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DC Blues Society and the IBC

Congratulations to the Big Boy Little Band and Matt Kelley.

The DC Blues Society sponsored the Big Boy Little Band at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN on January 20-23, 2010:

The Big Boy Little Band made it to the finals (that's the top 10 out of 100s of bands) at the 2010 IBC!
Matt Kelley, guitarist for the Big Boy Little Band, was recognized as the top guitarist of the event! (imagine out of how many guitarists considering 100s of bands compete!). Matt was awarded a custom Gibson guitar.

Congratulations to all!!!

Come see the Big Boy Little Band perform on Labor Day weekend at the:

FREE 22^nd Annual DC Blues Festival at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Washington, DC on Saturday, September 4, 2010

Wondering about the weather and DCBS events? Most DCBS are rain or shine unless there's a message on the Hotline -- call the DCBS Hotline at (202) 962-0112. IF there's a change, DCBS will provide credits as needed.

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY DCBS BLUES JAM!

The DCBS Open Mike Blues Jam is the First Sunday of EVERY month from 4-8pm! Come out on Sunday, February 7 to a location where DCBS Jams were held in the past:

FEBRUARY LOCATION:
Departmental Progressive Club
411 Gibbon Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-4131
(703) 549-9518
Directions
Beer, wine, set ups on sale. BOL.

The DC Blues Society Jam First Sunday of the Month location will be back at the Silver Spring Legion next month (March).

The DC Blues Society Jam is free and open to everyone and gives all blues players, experienced or not, an opportunity to perform!

More DCBS Jams

DCBS Booth

Blues Alley DCBS Member Discount

Corey Harris this Thursday at 10pm
Buy your tickets in advance and online for a DCBS 50% discount at the 10pm show. Discount offered only for online purchase.
Use code "DCBS" at checkout to receive a 50% discount at the 10pm show (Only valid for 10pm February 4 show.).
Say hi to the DCBS volunteers when you arrive!

Corey Harris performs at Blues Alley February 4-6 with shows at 8pm and 10pm
Map and Directions to Blues Alley

Visit the DCBS Booth at These Events

State Theatre Shows

Address: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA 22046
Details and Directions

Pinetop Perkins at the State Theatre Pinetop Perkins and Willie Smith with The Gypsy Sons
Friday, February 12
Door: 7 pm
Show: 9 pm

Tab Benoit at the State Theatre
Tab Benoit plus Big Sam's Funky Nation
Sunday, February 14
Door: 6 pm Show: 8 pm

Visit the DCBS BOOTH:
Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival

WHEN:
Saturday and Sunday, May 22-23, 2010

WHERE:
Sandy Point State Park
Directions

Annual DC Blues Festival

The FREE Annual DC Blues Festival is always the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend! Save the Date!

The 22^nd Annual DC Blues Festival is
Saturday, September 4, 2010
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