Triangle Area Blues Calendar

Calendar information courtesy Triangle Rockin' Blues. Triangle Rockin' Blues is the newsletter of Sherry Johnson and is not affiliated with any other entity.

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        Blues News......Early Bird.....Spotlight: Blues Karma
           Caught in the Act: Blue Bayou and Papa Mojo's
Jukebox: Applesauce....True Blue....Featured Shows....Jams
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BLUES  NEWS

--->CASTING CALL:  Want to be a crowd extra in a new video?  Just show
     up at Blue Bayou at 1pm on Sun., March 7 for the Jo Gore & the
     Alternative shoot.   www.myspace.com/jogoreandthealternative
     And here's a recent article about Jo from her hometown paper:
www.whiteville.com/articles/2010/03/03/news/doc4b868218c2cb4770386231.txt

--->In keeping with a core principle of transparency, The Questell
     Foundation, an all-vol musician relief foundation, has posted
     their financials at www.questellfoundation.org/news.html .
     (You can also check 'em out and Facebook friend 'em via
     www.hs.facebook.com/pages/The-Questell-Foundation/300114597463 )

--->Thorogood (3/23, Carolina Theatre) tix going fast!  Get yours
     'fore general public ads coming this week finish selling it out!

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EARLY  BLUES  BIRD  ALERT!!

Tickets on sale now for these upcoming shows:
-->SOUTH MEMPHIS STRING BAND, April 6, Berkeley, $12 ADV  $15 DOS
       Tix: www.berkeleycafe.net/events.php
-->MIKE FARRIS & ROSELAND RHYTHM REVUE, Clayton Center, April 10   $25
      Tix:  www.theclaytoncenter.com/schedule.html
-->CHAZ DEPAOLO, Blue Bayou, April 16  $10/$12 ADV   $10/$12 DOS
        Tix: www.bluebayouclub.com
-->LEON RUSSELL, Lincoln Theatre, April 18   $20/$30
        Tix from rescheduled Jan. 7 show will be honored
        Tix: www.lincolntheatre.com/schedule.htm
-->DELTA MOON, Blue Bayou, April 30   $12/$14 ADV   $14/$16 DOS
        Tix: www.bluebayouclub.com
-->TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS  AND JOE COCKER
        Walnut Creek, May 6   $35-$125
        Tix:  http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/419023
-->JANIVA MAGNESS, Blue Bayou, May 9   $16/$18 ADV   $18/$20 DOS
        A Special Mother's Day Event!
        Tix: www.bluebayouclub.com

Tickets on sale March 11:
-->NATHAN & THE ZYDECO CHA CHAS, Papa Mojo's, March 27   $25
        Tix: www.papamojosroadhouse.com

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SPOTLIGHT:  Blues Karma

Blues gods be might happy with us, cuz this month, you can catch:
Eric Clapton w/Roger Daltrey (8th, RBC); George Thorogood (23rd,
Carolina Theatre); Los Lobos w/Leo Kottke (25th, Duke).

And on stage TOGETHER: Joe Satriani, Jonny Lang, Eric Johnson,
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Brad Whitford, Doyle Bramhall II,
Ernie Isley, Living Colour, Chris Layton, Billy Cox, Robert Randolph
and Sacred Steel (28th, DPAC).

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CAUGHT  IN  THE  ACT:  Blue Bayou and Papa Mojo's Roadhouse

Come join the fun at the Triangle's two houses of real deal blues!
Tinsley Ellis at Blue Bayou: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ8Eu2uL0SM
Mel & Mojo's at Papa Mojo's: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBLS83kbuE

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JUKEBOX:  Applesauce

Not just blues.  A history lesson too.  Primitive and eerie, country
blues sounding like it did 60 yrs ago. www.myspace.com/applesaz

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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.  Bringin' the very best in
     local, regional and national acts to the Triangle since 2002.
     www.bluebayouclub.com   LIVE MUSIC: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat nights!!
     MARCH MADNESS NOTE:  Bayou will be OPEN on the weekends
     of the ACC & NCAA, just not having bands then.

