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I was in Memphis for 5 nights competing in the International Blues Challenge (IBC) for the second time in 3 years. They had no IBC last year.
There were acts from all over the world, and all over the USA, including Alaska, France, Korea, the Mississippi Delta and everywhere in between.
Every act had already won a competition sponsored by a blues society in their own area which earned them a spot in the IBC in Memphis. I performed as a solo and earned my spot by winning the South West Florida Blues Challenge which was sponsored by the South West Florida Blues Society back in October 2021.
I made it through 2 quarter-final rounds, and moved on to the semi-finals. Unfortunately I did not move on to the finals.
Music, all of the arts, and most of life is very very SUBJECTIVE. Even a question like what is blues and what isn't is very subjective. That is why I chose very traditional sounding original material. Not all the acts sounded like blues to me, even in the finals.
I don't know whether to be elated or disappointed. Let's just say I'm confused. The ego in me is very competitive and therefore very disappointed, but the hippie part of me says "Hey, it's all good!"
And it is. I hope.
Anyway, some video will be coming soon and I will post them when they're ready.
Some of you may remember that in 2020 I was in Ross 'n' Rose with Heidi "Heidi Ho" Rosenbaum. We won the South Florida Blues Challenge (let's not confuse the SFBS with the SWFBS) and also made it to the IBC semi-finals.
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MAY 2022 SCHEDULE
Robert Ross @ Hurricane Dockside Grill
When: Saturday, May 21, 2022
Time: 7pm to 10:15pm
Address: 1500 Gateway Blvd. (#110), Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Phone: (561) 877-4562
Venue Website: https://locations.hurricanewings.com/ll/US/FL/Boynton-Beach/1500-Gateway-Blvd
Robert's Website: https://www.RobertRossBand.com
Hurricane Dockside Grill is an outdoor cafe with a roof but no windows. If it’s cold outside they have propane heaters, and if it’s warm they have ceiling fans. The food is good and the music is even better. Featuring two time NY Music Award winner & International Blues Challenge Semi-Finalist Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, harmonica, & percussion) from 7pm to 10:15pm. Thank you Donald.
Robert Ross @ Mondo’s Bar
When: Sunday, May 29, 2022
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Address: 950 SE Indian St, Stuart, FL 34997
Phone: (772) 291-2767
Venue Website: https://www.mondospizza.com
Robert's Website: https://www.RobertRossBand.com
I like playing at Mondo so come on out, dig into their scrumptious pizza and other dishes, and dig into some rocking blues & hipster jazz. Featuring: two time NY Music Award winner & IBC Semi-finalist Robert Ross on vocals, guitar, slide guitar, harmonica, and percussion from 6pm to 9pm. Thank you Ron.
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PLEASE NOTE
It is always a good idea to call a venue to confirm that we will in fact be appearing, to check on admission or cover charges, and to find out whether it is necessary to make a reservation. Thank you.
HAVING A PRIVATE PARTY OR WEDDING? HIRE THE ROBERT ROSS BAND!
Having a birthday or anniversary bash? Maybe a small dinner party? A large corporate party? Whatever event you are planning consider The Robert Ross Band, Robert Ross & The Jazz-Manian Devils. Or maybe you want something a little more “showbizzy” like Jiggles Giggles & Blues. We can put a package together to suit your entertainment needs. Let's talk. Send us an email reply with “PARTY” in the subject line. We'll get back to you.
GUITAR / BASS / HARMONICA LESSONS
From award winning recording artist & seasoned educator Robert Ross
EMAIL: Bluesman@PROTECTED
I will be taking on a limited number of dedicated guitar, bass, and harmonica students regardless of age or current level of expertise.
Robert is a two time New York Music Award winner and a New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Robert is known for a wide variety of blues, jazz, soul, country, rock ‘n’ roll, folk, and other roots music. Robert worked and recorded with Big Joe Turner and also worked with Lightnin’ Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Otis Rush, Big Mama Thornton, Brownie McGhee, Memphis Slim, and other legends. One of Robert’s songs was recorded by Johnny Winter, and two other songs appeared on the soap opera “All My Children”. The Robert Ross Band has released 7 internationally distributed CDs and toured two continents. Robert has been teaching guitar for more then 25 years privately, and 13 years in NYC public schools. Robert’s work in the schools has been cited by the NY State Council of the Arts (NYSCA) for “best practices in arts in education programming”.
Lessons are $40 per half hour, and $60 per hour.
http://www.robertrossband.com/guitar-lessons
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