Tsawwassen's Andy Vimar and his band The Motion finished eighth out of 181 bands at the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.
The 35th annual event, held in late January, brought together musicians from around the world.
“The experience, venues, bands, performances and the event's energy were amazing, something that we will never ever forget,” said the 23-year-old South Delta Secondary grad. “And on top of that, we got to see Beale Street firsthand and experience the deep music history that runs down those streets.”
Vimar, who resides in Los Angeles, is enjoying his residencies and frequent gigs throughout the city.
“It was wonderful to be so well received and appreciated. We got to play in iconic venues and network with some of the top industry people,” he said.
Due to their recent success, the band has been booked for many new venues around L.A. and will be recording its first record in the coming weeks.
Vimar moved to Los Angeles in 2015 to attend the Guitar Program at the Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music in Hollywood. The world renowned music school is designed to develop professional level technique and musicianship through performance-intensive and immersive experiences.
During his studies, Vimar experienced various musical genres and met other students with similar interests and a passion for music.
The band won a regional competition in L.A. to participate at the event in Memphis.
