(FLORIDA) – So far, seven of Florida’s Blues Societies who are Blues Foundation affiliates have held their Blues Challenges.
THUMBNAIL
Here is the list and thumbnail pics we gathered and complied to share of their respective winners. They will represent their society as they compete at the IBC in Memphis in Jan 2025.
Pictured Lt-RT from from top to bottom to match list below:
The Southwest Florida Blues Society challenge was held in Fort Myers.
Winners: Band – Denny Artache Band
Solo/Duo – Glenda Fell & Billy Blues
The Blues Society of Northwest Florida challenge was held in Pensacola.
Winners: Band – Harrison Avenue
Solo/Duo – Cat Daddy Blues Duo.
The First Coast Blues Society challenge was held in Jacksonville.
Winners: Band – Street Preacher
Solo/Duo – Andersson & Duncan
The Treasure Coast Blues Society challenge was held in Port St. Lucie.
Winners: Band – Jake Walden Band
Solo/Duo – Robert Ross
The Suncoast Blues Society challenge was held in St. Petersburg.
Winners: Band – Stoney Brooks
Solo/Duo – Mike Davis
The North Central Florida Blues Society challenge was held in Gainesville.
Winners: Band – Blues Prescription
Solo/Duo & Album: Sauce Boss (aka Bill Wharton)
The Orange Blossom Blues Society challenge for bands was held in Mount Dora.
Winner: Shreddie King Band