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Piedmont Blues Preservation Society

NC Blues Week (May 8th thru May 17th, 2026)

Over a week of cultural presentations and events providing cultural access and .

 

 

May 11th at 6pm- Young, Black, and Blues a Virtual Discussion

Inspired by an open letter written by Jontavious Willis, Marquise Knox, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram this discussion amplifies the voices of the next generation of Blues players and patrons in a virtual conversations. Hosted by WKYU NPR host Lamont Jack Pearley of The African American Folklorist. 

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May 13th at 7pm Shiela’s Blues Jam at Ritchy’s Downtown

Join PBPS Lifetime Award recipients Shiela Klinefelter for a Greensboro style Blues Jam. Bring an instrument if you want to play! 21+ and Open to the public.

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May 14th at 7pm Shiela’s Blues Jam at Sawmill II

Join PBPS Lifetime Award recipients Shiela Klinefelter for a Greensboro style Blues Jam. Bring an instrument if you want to play! 21+ and Open to the public.