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Topeka Blues Society

The Topeka Blues Society was established as a 501(c)3 nonprofit volunteer organization in July of 2008. The objectives of the Society are to educate the general public about the native art form known as “The Blues” through performance, by enhancing appreciation and understanding, through interpretation, preservation, and education. The Topeka Blues Society is an affiliate of The Blues Foundation.

Goals of the Topeka Blues Society

The goals established by the Topeka Blues Society for the up-coming year are:

  • Sponsor a Band and Solo/Duo act to the International Blues Challenge
  • Sponsor a Blues Festival
  • Sponsor music functions throughout Topeka to promote the Blues and live music
  • Establish a Blues-In-School Program
  • Establish an Instruments for Kids program

28th International Blues Challenge Results

The winner of the band competition is: The WIRED! Band (Washington Blues Society)
The other winners are: Band-2nd place: The Bart Walker Band (Nashville Blues Society and a TBS favorite); Band-3rd Place: Paula Harris (The Golden Gate Blues Society); Solo/Duo-2nd Place: Dr. Don’s Double Dose Sydney Blues Society

The winner of the solo/duo competition is: Ray Bonneville (Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas)

The Gibson Guitarist Award went to: Bart Walker (insert the crowd goes wild here….WOO HOO!!) ; and the Lee Oskar Top Harmonica Player was awarded to: Randy McQuay .

The Best Self-Produced CD was judged to be: Where I’m Coming From… – Dave Keller

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