The Mississippi Valley Blues Society presents the 2014 Iowa Solo/Duo Blues Challenge Preliminary Round to be held July 27 at The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf,IA. Four Solo/Duo groups will compete starting at 4:00 p.m. The cost of admission is $5 for all persons.
For 21 years, the competition has been sponsored by the Central Iowa Blues Society in cooperation with the Mississippi Valley Blues Society and Lizard Creek Blues Society. The contest is open to any Iowa blues groups that have not been nominated for the Blues Music Awards (Handy's).
Competitors on July 27 are 'Detroit' Larry Davison & Charlie Hayes, Dan Peart, SaJes, and the Zach and Mike Show. The solo and duo groups will start at 4 PM and perform 20-minute sets.
The winners here will go on to compete in Des Moines. The winner of the final round earns the right to compete in the International Blues Challenge held in Memphis next January. The prize package, considered one of the best for such a competition, includes cash, travel expenses, and recording time.
Brent Johnson and the Call Ups will play immediately following the competition with a $5 cover.
