Gritty Blues at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market Saturday April 23, 2016

"Greensboro, NC - The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St., will be hosting Gritty Blues out on the lawn, Saturday April 23, 2016 beginning at 8 am.  This tasty event will honor two southern staples, grits with a side of blues!  

Chef Felicia McMillan of Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen will be preparing a southern array of toppings from foods grown by local vendors that will top a piping hot bowl of Old Mill of Guilford Grits.  Patrons will get to choose from tomato chutney, collard slaw, tasso ham, Neese’s Country Sausage & bacon, kale, sweet potato butter, Goat Lady Dairy cheese, and a creamed honey as toppings.   

The cost of the Gritty Blues breakfast is $5 per bowl, while supplies last.  This exclusive menu is specially prepared for market patrons from ingredients found within the farmers market therefore toppings will be limited in supply and available for first come, first serve.  All proceeds benefit the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market. 

Enjoy the sounds of Andy Squint who takes the stage at 9:00 am.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend the morning at the market!  

Gritty Blues is a collaboration of the Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc, and Piedmont Blues Preservation Society celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Carolina Blues Festival and to help raise awareness of local heritage foods and traditional music in the area.

The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market operates year round on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 20 – Dec. 28.

About the Market

The Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc. (GFM) operates the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market on behalf of the City of Greensboro. GFM is a 501c3 nonprofit.

GFM provides greater Greensboro with opportunities to purchase and learn about local food and setting. GFM encourages and supports the growth of local foods and artisan goods businesses to improve greater Greensboro’s economy, support better health through healthy eating and build social and community connections.

About Piedmont Blues Preservation Society

From our love of music and our belief that music is best shared in a community, came the founding of the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society in 1985. Our non-profit organization works to cultivate and preserve the tradition of blues music. Our mission is to help the youth of our community discover the wonder and joy of music by raising awareness and providing music education to our community and schools."

- A Press Release

YES! Weekly sponsors Gritty Blues at Greensboro Farmers Curb Market with The Piedmont Blues Preservation Society, Saturday April 25, 2015

"Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St., will host "Gritty Blues”, April 25, 2015 from 8-11:30 am, an event honoring southern favorites staples, grits with a side of blues!  YES! Weekly is a sponsor of the event. We will serve Old Mill of Guilford Grits with a variety of savory and sweet toppings from market vendors including shrimp from  George Smith's NC Seafood, bacon, sausages, kale, scallions, spring onions, butter, cheese, garlic scapes, and honey.  Tracy Lamothe, owner of Blue Spoon Cooking School, will be the guest chef for the day.   

Enjoy the sounds of Peter May, Piedmont Blues Preservation Society’s 2014 Solo Blues Challenge winner who takes the stage from 9:30 am - 11:30 am.

The cost of the event is $5.00 per bowl with proceeds benefiting Greensboro Farmers Curb Market.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend the morning at the Market!  

Peter May, the son of a Dixieland-style, trumpet-blaring preacher and a hymn-singing, piano-playing teacher, plays original and classic blues, and gospel. Emphasis is on his North Carolina Piedmont style.  Trips to the Delta literally and metaphorically, infuse his personal style with an edge of raw desolation. His classically trained hands mete out precise fingerstyle blues, while his voice belts out something between a holler and a howl.

Gritty Blues is a collaboration to help raise awareness of local foods and music in our area.

About the Market

Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc. (GFM) operates Greensboro Farmers Curb Market on behalf of the City of Greensboro. GFM is a “501c3” nonprofit.

GFM provides greater Greensboro with opportunities to purchase and learn about local foods in a friendly and diverse socialsetting. GFM encourages and supports the growth of local foods and artisan goods businesses to improve Greater Greensboro’s economy, support better health through healthy eating and build social and community connections.

www.gsofarmersmarket.org

About Piedmont Blues Preservation Society

From our love of music and our belief that music is best shared in a community, came the founding of the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society in 1985. Our non-profit organization works to cultivate and preserve the tradition of blues music. Our mission is to help the youth of our community discover the wonder and joy of music by raising awareness and providing music education to our community and schools."

- A Press Release