The Raleigh Blues Festival Is Back—And It’s Bringing the Soul
Gritty guitars, velvet voices, and stories you can feel.
Shannon
April 30, 2025
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The 13th Annual Raleigh Blues Festival rolls into town Sunday, May 4 at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, serving up a night of raw emotion and rhythm that hits deep. Catch powerhouse performances from Tucka, Pokey Bear, West Love, J-Wonn, Theodis Ealey, and more—all backed by the Live in the Flesh Band.
If you wanna hear what heartbreak, swagger, and soul sound like on stage, be sure to snag your tickets here!
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