August 17, 2014
Hard Rock Cafe
Atlanta GA
So, I no longer participate in regional IBC competitions in Florida due to having so many friends and clients that a conflict of interest could be perceived at almost any competition. But, I really like fulfilling a role in a process and totally enjoy hearing so much new music by so many new groups, so I took it 'out of state' this year. Last month in Birmingham AL and yesterday at the Atlanta Blues Society. And guess what? Bridget Kelly Band, a client AND a member of my home blues society shows up to compete! Yes, it wasn't planned, and they were driving up to fill a hole in the competition by a last minute cancellation by a competing band due to a family medical issue. So, the executive order came down that I would sit out the band competition, and participate in the youth and solo/duo panel. Good enough for me! And, I did get to eat a full meal, not just 2/3 of one - Thanks George!
Maybe if I ask nicely, a Canadian Society will let me judge up there next year. That might be far enough away to avoid conflicts!
Anywise-ways, it was a great day of music and friendly people. Lots of new friends, a bunch of old ones, and totally a good time. Drive up was a breeze (421 miles for those that are counting), arrived early, great parking across the street, introductions to the other judges, get comfortable, and then seven hours of great music.
PS - please remember the video clips are NOT professional production - they are simply quick glimpses into what you are missing if you are not at the show...
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| Heading north, into the dark of night on that ribbon of highway known as "75". |
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| Big City! Mark & Marcia... We know you are in there somewhere! |
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| Destination! |
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| All- pro staff here too! |
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| And the band(s) played on.... |
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| A good day for the blues! |
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| The details...and I'll tell you they did a great job of keeping to the schedule! THANK YOU! |
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| A roomful of happy people! |
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| Mr. M.C. (Black Jack) taking a break from Ridin' The Blues Train, Every Tuesday 6am - 8am, on http://wrfg.org! |
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| Doing a GREAT job of making sure everything is "just right'! |
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| Joshua Jacobson Duo |
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| Bluebird Falls |
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| Veronika Jackson |
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| Blind Cadillac (Jeremy Neese and David Pippin - Winners of the Solo/Duo category of today's competition) |
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| Mudbone Turner's Blues Band |
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| FAME & GLORY! |
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| Didn't make on this trip... darn! |
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Pat Hudson, Bridget Kelly & Bill Hudson - More Memphis Reunion!
Catch Pat & Bill Monday Morning "Good Morning Blues" show on WRFG 89.3FM, Atlanta and
streaming at www.WRFG.ORG! |
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| Hey Boss Man(s)! George Kine (Atlanta Blues Society Pres) and Richard L'Hommedieu |
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| Mike Bourne & Atlanta Boogie |
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| JP Blues Band - Winners of today's competition in the band category. |
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| The Bridget Kelly Band, dual resident contenders from George/Atlanta! And, the reason I only judged the youth and solo/duo categories today! |
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Esteemed Judges, and a 2/3rds judge.... L-R: Tom Dausner (Event & Concert Photography),
Charlie (Jazz & Blues Florida), David Leonard (Reveal Audio Services), and Suz Holmes (Booking Agent) |
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| Yes, indeed, MUSIC happened here! |
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