2018 Colorado Blues Challenge Winners
Representing CBS in the International Blues Challenge in 2019!
Solo/Duo: Scott Hackler
Scott "Shack" Hackler is Colorado's own piano playing Blues troubadour. Born in Bloomington, Indiana, Shack has been a part of the Colorado Blues scene since 2012. At times his songwriting is humorous, at times it's heartbreaking, but it's always honest and true-to-life. His piano playing will get your toes tapping along with Shack's pure style that has roots in traditional and modern Blues, Gospel, Jazz, and Boogie-Woogie. Strong, soulful vocals will pull you in and tell the story. Shack's shows are fun and energetic, with plenty of opportunities for you to join in the festivities!
Band: Mojomama
Mojomama's brand of "Contemporary Blues" is inspired by many of the blues legends who have come before them. Drawing on a lifetime of musical experiences on stage and in the studio, Mojomama combines elements that beckon the past but move you into the future. Mojomama will excite any crowd and bring them to their feet with their collective talent and singalong melodies. Mojomama has been a mainstay on the Colorado music scene for more than a decade with 4 studio albums under their belts and too many shows to count.
CBS IBC Past Band Winners:
2018 Band - Mojomama
2017 Band - The John Weeks Band
2016 Band - Rex Peoples and X Factr
2015 Band - Eef and the Blues Express
2014 Band - Bad Brad and the Fat Cats - Competed in the IBC Finals
2013 Band – Dan Treanor & Afrosippi featuring Erica Brown
(Dan Treanor & Afrosippi fea. Ercia Brown took 3rd Place in the 2013 Band Finals Competition)
2012 Band - Delta Sonics
2011 Band - Lionel Young Band
(The Lionel Young Band was the overall winner in the 2011 Band Competition)
2010 Band - Boa & The Constrictors
2009 Band - The Johnny O Band
2008 Band - The Erica Brown Band
CBS IBC Past Solo/Duo Winners:
2018 Solo/Duo - Jack Hadley
2017 Solo/Duo - A.J. Fullerton
2016 Solo/Duo - Dan Treanor and Randall Dubis
2015 Solo/Duo - Cary Morin
2014 Solo/Duo - Cary Morin
2013 Solo/Duo – Jack Yoder
2012 Solo/Duo - Johnny O.
2011 Solo/Duo - Big Jim Adam & John Stilwagen
( Big Jim & John advanced to the 2011 Solo/Duo Finals Competition)
2010 Solo/Duo - Big Jim Adam & John Stilwagen
2009 Solo/Duo - Ben Stevens
2008 Solo/Duo - Lionel Young
(Lionel Young was the overall winner in the 2008 Solo/Duo Competition)
More info on the Blues Foundation and the IBC