Here are the winners from this years International Blues Challenge from Memphis. Congratulations to all of the participants.
Some call it the world’s largest gathering of blues musicians. Sponsored by the Blues Foundation, this is the 38th year with the event taking place on Beale St.
BAND DIVISION
Winner: Mathias Lattin
2nd Place Band: The Cinelli Brothers
3rd Place Band: Dick Earl’s Electric Witness
SOLO/DUO DIVISION
Winner: Frank Sultana
2nd Place: The Sugar Thieves
BEST GUITAR AWARD ( BEST BAND GUITARIST)
Winner: Mathias Lattin
MEMPHIS CIGAR BOX GUITAR AWARD (BEST SOLO/DUO GUITARIST)
Winner: Adam Karch
LEE OSKAR HARMONICA AWARD (BEST HARMONICA PLAYER)
Winner: Deuce ‘n a Quarter
BEST SELF-PRODUCED CD
Winner: Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal – Green Light