For those attending the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in a couple of weeks, Blind Raccoon (Sweet Betsie Brown’s agency), Galaxie Agency, and Burch Entertainment will present a Roots & Blues Showcase on Friday, February 6, at the Rum Boogie on Beale Street from Noon to 4:30 p.m.

The Showcase will feature Super Chikan, Billy Gibson, Chris James & Patrick Rynn, Dave Fields, Ricky Gene Hall & The Goods, Jon Justice Band, Kim Richardson, Steve Howell & Joe Osborn, Josh Garrett & the Bottomline, Kelly Carmichael, The Delta Flyers, Tas Cru, and Davina & The Vagabonds.

The master of ceremonies herding all these cats will be Brett Fleming from WEVL in Memphis. You can also enter to win an Epiphone Les Paul Standard, plus DVDs and CDs.

There will also be a publicity and marketing seminar held on Friday, February 6, from 10:30 a.m. – Noon. If you are interested in that, call 901-268-6065 for more information.