International Blues Challenge, closing act of the finals to win a 2nd place

Over 150 acts from all over the world have performed in Beale St, Memphis TN for the International Blues Challenge, hosted by The Blues Foundation (January 24-28, 2023).

We have gotten through the Quarter-finals, Semi-finals and Finals and have been awarded number 2. it is the first time that a British band reaches such a high rank in the competition.

On Saturday 28th of January 2023 we performed our set at the Orpheum Theatre, right by the famous Beale St. We were the closing act of 6 in the “band” category and 6 in the solo/duo category.

Watch the full performance here   

Final Ranking

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