Blues Band Competition at Poor House Bistro

Starting April 6, youth blues groups have an opportunity to show off their licks while competing for a chance to perform on the Blues Stage at this year's Summer Fest. San Jose Jazz is partnering with Silicon Valley Blues Society and Poor House Bistro to scout the best young local blues talent in the region, with the winner playing the opening Blues Stage set on Sunday, August 11, 2013! The winner will even get paid to perform.


Each group will perform a 60-90 minute set and be adjudicated by a group of three judges. Youth bands are encouraged to email Artistic Director Bruce Labadie (brucel (at) sanjosejazz.org) by May 15 for a performance slot...

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Starting April 6, youth blues groups have an opportunity to show off their licks while competing for a chance to perform on the Blues Stage at this year's Summer Fest. San Jose Jazz is partnering with Silicon Valley Blues Society and Poor House Bistro to scout the best young local blues talent in the region, with the winner playing the opening Blues Stage set on Sunday, August 11, 2013! The winner will even get paid to perform.


Each group will perform a 60-90 minute set and be adjudicated by a group of three judges. Youth bands are encouraged to email Artistic Director Bruce Labadie (brucel (at) sanjosejazz.org) by May 15 for a performance slot. All band members must be 28 or younger.

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