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.
This year's competition will feature 15 bands.
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
17, 2012) 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
17, 2012 - 5 Blues Acts Compete - 2 Finalists Chosen
SATURDAY AFTERNOON: 12:30 -6:00 pm 2nd PRELIMINARY;
February 18, 2012 - 10 Blues Acts Compete - 4 Finalists Chosen
SATURDAY NIGHT: 8 PM -11:30 PM THE FINALS; February
18, 2012 - 6 Finalists Compete - 1st PLACE WINNER, 2nd & 3rd
Chosen
2012 LINEUP FOLLOWS:
Also can click
here for Competiton Newsletter in Adobe format which
includes lineup
Friday, February 17 First Preliminary
8-8:20 pm Silverhorse (4 pc. Band) Marietta OH
8:30-8:50 Chaz Humley and the Effects (4 pc. Band) Teays Valley
WV
9-9:20 Big Al & The Capital City Players (4 pc. Band) Columbus
OH
9:30-9:50 Scott Horn (Solo) Akron OH
10-10:20 Mojo Theory (5 pc. Band) Columbus OH
Saturday, February 18 Second Preliminary
12:30-12:50 pm Appalachian Criminals (5 pc. Band) Vienna WV
1-1:20 Wade and The Mojo Blues (4 pc. Band) Columbus OH
1:30-1:50 Luther Trammell (Solo) Elyria OH
2-2:20 Vinnie Mele (4 pc. Band) Marietta OH
2:30-2:50 Mack Jump (Solo) Indianapolis IN
3-3:20 The Tee Dee Young Band (5 pc. Band) Lexington KY
3:30-3:50 Elm Street Blues Band (4 pc. Band) Willoughby OH
4-4:20 Gary Applegate (Solo) Indianapolis IN
4:30-4:50 Bourbon Dan and The Chasers (4 pc. Band) Columbus OH
5-5:20 Magic Mama Band (8 pc. Band) Gallipolis OH
Dinner Break @ approximately 6-8 pm/”Finals”
start @ 8 pm
The first-place winner of The River City Ohio Blues Competition
will receive $1200 dollars in cash and BJFMS sponsorship to the
International Blues Challenge in Memphis January 31-February 4,
2012, 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 a serious blues
musician. The second place winner will receive $600 in cash and
third-place winner will receive $300 in cash. 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 2013 Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise.
Make sure you click on the following links to read and download
RULES and APPLICATION,
for 2012 The River City Ohio Blues Competition, or to learn more
about The International Blues Challenge (IBC). Deadline to receive
application is Friday, January 6, 2012.
TICKETS & INFORMATION:
Tickets available after December 1, 2011, $5/$10 m/nm Friday Night,
$15/$20 m/nm Saturday Afternoon, $15/$20 m/nm Saturday Night,
$35$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 6, 2012.
For questions contact Competition Director, John Gifford at 740-432-8827
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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