--->PAPA MOJO'S ROADHOUSE - Opened '08.  Best Cajun/Creole food
     in NC, served with a side of blues.  www.papamojosroadhouse.com
     LIVE MUSIC:  Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat'day nights...and Sunday brunch!!
     Sun.Brunch: 11am-3pm (music: noon). 18+ Comedy: First Thursdays.
     See www.papamojosroadhouse.com/papa-mojos-roadhouse-calendar.htm

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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 websites of your favorite blues acts.)

--->ARTS CENTER  (300-G  E. Main St., Carrboro  919-929-2787)
       Tu 3/9   Justin Townes Earle with Joe Pug    8:30pm    $16
       Fr 3/12  Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience   8:30pm  $15

--->BERKELEY CAFE (217 W. Martin St., Raleigh    919-821-0777)
      We 3/17 Unknown Hinson w/ Blood Red River  8pm (doors 7pm)
                             $15 ADV    $15 DOS
                       Best Sideburn & Best Beehive Contests!!
                       Prizes include: Unknown Hinson tee, CD,
                       signed poster, $40 Show Bucks Gift Certificate

--->BIG EASY (222 Fayetteville St., Raleigh  919-832-6082)
        Fr 3/12   MikeMickXer    11pm
       Sa 3/27  Zydecopious    11pm

--->BLUE BAYOU  (106 S. Churton St., Hillsborough  919-732-2555)
       Covers are $members/$non-members.  Shows 21 up.
        Th 3/4   Didact (Underage show) 8-10 pm   Free Show!
         Fr 3/5   Haw River Rounders   9:30pm   $6/$8
       Sa 3/6    Persons of Interest   9:30pm    Free show!
       Sa 3/13  Gasolinestove   9:30pm   $5
        NOTE:  Bayou will be OPEN on the weekends of the ACC
                        & NCAA, just not having bands then.

--->BROAD STREET CAFE  (1116 Broad St., Durham  919-416-9707)
         Fr   3/5   Soulless Dogs   10pm
         Fr 3/26   Crossover Blues Band   10pm

--->BULLFEATHERS (1625 N. Main St, Fuquay-Varina   919-577-0200)
       Sa 3/20   E-Train & the Rusted Rails      8:30pm

--->CAROLINA THEATRE  (309 W. Morgan St., Durham  919-560-3030)
       Tu 3/23   George Thorogood and the Destroyers   $30/$34

--->CAVE (452 1/2 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill   919-968-9308)
       Sa  3/6    Lee Gildersleeve and Bad Dog Blues  7:30pm   $5
       Sa 3/27  Jo Gore & the Alternative   10:30pm

--->CELLAR 101 (101 S. Main St., Fuquay Varina   919-285-3416)
       Fr 3/12   E-Train (solo)    7pm

--->DUKE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS  http://tickets.duke.edu/default.asp
       Th 3/25   Los Lobos and Leo Kottke   8pm   Page Auditorium
                         Reserved Seating $22-$42    Duke Student: $5

--->DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CNTR (123 Vivian St, Durham 919-688-DPAC)
       Su 3/28   Experience Hendrix  7:30pm (doors 6:30)   $39.50-$75
       Featuring: Joe Satriani.....Jonny Lang.....Eric Johnson...
       Kenny Wayne Shepherd.....Brad Whitford....Doyle Bramhall II...
       Ernie Isley.....Living Colour.....Chris Layton....Billy Cox...
       Robert Randolph and Sacred Steel

--->FLIPSIDE  (105 S. Lombard St., Clayton  919-550-0174)
        Sa 3/13   MikeMickXer     9pm
         Fr 3/26   Joe Bell & the Stingin' Blades    9pm

--->GENERAL STORE CAFE  (39 West St., Pittsboro  919-542-2432)
      All shows 8pm-10:30pm.
        Sa 3/6     Too Much Fun
         Fr 3/12   The Swang Brothers
        Sa 3/13   Applesauce

--->HARRY'S MARKET (3300 Hwy 54 West, Chapel Hill   919-932-7025)
      Sa 3/20  Rootzie   7pm
       Fr 3/26   Big John Shearer  7pm-9pm   CD RELEASE PARTY

