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Additional Events During I.B.C. WeekendIn addition to all of the events The Blues Foundation holds in conjunction with the International Blues Challenge, other clubs, organizations, businesses, and groups organize events to correspond with all of the great Blues to be found. Here are just a few of those events.
Here's the description from the Ground Zero Blues Club Website: "Play or sing blues? Participating in the International Blues Challenge later this week in Memphis? Then, come sit in for a few songs at world-famous Ground Zero Blues Club with your blues jam host TAS CRU! Starts at 8pm, but get there early to sign up." Remember To Scroll Down For More Great Events!
Located in Memphis, Blind Raccoon handles media relations, publicity, marketing, and a lot of other great services, for Blues and Roots artists and bands. They have an amazing stable of clients who will be on display at the 2010 Blind Raccoon Showcase. In addition to all of the great music, the event is also a way to raise funds for The Sean Costello Memorial Fund For Bipolar Research, a great non-profit organization dedicated to helping others, while at the same time, preserving the memory of a great Blues talent taken from us far too soon. Remember To Scroll Down For More Great Events!
The event will see ten acts that weren't chosen for the I.B.C. finals compete for a $500 cash prize. The event is at 3:00 PM on January 23, 2010, and a Cigar Box Guitar Showcase will be held from Noon-2:00 PM. For More Information, Click Here For the New Daisy Website
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On Wednesday, January 20, 2010, you can head over to Clarksdale, Mississippi for Ground Zero Blues Club's "Annual Pre-I.B.C. Blues Jam." The event begins at 8:00 PM, and will be hosted by Tas Cru.
In addition to being one of the venues that will be hosting I.B.C. contestants, the New Daisy Theatre is also hosting a great event titled "Beale Street Blues Kings.
