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

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

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