# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Music Maker Foundation and the Town of Carrboro, N.C. proudly present Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues, a series of live concerts every Friday evening between May 15 and June 12, 2026 at Carrboro Town Commons!

🪕 May 15: Brenda Evans, Gail Ceasar, Kelley Breiding
🎷 May 22: Da Funky Leroy Harper Jr. All Starz, Lynn Grissett
🎸 May 29: David Childers, Lightnin' Wells
🎤 June 5: Dedicated Men of Zion, Faith & Harmony
🪇 June 12: Orquesta K'Che

These concerts honor the legacy of Carrboro-born folk and blues legend Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten, showcasing artists from across the Carolina Piedmont (and beyond!) who embody the breadth and depth of American roots music.

Bring your picnic, lawn chairs and blankets for five FREE evenings of live music on the lawn. All ages welcome. Food and drink will be available for purchase from local vendors. Public parking is available and free in downtown Carrboro.

The series is made possible with support from The Forests at Duke, North Carolina Public Radio – WUNC, and the North Carolina Arts Council.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrboro/elizabeth-cotten-freight-train-blues-2026/200029932713015
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, performances, Art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Carrboro
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Carrboro Town Commons
- **lat**: 35.911029086869
- **long**: -79.077365098216
- **full address**: Carrboro Town Commons, ChargePoint, 301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues 2026 takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Carrboro Town Commons, ChargePoint, 301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues 2026?
  - **A:** Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues 2026 is organized by Music Maker Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carrboro, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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