26th Annual

2025 Cincy Blues Challenge

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Jim & Jack’s

3456 River Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45204

12:00 – 7:00pm

Featuring bands and solo/duo acts with a special performance by the Blues In The Schools Band!

Come on out to the 2025 Cincy Blues Challenge and hear the best blues bands and solo/duo acts in the region compete in a judged competition.

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 2026. A good showing at the international competition has helped a number of acts launch their professional careers.

This year’s competition is at a new location, Jim & Jack’s, located in Delhi. With an indoor stage, food, refreshments, entertainment, and FREE admission (donations appreciated) this event is sure to be a great time!

• Doors open at 12:00pm
• Event runs until 7:00pm
• Winners announced at the end of the competition

• Admission is FREE 
• Plenty of FREE parking
• Food and drink available for sale
• Plenty of seating available
• Rain or shine – event will be indoors

More info:
513-739-BLUE
newfie@fuse.net

*The Cincy Blues Society is an affiliate of the Blues Foundation, which produces the annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. We produce the annual Cincy Blues Challenge to determine our representatives to the next year’s IBC for Band and Solo/Duo categories.

Schedule

Note: Schedule subject to change

Time	Act
1:00	John Ford
1:30	Blues in the Schools Youth Band Showcase
2:00	NoNo (North New Orleans Band)
2:30	Change It Up Charlie
3:00	BREAK for Judges
3:30	Mutt and Jeff
4:00	Cincy Rhythm Kings
4:30	Cat Campbell and the $2 Pistols
5:00	Misterman and the Mojo Band
5:30	Winners Announced/Award Presentation