--->JACK SPRAT CAFE (161 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill   919-933-3575)
        We 3/18   Applesauce   10pm

--->HIBERNIAN (311 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh  919-833-2258)
      Th   3/4    Countdown Trio   10pm
      Th 3/11   Adrian Duke Trio   10pm
      Th 3/18   Valentino Trio   10pm
                         Featuring Mr. Clean Hands & Tad Walters

---->LOAFERS (3914 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh  919-872-5335)
        Sa 3/27  Big Joe & The Dynaflows and Billy Boy Arnold  7:30pm
                           Contact venue for ticket price

--->NEON DUCK (3616 Hwy 42, Willow Spring   919-557-5800)
       Fr   3/5   E-Train & the Rusted Rails    9pm
       Fr 3/26   MikeMickXer    9:30pm

--->PAPA MOJO'S ROADHOUSE  (5410-Y Hwy 55, Durham/RTP  919-361-2222)
      Fr/Sa shows begin at 9:30pm.  Brunch shows begin at noon.
       Th  3/4  Ladies of Comedy 9pm $10 (adult comedy - MUST be 18+)
         Fr  3/5   Hwy 54    $8  CD RELEASE PARTY
       Sa  3/6   no band - no cover  (showing the DUKE vs UNC game)
        Su  3/7  Gene O'Neill (playing during brunch)
        Fr 3/12  David Dyer & the Crooked Smile Band  $8
      Sa 3/13  Cool John Ferguson   $10
      Su 3/14   Basher 'n Bruiser (playing during brunch)
       Fr 3/19   Newton & Turner -- Dueling Harmonicas   $8
                         w/The Willie Painter Band
     Sa 3/20   Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojos    $10
      Su 3/21  Jasme Kelly (playing during brunch)
       Fr 3/26   Rebecca & the HiTones    $8
      Sa 3/27  Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas  $25
                          Tickets available March 11
      Su 3/28  Basher 'n Bruiser (playing during brunch)

--->RBC CENTER (1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh   919-861-2300)
       Mo 3/8   Eric Clapton with Roger Daltrey    $45-$85

--->SIX STRING CAFE  (1040 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh  919-462-7098)
        Fr 3/5   Jon Shain Trio featuring Danny Gotham   8pm   $10

--->SKYLINES CAFE  (8878 US 70 Business Hwy W  919- 550-7619)
       Th 3/4   Tracy Wiebeck (solo)   7pm-9pm

--->TONY'S BOURBON ST. OYSTER BAR (107 Edinburgh, Cary 919-462-6226)
       Th 3/25   Big Rick & the Bombers

--->WEAVER STREET MARKET (228 S Churton St., Hillsborough919-245-5050)
       Th 3/18   Applesauce  6pm (at Lilac Lounge in Weaver Street)

--->YANCY'S AT FARMINGTON (2800 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh  919-334-0013)
       Sa 3/6    Bobby Hinton Duo  9pm
       Fr 3/19   Adrian Duke Duo     9pm
       Fr 3/26   Big Rick Duo             9pm

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BLUES  JAMS  (no fees or cover except where indicated)

--->Every other Tue, 8pm-11:30pm - Blue Bayou Blues Jam w/Butch Haas
     106 S. Churton, Hillsboro 919-732-2555   All ages 8-9:30pm if
     with parent.  www.bluebayouclub.com/AboutUs/blues_jam.htm

--->Every other Wed, 8pm - Broad Street Cafe Continuum Blues Jam
      w/Butch Haas  1116 Broad St., Durham  919-416-9707    All ages.
      Youth and teen jammers encouraged.  www.thebroadstreetcafe.com

--->Every third Thur, 8pm - Triangle Blues Society Jam w/Josh Preslar
      BoneDaddy's - 605 Creekside Dr., Raleigh   919-896-6050   21 up
      Jammers and Members: free   Guests: $1 BoneDaddy's cover
      http://bonedaddyshideaway.com/index.htm   www.triangleblues.com

--->Every Thur, 8pm - Monte's Blues with Drew Questell
      Monte's - 525 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina  919-567-0900
      All ages and abilities welcomed.  www.montessportsgrille.com

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