The Nebraska Blues Challenge

Sun Oct 26 2025 at 01:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-05:00

The B. Bar | Omaha

Blues Society of Omaha
Publisher/HostBlues Society of Omaha
The Nebraska Blues Challenge
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The International Blues Challenge represents the worldwide search for blues bands and solo/duo blues performers ready for the international stage yet just needing that extra big break.
The BSO will again send a band and a solo/duo act. We are proud to have sent the IBC winning band, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal last year!
The Memphis Project is starting the show at 2 p.m. This is the Blues Ed band heading to Memphis for the Youth Showcase!
Solo acts start at 2:45 pm
(1) Luther James--2:45
(2) Eva Bleu--3:20
(3) Joe McCarthy--3:55
(4) Brady Wells--4:30
Solo\Duo winner announced following the last act
Bands start at 5 pm
(1) All Star City Blues Band--5:20
(2) Nebraska Jr. Blues Band--6:00
(3) The Pocket Architects--6:40
(4) Back Alley--7:20
(5) On the Ledge--8:00
(6) Brother East-Brother West--8:40
Band winner announced following the last performance.

Competitors are evaluated by a panel of judges composed of blues industry professionals and fans with extensive experience in the genre. This year's judges are: Mike Jacobs, Howard Mahan, and Sarah Benck Tardy.
$10 cover at the door goes to cover band travel expenses. Donations welcome, and BSO memberships available!
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