Colorado Blues Society

Representing Colorado in the 2013 International Blues Challenge are:

Band:

Dan Treanor / Afrosippi and Erica Brown

3rd Place at the 2013 International Blues Challenge! Congratulations Dan, Erica, Michael, Mike, and Gary!
We are proud of all of our performers at the IBC! See videos and photos!

Dan Treanor's Afrosippi Band featuring Erica Brown deliver an incendiary mixture of Blues, Roots and Soul. Showcasing Ms. Brown's powerhouse, emotionally charged vocals and Treanor's African based grooves and searing harp, the band covers a wide swath of the Blues landscape. From a down home Field Hollar to a 'smooth as silk' ballad, the Afrosippians light up the stage with their passion and musicianship. Michael Hossler - guitar, Mike Wysocki - bass and Gary LaDuke - drums are consummate pros that bring a remarkable blues based vibe to each song. Treanor (KBA recipient) and Brown are veteran entertainers and their electrifying stage show reflects this. This act is all about blues, class and soul. Website:http://www.dantreanorband.com

Solo/Duo:
Jack Yoder
Jack Yoder began playing guitar when he was 14. Cutting a piece of copper pipe to emulate the sounds he heard from the greats like Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson and Skip James. He grew up and traveled and learned from some of the greatest unknown (unrecognized) blues players from all over the U.S. New Orleans became his spiritual home where he considers himself as having walked in a guitarist and walked out a musician. It was in The Crescent City that he began seriously crafting his own voice and performed regularly as a solo act. Jack now makes his home in Golden,CO where he plays solo shows and also fronts the band, Jack Yoder & The 2 Piece Suit. He is proud and honored to represent the Colorado Blues Society.

From Jack: “We're very pleased to announce that we're now available on iTunes and Amazon. Through these outlets we're finding an unexpected interest coming from Europe. And as with all our sales, 50% of the NET profit from ALL CD sales and downloads will be donated to charity. We're extremely close to covering our initial startup costs so very soon we will be in turning that profit into something good. For now, our donations will be made on a quarterly basis. We will be making the charity announcements on Facebook as well as our recently redesigned website. www.jackyoder.com where you can also keep up with our upcoming dates.
We're also proud to announce that we've been in the top 25 at www.bluesdebut.com/t25week/ for a month and a half now. We could use all the support and attention we can get from the Colorado scene to keep our momentum going. While in Memphis I will be updating the status on my Facebook www.facebook.com/jackyoderblues page on a regular basis, so stay tuned!”

Youth Showcase:
JT and the Thunderbolts

Formed just a year ago in Fort Collins, JT & The Thunderbolts has made an impression in the Colorado Blues scene. Jake Ellingson, vocalist and songwriter, started playing guitar at the age of 13 with one goal in mind, to one day play on Beale Street. Jake, now at the age of 15, plays from the soul and has made a name for himself in Blues Jams and Festivals in Colorado. Backed by a tight rhythm section consisting of Mitch Meyer, 18, on drums, and Danny Steiner, 17, on bass. JT and the boys drive home electrifying blues and solos, influenced by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and The Allman Brothers. The boys are proud to represent The Colorado Blues Society at the 2013 IBC Youth Showcase.
https://www.facebook.com/JtAndTheThunderbolts?ref=ts&fref=ts

Special thanks to all of the performers for sharing their talent in this year's competitions!

2012 Schedule
Here is this years' IBC schedule of events. 2 acts advance from each preliminary round to the finals.

July 22 - Solo/Duo competition @ Dickens Opera House, Longmont
Nic Clark & Al Chesis, Amazon Eye Shadow, Clay Kirland, Kyle & Ryan, Johnny Johnston & Felonius Smith, D-Train and Scooter, and Jack Yoder.

Johnny Johnston & Felonius Smith, and Jack Yoder advance to the Finals

July 29 - Solo/Duo competition @ Buffalo Rose, Golden
Kay Coats, Hawkins & Finian, Jack Hadley, Melanie Owne Padilla & Jodie Woodward, Dale Cisek & Mike Ryan, Lige Williamson, Mojo Medicine Show, and Randall Dubis.

Jack Hadley, and Randall Dubis with Jodie Woodward advance to the Finals

Aug 5 - Band Dickens competition @ Opera House, Longmont
Stone Soup, Three Handsome Men & Mike, Rhythm All Stars, Randall Dubis Band, Papa Juke, G'Jai's Jook Joint, Austin Young & No Difference

Papa Juke and Austin Young and No Difference advance to the Finals

Aug 19 - Band Toad competition @ Tavern, Littleton
Cedar Avenue Blues Band, Jack Yoder & the 2 Piece Suit, Dan Treanor Band, Bad Brad & the Fat Cats, Eef & the Blues Express, the King Stan Band, ThreeShots, and the Catfish Kray Blues Band.

Dan Treanor & Afrosippi featuring Erica Brown and Eef & the Blues Express advance to the Finals

Sept 9 - Band competition @ Boulder Outlook, Boulder
Tommy Ray & the Sun Rays, Lew Collins Band, Jack Hadley Band, The Big Motiff, The Roustabouts, JT and the Thunderbolts, and Eddy & the Haskells.

Jack Hadley and Bad Brad and the Fat Cats advance to the Finals

Sept 16 - S/D Finals & Band Finals 1 PM Buffalo Rose, Golden

In addition the Youth Showcase Qualifier for Memphis will be Oct 14 at the Boulder Outlook, stay tuned for details on how to enter the IBC Youth Showcase.

CBS IBC Band Winners:

2012 Band - Delta Sonics

2011 Band - Lionel Young Band
(The Lionel Young Band was the overall winner in the 2011 Band Competition)

2010 Band - Boa & The Constrictors

2009 Band - The Johnny O Band
2008 Band - The Erica Brown Band

CBS IBC Solo/Duo Winners:

2012 Solo/Duo - Johnny O.

2011 Solo/Duo - Big Jim Adam & John Stilwagen

2010 Solo/Duo - Big Jim Adam & John Stilwagen

2009 Solo/Duo - Ben Stevens

2008 Solo/Duo - Lionel Young
(Lionel Young was the overall winner in the 2008 Solo/Duo Competition)

More info on the Blues Foundation and the IBC