tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60015407013006955512024-02-07T06:03:22.217-08:00NebraskaBluesChallengeHere you will find information on the Nebraska Blues Challenge.
One band will be selected to represent the Blues Society of Omaha at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
Rules and other information will be posted here.
To contact the Nebraska Blues Challenge use the gmail account
NebraskaBluesChallenge@gmail.com
For more information on the Blues Society of Omaha visit www.omahablues.com
For more information on the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge visit www.blues.org/ibcNebraskaBluesChallengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01250173416279301999noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001540701300695551.post-35909059132307280732016-09-06T14:34:00.005-07:002016-09-06T14:34:59.123-07:00<div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="8hat1" data-offset-key="clph3-0-0">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span data-offset-key="clph3-0-0"><span data-text="true">Nebraska Bands! REGISTRATION DEADLINE SEPT 19th!!!<br />The deadline to register to participate in this year's Nebraska Blues Challenge is Sept. 19!!!!</span></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span data-offset-key="c2d2m-0-0"><span data-text="true">Blues fans, mark your calendars now to get out and support our great local bands -- last year's NBC Band, Hector Anchondo Band, made it to the 8 finalists, a huge honor! We're looking forward to seeing our Nebraska bands come out and showcase their blues to see who will represent the Blues Society of Omaha in Memphis January 31-February 4, 2017. <br /></span></span></b></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-offset-key="94vad-0-0"><span data-text="true">Hector has won
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NebraskaBluesChallengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01250173416279301999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001540701300695551.post-41327379683336450072015-09-10T07:15:00.001-07:002016-09-06T14:35:46.618-07:002015-2016 5th Annual Nebraska Blue Challenge preliminary rounds<span style="font-size: large;">Congratulations to our 2015-16 winner HECTOR ANCHONDO BAND, who went all the way to the Final Eight in Memphis in 2016!!!<br /><br /><br />Here is the schedule of preliminary rounds for the 2015-2016 <b>Nebraska Blues Challenge</b>. <br /><br />The highest scoring band will represent the BSO in the <b>International Blues Challenge</b> in
Memphis, Tennessee, January 26-30, 2016! Learn more about the IBC's by
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<a href="http://www.blues.org/" target="_blank">The Blues Foundation's Website</a> at <a href="http://www.blues.org/international-blues-challenge/"><i>blues.org/international-blues-challenge</i></a>.<br /><br />The highest scoring band from each round will advance to the finals to
be held October 4th. All Finalists will receive a variety of prizes
including cash and recording studio time from <b>Moose Lodge Recording
Studi</b>o. Highest scoring band from the finals will receive $1200 in
travel expense money for Memphis and a photo shoot from <b>Richard Allen
Photography</b> in addition to other prizes and paid gigs in the area.
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NebraskaBluesChallengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01250173416279301999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001540701300695551.post-40487884467944020212014-12-03T15:43:00.000-08:002014-12-03T15:51:13.067-08:002014-2015 Nebraska Blues Challenge Winners The Hector Anchondo Band<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Congratulations to the <b>Hector Anchondo Band</b> who will be representing the BSO in the 2015 International Blues Challenge in Memphis Jan. 20-24, 2015.<br />See <span style="color: orange;"><a href="http://www.hectoranchondo.com/" target="_blank"><i>www.hectoranchondo.com</i></a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">the semi-finalists were <br /><b>Church House Blues Band</b> (2nd) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Church-House-Blues-Band/158704877626110" target="_blank"><i>www.facebook.com/pages/Church-House-Blues-Band</i></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Church-House-Blues-Band" target="_blank"><i> </i></a><br />and <b>Drew Jude & The Cool Tones</b> (3rd) <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/DrewAndTheNoNameBluesBand" target="_blank"><i>www.facebook.com/DrewAndTheNoNameBluesBand</i></a></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/DrewAndTheNoNameBluesBand" target="_blank"><i> </i></a></span></span><br />
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Congratulations to all of the other bands that participated in the
2014-15 Nebraska Blues Challenge this year -- here are the other participating bands and their
