Down on Copperline: The Freight Train’s Pulling Into Town Once More
The Town of Carrboro’s annual Freight Train Blues Music Series honors the music, memory and legacy of legendary native daughter Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten, born there 128 years ago. But there will be a distinctly contemporary, circa-2021 feel to this year’s edition.
One aspect is the obligatory nod to safety protocols because of the still-lingering virus pandemic. The five-show series will be all-virtual this year, broadcast on a variety of online platforms – Facebook, YouTube, Soul Bag and Artarie.
Another aspect is the decidedly modern feel of this year’s lineup. All five acts were filmed in performance at The Fruit in Durham at the end of March.
Blues Beat: Live music scene comes alive
Domenic Forcella
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Orb MellonOrb Mellon / Contributed photo
The live music scene continues to grow its return. Check the venues as the weather will determine some shows.
Friday, Orb Mellon Brings his Trio To Jerry s Pizza and Barroom. The Trio Performs Original boogie and blues. Orb Mellon, the master picker, is backed by blues drummer Mark Hennessy and Dave Robbins on harp.
Orb Mellon mines the raw energy of 20th Century American roots music, particularly whiskey fueled house party delta blues. Influenced by the likes of Bukka White, Junior Kimbrough, and John Fahey, Orb Mellon performs pure, sonically aggressive, and ever transforming original folk blues, free from any quaintness or historicism, prompting one early reviewer to identify Orb Mellon’s work simply as blues in all its primeval glory. Mark your calendars for a nice hot pizza with a dash of blues.
Blues Beat: More CTBS blues jams coming up
Domenic Forcella
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Mark Zaretsky and the Chicago Dawgs are bringing their show to Cafe Nine.Contributed photo
Well, it is looking more and more like old times. Blues shows are appearing more frequently, including last week’s very successful inaugural edition of the CTBS Blues Jam at The Chicken Shack in Marlborough.
The CTBS All Stars River City Slim, Joey Primo, Phil Caron) joined by featured artist Mike Bloomer and talented jammers are playing at a great venue, which will only get better as the warm weather comes along. There will be more outdoor seating. See you on the first Thursday in May, when the featured guest will be the incomparable Tas Cru.
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