Memphis or Bust! Fundraiser for 2026 International Blues Challengers
Schedule
Sun Nov 16 2025 at 03:45 pm to 06:45 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Dolphin Lounge | Gahanna, OH
Come enjoy some amazing music with us as we raise some cash for the Columbus Blues Alliance representatives going to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN!Admission - Cash or Credit:
$10 for Columbus Blues Alliance Members
$15 for Non-Members
Artists:
614Blues Band - youth band
Cigar Box Scott - 2025 Solo/Duo Columbus Blues Alliance Challenge Winner
JAM - 2025 Band Columbus Blues Alliance Challenge Winner
Schedule:
Doors Open at 3:45pm,
614Blues Band 4pm (25 min set)
15 min stage change
Cigar Box Scott 5pm (30 min set)
JAM (45 min set)
50/50 Raffle
Please no outside food or drink.
Benefit:
This is a fundraiser to pay for the travel expenses to send our youth band and the Columbus Blues Alliance Challenge Winners to the International Blues Challenge January 13 - 17, 2026.
The Blues Foundation, is world-renowned as THE organization dedicated to preserving blues music history and celebrating recording and performance. The International Blues Challenge is the Blues Foundation's signature event that turns all of Beale Street into a five-day big blues venue for more than 260 blues acts from around the world.
The 2026 International Blues Challenge will be the 41st year of Blues musicians from around the world competing for cash, prizes, and industry recognition. The world's largest gathering of Blues acts represents an international search by The Blues Foundation and its affiliated organizations for the Blues Band and Solo/Duo Blues Act ready to take their act to the international stage.
More information on the 'IBC': https://blues.org/international-blues-challenge/
