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01/27/14- IBC Wrap-Up Show

Posted by Vinny "Bond" Marini Monday, January 27, 2014 0 comments


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 SELF-PRODUCED CD - Hank Mowery

Plus:

The Kids For The Blues

Timo Arthur - Atlanta Blues Society

Cole & Logan Layman - Youth Showcase

Wendy DeWitt with Kirk Harwood - Solo/Duo Finalists

Matt Isbell - Ghost Town Blues Band - Band Finalist - 2nd Place


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2014IBC - Show # 7 - Friday Evening

Posted by Vinny "Bond" Marini Friday, January 24, 2014 0 comments

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 "Couch Kid"
"Mo' Pie" - Youth Showcase - Kentucky Blues Society
Annika Chambers - Musician & upcoming "Couch Kid"
C.D. Woodbury Band - Best Self- Produced CD Nominee
Carlos Elliot Jr & The Cornlickers - Columbian Blues Society
Tweed Funk - Musicians & "Couch Kids"
Big Jim Adam - Blues Alliance Of The Treasure Coast
The Rockin' Jake Band - Blues Alliance Of The Treasure Coast
Dudley Taft - Musician
Jake Kulak & The Lowdown - Youth Showcase - CT Blues Society
Mike McCarthy - Blues Society Of Northwest Florida
Polly O'Keary - Musician / Member of Randy Oxford Band - Washington Blues Society
Billy The Kid & The Revelators - Blues Society Of Western Pennsylvania
Bob Margolin - Musician, Blues Legend



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2014IBC - Show #6 - Friday Morning

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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 Showcase - Los Angeles Blues Society
Arsen Shomakov Band - White Rock Blues Society & "Couch Kid"
Brandon Isaak - White Rock Blues Society
Erica Brown - Musician - 2013 FInalist - Dan Treanor & His Afrosippi Band with Erica Brown & "Couch Kid"
Bacon Fats - Geneva Blues Society
Tracy K & Jamie Steinhoff - Thunder Bay Blues Society
Bob Oxley - Daytona Blues Festival
Chris O'Connor - Sydney Blues Society
D&G Boogie Blues - Memphis Blues Society
Mr Sipp The Mississippi Blues Child - Vicksburg Blues Society & "Couch Kid"
JAck Gaffney - Youth Showcase - Colorado Blues Society
Satoru Nakagawa - Boston Blues Society
Julia Magness - Musician & IBC Judge
Balkun Brothers - Massachusetts Blues Society
Bare Bones - West New York Blues Society
Lauren Mitchell Band - Suncoast Blues Society



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2014IBC - Show #5 - Thursday Evening

Posted by Vinny "Bond" Marini Thursday, January 23, 2014 0 comments



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 Chidester, Tom Anderson & Kool Breeze - Buffalo River Blues Society & The Drop Zone
Katz Sass - Grafton Blues Association
Niecie Blues - Blues Musician & "Couch Kid"
Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos - Blue Ridge Blues Society
Steven Suen - Biscuits & Blues
Bill Wax - Former President Blues Foundation
Tim Lothar & Holger Daub - Baltic Blues
Cumberland Blues - Nashville Blues Society Youth Showcase
Dave Fields - Blues Musician & "Couch Kid"
James Groves Blues Machine - Blues Society Of Tulsa
RB Stone - Blues Musician & "Couch Kid"
George Dudley - 2Blu & the Lucky Stiffs & "Couch Kid"


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2014IBC - Show #4 - Thursday Morning

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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 Story Blues Alliance
Lee Delray - Lehigh Valley Blues Network
Kids For The Blues - Kiley, Ava & Norah
Randy Oxford Band - South Sound Blues Association
Katy Guillen & The Girls - Kansas City Blue Society
Tim Williams - Calgary Blues Music Society
Blu Fonk - Oklahoma Blues Society
Brenda Knight & Scott Stevens - Pikes Peak Blues Community



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2014IBC - Show #3 - Wednesday Evening

Posted by Vinny "Bond" Marini Wednesday, January 22, 2014 0 comments


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 Blues Society
Red Dirt Revelators - Triangle Blues Society
The Downtown Shimmy - Steel City Blues Society
Lisa Grissom, Ronn Reeger & Chris - Tall City Blues Festival
Frank Roszak - 2014 KBA Recipient - Publicity
Eddie Turner - Blues Musician / IBC Judge
Chris Sutton- Blues, Jazz, Folk Music Society of Marietta Ohio
Carson Diersing - Indiana Blues Society - Youth Showcase


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2014IBC - Show #2 Wednesday Morning

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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 Society
Herbie D & The Dangermen - River City Blues Society Of Virginia
Tas Cru - 2014 KBA Recipient - Education
Annie Mack - Minnesota Blues Society
Bill Swamp Shaka & Tony C - CT Blues Society
Laura Cheadle Family Blues Band - Women In Blues Participant
The Old No 5s - Topeka Blues Society
Dave Muskett - Cincy Blues
BJ Estares - Musician In Town For The Networking
Scale House - Blues Society Of Tulsa Oklahoma
In Layman Terms - Youth Showcase Band
Arthur Migliazza - South Sound Blues Association
The Coco Butter Blues Band - Steel City Blues Society




2014IBC - Show #1 Tuesday - Tas Cru/Generation Blues Jam

Posted by Vinny "Bond" Marini Tuesday, January 21, 2014 0 comments


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 Generation Blues hosted by Tas Cru & his Band Of Tortured Souls


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UPATED SCHEDULE WITH SHOW LINKS

Posted by Vinny "Bond" Marini Friday, January 17, 2014 1 comments




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 WRAP-UP SHOW 9:00PM http://goo.gl/BwoFq9

TAS CRU JAM LIVE WEBCAST

Posted by Vinny "Bond" Marini Monday, December 23, 2013 0 comments




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.

FRIDAY MORNING AT THE IBC

Posted by Vinny "Bond" Marini Monday, December 16, 2013 4 comments

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!!!



2014 CHALLENGERS

Posted by Vinny "Bond" Marini Saturday, November 30, 2013 1 comments

ON THEIR WAY TO MEMPHIS!


2014 BEST SELF-PRODUCED CD ENTRANTS

Posted by Vinny "Bond" Marini Saturday, November 23, 2013 0 comments

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 Premiers.

2014 SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Posted by Vinny "Bond" Marini Friday, August 2, 2013 0 comments

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 COUCH

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.

2014 IBC GUESTS


Thank You Lonnie Viar For All Your Help!



2014 IBC WEBCAST SPONSORS - THANK YOU!

For Information On Sponsoring
The LIVE Web Casts From The 2014 IBC
Please Send An Email To:
2014ibc@musiconthecouch.com

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link up on this page now!

Over three months of exposure
before, during and after the IBC

2104 IBC SPONSORS


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