LIVE FROM THE DOUBLE DOOR INN

Since 1973, The Double Door Inn in Charlotte, NC has been a touchstone for blues, rock, zydeco and reggae musicians from all over the world. Music royalty, including Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Koko Taylor, and J.J. Cale, as well as countless local legends, have graced the stage in this converted house. This film traces the history of the club, from its humble beginnings to international fame and the hundreds of stories in between. Featuring interviews with club owner Nick Karres and over a dozen musicians, bartenders, music promoters and fans. FEATURING: Mike Martin, Lenny Federal, Bobby Houck, Matt Karres, Tinsley Ellis, Bob Margolin, Gina Stewart, Gigi Dover, Mark Wenner, Rick Booth, Ziad Rabie, Bill Hanna, Daniel Coston, Steve Stoeckel, Pat Walters, Dan Morrill, Jo Hawkins. FEATURING MUSIC BY: The Spongetones, The Nighthawks, Monday Night All Stars, Lenny Federal, Gigi Dover, The Blue Dogs, Tinsley Ellis, Bob Margolin, The Belmont Playboys, and the song "I'm Gonna Miss It," by Randy Franklin.

Executive Producer: Jay Ahuja

Documentary / 2016 United States / 30 min

Performances by Double Door Inn veteran Lenny Federal and his students from the Community School of the Arts will take place after the screening at Ayrsley Commons  7:30pm - 9:30pm.  This event is courtesy of our friends at Piedmont Social House