The legacy of the blues is often set in Delta juke joints or on the urban streets of Chicago’s Southside. But faraway Durham, N.C., plays its own important role. At the turn of the 20th century, the city was an epicenter for Black arts culture and entrepreneurial ambition. That drew blues musicians to Durham’s downtown, as warehouses buzzed with tobacco-related activity, and to the historic Hayti neighborhood. Farmers both white and black brought in their harvests. Newly f

Saturday, December 3, 2022 12-3pm NO Cover Our guest hosts: Jessica Michelle Hall (The Phoebes) When it comes to showing the love our local music community doesn’t miss a beat. So follow us in merry measure and share the Christmas spirit. Bring a toy to our TBS Toys for Tots Gift Drive and receive a free one-year TBS Membership or renewal (valued at $10). Your gift will help ensure that one or more Orange County NC kids have a gift to open on Christmas morning. Even the small

9/25/2022 1:00 pm $10 at the door. Triangle Blues Society (TBS) will hold the 2022 Triangle Blues Challenge on Sunday, September 25, 2022, 1-5pm at the Blue Note Grill in Durham, NC.  The TBS Blues Challenge is a local blues competition in two categories – solo/duo and band. Winners earn the right to travel to Memphis, TN, to further compete in the 38th International Blues Challenge (IBC) held January 24-28, 2023. The IBC is sponsored by The Blues Foundation (BF) and consis

Saturday, September 3/2022 12:00 pm $10 donation at the door The September TBS 1st Saturday Blues Jam will be a fundraiser for Joan Holeman, longtime partner, and wife of John Dee Holeman, featuring Tad Walters, Bubba Norwood, and T.A.James as the host band. Bid on a one-of-a-kind stained glass art of John Dee by glass artist Terri Robbins crafted just for this event All proceeds and donations will go to Joan to help her with outstanding bills and daily living expenses. TBS 1