Music On The Couch At The 2014 International Blues Challenge

The wrap-up show after our week on Beale Street. The following called in during the show WINNER - SOLO/DUO - Tim Williams - Calgary Blues Music Asociation WINNER - BAND - Mr Sipp The Mississippi Blues Child - Vicksburg Blues Society WINNER - GIBSON GUITAR PLAYER AWARD - Mr Sipp WINNER - ST BLUES GUITAR WORKSHOP CIGAR-BOX GUITAR- Tim Williams WINNER - LEE OSKAR HARP PLAYER - Jerome Godboo - Toronto Blues Society WINNER - BEST...

The night we find out the finalists. Tomorrow, people gather at the Orpheum Theater for a day of incredible music from the top 8 Bands and the top 8 Solo/Duo acts. Stopping in to chat and take a seat on The Couch today were: BratPack - Philippine Blues Society Monica Morris & Josie Louder - Illinois Central Blues Club Patrick & Molly McLaughlin - Musicians & "Couch Kids" Jeff Jensen - Musician, Producer, Interviewer and...

Last night, the number of Challengers left was cut almost in half...today, some are waking excited to be moving on, while others have found out their journey during the Challenge has ended. No one is a loser, who makes it to Memphis! The following came by and sat with me and discussed their time at the IBCs: John F Klaver Band - Dutch Blues Foundation Wendy DeWitt with Kirk Harwood - The Golden Gate Blues Society Detour 91 - Youth...

Thursday Evening at The IBC.  By the end of the evening, the Semi-Finalists will be named.  As that is normally not available until midnight or so, we will discuss them tomorrow. During this show, the following came and took their seats on The Couch: Ozark Mountain Oysters - Lake Of The Ozarks Blues Society Bob Corritore - Blues Musician, Club Owner, Radio Host, Producer Cheryl O'Grady-Yearnshaw - Blues Festival Guide Sandra...

Thursday Morning at the International Blues Challenge. During the show today, I was able to talk with and learn more about: Juke Rockets Blues Band from Maine Blues Society Lucy Hammond - NW Roots Uprising Ben Rice - NW Roots Uprising & Cascade Blues Society Band Representative Tevis Hodge Jr - NW Roots Uprising & Cascade Blues Society Solo/Duo Representative WIld Will Williamson - DC Blues Society Octavia Blues Band - 2nd...

The Challenge has begun! The street is filled with folks..the weather is a tad chilly, but the music is HOT! During this show, we spoke with the following people: Marshall Lawrence - Here to participate in the Blind Raccoon Showcase Jan Galach Band - T.B. King Blues Club Blue Ruin- Long Island Blues Society Kelli Stripling - Sean Costello Memorial Fund For Bipolar Research Heidi Paquet - Blues Fan Ligntnin' Willie - Ventura County...

First morning of the IBC...All the challengers should have arrived and will be checking in at Registration all day and finding out their performance times for the next two days. First acts hit the stage at 4:00pm During this show, we got to speak with the following: Mick Kolassa - Blues Foundation Board Of Directors Vice Chairman DieDra & The Ruff Cut Band - Magic City Blues Society James Nagel "The Blues Hound" - VP Houston Blues...

First night at the IBC The first hour, we welcomed in some guests: Mississippi Marshall from Bois Blues Society Brewer & Steveo from Magic City Blues Society Daniel Ston of Dharma Bums String Band from Mohawk Valley Blues Society Jigsaw Mud from Fort Smith Arkansas Riverfront Blues Society Boogie Shoes from Pikes Peak Blues Community Then we were blessed to be able to webcast the first two hours of the Incredible Jam benefitting...

Here is the updated schedule for the IBC Week with Links to where you can hear the shows LIVE.  Remember, Tuesday evening's show features the first two hours of the Tas Cru/Generation Blues Jam Live from The RUm Boogie Cafe from 8:00pm - 10:00pm Show archives will be here after the show airs also. Share it with your friends! ALL TIMES US CENTRAL DAY TIME LIVE SHOW LINK TUESDAY 7:00PM http://goo.gl/X1qB6u WEDNESDAY 11:00AM http://goo.gl/Xg1OLa WEDNESDAY 6:00PM http://goo.gl/cvcCdk THURSDAY 11:00AM http://goo.gl/v7Dgp5 THURSDAY 6:00PM http://goo.gl/HmKdk2 FRIDAY 11:00AM http://goo.gl/3pxSDj FRIDAY 6:00PM http://goo.gl/F5jqrY MONDAY...

On Tuesday evening at the International Blues Challenge for the last few years, there is one place to be. The Rum Boogie Cafe at Third & Beale!   Beginning at 8pm (US Central), The 2014 KBA Recipient for Education, Tas Cru and his Band of Tortured Souls, take the stage....

JUST HIT ME... Friday morning's show from 11am-2pm (Central) will be my 200TH SHOW!!! Going to have to find a way to celebrate Leave any suggestions in the comments area please And come on by and CELEBRATE WITH ME!!! ...

ON THEIR WAY TO MEMPHIS!...

Self-Produced CD Entrants Any 'Couch Kid' is linked to their latest appearance on Music On The Couch. Quite a few were return trip shows with the album they are nominated for, and a few were World Premier...

The 2012 webcasts of the International Blues Challenge was the coming of age for Music On The Couch.  Over 4,000 people listened live or downloaded the shows which aired from Beale Street and the wrap-up show on Monday. Last year, over 6,000 people listened live or downloaded our shows from Beale Street and the Wrap-up show. WHAT YOU GET WITH AN IBC SPONSORSHIP  OF MUSIC ON THE COUC...

Welcome to Music On The Couch @ the 2014 IBC We will be broadcasting LIVE from the banquet room in the Rum Boogie again in 2014, interviewing as many Challengers, Society Officials and fans who come to visit...