2022 Telluride Blues Challenge Winner: Joe Waters

Congratulations to the winner of the 2022 Telluride Blues Challenge - Joe Waters competed against five other finalists at the Telluride Blues Challenge on Saturday, September 17 and won a premium Martin guitar provided by Telluride Music Company, two performances at this year's and next year's Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, a spot on the 2023 Durango Blues Train and more!


Telluride Blues Challenge

The Telluride Blues Challenge is an annual competition hosted by the Telluride Blues Society and Telluride Music Company. The competition showcases talented musicians who excel in the Blues genre and is open to any solo performer(s), acoustic and electric, who are not currently signed to a major record label or publishing deal.

Submissions for next year's Telluride Blues Challenge will open March 15, 2023. For more info, click here.

Steve Gumble2022, Joe Waters