THE INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE PROJECT 2011
• The International Blues Challenge (IBC) is a yearly event organized by the Blues Foundation www.blues.org , a nonprofit organization headquartered in Memphis Tennessee, which is dedicated to preserving the history of the Blues.
• Held over a five day period, the yearly competition attracts Blues bands and solo artists from all around the world to compete for recognition, awards and prizes. This year’s event runs from January 31 to February 4,
2012.
• Since 1997, the Billtown Blues Association www.billtownblues.org , a local affiliate of the Blues Foundation, has chosen one band and one solo artist each year to represent our area. Many local artists and bands have made the trip over the past 15 years. This year they have also agreed to sponsor the application for a group from the Uptown Music Collective to participate.
• The Uptown Music Collective will represent the Billtown Blues Association by performing in the IBC Youth Showcase. The Youth Showcase, a part of the International Blues Challenge, is a showcase for young people under the age of 21 which gives them the opportunity to showcase their talents for concert promoters, record companies and other industry insiders, as well as the fans.
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INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE PROJECT ITINERARY
Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012
5pm - Load Van
5pm - Load Van
Wednesday/Thursday Feb 2, 2012
12:00am Leave for Memphis
12:00am Leave for Memphis
Thursday, Feb 2, 2012
7pm – Arrive in Memphis
Check in to Hotel, Eat and Sleep
Friday Feb. 3, 2012
Morning - Memphis Walk about and prepare for afternoon performance
Afternoon – 1pm check in for showcase, 2:30 meeting and Performance in the Youth Showcase
Evening – Looking for Jam Sessions and watching performers on Beal Street
Morning - Memphis Walk about and prepare for afternoon performance
Afternoon – 1pm check in for showcase, 2:30 meeting and Performance in the Youth Showcase
Evening – Looking for Jam Sessions and watching performers on Beal Street
Saturday Feb. 4, 2012
Morning and Afternoon – Tour
Stax Records Museum http://www.staxmuseum.com/
Sun Studios http://www.sunstudio.com/
Graceland http://www.elvis.com/graceland/tours/tickets-reservations/
Evening – Attend the finals at the Orpheum Theatre
Morning and Afternoon – Tour
Stax Records Museum http://www.staxmuseum.com/
Sun Studios http://www.sunstudio.com/
Graceland http://www.elvis.com/graceland/tours/tickets-reservations/
Evening – Attend the finals at the Orpheum Theatre
Sunday Feb. 5, 2012
9am – Leave Memphis and head down the Blues Trail on Highway 61 to the Crossroads near Clarksdale Mississippi. After a brief stop we will continue south to Indianola, BB Kings hometown, where we will tour the BB King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center. http://www.bbkingmuseum.org/
Afternoon – Turning north, we will go near the town of Greenwood and search for legendary Bluesman Robert Johnson’s grave.
Late Afternoon – Drive to Knoxville Tennessee for last night on the road
Monday Feb. 6, 2012
Drive the 10 hours from Knoxville TN to Williamsport
7pm – Arrive in Williamsport
IBC Project Budget
Transportation = $663
2,243 total miles traveled @ 14 miles per gallon (2008 Ford Es350 Econoline Van ) = 161 gallons @ $3.50 per gallon (currently) = $563
Pre Trip Maintenance - Fuel Filter Replacement, Oil Change = $100.00
2,243 total miles traveled @ 14 miles per gallon (2008 Ford Es350 Econoline Van ) = 161 gallons @ $3.50 per gallon (currently) = $563
Pre Trip Maintenance - Fuel Filter Replacement, Oil Change = $100.00
Food = $2000
$40 Daily Meal Budget x 9 people x 5 days = $1800
5 day snack and coffee budget = $200
$40 Daily Meal Budget x 9 people x 5 days = $1800
5 day snack and coffee budget = $200
Hotels = $2435
Memphis Hotel (3 nights)
Sleep Inn & Suites-$126.44 (taxes included) plus $13.11(tax included) parking per day per car=$139.55
40 N. Front Street
Memphis, TN
901.522.9700
$139 per night per room x 3 nights x 5 rooms = $2085
Knoxville Hotel (1 night)
Sleep Inn Hotel-$70.00 per night-taxes included
5460 Central Ave. Pike
Knoxville, TN
865.688.7300
$70 per night per room x 1 night x 5 rooms = $350
Memphis Hotel (3 nights)
Sleep Inn & Suites-$126.44 (taxes included) plus $13.11(tax included) parking per day per car=$139.55
40 N. Front Street
Memphis, TN
901.522.9700
$139 per night per room x 3 nights x 5 rooms = $2085
Knoxville Hotel (1 night)
Sleep Inn Hotel-$70.00 per night-taxes included
5460 Central Ave. Pike
Knoxville, TN
865.688.7300
$70 per night per room x 1 night x 5 rooms = $350
Competition/Museum Passes and Entrance Fees = $800.40
IBC – Baby Blue Pass for three adults = $300
Stax Records Museum – 9 @ $12 = $108
Sun Studio – 9 @ $12 = $108
Graceland – 3 @ $37 and 6 @ $27.90 = $278.40
BB King Museum – 3 @ $10 and 6 @ $5 = $60
IBC – Baby Blue Pass for three adults = $300
Stax Records Museum – 9 @ $12 = $108
Sun Studio – 9 @ $12 = $108
Graceland – 3 @ $37 and 6 @ $27.90 = $278.40
BB King Museum – 3 @ $10 and 6 @ $5 = $60
Budget Total - $5898
Uptown Music Collective
848 West Fourth St.
Williamsport PA 17701
(570) 329-0888
jared@uptownmusic.org
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