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Mike Rapier reports from Memphis, "Central Illinois does it again!!! Making a mark in Memphis for a second year in a row....Backpack Jones and Robert Sampson have made it to the semi-finals of the International Blues Challenge!!!!!!!!! Backpack Jones and Robert Sampson were both outstanding in their second round of the quarter finals. Big Mike Wallace owned BB Kings for his 25 minutes on stage and Kirk Lonbom's guitar work and Wendell Day's keyboard solo's were that of a touring pro, and the Mike and Harvey laid it down rock solid. Excellent show. Robert Sampson delivered his all around brilliant performance. WOW!!! Robert can do it all and proved it one more time down here in Memphis. Be very proud ICBC

Also, The Blues Expressions representing the Decatur Blues Society have also made it to the semi-finals!!!! They played an amazing second set and had all of Alfred's going crazy with dancing and excitement. These guys are seriously top notch, ready to go on tour!!!! Again WOW!!!!

Folks, our representatives are standing toe to toe with some of the best touring acts from around the world and people are taking notice!!!"

ICBC WINS AWARD
The Mayor’s Awards for the Arts, a program of the Springfield Area Arts Council and the Office of Mayor of Springfield, Illinois, presented for the 19th time tonight -October 11, 2012 -an award recognizing outstanding commitment and dedication to the arts in Sangamon and Menard counties, the area served by the Springfield Area Arts Council. Mayor J. Michael Houston and the Springfield Area Arts Council announced in a ceremony this evening that the Illinois Central Blues Club won this award!!

Thanks to all the ICBC dedicated blues musicians, board members, volunteers, and the membership over the past 26 years for helping the ICBC earn this recognition.