2019 SCI Blues Challenge: Boogie to Beale
Best Self-Produced Blues CD Contest Rules
Best Self-Produced Blues CD Official Rules
The SCI Blues Society's competition for the Best Self-Produced Blues CD is open to any Blues performer or act from Indiana or bordering states (within 250 miles of Nashville, IN) whose name has never appeared on a final Blues Music Award ballot (formerly the Handy Award). The performer or act may not have already qualified for 2020 IBC's Best Self-Produced Blues CD category through another affiliate.
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Compilations albums are not eligible.
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The eligibility period is the same as for the Blues Music Awards. The submitted CD must have been released during November 1, 2018 – October 31, 2019 time frame.
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A CD issued in the name of an otherwise eligible performer which also includes the contributions of a Blues Music Award nominee may be ineligible, depending on the extent of the contribution.
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A CD on a record label that has been previously nominated for a Blues Music Award (formerly the W.C. Handy Blues Award) shall not be eligible for this competition.
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Recordings with established or “known” producers within the industry are eligible as long as the recording is on the artist’s independent label and NOT on an established blues label.
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Singer, band, society or local producer may produce the actual CD as long as the performer is a singer, band or other individual entity.
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Judges will evaluate the following points. The criteria are in order of importance.
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Blues Content (is this a Blues Music recording)
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Musical Performance (Musicianship)
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Audio Quality of the Presentation (Production Values, Levels)
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Cover Art and Design (Professional Packaging, Ready for the rack at your favorite music outlet?)
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Credits and Liner Information. (Informative, Professional)
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Submissions MUST be in our office by October 7, 2019. Mail CD and the entry form to South Central Indiana Blues Society, P.O. Box 2059, Nashville, IN 47448.
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Finalists are NOT required to attend IBC.
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The SCI Blues Society's winner of Best Self-Produced Blues CD competition is automatically entered into the IBC's Best Self-Produced Blues CD category.
See full rules on the Blues Foundation website.