Sunday October 13th
Crossroads Blues Society
presents the
2013 Crossroads
Blues Challenge
RULES
1.
Open
to all bands who live within 150 miles of Rockford AND who have played within 50 miles of Rockford at least
twice in the last year (September 2012 through August 2013).
2.
Entries
must complete the entry application and provide a photograph of the band.
3.
Entries
must be accompanied with a $25 entry fee which will be returned only if the
band is not selected to compete in the Crossroads Blues Challenge (CBC).
4.
Entries
must be accompanied by a three song sampler of the band. If more than three songs are provided, the
first three songs on the entry sampler will be used,
5.
The band must be willing and able to perform in the Crossroads Blues
Challenge on Sunday, October 13th at the Adriatic Bar in Rockford and if they win they must be able to perform at the International
Blues Challenge (IBC) held in Memphis, Tennessee from January 21-25, 2014. If the winning band does not compete in
Memphis they will forfeit and refund all travel expenses raised by Crossroads
Blues Society back to Crossroads.
6.
If
a band was ever nominated for a Blues
Music Award (or the former W.C. Handy Award), the act or band is ineligible to
compete in the CBC and IBC.
7.
A
band is limited to two consecutive appearances at the IBC and must then sit out
at least one year before being eligible to compete again. Any act under the
same name will not be allowed to compete three consecutive years.
8.
An
individual may not compete in more than one act in any capacity. A musician cannot compete in the Band
Division and the Solo/Duo Division, even if that musician represents a
different Affiliate in each.
9.
The
CBC and IBC adhere to the following criteria for what constitutes a band: any act with three or more musicians.
Vocalists are counted as musicians for the purpose of this competition. Both
electric and acoustic instruments are allowed..
10.
The
signature on the entry form signifies that the above rules are understood and
will be complied with. Failure to
perform in Memphis as agreed to will result in immediate disqualification and
forfeiture of all privileges and prizes.
The winners of the 2013 CBC (1 band) will
receive:
1.
The
total of all entry fees received for the 2013 CBC.
2.
A
paid engagement at either the 2014 Field of Blues Festival in Loves Park or the
2014 Byron Crossroads Blues Festival in Byron.
The band will paid at least $600 (negotiable).
3.
Crossroads
will assist with other fundraising efforts to be agreed to after the CBC.
All judges decisions are
final.
Entry Form (must be submitted with entry fee by 10/9/13)
Mail to Crossroads Blues Society
c/o 1043 Kingsway Lane
Byron, IL 61010
Band Name _____________________________________________
Band Member ____________________ Instrument _____________
Band Member ____________________ Instrument _____________
Band Member ____________________ Instrument _____________
Band Member ____________________ Instrument _____________
Band Member ____________________ Instrument _____________
Band Member ____________________ Instrument _____________
Band Member ____________________ Instrument _____________
Band Member ____________________ Instrument _____________
Band Member ____________________ Instrument _____________
Band Member ____________________ Instrument _____________
Band Member ____________________ Instrument _____________
Contact Information:
Band Leader ________________________________________
Phone _____________________
Other Contact _______________________________________
Phone: _____________________
E-mail: ____________________________
Website: ___________________________________________
