OTTAWA BLUES SOCIETY - INT'L BLUES CHALLENGE

PRESS RELEASE
September 18, 2008 (Ottawa, ON)


“On the Road to Memphis”
Ottawa Blues Society - Blues Challenge

The Ottawa Blues Society (OBS) is proud to announce our upcoming participation in the Blues Foundation’s “International Blues Challenge”. OBS will host a local “Blues Challenge” competition for “Band” category, with the winner going to Memphis, TN, in February 2009 to compete as our representative in the 25th International Blues Challenge.


Semi-Finals:

Round #1

Wed., September 24, 7:00 p.m.
Tucson’s, 2440 Bank St., Ottawa

1. Peter Voith & Quarterlife
2. Elyssa Mahoney & Lucas Haneman
3. Wicked Grin

Round #2

Wed., October 1, 7:00 p.m.
Tucson’s, 2440 Bank St., Ottawa

1. Phlegm
2. Ricky Paquette
3. Tell Mama
4. Monkey Junk

Finals:

Thursday, October 2, 7:00 p.m.
Tucson’s, 2440 Bank St., Ottawa

Four Finalists – the two highest scoring bands from each Semi-Final Round

During the local competition, bands will be judged by the same criteria used for the International Competition in Memphis. Each band will provide a 25-minute performance and be judged by regional volunteers' knowledgeable about The Blues. A $5.00 cover charge at the door applies (no cover charge for OBS volunteers) and will serve as fundraising support for travel and accommodation expenses for the winning OBS representative.

*WE NEED YOU - OBS MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS & FRIENDS* to help successfully stage and promote this event!

Volunteer support will involve "manning" the door; OBS merchandise sales; and raffle ticket sales. Please consider contributing to this fun-filled event and confirm the date of your volunteer support soon by contacting me or our President, Liz Sykes. Thank you for your anticipated support. Keep on livin' The Blues!

For further information or to volunteer:

Liz Sykes, President, OBS

lizsykes@rogers.com

Debra Thornington, Director OBS
debra@ottawabluessociety.com

http://www.ottawabluessociety.com/events.php


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