Triangle Area Blues Calendar
Upcoming TBS Events
Attention NC Blues Acts, TBS Still Accepting Application For
2010 TBS Blues Challenge
Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010
Berkeley Cafe www.berkeleycafe.net
217 West Martin St., Raleigh, NC
The 2010 TBS Blues Challenge will be held downtown Raleigh, NC at the historic Berkeley Cafe in September. This is a qualifying event for the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge (IBC)) in Memphis, TN. Winners in the band and solo/duo categories will be eligible to compete in the IBC (Feb. 2011). The TBS Blues Challenge is a professionally judged competition open to North Carolina blues acts. The deadline to enter is September 11, 2010!
The winners of the solo/duo and band categories of the 2010 TBS Blues Challenge will win:
TBS BoneDaddy's Blues Jam with Josh Preslar
Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 8:00 pm
BoneDaddy's Hideaway
605 Creekside Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609-7807 Map
(919) 896-6050
FREE! No cover. You do not have to be a member of BoneDaddy's to attend the TBS Blues Jam. You can sign in as a guest of TBS. 21 and older only.
Check out some photos and what Hunter's Blog has to say about the TBS Blues Jam. Hunter's Blog entry on the TBS Jam
More info on the TBS Blues Jam...
TRB Calendar
Calendar information courtesy Triangle Rockin' Blues. Triangle Rockin' Blues is the newsletter of Sherry Johnson and is not affiliated with any other entity. To subscribe (it's free) and become eligible for ticket drawings, email Sherry at with "Subscribe to TRB" in the subject line.
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T R I A N G L E R O C K I N' B L U E S
Early Bird....Blues News....Caught in the Act: Roger Hurricane Wilson
Jukebox: Chicken Fried Blues...and...Room To Breathe
True Blue....Festivals.....Take It Outside.....Featured Shows.....Jams
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EARLY BLUES BIRD ALERT!!
--->ELI PAPERBOY REED & THE TRUELOVES, Loafers, Oct 27
Watch for tix: http://www.loafersbeachclub.com/
--->SHEMEKIA COPELAND, Carolina Theatre, Nov 11, $26-$46
---> HOT TUNA, Carolina Theatre, Feb 22, 2011 $32-$52
Tix: http://www.carolinatheatre.org/stage
--->JOE BONAMASSA, DPAC, Nov 20 $39.50-$68.50
Tix: http://www.dpacnc.com
--->BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA, JOHN DEE HOLEMAN, Nov 6 $27.50
JAMES COTTON, TAD WALTERS TRIO, Clayton Center Jan 21 $25
Tix: http://www.theclaytoncenter.com/schedule.html
--->DAVID "HONEYBOY" EDWARDS, HUBERT SUMLIN,
CEDRIC & MALCOM, UNC, Feb 16 Watch for tix:
http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/performances/
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BLUES NEWS
--->2010 TBS Blues Challenge is Sept. 25 at Berkeley Cafe in Raleigh.
Watch for details at http://www.triangleblues.com/ibc.html .
--->Big Rick now hosting Tues blues...see "Jams" section for details.
--->Blue Note is adding another night of live shows! Beginning with
Thursday, Sept. 9 (Roger Hurricane Wilson), Thursdays are the
newest addition to the music menu.
--->Helping out the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC this month can
put you in the running to own fabulous new guitars!! Details:
http://www.foodbankcenc.org/site/PageServer?pagename=GuitarAndAmp
--->Jay Ashley of The Times News has written a most excellent article
about the life and times and food and music of Mel Melton. See:
http://www.thetimesnews.com/articles/melton-36446-mel-behind.html
--->Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 2, 2pm-9pm! The
Questell Foundation will be having their first annual fundraiser
(blues bash and BBQ). More info in a few days. Acts/details at
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139539392746628&ref=ts
--->Several of you wanted TRB to let you know when Damon Fowler or
Delta Moon booked Triangle shows again. They have, and Papa
Mojo's has them both. Damon Fowler, Oct 2. Delta Moon, Oct 29.
(Wildman Matt Hill is having his CD Release Party there too, so
you'll want to get Oct. 8 w/Buzzkillz on your calendar as well.)
