2014 IBC

From fuBAR (2nd Floor)

The Rum Boogie Cafe On Beale Street

Bringing The IBC To You LIVE

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Once again, we rearranged the room set-up, as Rum Boogie had added a stage to their new FuBAR. The COUCH was on the stage, it all faced out to the room and we became a 'hang-out' of sorts for thse looking for a bit of relaxation in the craziness of IBC Week. This year, I also was able to simulcast 2+ hours of the Tas Cru Opening Night Jam. The jam was benefitting generation Blues, and it went off without a hitch. It has been decided that this would become an annual occurance. One last note; on Thursday Morning, I was surprised with a cake to celebrate my 200th show (which was actually the Thursday night show, not the Friday morning show as I announced that day. What an honor my friends did this for me.

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SHOW # 194 - 01/06/14 - IBC PREVIEW

First show of 2014 and the first of two IBC Preview shows this year, before the main event begins on January 21st with our first live show from Beale at 7pm, and then at 8pm we begin simulcasting the first two hours of the Tas Cru Jam for Generation Blues from the Rum Boogie Cafe. On this night we welcomed in:

GRACIE CURRAN

2014 Blues Music Award Nominee for Best Debut Artist, Gracie Curran called in to talk about her tour which is bringing her to Nashville before she hits Memphis to appear at the Vizztone Showcases and to meet and greet.

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SELWYN BIRCHWOOD - Segment begins At The 7:45 Mark

2013 Band Winner talks about his journey since the night he won, and gives some sage advice to those who will be competing this year and in the years to come.

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BLUES411 REPORT - Segment Begins At The 42:32 Mark

Chefjimi discusses the IBC and all things Blues.

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LIONEL YOUNG - Segment Begins At The 1:04:15 Mark
The only two time winner, in 2008 for Solo/Duo & 2011 for Band, you know Lionel can give a great perspective on the week at hand, and he does! Plus he is always good for a laugh!

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TAS CRU - Segment Begins At The 1:45:00 Mark
Jam Master for the opening night jam each year at Rum Boogie Cafe. He stays on stage the ntire time, but has the ability to put more bodies on stage and match them up to the other players than most jam hosts. We also talk about the simulcast we will be doing this year and the jam benefitting Generation Blues.
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SHOW # 195 - 01/13/14 - IBC PREVIEW

Our second IBC Preview Show before the real deal begins next Tuesday. We explore the IBC's from 2005 through last year with two winners and a gentleman who is totally involved in all things Blues.

HANK MOWERY - COUCH KID NEWS

Hank came by to announce his show at The Rum Boogie Cafe on Friday of IBC week. He is bringing all sorts of guests wwith him and it should be a great show.

JIMI HOCKING - Segment Begins At The 6:41 Mark

2005 Solo/Duo Winner talks about his time at the IBC and how different it was due to the size, but how similar it is to today. We also heard about what he has been up to since his win. Jimi spoke about his time at the IBC and his feelings about the blues in general. We heard music from his last three albums along the way.

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MICK KOLASSA - Segment Begins At The 49:31 Mark

Blues Foundation Co-Chair, Musician and all around great guy, Mick is presenting a Crowdsharing Seminar with Jeff Jensen during IBC Week. He talked about the presentation and also about being a judge at the and being involved in the inner-workings of the event and he gave some great advice along the way. We also got to WORLD PREMIER a couple of cuts from his upcoming album, Michissippi Mick a great honor for a great album, where every penny is going to either generation Blues or The H.A.R.T Fund.
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LITTLE G WEEVIL - Segment Begins At The 1:34:42 Mark

2013 Solo/Duo Winner Little G Weevil came by to talk about his last year and his new album Moving and of course, we heard his advice on the IBC. He offers up some sage advice, listen closely.

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