Sunday, February 8, 2009

Finals at the Orpheum Theatre

A couple thousand people jammed the Orpheum Theatre to hear the ten band finalists perform.

There was quite a line to get in, but if you can get a kick out of watching people, the IBC will deliver you patience.

The first place band at the 25th anniversary International Blues Challenge was J.P. Soars and the Red Hots. They won cash, professional promotions, feartured performances at 15 of the most prestigious blues festivals in the United States, and much more. J.P. Soars also won the award for the best guitar player. He won a custom Gibson guitar and an awesome amplifier.

And guess who we shared a cab to the airport with? You got it. That's J.P. Soars with the brown cap and thumb up. On his right is Chris Peet the drummer. On Pat's left is Gary Rimmington, bass guitarist. After struggling for 20 years to be famous musicians, J.P., Gary and Chris were literally at a loss for words about how their lives were about to change. J.P., thanks for the signed CD, and the goat story was a hoot. We look forward to seeing you at another festival soon.

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