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| International Blues Challenge Winner - Selwyn Birchwood Band, from Florida! Congratz out to Selwyn Birchwood, and his band mates for winning the 2013 International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis TN Feb 2, 2013. This annual event that draws competitors from around the world recognizes the best unsigned blues band through a multi-level competition that includes over a thousand blues bands, under the auspices of The Blues Foundation. The Selwyn Birchwood Band is made up of: Selwyn Birchwood - Guitar & Vocals Donald "Huff" Wright - Bass Regi Oliver - Sax Curtis Nutall - Drums This band also competed in the 2012 IBC and progressed to the finals. The winner of the 2012 competition, Grady Champion, also has deep ties to the Florida blues scene with his years spent in Miami. Selwyn Birchwood Band represented the Suncoast Blues Society of Florida. The Official Statement from The Blues Foundation: The Blues Foundation's 29th International Blues Challenge concluded Saturday with an afternoon twin bill at the Orpheum Theatre. The solo/duo winner was Little G Weevil, sponsored by Atlanta Blues Society, and second place honors went to Suitcase Brothers. The top prize in the Band competition was awarded to Selwyn Birchwood Band of the Suncoast Blues Society . Second place honors were earned by Michael van Merwyk Bluesoul, German Blues Network, and the third spot went to Dan Treanor's Afrosippi Band w/ Erica Brown, hailing from the Colorado Blues Society. A beautiful custom Gibson ES-335 guitar featuring The Blues Foundation's logo and a Category 5 amp was awarded to Selwyn Birchwood Band of the Suncoast Blues Society as the band finals top guitarist. In the Best Self-Produced CD contest, the judges determined the best to be : Montreal Blues Society Solo Recordings Steve Hill Blues societies all over the world will soon be starting all over again as they begin their own competitions to determine who they will send to the 30th International Blues Challenge, the finals of which will be staged February 1, 2014. write your comments about the article :: © 2013 Jazz News :: home page |