On February 7, 2009 Little Joe realized a goal, four years in the making, by taking 1st Place at the 25th Annual International Blues Challenge [IBC] held in Memphis and sponsored by the Blues Foundation. With three stellar sets in his fourth consecutive trip to the IBC, Little Joe walked away with the Solo/Duo crown.

Little Joe McLerran, "Perhaps the finest Piedmont Blues player on the face of God's green earth," writes Billy Austin, editor of Blues News. No small wonder. Little Joe has spent 16 of his 24 years on God's green earth working on his Piedmont chops...


BLUES BLAST REVIEW – May 2009
- Simply the Blues Fest in Fort Madison , Iowa
..."Kicking off the main stage on Saturday was the 2009 International Blues Challenge solo/duet winner, Little Joe Mclerran. Joe and his bass player were so tight they were squeaking. He gave the crowd a clear picture of why he won!"

"Little Joe plays Piedmont Blues, and since the death of John Cephas [3/4/09], may be the heir to the crown of "the best" around. For a guy that is only 24 years old, this guy oozes with talent. Surely another artist you want to make a point to see." - Bob Keiser, Blues Blast Writer/Publisher


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