SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15

PIEDMONT BLUES PRESERVATION SOCIETY

Road to Memphis Blues Challenge & PBPS 41st Anniversary Party Postponed to November 15 at The Move

New date, new venue, same great Blues – artist registration open through Thursday, November 12

Greensboro, NC, November 4, 2026 – The Piedmont Blues Preservation Society (PBPS) announces that its 41st Anniversary Party and the 2026 Road to Memphis Blues Challenge, originally scheduled for November 1 at Common Grounds Downtown, have been postponed to Sunday, November 15, 2026, and will move to The Move (formerly Ziggy's Greensboro) in Downtown Greensboro.
Event times are unchanged: the anniversary party, headlined by the Appaloosa Redd Band, starts at 4:00 PM, followed by the Blues Challenge at 5:30 PM, where the Triad's best Blues acts compete for a spot at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, in January 2027.

Updated Event Details

•      What: PBPS 41st Anniversary Party featuring the Appaloosa Redd Band + 2026 Road to Memphis Blues Challenge
•      When: Sunday, November 15, 2026 – Party 4:00 PM, Contest 5:30 PM
•      Where: The Move (formerly Ziggy's Greensboro), 523 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27406
•      Admission: One ticket price – $10 general admission; FREE for current PBPS members and ages 17 & under
•      All ages welcome; 21+ to drink. Donations appreciated.
Tickets: Get your tickets here.

Calling All Musicians: Registration Extended to Thursday, November 12

The new date means more time to enter. Bands, solo/duo acts, and youth performers can register using the artist registration form on piedmontblues.org through Thursday, November 12, 2026 – the Thursday before the event. Contest slots are limited.
•      Categories & prizes: Band ($500), Solo/Duo ($250), Youth ($250)
•      Entry fees: Band $50, Solo/Duo $40, Youth $20
•      Acts are judged by a panel of music experts, with audience response factored into scores.
Register for the Blues Challenge here or visit piedmontblues.org.

Volunteers and Sponsors Needed

PBPS is an all-volunteer organization, and the new date and venue mean we need extra hands. Volunteers are needed for setup, check-in, merchandise, and more. Sign up to volunteer here.
PBPS also seeks $10,000 in sponsorships and donations to help this year's Blues Challenge winners cover travel costs to the International Blues Challenge on Beale Street in Memphis. Businesses and individuals interested in sponsoring can contact Atiba Berkley at [email protected] or 336-265-1714.
"We're grateful for the patience and support of our musicians, members, and fans," says Board President Atiba Berkley. "November 15 at The Move is going to be a great night for the Blues in the Triad, and we hope to see everyone there."
For media inquiries: Atiba Berkley, President · [email protected] · 336-265-1714