--->SHOUT OUT to Armand & Becky Lenchek and all involved with ten
years of annual benefits for the Kamensk Uralski Baby Home in
Russia!! Due in part to logistics changes in ability to get the
funds directly to the home, there will be no benefit this year
on Sunday 9/12 as originally planned. Armand and Danny Gotham
still play at 7pm though, so head on out to Southern Village
--->To follow upcoming events to help raise $$$ for Mississippi Mike
Graney's kidney transplant and medical expenses, check
http://michaelskidneyfundraiser.org/ .
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CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Roger Hurricane Wilson
Famed Georgia bluesman, ROGER HURRICANE WILSON, got some serious
goods whether electric ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=su9-g7iSPiY )
or acoustic ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfjW3wiFJMQ ).
He'll be at Blue Note Grill on Thur., Sept. 9 for a FREE solo show!
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JUKEBOX: Chicken Fried Blues....and....Room To Breathe
Hit http://www.myspace.com/daveyoungmanblues for a beautiful
rendition of "Angel from Montgomery" by CHICKEN FRIED BLUES!
Then mosey on over to http://www.myspace.com/roomtobreatheband
for ROOM TO BREATHE throwing down on "Further Up the Road".
Catch Chicken Fried at Papa Mojo's on Friday, Sept. 3, and,
RTB, featuring Butch Haas on harp, at Blue Note on Saturday., Sept. 4.
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SALUTING THE TRIANGLE'S TRUE BLUE BLUES JOINTS!!
So many fun events -- you'll want to check their calendars monthly!
--->BLUE BAYOU - Hillsborough's jewel. Bringing local, regional and
national acts since 2002. Most events 21 up (private club).
http://www.bluebayouclub.com LIVE MUSIC: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
http://www.bluebayouclub.com/Calendars/2010/09_sept2010.html
NOTE: Important Sept. Bayou info in "Featured Shows" section below!
--->BLUE NOTE GRILL - Opened May 2010. Triangle's newest place
for friends to gather for great home cooking, blues & dancing.
http://www.thebluenotegrill.com/ LIVE MUSIC: Thu, Fri, Sat
http://www.thebluenotegrill.com/id6.html
--->PAPA MOJO'S ROADHOUSE - NC's best Cajun Creole food, served with
blues and fun since 2008. http://www.papamojosroadhouse.com
LIVE MUSIC: Wed, Fri, Sat.
http://www.papamojosroadhouse.com/papa-mojos-roadhouse-calendar.htm
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FESTIVALS
BULL DURHAM BLUES FESTIVAL (Sept. 10-11)
Friday, September 10 7pm $35 ADV $45 DOS
Hayti - 804 Old Fayetteville St., Durham 919-683-1709
Acts: Ruthie Foster, Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojos,
MSG The Blues Acoustic Trio, Bull City Youth Blues Band
Tix in person, by phone (919-683-1709, ext. 21) or online. See
http://www.hayti.org/twenty-third-annual-bull-durham-blues-festival/
Saturday, September 11 6pm $35/$45/$55
DPAC - 123 Vivian St., Durham 919-688-DPAC
Acts: Buddy Guy, Bettye LaVette, Wild Magnolias, Melva Houston
Free outdoor pre-event shows: Fat Bastard (4pm) Hell Camino (5pm)
http://www.bulldurhamblues.org/tickets http://www.dpacnc.com
CARRBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 26 1pm-until LOTS of blues!!
http://www.carrboromusicfestival.com/2010Schedule.htm
CENTERFEST
Sat/Sun, September 18-19
Durham Central Park - 534 Foster St., Durham
http://centerfest.durhamarts.org/performances/
GROW AND SHARE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010
Sunday, September 5 10:30am-5pm
Main Street Park - 200 S Main St. Rolesville
http://www.growandshare.org/?page_id=278
http://www.thegardensedge.org/fest2010/
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TAKE IT OUTSIDE
Porch music and other outdoor fun!
