Live Music

Nov3

Tuesday Blues Jam

Tue, Nov 03, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

NO COVER

Share the stage with other blues musicians in the area at one of the longest-running open blues jams in the triangle.

We provide amps, drums, PA … everything you'll n...

Nov4

Brett's Open Mic

Wed, Nov 04, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$5 at the Door

Going strong for 25 years and counting, the Open Mic was started by Brett Chambers in September of 1996 at Sam & Audrey's Sellers' 'Talk of the Town', where it wa...

Nov6

Individually Twisted

Fri, Nov 06, 7:30 pm

Based out of Durham, NC, this local family band adds their own flavor to many rock classics and likes to shake things up with several country and blues songs as well. Alan and Ki...

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Nov7

Nu Jazz Club

Sat, Nov 07, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

NO COVER

35 Years Later, Four Musicians Find Their Way Back to the Music

Sometimes you don't realize how much you miss something until you have the chance to do it again.

For ...

Nov7

Play it Forward: NC Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Sat, Nov 07, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

"Play It Forward" invites you to join them in support of the NC Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

When Heroes answer the call, we answer with our hearts.

Join us for a special ev...

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Nov8

Sunday Chill: Carter Minor & Lindsay Rosebrock

Sun, Nov 08, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

NO COVER

A soulful blend of Jazz and Blues creating a relaxing and vibrant Sunday afternoon at The BNG. Come enjoy your favorite timeless standards from the "Great American Song...

Nov8

Cane Creek Rhythm Section

Sun, Nov 08, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

NO COVER

We're a local band from Raleigh, North Carolina that specializes in classic rock and roll, country and familiar standards. We also have new original songs written by Ga...

Nov10

Tuesday Blues Jam

Tue, Nov 10, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

NO COVER

Share the stage with other blues musicians in the area at one of the longest-running open blues jams in the triangle.

We provide amps, drums, PA … everything you'll n...

Nov11

Brett's Open Mic

Wed, Nov 11, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$5 at the Door

Going strong for 25 years and counting, the Open Mic was started by Brett Chambers in September of 1996 at Sam & Audrey's Sellers' 'Talk of the Town', where it wa...

Nov12

Carrie Marshall & Friends

Thu, Nov 12, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NO COVER

Carrie Marshall, an accomplished vocalist, pianist and award-winning songwriter, has established herself as a versatile presence in the music world. She has performed ...

Nov13

The Shoaldiggers / The Rattletraps

Fri, Nov 13, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Shoaldiggers
Acousti-lectric bomb squad! Serving up 9-piece folk bangers with beat roots and sonic mash! The Shoaldiggers cook up the kitchen sink! Combining ingredients from...

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Nov14

8-Track Minds

Sat, Nov 14, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

8-Track Minds returns to the Blue Note Grill in Durham to make you shake your booty, your body, your groove thing, and whatever else needs shaking! C'mon get happy with all your ...

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Nov15

Sunday Chill: Carter Minor & Lindsay Rosebrock

Sun, Nov 15, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

NO COVER

A soulful blend of Jazz and Blues creating a relaxing and vibrant Sunday afternoon at The BNG. Come enjoy your favorite timeless standards from the "Great American Song...

Nov15

Tom's Jam 2 / 4 On The Floor: Playing it Forward for ALS

Sun, Nov 15, 4:00 pm

Featuring 4 On The Floor, some of our area's finest local musicians!

Enjoy an afternoon filled with incredible live music as talented artists from across our community come toge...

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Nov17

Tuesday Blues Jam

Tue, Nov 17, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

NO COVER

Share the stage with other blues musicians in the area at one of the longest-running open blues jams in the triangle.

We provide amps, drums, PA … everything you'll n...

Nov18

Brett's Open Mic

Wed, Nov 18, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$5 at the Door

Going strong for 25 years and counting, the Open Mic was started by Brett Chambers in September of 1996 at Sam & Audrey's Sellers' 'Talk of the Town', where it wa...

Nov19

Toronzo Cannon

Thu, Nov 19, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

"I want my songs to be heard and experienced, not just listened to," says cliché-defying, internationally beloved Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon. With his richly detailed, truth...

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Nov20

Tommy Thunderfoot & the Accelerators

Fri, Nov 20, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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

Front...

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Nov21

Jon Shain Trio celebrates Jon's birthday & Durham CD release

Sat, Nov 21, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Jon Shain Trio celebrates Jon's birthday and Durham CD release show!

Durham's own Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who's been turning heads for years with his words, his...

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Nov22

Sunday Chill: Carter Minor & Lindsay Rosebrock

Sun, Nov 22, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

NO COVER

A soulful blend of Jazz and Blues creating a relaxing and vibrant Sunday afternoon at The BNG. Come enjoy your favorite timeless standards from the "Great American Song...

Nov22

The Eno Beach Shag Club November to Remember

Sun, Nov 22, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$5 cover at the door.

