Saturday opens with Tripwire, the band that represented the Blues Society of the Ozarks at the International Blues
Challenge (IBC), where they have been semi-finalists four times. They have competed in both the Band and Solo/Duo competitions at the IBC, and have performed at several festivals. Their performances have continually earned rave reviews from blues fans, the music press, and industry professionals throughout the midwest.

Tripwire consists of brothers Stoney Lee and Jody Guy Cottengim (sons of local music legend Jimmy Guy Cottengim), along with Nathan Bryce Melton. They have been playing the blues since childhood, and have performed everywhere from local bars to opening for BB King.

Their music is high-energy, and they have been described as a "rock solid blues machine". The band has performed at some of the region’s biggest charity events, promoting awareness of blues music while raising money for various charitable organizations and blues society projects.

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