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Windy City Blues Society

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5:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Buddy Guys Legends,  700 S. Wabash,  Chicago, IL 60605

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700 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Blues Challenge Finals

  • $20 Cover Charge 


Tonight's show will select one band, and a solo/duet  to move on to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.  These artists will represent Chicago in an International competition of over 200 musical acts from across the globe.  We thank all the supporters of the Chicago Blues Challenge.  The moneys raised tonight will benefit   the cost of the musicians to travel to Memphis for the International Competition. 


Cant make the show But want to help out? We are trying to raise $4000 to share with the winning acts. (Band, Solo/Duet, & Youth acts)  Can ya share a few extra dollars?  Thank You.

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Buddy Guys Legends

 The premier blues club in the world. Owned and operated by the Grammy winning blues legend himself, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Buddy Guy. 


 Blues fans know - There is only one place in Chicago to experience the finest Blues seven nights a week, enjoy southern Cajun soul food, and behold a major archive of Blues memorabilia. That place is Buddy Guy's Legends at 700 S. Wabash! 

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The International Blues Challenge

 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 world’s largest gathering of blues musicians will take place on Beale Street, with over 20 clubs hosting the challengers and fans. In addition to featuring these final rounds of the prestigious blues music competition, the IBC event week will offer seminars, showcases, master classes, film screenings, networking events, book signings, and receptions for blues societies, fans, and professionals. 

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The Musical Acts

Brenda Taylor & The Earth Shakers

Wolf Records Recording artist, won the first round of the Chicago Blues Challenge in Willow Springs.  Brenda is the daughter Of Eddie Taylor the blues legend.  The Taylors are a great Chicago Blues music family.

The Miles Minor Band

Miles killed it at the first round and is invited back to compete in the finals.

Darren Jay & The Delta Souls

Darren won the second round of the challenge in Bolingbrook.  Darren has won the Chicago Blues Challenge in the past and represented Chicago at the International.

Win Noll & The Rockin' Souls

Win finished in a very close second place in Bolingbrook

Sean McKee Band

Sean is an awesome talent. You need to hear this young man play his guitar.

Downtown Charlie Brown & Binford

Charlie technically finished in second in Bolingbrook.  Lets put it like this,  he lost the electoral college but won the popular vote.  

Hendricks & Cash

Matt was the winner of round two in Bolingbrook.  he got the most 1st place votes  (which made him the winner) but a lower overall score. (barely).  Matt & Bill have won the Chicago Blues Challenge in the past and represented Chicago in the International.

Bill Grady

The winner of the Solo/Duet in round 1 in Willow Springs and received the overall highest score.  This is a guy you gotta hear.  He has it real bad, and that's Good !

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2016 Chicago Blues Challenge

The Finals at Buddy Guys Nov. 2016

35th International Blues Challenge Recap

 Jan 29, 2019  

International Blues Challenge and Showcase

 Jan 30, 2016 

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