contact info:<br /> <br /> VINTAGE<br /> Contact: Charlie Ames<br /> Charlies.a.ames@gmail.com<br /> <br /> CLEAN AND EASY BLUES BAND<br /> Contact: Rich Patton<br /> Rpatton1947@gmail.com<br /> <br /> NEPTUNES<br /> Contact: John Hartley<br /> John.r.hartley@usace.army.mil<br /> <br /> SMOKEY B AND THE XYZ'S<br /> Contact: Doug Hartford<br /> Doughartford@yahoo.com<br /> <br /> THE PEACE HOGS<br /> Contact: Rick Mattison<br /> Rich@peacehogs.com<br /> <br /> CHRISTY ROSSITER & 112 NORTH DUCK<br /> Contact: J.E. VanHorn<br /> Je@112northduck.com<br /> <br /> DIRTY PROPHET<br /> Contact: Randy Jackson<br /> 4029604830 <br /> <br /> STEVE LOVETT BLUES BAND<br /> Contact: Steve Lovett<br /> Deerscry@aol.com<br /> <br /> LIFE OF RILEY<br /> Contact: Rebecca Packard<br /> Lofriley@gmail.com<br /> <br /> THRIFT SHOP RADIO<br /> Contact: K.C. Kelley<br /> kkell@kdsi.net<br /> <br /> SWAMPBOY BLUES BAND<br /> Contact: Tim Koehn<br /> Tim@swampboybluesband.com<br /> <br />
Local Talent is the future of the Blues. This is an amazing list of
local talent! Look them up, follow them, tell your friends and most of
all get out and give them a listen when you can. Live and local. Get
out and get into it!</span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;">Schedule of Bands & Venues for the 2014-15 Nebraska Blues Challenge <br /> The Finals will take place
Sunday, September 21 </span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;">at The 21st Saloon<br /><br />The Nebraska Blues Challenge will send the
winning band to compete at <br />the 31<sup>st</sup> International Blues Challenge
(IBC) in Memphis, TN January 20-24 2015 <br /> <span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BluesSocietyofOmaha" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/BluesSocietyofOmaha </a></span></span></span></b></div>
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points in each round <br />advancing to the finals.<br /> The finals will take place
Sunday, September 21. </span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;">The Nebraska Blues Challenge will send the
winning band to compete at <br />the 31<sup>st</sup> International Blues Challenge
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in support of their favorite band <br />and to enjoy this celebration of Nebraska
blues music <br />and our amazingly talented musicians from the area. <b></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;">Cash prizes, studio recording time and
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>that will </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>send a band to Memphis </b></span></div>
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NebraskaBluesChallengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01250173416279301999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001540701300695551.post-82491938547960491022013-06-14T09:32:00.003-07:002013-06-14T14:25:18.630-07:00Congratulations to Josh Hoyer & The Shadowboxers, 2013-14 Nebraska Blues Challenge Winners!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<pre><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">for taking first place in the Nebraska Blues Challenge FINALS
on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at The 21st Saloon!
As the winner of the Nebraska Blues Challenge,
they will represent the BSO
at the 2014 International Blues Challenge presented by the national Blues Foundation.
The event is January 21-25, 2014, in Memphis. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">
For more information see <a href="http://www.blues.org/ibc" target="_blank">www.blues.org/ibc</a>.</span><span style="font-size: large;">
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or visit us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BluesSocietyOfOmaha">facebook.com/BluesSocietyOfOmaha</a></span></span><tt>
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Thank you to all the participating bands, hosting venues, sponsors,
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<pre><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our hosting venues this year were The 21st Saloon, Lincoln's Zoo Bar and McKenna's.
We have some great local musicians. Get out and support them!
Here's a list of the prizes awarded with special thanks to our generous
prize sponsors Moose Lodge Recording Studio <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.mooselodgestudio.com/" target="_blank">www.mooselodgestudio.com </a></span>
and Richard Allen Photography <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.allensphoto.net/" target="_blank">www.allensphoto.net</a></span>
NBC 1st Place Prizes
*$1200 in Travel Expense money to compete in the 2014 International
Blues Challenge in Memphis, January 21 through January 25, 2014 – visit
<a href="http://www.blues.org/ibc" target="_blank">www.blues.org/ibc</a> for complete details
*$400 Cash Prize
*12 Hours of Studio Time at Moose Lodge Recording Studio
*Promotional Photo Package from Richard Allen Photography
Package valued at $360. The prize includes a studio session for the
band and each member.
*Several paid gigs in the region representing the Blues Society of Omaha
as the Nebraska Blues Challenge winner including
the Central Iowa Blues Society’s
Winter Blues Fest in Des Moines
NBC 2nd Place Prizes
*$300 Cash
*6 Hours of Studio Time at Moose Lodge Recording Studio
NBC 3rd Place Prizes
*$200 Cash
*4 Hours of Studio Time at Moose Lodge Recording Studio
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's 3rd annual
NEBRASKA BLUES CHALLENGE the biggest yet!
