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THE BACK TO BEALE STREET BLUES 2017 event is a judged competition in which musicians perform in front of a panel of three judges. The acts are judged based on an established set of criteria, including Blues Content, Talent, Vocals, Originality and Stage Presence. The winner of the final band competition will compete at the 33rd International Blues Challenge held in Memphis, Tennessee, January 31-February 4, 2017. Over a hundred bands from around the world will compete in Beale Street clubs. The top ten bands will square off at the famous Orpheum Theatre on February 4th, 2017. Swiss Schedule: 5:00 – 5:25 PM Groovy Voodoo 5:45 – 6:10 PM The CD Woodbury Trio 6:30 - 6:55 PM The Randy Oxford Band 7:15 – 7:40 PM Rafael Tranqulino Band 8:00 – 8:25 PM Brian Lee and the Orbiters 9:00 – 10:00 PM Memphis All-Star Jam