From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.

When you think authentic down home blues and soul, Calvin "Skeeter" Brandon LOVED TO and COULD do it all! Blinded since he was a child, Skeeter was a national North Carolina treasure, a breed of musician who was brought up in the musical traditions of the rural south. Skeeter sang his powerful mix of gut twisting Blues, Soul, R&B, Jazz, Funk, Rock, and Gospel for over 5 decades. Though no longer with us, Skeeter Brandon's memory is kept alive through recordings and now this tribute by your favorite local blues musicians.

Featuring the Prime Rib Band:

John Orlando- bass

Chris Bennett- guitar

Will Beaty- drums

plus special guests!Armand Lenchek
Chris Bennett
Clark Stern
John Orlando
Will Beaty
& special guests

Out of Durham, NC, Rev Cam and the Five-Cent Kings are a seasoned group of Blues musicians, playing classic Chicago and Texas Blues. Always a good time and always a surprise in store every time we hit the stage!

From Durham, NC Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who’s been turning heads for years with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work and his evolved musical style. In 2019 Jon won The International Blues Competition in the solo/duo category.

Baron Tymas and Al Strong give a writing class in based in blues music.With Constance Prince- Vocals

Based in Willow Spring, NC, Eric ‘E-Train’ Manning is an accomplished acoustic finger-style singer-songwriter who seamlessly bridges the worlds of folk, blues, and humorous storytelling.  Eric is a 5-time International Blues Challenge participant and a multi-time champion of the Cape Fear, Triangle, and Charlotte Blues Society.

Fun, educational, empowering rock band program for homeschoolers of all ages! Triangle Homeschool Rock Academy brings young musicians together to learn, play, and perform in rock bands. Based in Durham, THRA is all about the love of music and nurturing confident, joyful young musicians.

MAMA, led by Melissa McKinney, is from Asheville, NC. Renowned for her powerful vocals and original lyrics, Melissa and her band MAMA won the Merlefest Band Competition in 2025 and just took 2nd Place in the 2026 International Blues Challenge.

The Velvet Beat delivers an energetic blend of jump blues, swing, soul, classic R&B and reimagined favorites that’s built for a memorable night out.

Tommy Thunderfoot and the Accelerators bring a full-throttle blast of blues-fueled rock straight from the backroads and barrooms of America.