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Dear Members, Membership in the South Florida Blues Society is not the first thing on one's mind, so it's understandable that many people forget to renew their membership. It is however very important to send in your renewal dollars, as that's our chief source of revenue, helping to sustain us throughout the year. At risk of sounding like a broken record (for you younger folks that's what we had before CDs), we need you to please do that now! It couldn't be easier. Simply click on the enrollment button. Follow either option 1 or option 2. You can pay on-line with a credit card or E-Check securely through PayPal or checks can be sent to:
South Florida Blues Society Are you a member of The Blues Foundation? If you're a Blues lover and Blues supporter, you need to be! The SFBS is now offering a dual membership for only $45 a year!! We do all the paperwork for you! |
History was made on February 7, 2009 at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis, Tennessee, as J.P. SOARS & THE RED HOTS took the Blues world by storm by winning the most coveted 2009 International Blues Challenge (IBC). With the mission to find the best-unsigned blues band, this annual competition is held worldwide on a regional level by The Blues Foundation's 150 Affiliated Organizations around the world.
A record number of 164 bands and solo/duo acts from Blues societies around the world took the stages of Memphis’ legendary Beale Street on Thursday and Friday to compete for over $20,000 in cash and prizes, before notable Blues industry judges in hopes of making the finals on Saturday, drawing an audience of many thousands to Beale Street in downtown Memphis.
When the dust cleared J.P. Soars & the Red Hots (CHRIS PEET on drums and GARY RIMMINGTON on bass) sponsored by and representing the South Florida Blues Society took first place and the title BEST UNSIGNED BLUES ACT IN THE WORLD!
J.P. Soars also individually won the Albert King Award.
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6th Annual Harmonica Blowoff |
Cheers |
September 6th, 2009 |
The SFBS 7th Annual Anniversary Picnic |
Snyder Park |
September 20th, 2009 |
The SFBS Blues Challenge "The Road to Memphis" |
TBA |
October 11th, 2009 |
2nd Annual Guitar Showcase |
TBA |
November 15th, 2009 |
LRBC 2010 Blues Cruise Raffle Tickets
You can win a cruise for 2 on the 2010 LRBC Blues Cruise! This special package is valued at $5,000!
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The Harmonica Blowoff September 6th 2009 CHEERS |
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Please join the South Florida Blues Society for a very important Membership Meeting at Boston’s on the Beach. The date is Tuesday, July 7th, 2009. The SFBS meeting starts at 7:30 PM. We will be holding elections. There will be drink specials ($3.00 Beck’s and $5.00 "Blue" Martinis), a 50/50 raffle benefiting the Sean Costello Foundation and Blues Cruise raffle tickets available for purchase. |
