OTTAWA BLUES SOCIETY - "ROAD TO MEMPHIS" COMPETITIONS (UPDATE)

Hello, Ottawa Blues Supporters:


Results from the 2nd Round, Semi-Finals, "On the Road to Memphis" Blues Challenge which took place Wednesday, September 23 at Tucson's, Ottawa ....

The two winning bands from Round #2 who will now advance to The Finals, include:

1. Phlegm
2. Drew Nelson Band


The Finals take place Friday, Sept. 25 and this year's Finalists will include...

1. The Jesse Greene Band
2. Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo
3. Phlegm
4. Drew Nelson Band


Press Release follows. Hope to see you tomorrow night at Tucson's for the "On The Road to Memphis" Finals. Thanks for your support!

- Debra Thornington,
OBS Director

PRESS RELEASE
September 24, 2009

“On the Road to Memphis”

Ottawa Blues Society - Blues Challenge

Round #2 of the Semi-Finals for The Ottawa Blues Society’s (OBS) “On the Road to Memphis – Blues Challenge” took place Wednesday, September 23 at Tucson’s, Ottawa.

The two winning bands from the Round #2 competition who will now advance to The Finals, include:

1. Drew Nelson Band

2. Phlegm

This local “Band” category competition is Ottawa’s opportunity to participate in the prestigious Blues Foundation’s, “International Blues Challenge”. One talented band will be chosen the winner and represent Ottawa in Memphis, TN, January 2010 at the 26^th International Blues Challenge.

During the local competition, bands are judged by the same criteria used for the International Competition in Memphis. Each band provides a 25-minute performance and is judged by regional volunteers knowledgeable about The Blues. The $5.00 cover charge and impressive raffle draws serve as fundraising support for travel and accommodation expenses for the winning OBS representative.

The Finals for the “On The Road To Memphis” Challenge takes place Friday, September 25, 7 p.m., at Tucson’s, 2440 Bank St., Ottawa. The four finalists include (order of appearance to be determined):

1. The Jesse Greene Band

2. Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo
3. Phlegm
4. Drew Nelson Band

Thanks to the generous donations of OBS Corporate Members a stellar lineup of prizes is planned for the raffle draws to take place during Friday’s Finals Competition.

For further information:

Liz Sykes, President Tele: 613-521-8798 Email: lizsykes@rogers.com

Michael Graham, Vice President Tele: 613-867-2132 Email: renegade10@rogers.com

http://www.ottawabluessociety.com/road2memphis.php

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