[Harp-L] Re: Any IBC tips

[Michael Easton <diachrome@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Congrats on the win.

The DSBS should provide the band leader with the info. I believe there  
is a site that gives you info on the
general rules and guidelines to follow.  I was there in 2007 so my  
memory is a little iffy on the contacts.

IBC sets aside 2 Hotels for the performers and I believe you get a  
discount rate.  They are within walking distance of Beale St.

You should talk to previous winners from your area to get more info or  
the people in charge of IBC comp at DSBS.


On Sep 26, 2011, at 8:49 AM, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

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Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:34:59 -0400
From: Andy Vincent <av1901@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Any IBC tips? I'm going to Memphis
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Just selected by Delaware's Diamond State Blues Society as their  
representative (Blue Cat Blues Band) in the International Blues  
Challenge in Memphis in February. Any tips on where to stay and how to  
handle the IBC? I am looking forward to networking with my colleagues  
in the blues, handing out some CDs and maybe picking up some regional  
gigs moving forward.
> From what I can gather from the posted rules, I'm the only one in  
> our 4 piece that can bring his own amp (take *that* guitar  
> players!). Or should I count on a Fender amp provided by the venue  
> and use my Kinder AFB? I used my SJ410 to win last night.....
I'm hoping to get my Buddha 'C' harp repaired before February....
Any guidance for this new to IBC guy would be graciously received.  
Thanks
Andy Vincent

Michael Easton
www.harmonicarepair.com