

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MAMA: TBS Blues Challenge & IBC 2nd Place winners
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: $20 seated / $15 standing ($5 off for TBS members with code) online and at the door

MAMA, led by Melissa McKinney, is from Asheville, NC. Renowned for her powerful vocals and original lyrics, Melissa is dedicated to using her voice for good and empowering youth to do the same. She serves as the Programming Director for LEAF Global Arts, is the founder of the WTF (Women to the Front) music festival, which highlights women in music and she is on the board of AVLFest, a multi-venue music festival in Asheville, NC. 

MAMA won the Merlefest Band Competition in 2025 and just took 2nd Place in the International Blues Challenge with a stellar line-up of musicians, including band leader, Jonathan Lloyd on trombone, Peter Dimery on saxophone, Andre Lyles on bass, Duane Simpson on guitar, Marcus White on keys, and Nik Hope on drums. 

Deadline for buying tickets online is 5pm the day of the show. After 5pm, please purchase all tickets at the door.

NOTE: We recommend arriving 1 hour before showtime with your party to avoid a wait and appreciate your patience
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/mama-tbs-blues-challenge-and-ibc-2nd-place-winners/200029692516453
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Contests, Festivals, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/33495954/mama-tbs-blues-challenge-winners-ibc-2nd-place-durham-the-blue-note-grill?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=durham-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Durham
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 709 Washington St, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27701
- **lat**: 36.00425
- **long**: -78.90301
- **full address**: 709 Washington St, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27701

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Blue Note Grill (https://allevents.in/org/the-blue-note-grill/1761539)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/61e5059030009da1f5d3d45923b0545bead189cbf8cca65939672319bdb09179-rimg-w300-h300-dc060e0e-gmir?v=1772374553

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 709 Washington St, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27701
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Blue Note Grill
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Music, Entertainment, Contests, Festivals, Art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about MAMA: TBS Blues Challenge & IBC 2nd Place winners ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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