The Capital Region Blues Network Blues Challenge @ Hangar on the Hudson, 8/10/2025

The Capital Region Blues Network held its annual band challenge at the Hangar on the Hudson to determine who will represent our region in the International Blues Challenge, held in Memphis this upcoming January.

Three bands – the Amy Ryan Band, Silver Chain, and Forever – competed for the honor, while Trevor Collins played a set to kick off the competition. The Amy Ryan Band proved victorious this year, and we wish them the best in Memphis.

Photography by Timothy Reidy.

Amy Ryan Band

Forever

Silver Chain

Trevor Collins

Read an interview with the Amy Ryan Band here …