The River City Ohio Blues
Competition
is the oldest and largest blues talent competition in Ohio, with
18 competition slots to be filled by local and regional blues
acts from all over Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Michigan
and other states. As the competition grows, so does the level
of talent. Altogether, The River City Ohio Blues Competition has
become the biggest music weekend event in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
While the competition can no longer be considered a purely amateur
contest, The International Blues Challenge (IBC) represents an
international search by The Blues Foundation and its affiliated
organizations for the Blues band and Blues solo/duo most deserving
of taking their act to the International stage. In 2012, over
110 bands and 83 solo/duo acts from 34 states and 8 countries
competed, making the IBC the largest gathering of Blues acts in
the world.
This year's River City Ohio Blues Competition will again be a
TWO DAY event. Competition will begin on Friday night (February
15, 2013) with the 1st Preliminary. Saturday afternoon will be
the 2nd Preliminary; and Saturday night will hold THE FINALS,
with winners from the 1st and 2nd Preliminaries. This format accommodates
more Blues fans and make the competition a weekend event.
THE FORMAT.
The River City Ohio Blues Competition will take place as follows:
FRIDAY NIGHT: 8 pm -11 pm 1st PRELIMINARY; February
15 - 6 Blues Acts Compete - 2 Finalists Chosen
SATURDAY AFTERNOON: 12:00 -6:00 pm 2nd PRELIMINARY;
February 16 - 12 Blues Acts Compete - 4 Finalists Chosen
SATURDAY NIGHT: 8 PM -11:30 PM THE FINALS; February
16 - 6 Finalists Compete - 1st PLACE WINNER, 2nd & 3rd Chosen
The first-place winner of The River City Ohio Blues Competition
will receive $1000 + an additional $500 dollars in cash when they
register for the International Blues Challenge in Memphis January
29 - February 2, 2013 , where they can gain valuable exposure
to record label A&R representatives Blues industry professionals,
and festival promoters capable of providing real career advancement
for serious blues musicians. The second place winner will receive
$500 in cash and third-place winner will receive $300 in cash.
If one of these acts qualify to go to Memphis they will receive
an additional $500 when they register for the Challenge. The big
winners, however, are the Blues fans who enjoy a day of blues
entertainment rarely available in Southeast Ohio at a bargain
price.
Winners at The International Blues Challenge in Memphis, the city
considered by many as the home of the Blues and the birthplace
of Rock 'n Roll, receive cash and prizes such as professional
consultations and assistance, gigs at some of the country's best
festivals, interviews in the world's leading Blues publications,
free website design and hosting, and even a slot on the 2014 Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise.
Make sure you click on the following links to read and download
RULES and APPLICATION,
for 2013 River City Ohio Blues Competition, or to learn more about
The International Blues Challenge (IBC). Deadline to receive application
is Friday, January 18, 2013.
TICKETS & INFORMATION:
Tickets available after December 1, 2012, $10/$15 m/nm Friday
Night, $15/$20 m/nm Saturday Afternoon, $15/$20 m/nm Saturday
Night, $30/$45 m/nm Weekend Pass. For information and tickets
call Peggy (evenings) 740-376-0222 bolen@bjfm.org.
VISA/MasterCard/Discover accepted. PARTICIPATING BAND MEMBERS
will be admitted FREE for the weekend. Special guest ticket (member
price) limit one per band member.. Doors open 1 hour before show
time for each preliminary and the finals.
CONTACT PERSON FOR COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS:
Deadline for application submission is Friday, January 4, 2013.
For questions contact Competition Director, John Gifford at 740-680-6338
after 3 PM (e-mail
jgifford17799@roadrunner.com) or e-mail bolen@bjfm.org.
ABOUT THE LAFAYETTE HOTEL:
One of the last riverboat-era hotels in America, The Lafayette
opened on July 1, 1918, and was named in honor of the Marquis
de Lafayette, who visited Marietta in 1825 at a site near the
hotel. With its distinctive triangular shape, the hotel offers
guest rooms, recently beautifully redecorated with Victorian era
style furniture and views of either the Ohio River or the Muskingum
Rivers. The Lafayette is on the National Registry of Historic
Buildings and is a member, Historic Hotels of America. It is the
ambiance of the Lafayette on the banks of the Ohio River that
adds to the experience of attending the River City Ohio Blues
Competition. For rates and information, contact The Lafayette
Hotel directly at 740-373-5522, 800-331-9336 or www.lafayettehotel.com.
ABOUT BJFM:
Formed in 1987 the non-profit 501(c) (3) all volunteer Blues,
Jazz & Folk Music Society presents live music not usually
found in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Our purpose is to promote, educate
and encourage these most desirable art forms.
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