
The Redbeards won the Kansas City
Blues Society Road To Memphis challenge in 2025 and again in 2026.

The Redbeards are a blues duo out of Kansas City, Missouri. Members Jacob Duncan and Larry Stronger combine for a powerhouse of unique original blues music.
Blending delta blues and roots with a touch of gospel soul. Seasoned multi-instrumentalists, songwriters, and pure storytellers inspired by legends like Charlie Patton and Lightnin’ Hopkins. The Redbeards seek to honor the legacy of the the blues while also contributing to it.
Known for Jacob’s commanding vocal and guitar performances backed by Larry’s Bass and Cajon accompaniment—The Redbeards are doing something special.

Selected by Kansas City
Blues Society to compete in the
2026 and 2027 International Blues
Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.
