On the scene at the International Blues Challenge
Blues ‘battle of the bands’ continues this weekend on Beale
Vicksburg, Mississippi's Keith Johnson & the Big Muddy competing at Alfred's on Beale in the quarterfinals of the 35th International Blues Challenge. (Ty Randall/Courtesy of the Blues Foundation)
Bands and solo/duo acts from Memphis and Mississippi to the Mediterranean and all points in-between competed Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the annual International Blues Challenge on Beale. Competition continues through Saturday.
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Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
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