Dance now, eat more turkey on Thursday! Always good music, good people, good times!

Whether you're an expert or just learning, they can provide newcomers...

Nov24

Tuesday Blues Jam

Tue, Nov 24, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

NO COVER

Share the stage with other blues musicians in the area at one of the longest-running open blues jams in the triangle.

We provide amps, drums, PA … everything you'll n...

Nov25

Brett's Open Mic

Wed, Nov 25, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$5 at the Door

Going strong for 25 years and counting, the Open Mic was started by Brett Chambers in September of 1996 at Sam & Audrey's Sellers' 'Talk of the Town', where it wa...

Nov26

Closed Thanksgiving Day

Thu, Nov 26

We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Friday don't miss a Tribute to Dylan & Cash with Rod Abernethy & David Burney. On Saturday, The Beauty Operators want you to come raise th...

Nov27

A Tribute to Dylan & Cash

Fri, Nov 27, 7:30 pm

Kick off the holidays with "A Tribute to Dylan & Cash" celebrating the legacy of two of NC musical favorites. Created by Award-winning songwriter Rod Abernethy, recipient of Amer...

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Nov28

Beauty Operators Thanksgiving After Party 2026

Sat, Nov 28, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

THE Three OGs and an old dude with hair.

Not that the women don't have hair. Or that they're young. But yeah, that hot.

If you thought we were hot 10 years ago, you have seen N...

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Nov29

Sunday Chill: Carter Minor & Lindsay Rosebrock

Sun, Nov 29, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

NO COVER

A soulful blend of Jazz and Blues creating a relaxing and vibrant Sunday afternoon at The BNG. Come enjoy your favorite timeless standards from the "Great American Song...

Nov29

Blue Sunday: The Ladies Auxiliary

Sun, Nov 29, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

$5 donation at the door

The Ladies Auxiliary is one of the hottest Blues Bands in the Southeast. Performing the perfect mix of Blues, R&B, Funk and Classic Rock, they always lea...

Dec1

Tuesday Blues Jam

Tue, Dec 01, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

NO COVER

Share the stage with other blues musicians in the area at one of the longest-running open blues jams in the triangle.

We provide amps, drums, PA … everything you'll n...

Dec2

Brett's Open Mic

Wed, Dec 02, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$5 at the Door

Going strong for 25 years and counting, the Open Mic was started by Brett Chambers in September of 1996 at Sam & Audrey's Sellers' 'Talk of the Town', where it wa...

Dec3

Leslie's Christmas Sing-Along

Thu, Dec 03, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NO COVER

Leslie Land has rounded up a talented and amazing holiday trio featuring George Hindenach and Kris Whitenack for a night of best-loved Christmas songs. There will be sp...

Dec4

CRUSH

Fri, Dec 04, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

DON'T MISS THIS SHOW ... Crush, one of NC's best, is live and up close at The Blue Note Grill. We are looking forward to dishing out all the classics, and best hits of today.

C...

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Dec5

North Carolina Polka Time Christmas Time Allstars & Benefit for Smile Together!

Sat, Dec 05, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

$15 Adults/$5 under 12 online or at the door.

It's that special time of year when the NC Polka Time Allstars turn into the NC Polka Time CHRISTMAS TIME Allstars! This is an all-...

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Dec5

The Gravy Boys

Sat, Dec 05, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

THE GRAVY BOYS make ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC by adding a cup of country, a pinch of roots rock, a handful of honky-tonk, a splash of bluegrass, a dash of hobo folk, stirring vigo...

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Dec6

1st Sunday Chill: Phil Mazarick & Robin Cole

Sun, Dec 06, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

NO COVER

Need a dose of Sunday Chill on those 1st Sundays of the month? Phil Mazarick and Robin Cole will be here with uptempo jazz standards ballad-style, plus some Patsy Cline...

Dec6

TBS 1st Sunday Blues Jam

Sun, Dec 06, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Suggested donation $5 at the door*

We provide amps, drums, PA … everything you'll need except for you, your instrument, sticks, and friends.

*Proceeds help with payment for th...

Dec8

Tuesday Blues Jam

Tue, Dec 08, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

NO COVER

Share the stage with other blues musicians in the area at one of the longest-running open blues jams in the triangle.

We provide amps, drums, PA … everything you'll n...

Dec9

Brett's Open Mic

Wed, Dec 09, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$5 at the Door

Going strong for 25 years and counting, the Open Mic was started by Brett Chambers in September of 1996 at Sam & Audrey's Sellers' 'Talk of the Town', where it wa...

Dec10

Pinky Wyoming & Duke LaCrosse with special guest Little Miss Hissy Phyt

Thu, Dec 10, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Suggested $10 donation. Thank you for supporting musicians!

The two! The only return!
~ with special guest Little Miss Hissy Phyt

The legendary Pinky Wyoming & Duke LaCrosse re...

