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Blues bands and solo/duo acts are invited to participate in the Kentuckiana Blues Challenge, the regional qualifying event for the Blues Foundation’s annual International Blues Challenge. Winning the KBS Blues Challenge gets you a cash prize to help cover expenses for the IBC (held in Memphis January 13-17, 2026), a paid gig at our annual anniversary party, and studio recording time. And, of course, the IBC itself, where you’re guaranteed to play at least two nights to a packed house on historic Beale Street. The date is set for Sunday, September 7th at Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar. DEADLINE TO ENTER HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1! For more information on the IBC, go here https://blues.org/ibc-rules-guidelines-local-affiliate-challenges/ To enter the KBS Blues Challenge, go here https://kbsblues.com/blues-challenge-1
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Stevie Ray's Blues Bar, 230 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-1214, United States
