Wiregrass Blues Society

09/03/2026

🎸 DOES YOUR BAND HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE BLUES HISTORY?

The Wiregrass Blues Society is searching for the next powerhouse blues band to represent our region on the international stage!

Last year’s Wiregrass winner, Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers, went all the way to Memphis and captured:

🏆 1st Place Band — 2026 International Blues Challenge
🏆 Best Guitarist — Derrick Dove
🏆 Finalist — Best Self-Produced CD

Your band could be next.

Bring your best songs, your strongest performance and the kind of soul that commands a stage at the 2nd Annual IBC Affiliate Battle of the Blues Bands!

📅 September 26, 2026
⏰ 2:00–9:00 PM
📍 The Plant VIP Area — Downtown Dothan, Alabama
🎟️ Band entry fee: $150

The winning band will earn the honor of representing the Wiregrass Blues Society at the 2027 International Blues Challenge on historic Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee!

This is more than another gig. It could be the opportunity that takes your music from the local stage to an international audience.

🔥 Limited competition spots are available. Don’t wait—get your band registered!

👉 Register and review the official rules:
WiregrassBluesSociety.org/ibc-challenge

Tag a blues band that deserves a shot at Beale Street!

08/27/2026

Lil’ Jimmy Reed Legendary Blues Man.

In his late eighties, Lil' Jimmy Reed remains an international Blues star.

08/23/2026

Battle of the Blues Bands September 26, 2027 @ The Plant in downtown Dothan, AL.

Register your band to compete today at WiregrassBluesSociety.org.

Patrons can enjoy a day of music, food trucks will be onsite and The Plant will be serving your favorite drinks. Entry fee is $10.

Thank you to Mia Nelson and the WTVY Team for helping us promote this event!

https://www.wtvy.com/video/2026/08/20/battle-blues-bands/

The Wiregrass Blues Society is preparing for the International Blues Challenge in September.

07/25/2026

Skylar Saufley Band with Special Guest John Bull.

07/25/2026

What an incredible night for the Wiregrass Blues Society! 🎶

Our quarterly gathering last Tuesday at the Blue Moon Café in downtown Dothan, AL was one to remember! The Skylar Saufley Band delivered an amazing performance, joined by special guest John Bull. From the outstanding music to the delicious food and drinks, everything came together perfectly.

The camaraderie was wonderful, and the atmosphere in Blue Moon’s new outdoor courtyard was absolutely incredible! Thank you to everyone who joined us and showed your support for the Wiregrass Blues Society and our mission of Keeping the Blues Alive in the Wiregrass! Special thanks to Janna Holland (Blue Moon Cafe' owner/operator) for hosting the event.

Board elections were also held for the 2026–2027 year. Please join us in congratulating our newly elected leadership:

🎵 Donnia Rambin — President
🎵 Lan Berry — Vice President
🎵 Valarie Berry — Treasurer
🎵 Brenda Hancock — Secretary
🎵 Joe Donofro — Board Member
🎵 Valerie Judah — Board Member

We’re excited about the year ahead and grateful to everyone who continues to support live blues music in our community. Stay tuned—there’s much more blues to come!

Become a WBS Member at https://www.wiregrassbluessociety.org/product/annual-membership

07/16/2026

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