The Triangle Blues Society (TBS) is an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and promoting traditional and contemporary blues in the Triangle region North Carolina (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill). TBS has been an affiliate of the Blues Foundation since 1996. Join TBS for free at the TBS website, www.triangleblues.com , or at any TBS event.
History of TBSFormed in 1991, TBS has produced a variety of events, activities and publications for music lovers over the years. We remain an affiliate member of the Blues Foundation, an international organization that sponsors the Blues Music Awards (formerly the W.C. Handy Blues Awards).
TBS has sponsored or co-sponsored many area blues shows with both local and national acts at various clubs in the Triangle. In past years, TBS has presented national touring acts as diverse as Louisiana Red, Eric Bibb, Keb Mo, Corey Harris, Kenny Neal, Shemekia Copeland, Mark Hummel, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, Sugar Blue and many others, as well as sponsoring concerts and benefits for musicians of our own region. TBS is widely known for the outstanding TBS Blues Challenges and has sent a number of acts to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. TBS has also hosted a FREE all blues jam at various restaurants and clubs in the Raleigh area for many years. Check the TBS website for the current schedule for theTBS Electric Blues Jam. i
.. Photos from the 2008 TBS Blues Challenge
Photos from the TBS Electric Blues Jam
We strive to keep our blues events affordable. Because we offer family-friendly events as well as those geared to the 21 and older audience, TBS truly is an organization for everyone. If you're seeking a vibrant volunteer organization that combines fun with supporting blues and blues venues, look no further. We have many volunteer slots and look forward to your active membership in TBS! TBS meetings are held on a monthly basis and are OPEN to all members. To learn about TBS events and area blues events join TBS and get on our mailing list. Join TBS for free at the TBS website, www.triangleblues.com , or at any TBS event.