The North East Ohio Blues Association (NEOBA) will host a blues challenge on April 28, 2012, at Don Panchos, 2105 W. State Street in Alliance.
Blues bands and solo/duo blues acts will compete for cash prizes and NEOBA sponsorship at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, Tenn., in early 2013. The IBC is the largest gathering and showcase of blues talent in the world.
The winning band will receive $500 in cash and NEOBA sponsorship; and a solo/duo blues act will receive $200 in cash and NEOBA sponsorship. Any serious blues musician is invited to apply. Winning this challenge allows artists valuable exposure to record labels, blues industry professionals, and festival promoters capable of providing real career advancement.
NEOBA became an affiliate of The Blues Foundation in 2010.
Complete information, format, application and local rules are available by contacting NEOBA at: neobablue@yahoo.com.
Deadline for application submission is March 30, 2012.
