The 2026 Atlanta Blues Challenge Results
Youth – School of Rock, East Cobb
Solo/Duo – ThunderGypsy
Band –Cash’s Juke Joint
People’s Choice – Cash’s Juke Joint
Congratulations to the 2026 Atlanta Blues Challenge winners. The 1st place acts will be going to Memphis to represent us at the International Blues Challenge, January 19-23, 2027. Thanks to the board of the ABS and all the volunteers for working so hard to ensure a successful ABC. Thanks also to our host venue, MadLife Stage & Studios and all of our sponsors. The winners will be playing at our Holiday Party in December where we will award them with the prize money and tips collected from our members to help them get to Memphis.
The Atlanta Blues Challenge is a WRAP! From scintillating soloists, through dynamic duos, and a handful of badass bands, the crowd was treated to some serious talent and some charismatic performances. Everyone was impressive, but there can be only one winner, and that was Cash’s Juke Joint!
Please return to this space for a lot more info on the winners and runners up, as well as photos and video from the event. A long-form compilation video will be produced later, which will feature clips from all the performing artists.
SCHEDULE:
1:00pm – Welcome & Opening Remarks
1:15pm – School of Rock – East Cobb
1:50pm – Grace Dickson
Break Raffle/Announcements – Youth Winner Announced
2:25pm – J T Morrow
2:55pm – ThunderGypsy
Break Raffle/Announcements – Solo/Duo Winner Announced
3:40pm – The Sharks
4:15pm – John Cox
4:50pm – Roof Dog
5:25pm – Cash’s Juke Joint
6:00pm – Rain and Dry Bones
6:35pm – Memphis Mick and Past Due
Break Raffle/Announcements – Band Winner Announced / Wrap up
This event is sponsored by Midnight Circus Productions & Cathead Vodka
Atlanta Blues Challenge Webpage