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Society of Omaha (BSO) is hosting the Third Annual Nebraska Blues Challenge
beginning Sunday, March 24. The Nebraska Blues Challenge will send the winning
band on to compete in the 2014 International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis,
TN. Three preliminary showcase events will be held March 24, April 7 and April
21 with the band receiving the most points in each round advancing to the
finals. The finals will take place Sunday, May 19<sup>th</sup>, 5 p.m. at The
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favorite bands and discover new artists. Everyone will enjoy this celebration
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talent performing for the opportunity to represent the BSO in Memphis in 2014.
Each event is open to the public.<span> </span>A $5
cover charge goes toward the costs of sponsoring the band that will represent
the BSO in the 2014 International Blues Challenge taking place in Memphis
January 21 through January 25, 2014. See blues.org/ibc for more on the
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the individual showcases advancing to the final round. Bands are scored by judges
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prize and a prize package that includes $1200 toward the expenses of their trip
to Memphis. Other First Place prizes include 12 hours of studio recording time
from <b>The Moose Lodge Recording Studio. </b>See <i><a href="http://www.mooselodgestudio.com/"><span style="color: blue;">mooselodgestudio.com</span></a>.
</i><b><span>Richard Allen Photography</span></b><span> has donated a Promotional Photo Package valued at $360 for the band
going to Memphis. The prize includes a studio session for the band and each
member. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">The NBC band will also have the opportunity to perform several paid
gigs in the region representing the Blues Society of Omaha as the Nebraska
Blues Challenge winner, including the Central Iowa Blues Society’s Winter Blues
Fest in Des Moines. Second Place finalists receive a $300 cash prize and 6
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IBC has evolved into the nation's biggest and most respected showcase for Blues
musicians ready to take their act to the national stage. Industry professionals
say that winning the International Blues Challenge gives the top band the
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in the IBCs in Memphis is a huge opportunity for artists looking to further
their professional career to a regional or national level. This is the world's
largest blues gathering. Artists competing in Memphis perform in front of blues
labels, promoters, booking agents, publicists and journalists. They also have
the opportunity to network with other artists and professionals. Previous
notable competitors in the International Blues Challenge include Tommy Castro,
the late Michael Burks, Susan Tedeschi, the late Sean Costello, Trampled Under
Foot, J.P. Soars, Karen Lovely, Fiona Boyes, Eden Brent, Watermelon Slim, Jason
Ricci, Shakura S’Aida, Stacy Mitchhart and Davina & the Vagabonds.</span></span></div>
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Award winner and Keeping the Blues Alive Award recipient, says of the IBCs <i>“I
once thought that going to the IBCs (International Blues Challenge) was all
about the band competition, and perhaps for some it is. But for a number of
years now I have chosen to attend to be a part of what I feel is the bigger
picture of this event. To me this event is a family gathering of blues people
who come to get the feeling of community that is so powerfully demonstrated in
these few days. Everyone is there for the blues, and that's a powerful thing.” </i></span></span></div>
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Challenge is set to begin Tuesday, January 21, 2014 and conclude on Saturday
January 25, 2014.</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> The competition will
be held in Memphis, Tennessee, in the Beale Street entertainment district.
Visit <a href="http://www.blues.org/"><span style="color: #0032e6; text-decoration: none;">www.blues.org</span></a></span><span style="color: #0032e6; font-family: Arial;">/ibc </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">for additional
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;">The Bl</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;">ues Society of Omaha is a non-profit
organization that was formed in 1998. They are an all-volunteer organization.
