Freight Train Blues: Da Funky Leroy Harper Jr. All Starz & Lynn Grissett

Da Funky Leroy Harper Jr. All Starz

Leroy Harper Jr. is not just a saxophonist—he is a living link to the golden age of funk and soul. For over fifteen electrifying years, Leroy held down the saxophone section for the legendary James Brown, touring the world and contributing to the unmistakable sound of The Godfather of Soul.

Lynn Grissett

Lynn Grissett is a versatile and highly acclaimed musician, widely recognized for his powerful role in the New Power Generation Hornz, the legendary horn section for Prince. Whether leading his own Quartet or performing with elite ensembles, Lynn Grissett brings a blend of technical mastery, deep musicality, and electrifying stage presence to every engagement.

Elizabeth Cotten’s Freight Train Blues 2026

Music Maker Foundation and the Town of Carrboro, N.C. proudly present Elizabeth Cotten’s Freight Train Blues series of live concerts every Friday evening between May 15 and June 12, 2026 at the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street. The series is made possible with support from The Forests at Duke, North Carolina Public Radio – WUNC, and the North Carolina Arts Council.

Bring your picnic, lawn chairs and blankets for a FREE evening of live music on the lawn. Public parking is available and free in downtown Carrboro.

Elizabeth Cotten’s Freight Train Blues series honors Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten’s legacy in the world of roots music by emphasizing the cultural diversity, complexity, and vitality of her music and the music of many other artists local to her community and all over the country.