Music On The Couch

Music On The Couch


33rd International Blues Challenge - Preview Show #2

January 16, 2017

The second of our three preview shows leading up to The Live Shows from Beale Street.

Tonight's Guests Are:

Matt Isbell, bandleader of Ghost Town Blues Band.  The band reached the final stage in 2013 and then took second place in the 2014 International Blues Challenger.  Matt will give you the straight talk on the does and don'ts as a Challenger.

Then we bring together three folks who have volunteered for Venue Coordinator for many years. Pat Pepin is a world-known sax player and has been a Venue Coordinator for a number of years.  Kyle Deibler is a 2-time Keeping The Blues Alive Recipient and acted as venue coordinator at RUm Boogie Cafe for almost 10 years.  Greg "Slim Lively" Johnson is President of the Cascade Blues Society, a KBA Recipient and has been venue coordinator at Club 152.  A ton of knowledge will be shared,

Finally, Dr. Janice Johnston will come by. Dr. Janice spearheaded the Free Health Clinics available to all Blues Foundation Members during IBC Week. She will also talk about the H.A.R.T. Fund and all it does to help the Foundation Membership.

Phone Calls With Questions & Comments Are Encouraged. 347.633.9400