Welcome to the Decatur Blues Society of Decatur Illinois
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26th International Blues Challenge Winners Crowned
The Blues Foundation's 26th International Blues Challenge concluded Saturday with two packed shows at the Orpheum Theatre.The solo/duo winner was Matt Andersen, sponsored by Harvest Jazz and Blues from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada and second place honors went to Alphonso Sanders and Bill "Howl-n-Madd" Perry from the Crossroads Blues Society, Rosedale, Mississippi.
The top prize in the Band competition was awarded to Grady Champion of the Mississippi Delta Blues Society of Indianola. Second place honors were earned by Karen Lovely Band, Cascade Blues Association, and the third spot went to Cheryl Renee with Them Bones, hailing from the Cincy Blues Society.
A beautiful blue custom Gibson guitar featuring The Blues Foundation's logo was awarded to Matt Kelly of the Big Boy Little Band (DC Blues Society), as the finals top guitarist.In the Best Self-Produced CD contest, the judges determined that two CDs were the best: Fire It Up! by the Laurie Morvan Band sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society and Crime Scene Queen by The Informants sponsored by the Colorado Blues Society.
Membership's are now available and we need your support and your help to become the biggest success for everyone's enjoyment! Print off the Membership page, fill it out and mailing it to us. We are looking for you!
Please tell your family, friends and neighbors that we exist for everyone's enjoyment and together we can build a huge Blues Entertainment Network right here in Decatur IL Spread the word, Decatur Blues Society is alive!
Here is a *Shout Out* to all of our fans here in the U.S., Canada, South Africa and the Russian Federation!
Please send us an e-mail and let us know where you are visiting us from, after all the blues is a worldly sound!
We are looking for new members who would be interested in participating on our first Education Committee. If you fit the bill and are looking for a way to become involved with us, let us know. After all Our Success is Your Success!
If you have questions or have information that you would like to share with us please contact us at DecaturilBlues@yahoo.com.
The Blues Foundation 49 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103 - 901-527-2583
Decatur Blues Society, P.O.Box386, Decatur IL 62522
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