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A judged competition from which 1 band and 1 solo/duo will be awarded a cash prize and a place in the International blues competition in Memphis.

06/08/2026

The 2026 Cincy Blues Society Cincy Blues Challenge Entrants and Times.
Due to circumstances beyond our control the Challenge will now Start at 11Am at Jim & Jacks.
Come to cheer on your favorite Artists and have a great meal in the process.
The 2026 Cincy Blues Society Cincy Blues Challenge Entrants and Times.
Due to circumstances beyond our control the Challenge will now Start at 11Am at Jim & Jacks.
Come to cheer on your favorite Artists and have a great meal in the process.
Cincy Blues Society Challenge Band Listings and Times.

PLEASE NOTE -Do to circumstances beyond our control the HOURS OF THE CHALLENGE ARE NOW FROM 11-5PM. Also All Bands will have a 20 minute set.

Thomas Thiem ,Chuck Brisbin, Victoria Buller, Jimmy D Rogers , Eric Henry, Ricky Veenerman, , Doug Hart, John Rodgers, Leo Clarke, Jeremy France, Mark Richards, Adam Wade Gilliaim, Jamie Carr, Vudu Childe Daryl McCarthy, Hayden Everding, BITS-Blues in The School

06/05/2026

TODAY is the last day for Blues Artists to sign up for this year's Cincy Blues Challenge on June 14.

05/23/2026

TOMORROW MAY 23, 2026
Cincy Blues Society Pre-Challenge Fundraiser

Cincy Blues Society is proud to introduce our new Pre-Challenge Fundraiser. Proceeds support the winners of the June 14, 2026, CBS Challenge (June 14, 2026, also at Jim & Jacks) as they prepare to represent Cincinnati at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis January 2027.

There is a $5 donation at the door which you get a raffle ticket to win a raffle basket filled with goodies.

Join us at Jim & Jack's, ar 3456 River Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 46204. Doors open early, stop in for Jim and Jack's great food and the wide variety of selections on their menu. Enjoy the evening with their great lineup of adult beverages. To ensure seating for your meal and seating to see the bands, please call them at 513-532-3750

Ralph and The Rhythm Hounds start the evening's music from 8:30 to 10 pm. Taking the stage at 10:15 to 11:30 pm is Misterman and The Mojo Band. Both bands have rerepsented CBS at the IBC in the past and want to support our future bands going to Memphis.

04/06/2026

BLUES ARTISTS THE CBS CHALLENGE IS ON JUNE 14, 2026
TIME TO SIGN UP
ALL LOCAL BLUES BANDS…..TIME TO START GETTING YOUR ENTRIES IN TO PLAY IN THE 2026 CHALLENGE

The Cincy Blues Society is seeking emerging artists to compete in the Cincy Blues Challenge which will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Jim & Jack’s.

Whether you play contemporary blues, blues rock, soul blues, country blues, or traditional blues, this competition is for you. We’re seeking to modernize and expand the genre as well as attract younger artists and audiences. We’re interested in whatever your creative vision of blues is, and of course, talented acts who can put on an engaging live performance.

This is an independently judged competition. Judges will be listening for inspired and original song selections or new takes on blues standards. Creative reach is encouraged.

Prizes include a performance slot at this summer’s Cincy Blues Fest as well as entry into the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN in early 2027. A good showing at the International competition has helped a number of acts launch their professional careers.

We have limited slots and a deadline to enter (June 5, 2026 – 11:00PM), so don’t delay in submitting your application. Enter today https://cincyblues.org/challenge/

Address

1623 Dalton Avenue 141080, OH, United States
Cincinnati, OH
45251

Telephone

+15137392583

Website

http://cincyblues.org/

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