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Congratulations
Michael Ammons & the Water Street Hot Shots
Winners - 2009 Grafton Blues Challenge

Congratulations to the following bands that will perform at the 
2nd Grafton Blues Challenge!

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TIME

BAND

5:00 - 5:25

Katz Sass

5:35 - 6:00

Maple Road

6:10 - 6:35

Kenny J & Blue Wagon

6:45 - 7:10

Alex Wilson Band

7:20 - 7:45

Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo

7:55 - 8:20

The Organgrinders

8:30 - 8:55

South End Blues Band

9:05 - 9:30

Thick Aza Brick

9:40 - 10:05

Michael Ammons & the Water Street Hot Shots

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While we tally scores, the 2008 GBC winners Sue DaBaco & Wise Fools will perform a set!!

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Make plans to be at this event to help cheer on your favorite local blues band!
A $10 cover charge helps us support the bands and helps us to send one band to MEMPHIS in 2010!
Come out and support local musicians!
Doors will open at 4:30, first band starts at 5:00 SHARP! 
Each band will perform for 25 minutes, and we will have 10 minutes between each band...get there early so you don't miss a single note!!

Tickets available at the door


A panel of qualified judges will select the top 3 bands.  The #1 band will go to Memphis in 2010 to represent the Grafton Blues Association and  compete in the International Blues Challenge!  This is a great opportunity for a local band!  Former winners of the IBC include: Michael Burks, Tommy Castro, Albert Cummings, Delta Moon, Zac Harmon, Susan Tedeschi, Watermelon Slim.....and MORE!


PRIZES
BAND division
1st Place  $200, a spot at the Paramount Blues Festival and the Memphis trip to the IBC
2nd Place $100
3rd Place $50
We also have a Peoples Choice award !

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