Preserving the soul of America’s Music
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OUR MISSION
The Music Maker Relief Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, was founded to preserve the musical traditions of the South by directly supporting the musicians who make it, ensuring their voices will not be silenced by poverty and time.
Music Maker will give future generations access to their heritage through documentation and performance programs that build knowledge and appreciation of America’s musical traditions.
PROGRAMS
CULTURAL ACCESS
Live Performances + Exhibitions + Documentation + Education
MUSICAL DEVELOPMENT
A&R + Instruments + Tour Support + Promotion
MUSICIAN SUSTENANCE
Emergency Aid + Monthly Stipends + Social Services
What We’ve Accomplished
Musician Grants
Performances
Songs Released
Artists Supported
HEAR THE MUSIC MAKERS
“We are the Music Makers” showcases the work we’ve done over our 20-year history. From the most ardent music lover to newcomers to the MMRF mission, this 2-cd album has something for everyone.
Blog
Music Maker Executive Director Heads Down to MS Book Festival!
Music Maker's Executive Director, Timothy Duffy, will be part of the Mississippi...
Music Maker bids farewell to our dear friend Nick Long
Nicholas Edwards Long, 69, of Rougemont, NC and Naples, FL, passed away...
Tour Schedule
Harvey Dalton Arnold
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 8:30 pm Price: FREE
ZOOCRÜ
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 8:30 pm Price: FREE
Selwyn Birchwood w/ Sam Frazier Jr. & the SBG’s
at the Zydeco in Birmingham, AL
Time: 8:30 pm Price: $10 general / $25 reserved
Ann Arbor Blues Festival: Alabama Slim
at the Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds in Ann Arbor, MI
Time: 1:00 pm Price: $35
Skyler Drew Foust
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 8:30 pm Price: FREE
The Petty Thieves
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 8:30 pm Price: FREE
The Glorifying Vines Sisters: Blues to Bop Festival
at the Piazza Riforma in Lugano, Switzerland
Time: Price: FREE
Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 8:30 pm Price: FREE
NC Stars in the Round: Big Ron Hunter
at the Shakori Hills in Pittsboro, NC
Time: Price: $12 in advance / $17 at gate (kids 12 and under free)
Thomas Rhyant’s Sam Cooke Soul Revue
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 8:30 pm Price: FREE
Ashley Heath
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 7:00 pm Price: FREE
Ben Payton
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 7:00 pm Price: FREE
Thomas Rhyant’s Sam Cooke Soul Revue
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 8:30 pm Price: FREE
Russ Varnell & His Too Country Band
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 8:30 pm Price: FREE
Blue Cactus
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 7:00 pm Price: FREE
Music Maker Blues Revue
at the Lee Street Theater in Salisbury, NC
Time: 7:30 pm Price: $20
Abe Reid & the Spikedrivers
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 8:30 pm Price: FREE
Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 8:30 pm Price: FREE
Live Band Karaoke with Bob Stephens
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 5:30 pm Price: FREE
Skyler Drew Foust
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 7:00 pm Price: FREE
Ellis Dyson and the Shambles
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 7:00 pm Price: FREE
Thomas Rhyant’s Sam Cooke Soul Revue
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 8:30 pm Price: FREE
Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen – Coimbra em Blues
at the Conventa Sao Francisco in Coimbra, Portugal
Time: Price:
Harvey Dalton Arnold
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 8:30 pm Price: FREE
Shamu Garcon
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 7:00 pm Price: FREE
David Childers
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 7:00 pm Price: FREE
The Oblations
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 8:30 pm Price: FREE
Abe Reid & the Spikedrivers
at the The Bullpen in Durham, NC
Time: 8:30 pm Price: FREE
Stephenson Memorial Concert: The Como Mamas
at the Berea College in Berea, KY
Time: Price: FREE
The Como Mamas: Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
at the Lafayette Square Park in New Orleans, LA 70116
Time: Price: FREE
The Como Mamas: Monk@100
at the Durham Fruit & Produce Company in Durham, NC
Time: 7:00 pm Price: $10 (Duke Students)/$25
SHOP MUSIC MAKER
Captain Luke T-Shirt
$20.00
Etta Baker – Railroad Bill 12” Vinyl
$18.00
Ironing Board Sam: Super Spirit
$14.00
We are the Music Makers! 2-CD Set
$15.00
Captain Luke T-Shirt
$44.00
Etta Baker – Railroad Bill 12” Vinyl
$44.00
Ironing Board Sam: Super Spirit
$44.00
We are the Music Makers! 2-CD Set
$44.00
