Memphis or Bust! Fundraiser for 2027 International Blues Challengers
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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!
Parking: Limited parking is available in the Dolphin Lounge parking lot. Additional parking is available at the CVS across from the Dolphin and the open grass area next to the CVS. Do not park at the Mug restaurant, which is next to the Dolphin. You may get towed if you do.
Admission - Cash or Credit:
$10 for Columbus Blues Alliance Members
$15 for Non-Members
Artists:
614BluesEd- youth band
Benjamin Callendar - 2026 Solo/Duo Columbus Blues Alliance Challenge Winner
Anything Blue - 2026 Band Columbus Blues Alliance Challenge Winner
Schedule: --- TIME WILL BE FURTHER CONFIRMED AND UPDATED HERE. :) Most likely though.. This is the schedule.
Doors Open at 3:45pm.
614BluesEd 4pm (25 min set)
15 min stage change
Benjamin Callender 5pm (30 min set)
Anything Blue (45 min set)
More details to come.
Please no outside food or drink.
There will be a food truck onsite for this event - TBD
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 TENATIVE DATES FROM BLUES FOUNDATION ARE 01/19-23 2027.
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 2027 International Blues Challenge will be the 42nd 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/
Parking: Limited parking is available in the Dolphin Lounge parking lot. Additional parking is available at the CVS across from the Dolphin and the open grass area next to the CVS. Do not park at the Mug restaurant, which is next to the Dolphin. You may get towed if you do.
Admission - Cash or Credit:
$10 for Columbus Blues Alliance Members
$15 for Non-Members
Artists:
614BluesEd- youth band
Benjamin Callendar - 2026 Solo/Duo Columbus Blues Alliance Challenge Winner
Anything Blue - 2026 Band Columbus Blues Alliance Challenge Winner
Schedule: --- TIME WILL BE FURTHER CONFIRMED AND UPDATED HERE. :) Most likely though.. This is the schedule.
Doors Open at 3:45pm.
614BluesEd 4pm (25 min set)
15 min stage change
Benjamin Callender 5pm (30 min set)
Anything Blue (45 min set)
More details to come.
Please no outside food or drink.
There will be a food truck onsite for this event - TBD
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 TENATIVE DATES FROM BLUES FOUNDATION ARE 01/19-23 2027.
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 2027 International Blues Challenge will be the 42nd 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/
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Where is it happening?
Dolphin Lounge, 345 Agler Rd, Columbus, OH 43230-2547, United States, Gahanna
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