The 26th annual International Blues Challenge continues in Downtown Memphis tonight and Saturday.
The event — presented by the Memphis-based Blues Foundation — features more than 200 acts, including more than 100 competing to take titles in the best solo/duo and band categories.
Photo by Mark Weber, Mark Weber/The Commercial Appeal
The Mikel Lander and Meredith Moore Band musician Shea Marshall (left) waits back stage at the Orpheum to perform during last year's International Blues Challenge.
The event continues with the semi-finals tonight at multiple venues on Beale Street and concludes with finals at the Orpheum on Saturday.
Wristbands for today's shows are $15. Saturday prices are $27 for the afternoon finals show and $32 for the evening finals, both at the Orpheum theater. For more information, go to blues.org or call 527-2583.
International Blues Challenge highlights
Today
1 to 4 p.m.: Smokin' Bluz Youth Showcases; various clubs on Beale Street.
4 to 6 p.m.: Semifinals begin at Beale Street clubs
When the scores have been tabulated today, the finalists will be announced at Beale Street clubs.
Saturday
2 to 5 p.m.: Solo/Duo Finals at the Orpheum theater.
7:30 p.m.: Band Finals at the Orpheum.
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