Singer Bobby “Blue” Bland died Sunday in his home near Memphis, TN, of complications from an ongoing illness, according to an Associated Press report. Bland had several influential hits in his early career, including 1957’s “Farther On Up The Road”, covered Continue reading
From Joe Bell: “The Stinging Blades invite you to join us at Billsborough Live Music Hall in Hillsborough this coming Sat. night at 8PM as we enter a period of transition. We will be debuting our new rhythm section of Continue reading
Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene opines today on the 10 Most Annoying Rock Star Behaviors. Although I’m a dissenter when it comes to Greene’s distaste for solos (aren’t creative, in-the-moment solos integral to live music?), I think he’s spot on about Continue reading
Will McFarlane returns to Durham to celebrate Blue Note Grill’s 3rd anniversary with two shows this weekend. Friday, The Will McFarlane Band plays from 9:00 to 11:30p, following the Duke Street Dogs’ regular Friday After Work Party from 6-8p. Sunday Continue reading
Currently between legs of his Never Ending Tour, and showing no signs of letting up, Bob Dylan celebrates his 72nd birthday today. Dylan recently completed a 23-date April-May U.S. tour in fine form, with guitarist Duke Robillard replacing Charlie Sexton. Continue reading
A cornucopia for Triangle music fans this weekend. Artsplosure, downtown Raleigh’s annual music & arts street festival, presents Music in the Park in Moore Square Saturday & Sunday. Holy Ghost Tent Revival and BoDeans top the Saturday lineup (1:00 to Continue reading
This from Joe Bell: “Please be aware that this Friday, May 10th at 8:30 pm at the City Tap in Pittsboro, the Stinging Blades will be making their last public appearance featuring the combined rhythm prowess of drummer Ed Mezynski Continue reading
Country music legend Willie Nelson will celebrate 8 decades on Earth today by — what else — playing a concert. Nelson, whose birthday is April 30 according to his birth certificate (he claims April 29), is scheduled to play in Continue reading
Cool John Ferguson will make an always-anticipated visit to Durham on Sunday, April 28, playing at Blue Note Grill from 4:00 to 7:00pm. The show continues BNG’s recently-initiated, and well-received, Sunday afternoon music series. You can check out Cool John Continue reading
Country singer George Jones died today after being hospitalized with an illness April 18 in Nashville. The success Jones achieved with his memorable songs, baritone voice and distinctive phrasing collided with a lifetime of alcohol & drug abuse and accompanying Continue reading