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Where novice, accomplished, & professional musicians can share the stage equally.
The Cape Fear Blues Jam
Each Tuesday @ 8 p.m.
1st Saturday @ 9 p.m.
The Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th St.
Wilmington, NC / 910-251-1888
Each Tuesday @ 8 p.m.
1st Saturday @ 9 p.m.
The Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th St.
Wilmington, NC / 910-251-1888
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A Little Bit Of Memphis And A Whole 'Lotta Chicago...
Like a fine wine that grows more dignified and sought-after with age, the Cape Fear Blues Jam has
become a true, live music gem among Wilmington blues artists and listeners. Even more impressive
are the real numbers that reflect the popularity and high profile that this weekly event has reached:
As of January 1, 2006 nearly 30,000 people have passed through the doors of the Rusty Nail Saloon
to be a part of this Cape Fear musical institution. That's more than most of its earliest years
combined and certainly mirrors the openness, accessibility and welcome atmosphere that the Cape
Fear Blues Society has infused into the Jam since ratcheting-up the quality of its equipment,
structure and schedule in 1996.
The Cape Fear Blues Jam occupied a number of class establishments prior to the Rusty Nail. Without
exception, Rockit's Sports Bar had the best stage in town, the River Club was a cavernous blues
performance hall, while the Icehouse provided the occasional outdoor gig. These and other venues
played an important role in the development and aura that the Jam now enjoys, but the Nail adds
another dimension that overwhelms you the moment you step inside: blues atmosphere. Period. The
low-slung ceiling, late-50's linoleum and rotating, vinyl-clad barstools conjure up another world where
jukin' was king, Muddy Waters ruled, and all the ladies wore wig hats on their heads. It's a little bit of
Memphis and a whole 'lotta Chicago. Toss in a couple of billiard tables, some cold beer, top-shelf
spirits, walls of memorabilia, a stage full of talented blues players in front of an eager audience and
you've got a rollicking Wilmington blues bar that can claim Tuesday nights (and the 1st Saturday of
each month) all for itself. Life is good.
Another unique aspect that sets the Cape Fear Blues Jam apart from any other jam you've ever
visited is the equipment. The CFBS owns every bit of it and continuously maintains and updates it for
the convenience of our musicians and the enjoyment of our audience. We proudly use Fender Hot
Rod & Peavey Delta Blues amps, Pearl drums, Sabian cymbals, a complete Peavey bass rig, Shure mics
and a full-bore, professional P.A. system operated by a qualified soundman who doubles as the
evening's jam master.
We've perfected a system that allows all musicians who attend our Jam an opportunity to play: we
limit all sets to 3 songs or 20 minutes, whichever comes first. And although we don't have any blues
police to interfere, we do insist that everybody plays the blues. Whether it's West coast jump, Delta
stomp, Detroit soul, Piedmont finger-pickin' or South-side jukin', we welcome all of it at the Cape Fear
Blues Jam.
become a true, live music gem among Wilmington blues artists and listeners. Even more impressive
are the real numbers that reflect the popularity and high profile that this weekly event has reached:
As of January 1, 2006 nearly 30,000 people have passed through the doors of the Rusty Nail Saloon
to be a part of this Cape Fear musical institution. That's more than most of its earliest years
combined and certainly mirrors the openness, accessibility and welcome atmosphere that the Cape
Fear Blues Society has infused into the Jam since ratcheting-up the quality of its equipment,
structure and schedule in 1996.
The Cape Fear Blues Jam occupied a number of class establishments prior to the Rusty Nail. Without
exception, Rockit's Sports Bar had the best stage in town, the River Club was a cavernous blues
performance hall, while the Icehouse provided the occasional outdoor gig. These and other venues
played an important role in the development and aura that the Jam now enjoys, but the Nail adds
another dimension that overwhelms you the moment you step inside: blues atmosphere. Period. The
low-slung ceiling, late-50's linoleum and rotating, vinyl-clad barstools conjure up another world where
jukin' was king, Muddy Waters ruled, and all the ladies wore wig hats on their heads. It's a little bit of
Memphis and a whole 'lotta Chicago. Toss in a couple of billiard tables, some cold beer, top-shelf
spirits, walls of memorabilia, a stage full of talented blues players in front of an eager audience and
you've got a rollicking Wilmington blues bar that can claim Tuesday nights (and the 1st Saturday of
each month) all for itself. Life is good.
Another unique aspect that sets the Cape Fear Blues Jam apart from any other jam you've ever
visited is the equipment. The CFBS owns every bit of it and continuously maintains and updates it for
the convenience of our musicians and the enjoyment of our audience. We proudly use Fender Hot
Rod & Peavey Delta Blues amps, Pearl drums, Sabian cymbals, a complete Peavey bass rig, Shure mics
and a full-bore, professional P.A. system operated by a qualified soundman who doubles as the
evening's jam master.
We've perfected a system that allows all musicians who attend our Jam an opportunity to play: we
limit all sets to 3 songs or 20 minutes, whichever comes first. And although we don't have any blues
police to interfere, we do insist that everybody plays the blues. Whether it's West coast jump, Delta
stomp, Detroit soul, Piedmont finger-pickin' or South-side jukin', we welcome all of it at the Cape Fear
Blues Jam.
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If you have questions, concerns or comments you can email our primary jam master & soundman Pete
Durso by clicking here. Lan Nichols also leads many of the jams and you can email him here.
The Cape Fear Blues Jam is owned and operated by the Cape Fear Blues Society and sponsored in
cooperation with the local venues that host these important blues events.
Durso by clicking here. Lan Nichols also leads many of the jams and you can email him here.
The Cape Fear Blues Jam is owned and operated by the Cape Fear Blues Society and sponsored in
cooperation with the local venues that host these important blues events.
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