Mile High Blues Society is Holding Its Annual Road to Memphis Blues Challenge

The Mile High Blues Society is holding it annual Road to Memphis Blues Challenge. The winners of this challenge have the opportunity to compete in Memphis Tennessee in the Blues Foundations International Blues Challenge.

There are Three categories:
● Bands, Solo/Duos and Youth Bands: Bands are considered 3 or more individuals.
● Solo or Duo competitors (self explanatory)
● For the Youth Band category this year you may either compete to go to Memphis or you can just play a showcase during the event. If you choose to do a showcase you do not need to pay the entry fee. Youth bands are made up of individuals up to 20 years of age. If you are going to compete in Memphis, you are not eligible if you turn 21 before the end of the IBC on January 12, 2025.

For more information please use the following links:

https://milehighbluessociety.com/2024-ibc-info
https://milehighbluessociety.com/ibc-online-registration-form

Thank you,
George Williams, President
Mile High Blues Society

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The MHBS society is giving away 2 pairs of tickets to see Hamilton Loomis at Bricks on Main in Longmont to current members of the Mile High Blues Society. Tickets will be drawn on August 1, 2025.

If you would like to be entered into the giveaway send us an email to Info@milehighbluessociety.com make sure to mention the Hamilton Loomis Show.

If you would like to join or renew your membership to MHBS please go to https://milehighbluessociety.com/join

Get ready for this great show in the heart of downtown Longmont at 5th and main! Bricks on Main with Miss Krissy’s Bistro is quickly becoming a favorite place for musicians to play and crowds to gather, dance, eat and drink. This show will be a special performance from international recording artist Hamilton Loomis for a only $15! General admission. Full food menu and bar; limited seating so come grab your spot and get ready to dance.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Show time 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

More about Hamilton:
Born and raised in Galveston, Texas, Loomis is the son of musician parents who listened to blues, rock and soul. Music ran in his veins and, with instruments readily available around the house, he picked up drums, piano, guitar and harmonica, honing his multi-instrumental talent in addition to performing regularly as part of his family’s doo-wop group.

“My parents had a fantastic record collection and, when I started writing, I gravitated towards what I’d been listening to all my life. I have a huge reverence for the blues and all it encompasses, but I’ve always been fond of R&B and funky music.”

A protégé of Bo Diddley, Loomis met the icon backstage at the age of 16 at Houston’s famed venue Rockefeller’s. Before the night was over, Loomis was onstage playing guitar with the legend. Diddley quickly became friend, mentor, collaborator and supporter, appearing on two of Loomis’ albums and presenting a cherished red guitar that he still plays.