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We
didn't bring home a prize from this year's International
Blues Challenge, but the trip was an invaluable experience for the
band, receiving excellent feedback and responses from musicians and audiences
alike. At the IBC, we played 2 rounds of semi-finals on Beale St, Memphis.
We gave it our best, had a good time onstage and received good responses
from the crowd, but unfortunately it wasn't enough to get us through to
the finals. There were alot of good bands there, was a learning experience
for us, but at the same time it was an eye-opener to audiences there, seeing
and hearing a blues band from Singapore for the first time. Again we'd like
to acknowledge the support of Singapore International
Foundation, Singapore Tourism Board and National Arts Council, without
which this trip would not have been possible.
In
Chicago we are proud to have jammed at Buddy Guy's
Legends, Eddie Clearwater's Reservation Blues, Kingston Mines and
BLUES, and performed on Superstation WGN-TV.
Buddy Guy himself heard our performance at his club, and gave the band
a thumbs up. It is truly an honour to have the approval from one of this
legend of the blues. Click on the pictures below for more details and
photos in each city visited.
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