Their mission of “Keeping the Blues Alive” can be seen through their efforts in
supporting blues music, musicians, venues, festivals and special events such as
the Nebraska Blues Challenge. They are recognized by artists and industry
leaders as one of the most active and enthusiastic blues societies in the
country. <span>Their decision to participate
in the International Blues Challenge underlines their focus on showcasing
Nebraska’s amazing musicians, creating a broader recognition of this talent and
supporting the blues music genre at both the local and national levels.</span>
More information on the BSO can be found at <span><a href="http://www.omahablues.com/"><span style="color: black;">www.omahablues.com</span></a></span>,
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NebraskaBluesChallengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01250173416279301999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001540701300695551.post-84955926860438184422012-12-21T12:26:00.001-08:002013-02-20T16:17:07.258-08:00Rules & Entry Form for 2013-14 NBChallenge<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">THA<span style="font-size: large;">NK YOU EVERYONE<span style="font-size: large;">.<br />THE ENTRY PERIOD HAS CLOSED. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">We are contacting bands now and will b<span style="font-size: large;">e fi<span style="font-size: large;">nalizing the <span style="font-size: large;">Blues Challenge per<span style="font-size: large;">formance dates and posting the schedules h<span style="font-size: large;">ere soon! We have 14 <span style="font-size: large;">bands entered and are excited <span style="font-size: large;">to start the Blues Challenge process!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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will be March 24, April 7, April 21, (May 5 if needed) with the finals being
held on May 19, 2013. Performance venues will be announced after the entry
period is complete. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The
winner will represent the Blues Society of Omaha at the International
Blues Challenge in Memphis in late January-early February 2014.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span> Here are the official rules for the 2013-14 Nebraska Blues Challenge, <span class="Apple-style-span">along with the official entry form (below-please scroll down on this page), as well as the latest press release and an update on prizes.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Entries will be accepted Jan. 1, 2013, through Monday, Feb. 18, 2013. This site is best viewed in Firefox. The entry form and official rules can also be found at www.omahablues.com. Entries should be emailed to NebraskaBluesChallenge@gmail.com.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;"><b>UPDATE ON PRIZES</b>: The winning
band will also receive a prize package that includes $1200 toward the expenses
of their trip to Memphis, a studio recording package from the Moose Lodge
Recording Studio and a promotional photo package from Richard Allen
Photography. The winner will also have the opportunity to perform several paid
gigs in the region representing the Blues Society of Omaha as the Nebraska
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;">“Winning the International
Blues Challenge is better than having a $100,000 publicity budget,” says Zac Harmon,
2004 IBC winner and 2006 Blues Music Award Best New Artist.</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You may also email NebraskaBluesChallenge@gmail.com </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">PLEASE NOTE: If you are not already a member (see the Official Rules below), you may become a Blues Society of Omaha membe<span style="font-size: small;">r/donor</span> by visiting www.omahablues.com and selecting from the left-hand colum<span style="font-size: small;">n </span>ONLINE DONATION to become a member/donor via an online PayPal payment or selecting DONATION FORM (WORD) for a printable member/donor form. Individual memberships are $25 for one year and support the BSO's mission of keeping the blues alive in Omaha and Eastern Nebraska. Members receive an informative monthly newsletter as part of their member donation.</span></i> </span></span><br />
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<br />NebraskaBluesChallengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01250173416279301999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001540701300695551.post-88798625651961341582012-12-18T16:12:00.001-08:002013-01-14T08:11:52.369-08:00Nebraska Blues Challenge competition opens for entries January 1<br />
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<pre style="text-align: center;"><tt><span style="color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Nebraska Blues Challenge 2013-2014</span></b></span></tt></pre>
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<pre style="text-align: center;"><tt><span style="color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">at the 2014 International Blues Challenge </span></b></span></tt></pre>
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<pre style="text-align: center;"><tt><span style="color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">January 1 - February 18, 2013</span></b></span></tt></pre>
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<pre style="text-align: center;"><tt><span style="color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">See details and rules here </span></b></span></tt></pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;"><tt><span style="color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">at NebraskaBluesChallenge.blogspot.com </span></b></span></tt></pre>
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<pre style="text-align: center;"><tt><span style="color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">email NebraskaBluesChallenge@gmail.com</span></b></span></tt></pre>
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<pre style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><tt><span style="color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">email us at </span></b></span></tt></span></pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><tt><span style="color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">NebraskaBluesChallenge@gmail.com </span></b></span></tt></span></pre>
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<pre style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><tt><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contact a BSO </span></span></tt><tt><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">representative:</span></tt></span></b></pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><tt><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">President: Mark Grubbs</span></span></tt></span></b></pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><tt><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Vice-President: Glenn Bauer</span></span></tt></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><tt><span style="color: black;"> </span></tt></span></span></b></pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Board Member: Mary Elofson</span></span></span></b></pre>
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<pre style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Be Sure To Join Us for the</span></b></pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;"><tt><span style="color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">International Blues Challenge 2013 </span></b></span></tt></pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;"><tt><span style="color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Send-Off Party</span></b></span></tt></pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;"><tt><span style="color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">for this year's IBC band </span></b></span></tt></pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;"><tt><span style="color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Levi William </i></span></b></span></tt></pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Sunday, January 13, 6 p.m.</i></span></b></pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>21st Saloon, 96th & L</i></span></b></pre>
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<pre style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Levi William will be representing The BSO </span></b></pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">in Memphis at the 2013 IBC</span></b></pre>
<pre style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jan. 29 - Feb. 3, 2013</span></b></pre>
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