1st Place: Mojo Lemon
2nd Place: Eau Claire Blues All-Stars
3rd Place: Howard “Guitar” Luedtke

It’s been claimed Robert Johnson sold his soul in order to play his blues. Though it may be extreme, the blues is a type of music that brings out that kind of passion and dedication in people. For just over a decade Mojo Lemon has been one of western Wisconsin’s most dedicated and successful blues acts. Playing as headliner and supporter at festivals and small town bars, Mojo Lemon has made sure that people hear the blues and that they hear it well. With an eclectic lineup and a selection of consistently quality tunes, the Eau Claire Blues All Stars have been entertaining the Valley with their unique style of making the blues not just powerful, but fun. Howard “Guitar” Luedtke has been playing slide, rock, and blues guitar for decades. You don’t earn the nickname “Guitar” unless you’re able to prove you can do something special with those strings. – Aryn Widule