--->CAROLINA INN (UNC, 211 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill 1-800-962-8519)
Fr 9/17 Tad Walters, Clark Stern and Matt Hill 5pm-8pm
--->CITY TAP (89 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro 919-545-0562)
Fr 9/3 The Straight 8s 7pm-10pm
Sa 9/11 Rebecca & the Hi-Tones 8pm-10pm
Th 9/23 David Quick 7pm-10pm
--->FIRST FRIDAY RALEIGH (Moore Square, Wolfe St., Raleigh)
Fr 9/3 MikeMickXer 7pm-10pm
--->LAST FRIDAYS HILLSBOROUGH (Old Courthouse Lawn, Hillsborough)
Sa 9/24 Jo Gore & the Alternative 6pm
--->SOUTHERN VILLAGE (Market Street at Southern Village, Chapel Hill)
Su 9/12 Armand Lenchek and Danny Gotham 7pm
--->WAREHOUSE BLUES (Durham Central Park, 534 Foster St., Durham)
Su 9/12 Cool John Ferguson and Bubba Norwood 5pm-7pm
Su 9/19 Pat "Mother Blues" Cohen 5pm-7pm
w/Bubba Norwood and Proffitt Sandidge
Su 9/26 Drink Small and Hubby Jenkins 5pm-7pm (Come early for
Woofstock from 2pm-5pm with Andy Coats & the
Bank Walkers....furry family friendly event!)
Su 10/3 Big Ron Hunter and Kelley & the Cowboys 5pm-7pm
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THIS MONTH'S FEATURED SHOWS
(Can't possibly list all area shows each month, so please be sure to
also check the sites of your favorite blues acts.)
BLUES AFTER HOURS SERIES Final show of free 6pm-8pm series.
Fr 9/3 Will McFarlane Band (Blue Note - 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd)
--->BERKELEY CAFE (217 W. Martin St., Raleigh 919-821-0777)
We 9/15 Alvin Youngblood Hart 8pm (doors 7pm) $10 ADV/DOS
Sa 9/25 2010 TBS Blues Challenge
Info: http://www.triangleblues.com/ibc.html
--->BIG EASY (222 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, 919-832-6082)
Fr 9/10 MikeMickXer 11pm
Sa 9/18 Zydecopious 11pm
--->BLUE BAYOU (106 S. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-732-2555)
NOTE: Per Bayou staff, Bayou was to close Tues., Aug. 31, and
re-open under new ownership and name around mid-Sept. It's a
fluid situation, so check http://www.bluebayouclub.com/ for
status updates. For info about possible Sept. shows, check
http://www.bluebayouclub.com/Calendars/2010/09_sept2010.html .
--->BLUE NOTE GRILL (4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham919-401-1979)
Fr 9/3 Will McFarlane Band 6pm-8pm no cover
Rhonda Robichaux Band 9pm-11:30pm $5
Sa 9/4 Butch Haas & Room To Breathe 9pm-midnight $5
Th 9/9 Roger "Hurricane" Wilson 7pm-9pm no cover
Fr 9/10 Brad King, Jeremy Bell, Todd Pettit 8-11pm no cover
Sa 9/11 Buffalo Theory 9pm-midnight $5
Th 9/16 TBA
Fr 9/17 Gregory Blaine & Rootzie 8pm-11pm no cover
Sa 9/18 The Musicians 9pm-midnight $8
Th 9/23 TBA
Fr 9/24 TBA
Sa 9/25 TBA
Watch http://www.thebluenotegrill.com/id6.html for updates!
