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Updated: Jun 8, 2022


The InternationalBluesChallenge represents the worldwide search for blues bands and solo/duo blues performers ready for the international stage, yet just needingthat extra bigbreak. The world’s largest gathering of blues musicians will take place on Beale Street, with over 20 clubs hosting the challengers and fans. In addition to featuring these final rounds of the prestigious blues music competition, the IBC event week will offer seminars, showcases, master classes, film screenings, networking events, book signings, and receptions for blues societies, fans, and professionals.



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Updated: Jun 8, 2022



Hello there Friends and Fans. Truck Stop Poets has been chosen to represent the Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. We will be going the third week in January. There is considerable expense to this challenge and support would be greatly appreciated. You would not only support the Truck Stop Poets but the city of Fort Smith as well. Anything donated past the goal will be donated to the Riverfront Blues Society! Thank you for your support!

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Mark McGee and Buddy Shute will be representing the Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge 2022, solo/duo category, this Jan. in Memphis, Tn. We would greatly appreciate any support to cover expenses on our musical journey..... bar-b-que, hotel, bar-b-que, gas, bar-b-que... Thank you for helping keep the blues alive.

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