# Event Details - **Event Name**: John Németh / Mike Conway & the Five-Cent Kings - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: As a teenager in the early '90s growing up in the muddy potato fields of Idaho, John Németh was drawn to the hard-edged hip hop sounds and rock bands of the day, until a friend, Tom Moore, introduced him to the Junior Wells and Buddy Guy classic "Hoodoo Man Blues." Together they formed Fat John & the 3 Slims, which is still regarded as a legendary band in the Boise region. John played harp and sang in local bands, often opening the show for nationally touring blues acts and quickly caught the ear of established blues musicians. It didn't take long before he was releasing his own recordings, "The Jack Of Harps" (2002) and "Come And Get It" (2004), featuring Junior Watson, and performing in Junior Watson's band. John relocated to San Francisco in 2004, where he had the bitter-sweet good fortune to undertake a two-year stint with Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets, filling in for the ailing Sam Myers. Németh immersed himself in the deep musical waters of the Bay area, absorbing more of the soul and funk grooves of what he calls "the early East Bay Grease sound" of San Francisco and Oakland bands. In 2013 John relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, where he teamed up with producer Scott Bomar and his classic Memphis Soul band, the Bo-Keys, to create an album of revisited soul classics, "Memphis Grease" (2014 Blue Corn), which debuted at #4 on the Billboard Blues Chart. John won the 2104 BMA for Best Soul Blues Male Artist, followed by "Memphis Grease" winning Best Soul Blues Album in 2015. In 2017 Németh released "Feelin' Freaky" (produced by Luther Dickinson) on his own Memphis Grease label, crushing all barriers of style and genre with an album of original songs that defied all the usual pigeonholes, drawing from his strong influences in blues and R&B, as well as contemporary sounds in hip hop and rock 'n' roll. Later that same year, Németh was part of a side project "The Love Light Orchestra Featuring John Németh" recorded live at one of Memphis' favorite watering holes, Bar DKDC. The 10-piece band was initially envisioned by guitarist Joe Restivo, vocalist John Németh and arranger/trumpeter Marc Franklin. OPENING: Mike Conway & Friends AKA the Five-Cent Kings. We hear they're working on a surprise - for folks that love The Spoonbenders this will be a treat! Deadline for buying tickets online is 5pm the day of the show. After 5pm, please purchase all tickets at the door. NOTE: We do not take reservations; all seating is first-come, first- serve. We recommend arriving 1 hour before show time with your party to order food before the show and appreciate your patience. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/john-németh-mike-conway-and-the-five-cent-kings/200029935477233 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, dance, Art, performances, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: The Blue Note Grill - **lat**: 36.004332050702 - **long**: -78.902964364678 - **full address**: The Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham, NC 27701-2147, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: John Németh / Mike Conway & the Five-Cent Kings - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9c06ae5418e48568a0b829bf4f8acfaef08aba6069e0f84e4d761db16f0c58e7-rimg-w520-h373-dc022e48-gmir?v=1776061412 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is John Németh / Mike Conway & the Five-Cent Kings being held? - **A:** John Németh / Mike Conway & the Five-Cent Kings takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham, NC 27701-2147, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing John Németh / Mike Conway & the Five-Cent Kings? - **A:** John Németh / Mike Conway & the Five-Cent Kings is organized by The Blue Note Grill. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Blue Note Grill's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Blue Note Grill a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Blue Note Grill has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** John Németh / Mike Conway & the Five-Cent Kings 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 Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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