Dec11

The Whiskey Honeys

Fri, Dec 11, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Come join The Whiskey Honeys for a holiday show with special guests and festive songs for the season. The Whiskey Honeys are a rock and roll oldies cover band bringing a fresh ne...

Dec13

Sunday Chill: Carter Minor & Lindsay Rosebrock

Sun, Dec 13, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

NO COVER

A soulful blend of Jazz and Blues creating a relaxing and vibrant Sunday afternoon at The BNG. Come enjoy your favorite timeless standards from the "Great American Song...

Dec15

Tuesday Blues Jam

Tue, Dec 15, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

NO COVER

Share the stage with other blues musicians in the area at one of the longest-running open blues jams in the triangle.

We provide amps, drums, PA … everything you'll n...

Dec16

Brett's Open Mic

Wed, Dec 16, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$5 at the Door

Going strong for 25 years and counting, the Open Mic was started by Brett Chambers in September of 1996 at Sam & Audrey's Sellers' 'Talk of the Town', where it wa...

Dec17

The Duke Street Dogs

Thu, Dec 17, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

NO COVER

The Duke Street Dogs are a four-piece acoustic band out of Durham, NC. They play songs written by Dog Michael Borstelmann, as well as traditional music by Tin Pan Alley...

Dec18

8-Track Minds

Fri, Dec 18, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

8-Track Minds returns to the Blue Note Grill in Durham to make you shake your booty, your body, your groove thing, and whatever else needs shaking! C'mon get happy with all your ...

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Dec19

Bull City Holiday Extravaganza 2026: 3pm Show

Sat, Dec 19, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

3pm Show Only!

Come out and enjoy this charming holiday show with classic, toe-tapping Christmas tunes and some new holiday songs that you probably haven't heard, but will be su...

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Dec19

Bull City Holiday Extravaganza 2026: 7pm Show

Sat, Dec 19, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

7pm Show Only!

Come out and enjoy this charming holiday show with classic, toe-tapping Christmas tunes and some new holiday songs that you probably haven't heard, but will be su...

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Dec20

Sunday Chill: Carter Minor & Lindsay Rosebrock

Sun, Dec 20, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

NO COVER

A soulful blend of Jazz and Blues creating a relaxing and vibrant Sunday afternoon at The BNG. Come enjoy your favorite timeless standards from the "Great American Song...

Dec20

The Eno Beach Shag Club Holiday Party

Sun, Dec 20, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$5 cover at the door.

Put on your holiday finest and celebrate the season on the dance floor with your fellow shaggers. Always good music, good people, good times!

Whether you...

Dec22

Tuesday Blues Jam

Tue, Dec 22, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

NO COVER

Share the stage with other blues musicians in the area at one of the longest-running open blues jams in the triangle.

We provide amps, drums, PA … everything you'll n...

Dec23

Brett's Open Mic

Wed, Dec 23, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$5 at the Door

Going strong for 25 years and counting, the Open Mic was started by Brett Chambers in September of 1996 at Sam & Audrey's Sellers' 'Talk of the Town', where it wa...

Dec25

Closed Christmas Day

Fri, Dec 25

We will be closed Christmas Day.

See you all on Saturday with Alamance Rhythm Quintet and on Sunday for Sunday Chill with Carter Minor and Lindsay Rosebrock 1-3p, followed by B...

Dec26

Alamance Rhythm Quintet

Sat, Dec 26, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Alamance Rhythm Quintet (ARQ) evoke great memories of the 70's music that shaped everyone's mind and mood of the times. Led by Durham native Greg Germino the band showcases sound...

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Dec27

Sunday Chill: Carter Minor & Lindsay Rosebrock

Sun, Dec 27, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

NO COVER

A soulful blend of Jazz and Blues creating a relaxing and vibrant Sunday afternoon at The BNG. Come enjoy your favorite timeless standards from the "Great American Song...

Dec29

Tuesday Blues Jam

Tue, Dec 29, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

NO COVER

Share the stage with other blues musicians in the area at one of the longest-running open blues jams in the triangle.

We provide amps, drums, PA … everything you'll n...

Dec30

Brett's Open Mic

Wed, Dec 30, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$5 at the Door

Going strong for 25 years and counting, the Open Mic was started by Brett Chambers in September of 1996 at Sam & Audrey's Sellers' 'Talk of the Town', where it wa...

Jan16

SMILE THE BAND: Northern High School of Durham Reunion

Sat, Jan 16, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Northern High School of Durham Reunion & Social Event!

Retro Covers from the 60s-70s-80s. Pop – R&B – Funk – Soul – Classic Rock – Disco! Members of Smile are derived from some ...

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Apr3

Young Dubliners

Sat, Apr 03, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

$30 seated / $25 standing online & at the door

After thirty years as one of the world's leading Celtic Rock bands, the Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio albu...

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