Nebraska Band Named Finalists at International Blues Challenge

Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km). It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of the blues. Today, the blues clubs and restaurants that line Beale Street are major tourist attractions in Memphis. Festivals and outdoor concerts periodically bring large crowds to the street and its surrounding areas.

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(Memphis, TN) -- A Nebraska band qualifies for the finals at the International Blues Challenge. Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal were named a top 11 performer in this year's showcase. The list of finalists includes bands from five countries across the globe, including the US, Germany, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands.