solo/duo competitions, or to perform in the youth showcase. The next IBC is scheduled for January 31-February 4, 2012. Complete details on the event are available at the Foundation website: http://blues.org
This episode of Full-Time Blues features music from folks who will be competing in the 2012 event. This is the first in a two part series previewing the I.B.C.
There's Blues News from the Cincy Blues Society regarding a legendary venue closing its doors; and "Johnny's Mailbox" features music from Jimmy Davis, who has a new album just in time for his upcoming trip to compete in the I.B.C.
Full-Time Blues Radio is the home for new and independent Blues music. The weekly series is hosted by "Johnny Full-Time" and features new material by today's stars, tomorrow's legends, and self-produced indie artists. In addition, each week we look at what's making news in the world of the Blues; and dig inside "Johnny's Mailbox" to spotlight a new album that just arrived in the last seven days.
More information, archived artist interviews, and much more can be found online at http://fulltimeblues.com
Broadcast History
Airs December 3, 2011 on WUEV-FM
Timing and Cues
30-second music bed from 27:36-28:06 following Blues News
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driftin' | Jason King Band | Blue Skies And Black Shoes. | Hip-Rox Music | 2009 | 03:29 |
| A Real Good Blues | Dicky James and the Blue Flames | Hard Rain. | Self Released | 2011 | 04:32 |
| I Want A Woman | Bryant Stevens Band | Dig A Little Deeper. | Self Released | 2010 | 00:00 |
| Testify | Tweed Funk | Bringin' It. | Tweed Tone Records | 2011 | 03:25 |
| I'm Playing the Blues | Chis Canas | She's Breaking Me. | Self Released | 2010 | 03:33 |
| You Ain't Gonna Bring Me Down | R.B. Stone | Lonesome Traveler's Blues. | Middle Mountain | 2011 | 03:36 |
| Hurricane Boogie | Ron Tanski | Dragged You Down. | Self Released | 2010 | 03:19 |
| Great Recession Blues | Daddy Mack Blues Band | Bluesfinger. | Inside Sounds | 2010 | 03:22 |
| Out in the Cold | Common Ground Blues | Too Much Talkin'. | Self Released | 2011 | 00:00 |
| Katie | The Sugar Prophets | The Sugar Prophets. | Just One Teaspoon Records | 2011 | 05:15 |
| International Blues Stomp | D'Mar and Gill | Real Good Friend. | Self Released | 2011 | 04:20 |
| You Said You Loved Me | J Edwards | LuLu's House. | Self Released | 2010 | 05:06 |
| Had A Friend | Jimmy Davis | Songs For Mr. Bradford. | Self Released | 2011 | 00:00 |
Additional Credits
Our theme is "Drinking Blues" by Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo
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