Why join? The Triangle Blues Society makes blues dreams come true. We support regular open jam sessions where local musicians get the chance to celebrate this music on stage before friends and neighbors in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, N.C. area, sponsor and co-sponsor appearances by national touring acts, work to preserve the rich history of the blues in the Triangle, and organize a signature annual competition that can lead to national exposure for local bands and duos.

The Triangle Blues Challenge: TBS organizes this annual competition where jury-selected local bands and solo or duo acts earn a blues society-sponsored trip to the International Blues Competition in Memphis. Winners at the IBC qualify for their own record deal.

Regular blues jams: TBS sponsors regular blues jams in Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill. There’s no cover charge to attend, and the stage is open to any musician with their own instrument and a desire to play.

Co-sponsored shows and discounts: Triangle Blues Society also co-sponsors local shows featuring regional and national touring blues acts, with exclusive admission discounts for TBS members.

Community outreach: The society’s website and social media channels provide a free resource and platform for anyone playing, sponsoring or interested in listening to Triangle area blues performances. Educational activities seek to promote the blues to new and existing audiences across the community, and TBS also assists local musicians in need.

HOW TO JOIN
Annual membership in the Triangle Blues Society is $15. These donations provide travel and lodging funds for the winners of our annual Triangle Blues Challenge so they can compete at the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis.

AT OUR EVENTS: Give a board member $15 cash at any TBS event, including monthly jams, the Triangle Blues Challenge or member-appreciation events. We also have a credit-card swipe machine.

JOIN ONLINE: Want to join right from your computer or phone? CLICK HERE for a list of membership levels! You can use the same link to renew your membership.

BY MAIL: If you prefer to mail a check, send it to:
Triangle Blues Society
PO Box 2531
Durham, NC 27715

Please include your Name, Email, Phone, Zip Code. We value your privacy and will not share it with anyone.