2012 Blues Challenge

Once again, Cincy's best blues bands will perform at Germania Park (3529 West Kemper Rd. in Colerain Twp.) on Sunday, June  3, 2012.  Doors open at TBA, rain or shine.  Bring a chair and a friend, but no coolers or pets please.  

Solo/Duo location and date will be announced after the number of performers is determined. If we have too many to hold on the same day as the bands, it will be the following week.  

Admission to the Band Challenge is $15 per person, with Blues Society members getting a $5 discount.  Fans under 16 get in Free with a paying adult.  Not a member?  Join at the Challenge entrance gate and GET IN FREE.  One free admission per each new membership.  Food and drink will be available at Germania Park.

Each act will play for 15 minutes and will be judged by an independent panel on Blues Content, Instrumental Talent, Vocal Talent, Originality and Stage Presence.  The first-place winner of each category will be entered as our representatives at the International Blues Challenge (IBC), 2013 in Memphis. Along with the first place winners, other high-scoring local Blues bands will be invited to play at the Cincy Blues Fest, August 10 & 11, 2012 at Sawyer Point.

Be sure to check out the sub-menus in the right column under "Cincy Blues Challenge" for lots more info, including how bands can enter the Challenge.