--->BONEDADDY'S (605 Creekside Dr., Raleigh 919-896-6050 21up)
Fr 9/3 Soul Providers 9pm Member $1 Guest $5
Sa 9/11 Crossover 9pm Member $2 Guest $5
--->BROAD STREET CAFE (1116 Broad St., Durham 919-416-9707)
Th 9/2 Brother Bandit 8pm
West Trinity 10pm
Fr 9/24 Jon Shain Trio 9:30pm
--->BUKU (110 E. Davie St., Raleigh 919-834- 6963)
We 9/1 Tad Walters & special guests 8:30pm
--->BULLFEATHERS (1625 N. Main St, Fuquay-Varina 919-577-0200)
Sa 9/18 E-train and the Rusted Rails
--->CAVE (452 1/2 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-968-9308)
Sa 9/4 Lee Gildersleeve & Bad Dogs 7:30pm $5
Too Much Fun 10pm
Sa 9/11 See No Weevil 7:30pm
Fr 9/17 Joe Bell & the Stinging Blades 10pm
--->FLIPSIDE (105 S. Lombard St., Clayton 919-550-0174 21+ after 9pm)
Sa 9/11 MikeMickXer 9pm
--->GENERAL STORE CAFE (39 West St., Pittsboro 919-542-2432)
Th 9/30 Jo Gore & the Alternative 7pm-9pm
--->HARRY'S MARKET (3300 Hwy 54 West, Chapel Hill, 919-932-7025)
Sa 9/4 Jo Gore & the Alternative 7pm-9pm
Sa 9/18 Rootzie 7pm-9pm
--->WEAVER STREET (101 E. Weaver St., Carrboro 919-929-0010)
Su 9/12 Jon Shain w/Bill Newton on harp 11am-1pm
--->LINCOLN THEATRE (126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh 919-821-4111)
Fr 9/24 Unknown Hinson w/Johnny Hiland 9pm (doors 8pm)
$15 ADV $18 DOS $32 pass for Sept 24 & 25
Sa 9/25 Michael Landau w/J Hiland, Andy Wood 8pm (doors 7pm)
$20 ADV $25 DOS $32 pass for Sept 24 & 25
Tickets/passes: http://www.lincolntheatre.com/schedule.htm
--->MILLTOWN (307 Main St., Carrboro 919-968-2460)
Su 9/12 Rootzie 9:30pm-11:30pm
--->NEON DUCK (3616 Hwy 42, Willow Spring 919-557-5800)
Fr 9/3 E-train and the Rusted Rails
--->PAPA MOJO'S ROADHOUSE (5410-Y Hwy 55, Durham/RTP 919-361-2222)
Fr/Sa shows begin at 9:30pm.
Fr 9/3 Chicken Fried Blues Band $8
Sa 9/4 Labor Day Blues Jam 9pm $5
Fr 9/10 Big Mama E & the Cool $8
Sa 9/11 Harvey Dalton Arnold Blues Band $8
Fr 9/17 Randy McAllister $12 ADV $15 DOS
Ticket sales begin Sept. 7
Sa 9/18 Jo Gore & the Alternative $8
Th 9/23 Joe Filisko & Eric Noden with Climb Jacob’s Ladder
8:30pm-11:30pm $10 ADV $12 DOS
Ticket sales begin Sept. 7
Fr 9/24 Jacob Johnson Band $8
Sa 9/25 Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojos $10
Su 9/26 Jennifer Evans CD Release Party 6pm-9pm
$12 cover ($20 w/signed CD)
--->RALEIGH AMPHITHEATRE (500 S. McDowell St., Raleigh 919-831-6400)
Fr 9/17 Black Crowes 7:30pm $25-$45
--->RALLY POINT (1837 North Harrison Ave., Cary 919-678-1088)
Th 9/2 Mr. Blues Band (new act!! Big Rick, Fred Westbrook,
Lamont Blackmon, Montrell Parker)
--->WALNUT CREEK (3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh)
Sa 9/18 Tom Petty/Heartbreakers and ZZ Top 7:30pm $41-$131
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BLUES JAMS (no fees, no cover)
--->Every Tues, 8pm - Yancy's Blues w/Big Rick
Yancy's - 2800 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh 919-334-0013
Full Bands: Email Big Rick at jacamo1 @ yahoo.com by 5pm
day of jam so he can create a slot for your act.
--->Every other Tue, 8pm-11:30pm - Blue Bayou Blues Jam w/Butch Haas
Blue Bayou - 106 S. Churton, H'boro 919-732-2555 All ages 8pm-
9:30pm if w/parent. www.bluebayouclub.com/AboutUs/blues_jam.htm
NOTE: Sept. jams could be iffy. See "Featured Shows" info above.
--->Every Wed (except first Wed), 8:30pm - Buku Blues w/Josh Preslar
Buku - 110 E. Davie St., Raleigh 919-834-6963
--->Every other Wed, 8pm - Continuum Blues Jam w/Butch Haas
Broad Street Cafe - 1116 Broad St., Durham 919-416-9707 all ages
Youth teen jammers encouraged. www.thebroadstreetcafe.com
--->Every Thur, 8pm - Blue Thursday Jam hosted by Rush Street
Marcom's - 5100 Lacy Ave., Raleigh 919-981-8929 21 up
--->Every third Thur, 8pm - Triangle Blues Society Jam w/Josh Preslar
BoneDaddy's - 605 Creekside Dr., Raleigh 919-896-6050 21 up
http://bonedaddyshideaway.com/index.htm www.triangleblues.com
