2023 Colorado Blues Challenge - The Road to Memphis 

First Round CBS Blues Challenge! 

First round of the CBS Blues Challenge will be at Nissi's, this Sunday. August 27th, 2:00 pm. This week we will have two bands and three solo/duo acts competing for a chance to represent Colorado at the IBC. The bands will be Cold Shot SRV Tribute and Blue Recluse, the solo/duo acts will be Dennis Carder, Michelle Castillo, and A New Kind of Fire. Come down and cheer on your favorite acts. All proceeds go to helping these fine musicians get to Memphis. The second round Oct 8th at Herman's Hideaway will feature 2 more bands and 3 more solo/duo acts. Can't wait to see who wins!

                                    Who will represent CBS at the IBC’s in Memphis Jan of 2024?

                                    1st Challenge: Nissi’s – Sunday, August 27

                                    2nd Challenge: Herman’s Hideway – Sunday, October 8 

                                    Best Self-Produced 2023 CD: Bring 7 copies to one of the challenges 

                                    Finals: Buffalo Rose – Sunday, October 22  

                                    Send-off Party: Buffalo Rose – Sunday, November 19 

Colorado has great Blues talent and we are very happy that you chose to share your Act and talent with the Blues Community in the Colorado Blues Challenge this year.

We hope you enjoy the experience.