2026 Members Choice Awards Finalists
Congratulations to ALL the nominees! And another congrats to the Finalists listed below!
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The top 3 nominated for each category are listed below. If there are more than 3 listed, then there was a tie in number of nominations so we included both. Please, please, please make every effort to attend the event at The Buffalo Rose on Sunday, March 29th! Doors open at 12:40pm and Opening Awards starts at 1:40pm with performances from our IBC performers throughout. Please make an extra effort to attend if you are a Finalist! We want to celebrate WITH you!!
Favorite Female Vocalist
Cass Clayton
Jessica Rogalski
Merriam Johnson
Michelle Castillo
Shaunda Fry
Sophie West
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Favorite Male Vocalist
Jack Hadley
Marc Bilker
Rex Peoples
Tony Luke
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Favorite Harmonica Player
Al Chesis
Bob Horn
Dan Treanor
Nic Clark
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Favorite Guitarist
Bob Peligrino
Michael Hornbuckle
Tony Luke
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Favorite Bassist
Alissa Chessis
Bob Tiger
Jodie Woodward
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JD Kelly Favorite Horns
Chris Daniel Band Horns
Chris Hall
Night Stalkers Horn Section
Favorite Keyboardist
Danny Haynes
Scott (Shack) Hackler
Tone Show
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Favorite Drummer
Kevin Thomas
Kyle Borthick
Scotty Rivera
Favorite (Other)
Bob Pelligrino - Slide Guitar
Lionel Young - Violin
Randall Dubis - Lap Steel
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John Catt Young Performer Award
Evan Weant
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Favorite Live Moment
- Christine Kingfish Ingram & Southern Avenue AT: Blues From The Top, June 29, 2025
- Jodie Woodwards Holiday Big Blues Showcase 12/19/25 Lincolns Roadhouse
- Sue Foley - Women of Blues show at Roots Music Project March 16, 2025
Favorite Blues Jam
Fiorino's Thursday Blues Jam at Long Shots
Rusty Bucket - Big Blues Jam
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Favorite Festival
Blues From The Top
Greeley Blues Jam
Westcliffe Blues and Brews
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Favorite Club/Venue
Dazzle
Lincoln's Roadhouse
Nissi's
Rusty Bucket
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Favorite Blues Fan
Dick Waterman
Mike Servantes
Tracy Servantes
Favorite Local Recording
Delta Sonics - Concrete Hotel
Reckless and Blue - Seven Deadly Gins
Shack - Suitcase Full Of Songs
Favorite Blues Radio Program
All Blues - KUVO
Blues Legacy - KGNU
House Rent Party with Jeff Koepke - KRFC
Favorite Photographer
Ken Arias
Sunny Blue
Tarry Underwood
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Favorite Blues Band
Delta Sonics
Reckless & Blue
Tony Luke Band
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Favorite Solo/Duo
Al Chesis and Bob Pelligrino
Hundred Pound Housecat
Jack Hadley
Favorite Songwriter
Deborah Stafford
George Williams
Michael Hornbuckle
Michelle Castillo