November 16, 2009. Chicago, IL. The Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival’s Last Banjo Standing tallied over 20,000 votes from Midwest music fans in the last month, yet a mere 7 votes separated 1st and 2nd place when voting ended at midnight on 11/16. Two bands earned it, so, two winners were crowned, as the Festival announced that both Sexfist and Great Divide will appear on the main stage with Bela Fleck & The Fleckstones, Dr. Dog and the Emmitt-Nershi Band this 12/12.
They’ll split the cash prize and share in the opportunity to repay their loyal followings with back-to-back sets to commence the day’s Main Stage lineup. Blues fusion extraordinaires Great Divide will kickoff the mainstage event, followed immediately by the hootenanny that is Sexfist. ADDED BONUS: Sexfist has invited its fans to enjoy “Break-Fist w/ Sexfist” while taking in the Great Divide set. More to come on what the boys will serve.
Sexfist, Chicago’s most politically incorrect band name, started as a duo in 2001 and has since become the five-man band spawned in May 2003. Recently, Sexfist has found themselves comfortably alongside Cornmeal as one of Chicago’s two most popular bluegrass acts. On tour since 2004, you can find them every Tuesday night at the Red Line Tap.
Don't worry, Sexfist is just the name of the band
Greta Divide, originally from Ann Arbor, MI, is a seven-piece band with two guitarists, drums, keyboards, bass and horns. Much like the festival itself, they are greatly influenced by the traditional roots of rock n roll, blues, country, funk and soul.
Great Divide
As our friends at Jambase so eloquently put, they’ll “set the tone for the night with tight, soulful horns, keys and a great jazz guitar bass combo.”
Chicago Bluegrass and Blues and Kingtello Presents want to congratulate both bands on their efforts in the contest as well as all the fans for participating.
Until Wednesday, November 18th at NOON, fans can visit www.ticketweb.com and use the Access Code “LBS” to save $5 celebrate the successful completion of the Last Banjo Standing contest.
Learn more about the righteous celebration at www.cbbfestival.com
