Calling all musicians

For Immediate Release

2017 Iowa Blues Challenge – Call for Musicians

April 11, 2017

The Central Iowa Blues Society is now accepting applications for the 2017 Iowa Blues Challenge for both the Band and the Solo/Duo categories. Play for a prize package that includes cash, recording time and performance opportunities at Winter Blues Fest, BBQ’Loo & Blues Too Fest and many other paid gigs throughout the year. Winners receive entry in to the 34th International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Jan. 16-20, 2018. Applications and additional information are now available at www.cibs.org.

The deadline is midnight on Sunday, June 11, 2017.

The 2017 Iowa Blues Challenge is proudly sponsored by Budweiser, Summit Brewing Co., Iowa Public Radio, Junior’s Motel, Rieman Music, VividPix & Design, Des Moines Social Club, Central Iowa Blues Society, South Skunk Blues Society, Southeast Iowa Blues Society and Mississippi Valley Blues Society.