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Road To Memphis 2013

The Triangle Blues Society's Road to Memphis campaign raises funds to help cover travel expenses to Memphis TN for the winners of the Triangle Blues Challenge.

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Road To Memphis 2013

Road To Memphis 2013

Road To Memphis 2013

Road To Memphis 2013

Road To Memphis 2013

The Triangle Blues Society's Road to Memphis campaign raises funds to help cover travel expenses to Memphis TN for the winners of the Triangle Blues Challenge.

The Triangle Blues Society's Road to Memphis campaign raises funds to help cover travel expenses to Memphis TN for the winners of the Triangle Blues Challenge.

The Triangle Blues Society's Road to Memphis campaign raises funds to help cover travel expenses to Memphis TN for the winners of the Triangle Blues Challenge.

The Triangle Blues Society's Road to Memphis campaign raises funds to help cover travel expenses to Memphis TN for the winners of the Triangle Blues Challenge.

Jimmy Haggard
Jimmy Haggard
Jimmy Haggard
Jimmy Haggard
2 Campaigns |
Raleigh, United States
$2,365 USD 32 backers
59% of $4,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Triangle Blues - Road to Memphis

Each year the Triangle Blues Society holds the Triangle Blues Challenge to discover the best Blues Musicians in the Triangle (North Carolina) for that year. 

This year the winners are:

  • Band - Rhonda Robichaux Band
  • Solo/Duo - Sherman Lee Dillion

The winners qualify to enter the largest blues gathering in the world, held each year in Memphis TN, the International Blues Challenge (IBC).  The IBC is nearly a week long event and the musicians need to travel with their instruments, stay in a decent hotel and eat.  It is not terribly expensive, but it is not cheap either. 

As Blues Lovers please help these great musicians on their Road to Memphis!

Straight Shot

Ok. Let me break it down for you.  This year, there are five (5) musicians travelling to Memphis.  With the cost of gas these days, some will decide to fly, and some might drive if they cannot figure out a way to carry their instruments on the plane. 

The musicians will be in Memphis for six days - so they need food and lodging for about a week. 

Here is what we are looking at to help cover the musicians - $4,000

  • Travel...... about $1,500
  • Lodging.... about $1,000
  • Food........ about $1,500

Keep the Music Alive at the Grassroots

Blues music is part of almost every genre of music today.  You hear blues on TV, in movies, and in advertising.  It is background music, influencing music, and we always have the blues festivals, concerts and local venues with great blues music!

  • The musicians who win the Triangle Blues Challange are among the best of the best blues musicians from the Triangle each year 
  • The winning acts are selected by a panel of expert, independent judges, so you know the musicians have to know their stuff
  • Blues music is part of our daily lives - let's keep it alive

Musicians work hard to perfect their skills and hone their talents.   The Triangle Blues Society tries to remove the financial burdens during the competition so the musicians can focus on what they do best - PLAY the BLUES!

Through your generous contributions, you can help these wonderful musicians on their ROAD To MEMPHIS.

Thanks You,

Jimmy Haggard

President, Triangle Blues Society

 

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Pocket Change

$5 USD
Now you know what to do with that Five Bucks you found laying around - give it to the Road to Memphis campaign, beacuse every little bit helps! Thank you for your kind contribution.
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Chippin In

$10 USD
We know that times are tough for many folks today. We sincerely thank you for your kind and generous contribution.
3 claimed

Stuck On The Blues

$20 USD
We knew you could not live without that cool Triangle Blues Society, TBS oval sticker. For your $20 contribution, we will send you an amazing TBS oval sticker that will stick to almost anything - like your car bumper, window, guitar case or harmonica case!
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Looking Sharp in the "T"

$30 USD
You guessed it! For your $30 contribution you will receive the TBS oval sticker - plus the coolest Triangle Blues Society T-shirt!!!
3 claimed

Music to My Ears

$50 USD
You get the TBS oval sticker - the Triangle Blues Society super cool T-shirt - PLUS MUSIC!! -- 2012 Triangle Blues Challenge CD -- The first ten (10) people who contribute $50 will also receive a Sherman Lee Dillion CD, and a Rhonda Robichaux Band CD.
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I Can't Drive 55

$55 USD
For $55 you get the fabulous TBS oval sticker, the super cool TBS T-Shirt, the 2012 Triangle Blues Challenge CD -- PLUS a $5 Gift Certificate to Papa Mojo's Roadhouse in Durham
4 claimed

LIVE and In Person

$500 USD
The Rhonda Robichaux Band and Sherman Lee Dillion will play a show for anyone in the Triangle area. That's right, for $500 these great musicians will play your next party!
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