Durham, NC
Music connected to Durham
About Durham
- • Ronnie James Dio, the iconic heavy metal vocalist, was born in Portsmouth, NH.
- • Texas toast, the beloved buttery bread, was first served at the Pig Stand restaurant.
- • Portsmouth's naval shipyard, established in 1800, boosted its early economy.
- • The city once hosted the Treaty of Portsmouth, ending the Russo-Japanese War.
- • The Great Fire of 1813 destroyed much of Portsmouth's downtown area.
- • Named after the English port, Portsmouth was settled in 1623, becoming a city in 1849.
- • With about 22,000 residents, Portsmouth is dwarfed by its southern neighbor, Boston.
- • Sitting only 10 feet above sea level, Portsmouth faces increasing flood risks.
- • Healthcare, tourism, and manufacturing drive Portsmouth's modern economy.
- • Portsmouth's atmosphere is a blend of maritime history and modern vibrancy.
- • The Boston Bruins, though not based in Portsmouth, are a regional favorite.
- • UNH Wildcats hockey, a nearby college team, boasts a passionate local following.
- • Triassic-aged sedimentary rocks like sandstone and shale underlie much of Durham.
- • The Eno River State Park protects a significant stretch of the scenic Eno River.
- • The Eno River flows through Durham, providing drinking water and recreational opportunities.
- • Gray foxes are commonly observed in Durham's wooded areas and residential neighborhoods.
- • Durham is home to diverse Piedmont forests featuring oak, hickory, and pine trees.
- • The Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation inhabited the Durham area prior to European colonization.
- • In April 1865, Confederate General Johnston surrendered to Union General Sherman at Bennett Place near Durham.
- • The Durham Hotel, built in 2015, is a notable example of mid-century modern architecture.
- • The Durham Freeway (NC 147) connects downtown Durham to I-40 and Research Triangle Park.
Artists From Durham
Alexander Kort
American Empire
Andrew Tyson
Anita Morris
Anthony Roth Costanzo
Archaic Winter
Ben Mize
Betty Davis
Bombadil
Brendan Bradley
Bull City Red
Camille Parker
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Chris Holloway
Clyde McPhatter
David Aaron Baker
Delta Rae
Don Schlitz
Eric Moe
Ernie Barnes
Frederick P. Brooks
G Yamazawa
Grady Tate
Hafez Modirzadeh
Hammer No More the Fingers
Hiss Golden Messenger
Ike Carpenter
James Herndon
Jeremy Denk
Jett Rink
John D. Loudermilk
John P. Kee
John Starling
Johnny Dee
Johnny Irion
Joyce Maynard
Juan Papi
Kagwe
Kym Register & Meltdown Rodeo
LeRoi Moore
Little Brother
Mallarmé Chamber Players
Megafaun
Mickey Tucker
Midori
Mount Moriah
Naida Cole
Phil Lee
Pigmeat Markham
Queen Sarah Saturday
Rights Reserved
Ryan Pickett
Sankofa Strings
Setting
Shirley Caesar
Sully Mason
Sylvan Esso
Teresa Trull
The Future Kings of Nowhere
The Nein
The Si-Dells
Truffle
University of New Hampshire Jazz Band
Zeke Hutchins
Songs About Durham
Nearby Places
Alexander Kort
American Empire
Andrew Tyson
Anita Morris
Anthony Roth Costanzo
Archaic Winter
Ben Mize
Betty Davis
Bombadil
Brendan Bradley
Bull City Red
Camille Parker
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Chris Holloway
Clyde McPhatter
David Aaron Baker
Delta Rae
Don Schlitz
Eric Moe
Ernie Barnes
Frederick P. Brooks
G Yamazawa
Grady Tate
Hafez Modirzadeh
Hammer No More the Fingers
Hiss Golden Messenger
Ike Carpenter
James Herndon
Jeremy Denk
Jett Rink
John D. Loudermilk
John P. Kee
John Starling
Johnny Dee
Johnny Irion
Joyce Maynard
Juan Papi
Kagwe
Kym Register & Meltdown Rodeo
LeRoi Moore
Little Brother
Mallarmé Chamber Players
Megafaun
Mickey Tucker
Midori
Mount Moriah
Naida Cole
Phil Lee
Pigmeat Markham
Queen Sarah Saturday
Rights Reserved
Ryan Pickett
Sankofa Strings
Setting
Shirley Caesar
Sully Mason
Sylvan Esso
Teresa Trull
The Future Kings of Nowhere
The Nein
The Si-Dells
Truffle
University of New Hampshire Jazz Band
Zeke Hutchins
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