JSJBF IBC BEST "SELF-PRODUCED" CD COMPETITION 2009

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The Blues Foundation has announced that it will again be recognizing excellence achieved by artists in the recording studio by bestowing the 2009 "Best Self-Produced CD" Award at the finals competition in Memphis on Saturday February 7, 2009.

As many of you know, the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation's submission in 2006 of "Back in Bluesville" by Roxy Perry, won the competition.

The CD submitted must have been released during the November 1, 2007 to October 31, 2008 time frame. Acts can be bands, solo acts, duo acts, trios, full choirs or any other combination. Compilation CD's are not eligible. The Blues Foundation will conduct two rounds of judging by radio/print personalities leading to the final judging. The four finalists will be announced prior to IBC weekend. Music professionals will judge the four finalists. The winner need not be present at the finals competition.

Submissions will be evaluated by the JSJBF IBC Committee on the basis of the same criteria used by the Blues Foundation: 1) Musical Performance; 2) Audio Quality of Presentation; 3) Cover Art and Design and 4) Credits and Liner Information.

If you are interested in submitting an entry in this portion of the IBC competition, please send your letter of interest (and your 2008-2009 band dues for the Sept 1, 2008-Aug 31, 2009 time period if they are not already paid), together with a copy of your CD for consideration to Gene Iadanza, 952 Sycamore Ave., Tinton Falls, NJ, 07724, JSJBF IBC Chairman and a separate copy to Pat Arochas JSJBF IBC Co-chairman, 14 Sand Piper Drive, South Amboy, NJ 08879 on/or before Friday, August 29, 2008.

Any questions concerning your dues status or band membership may be made to our Office Manager, Doris Lazur, by contacting her at 732-933-1984.

Four finalists ( depending on the number of submissions) will be chosen and announced at the first IBC band semi-final competition on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Paul's Tavern, 1705 Main Street, Lake Como (formerly South Belmar, N.J. The winner will be announced at final competition on Saturday, October 25, 2008.

For additional information, go to the Blues Foundation homepage at www.blues.org and click on the IBC icon and then the "Best Self-Produced CD" section.

Good Luck and Good Blues To You!

Gene Iadanza and Pat Arochas
JSJBF IBC Chair & Co-Chair 2009