SOULIZ Band from Florida Places Second in 2017 International Blues Challenge (IBC) - FINAL Results Update From Memphis

*Note* For definition and clarification, International Blues Challenge 2016 Regional Competitions are held in 2016 to determine who will compete in the 33rd International Blues Challenge (IBC 2017) that will be held Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2017 in downtown Memphis, TN. There will be 263 acts this year!!! 

2017 Schedule: https://blues.org/ibc-schedule-2017/

The 33rd International Blues Challenge
Winners Are:

BANDS
Dawn Tyler Watson – The Montreal Blues Society
FIRST PLACE BAND

The Souliz Band featuring 
Sugar and Spice –
Suncoast Blues Society
SECOND PLACE BAND

Rae Gordon & the Backseat Drivers –
Cascade Blues Association
THIRD PLACE BAND

SOLO/DUO
Al Hill – Nashville Blues Society
FIRST PLACE SOLO/DUO

Brody Buster’s One Man Band –
Kansas City Blues Society
SECOND PLACE SOLO/DUO

BEST INSTRUMENTALISTS
Ben Racine – The Montreal Blues Society
GUITAR – BAND

Al Hill – Nashville Blues Society
GUITAR – SOLO

Brody Buster – Kansas City Blues Society
HARMONICA

BEST SELF-PRODUCED CD
JW Jones, High Temperature –
Ottawa Blues Society

Link to office posting

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FLORIDA REPRESENTATIVES 

ADVANCING FROM SEMI-FINALS

TO FINALS ROUND (2/4/17):
Souliz Band featuring Sugar and Spice!
Representing the Suncoast Blues Society

LINK TO COMPLETE LIST 
OF FINALISTS


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FLORIDA REPRESENTATIVES 

ADVANCING FROM QUARTER-FINALS

TO SEMI-FINALS ROUND (2/3/17):

Anni Piper
Cassie Keenum & Rick Randlett

David Smash Band

Funky Blues Band

Josh "The Pitbull Of Blues" Rowand
Kim Reteguiz & Shawn Pfaffman 

Mark Telesca

Toots Lorraine and the Traffic
Souliz Band featuring Sugar and Spice

LINK TO COMPLETE LIST 
OF SEMI-FINALISTS

SEMI-FINALS SCHEDULE

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Florida 2016 

International Blues Challenge (IBC) 

Regional Competition Results

Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast
International Blues Challenge 2016 Regional Competition
"Regional IBC Playoffs/Road to Memphis"
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 from 3-10:30 PM
Location: Pirate's Cove Resort and Marina: 4307 SE Bayview St., Stuart, FL 34997
Annie Piper - BAND WINNER
Mark Telesca - SOLO/DUO WINNER

Blues Society of Northwest Florida
International Blues Challenge 2016 Regional Competition
"Band Challenge"
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Location: Phineas Phogg’s in the Seville Quarter: 130 E Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Voo Davis Band - BAND WINNER
True Blue Duo - SOLO/DUO WINNER

First Coast Blues Society
International Blues Challenge 2016 Regional Competition
"Jacksonville IBC Competition"
Date: Sunday, October 9, 2016
Location: MOJO Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250
Competitors
Allie & The Kats - YOUTH WINNER
Andy Toomey
Hat & Matching Suitcase
Kato and Jiffy Feet
Kim Reteguiz & Shawn Pfaffman - SOLO/DUO WINNER
Lightening Sam Long
Toots Lorraine & The Traffic - BAND WINNER
T. Martin and the Troublemakers
Thanks to Franc Robert for prompt reporting of official results!

North Central Florida Blues Society
International Blues Challenge 2016 Regional Competition
"NCFBS Regional Blues Challenge"
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Location: Dirty Bar, 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL
Competitors
Bands:
21 Blue
JuJu Junction - BAND WINNER 
   (Thomas Muller – bass, Ed Mendel – drums, Lothar Weimann - guitar)
Petey & the Ravens
Red Hills Rhythm & Blues
Shovelhead Blues Band
Solo/Duos:
Pete Garfinkel
Cassie Keenum & Rick Randlett - SOLO/DUO WINNER
T. Martin
Lightning Sam Long

Orange Blossom Blues Society
International Blues Challenge 2016 Regional Competition
"2016 Central Florida Blues Challenge"
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Location: Friendly Confines: 4757 S Orange Ave Orlando, FL 32806
Competitors
Bands:
Plan B
Betty Fox Band - People's Choice Winner
Bird Dog Bobby
Buddy Blues Band
David Smash Band - BAND WINNER
Petey & The Ravens
Doc and The Brothers of Blues
Solo/Duo:
Sean "Hurricane" Henehan - SOLO/DUO WINNER

South Florida Blues Society 
International Blues Challenge 2016 Regional Competition
"The Road to Memphis Blues Challenge"
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Marty Stokes Band, winner of Southwest Florida Blues Society Competition will be playing a set after the competition as results are tabulated and audited.
Location: Galuppi's: 1103 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
$10 GA, $8 SFBS Members
Competitors
Bands:
Shaw Davis & The Black Ties
Blues Crusaders
Funky Blues Band- BAND WINNER
Highway 27
Solo/Duo:

Erickson Holt (Solo)

Josh "The Pitbull Of Blues" Rowand (Solo) - SOLO/DUO WINNER

Butch's Blues (Solo)

Chromedome (Solo)

Mark Telesca  (Solo)

Southwest Florida Blues Society
International Blues Challenge 2016 Regional Competition
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Location: Rhythm House: 16440 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Time: Doors open noon. Music at 1pm.
Competitors
Lucky Larry McDonald
Champ
Beale Street Gamblers - SOLO/DUO WINNER
Hat and Matching Suitcase
John Allender
Big Buck and the Biscuit Boys
Marty Stokes Band -  BAND WINNER (& People's Choice Winner)

Suncoast Blues Society
International Blues Challenge 2016 Regional Competition
Solo/duo Competition & Band Competition:
August 14, 2016
Bear & Robert opens w/ the band order being drawn at the beginning of the competition.
Location: Aces Live Music: 4343 Palma Sola Blvd. Bradenton FL 34210
Competitors
Bands:
Troy Youngblood & the Soulfish
Billy Seward & Soulfonic
The Souliz Band - BAND WINNER
The Galbraith Group
Lauren Mitchell
Ari & the Alibis
The Alex Lopez Xpress
The David Smash Band
Wendy Rich & the Soulshakers
The Backwater Blues Band
Victoria Ginty & Ladyhawke
Solo-Duo:
Bear & Robert - SOLO/DUO WINNER


To submit updated or additional information for this blog please email Charlie@JazzBluesFlorida.com.

Information on the 2015 Regional competitions in Florida and the resulting 2016 IBC can be seen in the blog entry at: http://jazz-bluesflorida.blogspot.com/2015/05/2015-international-blues-challenge.html

More information on the IBC can be found on the Blues Foundation's website at: http://blues.org/international-blues-challenge