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The Carolina Theatre presents One Night on Sugar Hill: Celebrating the Life of Barry Poss & the Legacy of Sugar Hill Records, Featuring Jerry Douglas & Friends (scheduled to appear) on November 5

July 1, 2026 by Jason Sam Jr.

DURHAM, N.C. — July 1, 2026 — The Carolina Theatre of Durham will present One Night on Sugar Hill: Celebrating the Life of Barry Poss & the Legacy of Sugar Hill Records on November 5. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org.

This special one-night-only event will celebrate the life and enduring impact of Barry Poss, the visionary founder of Sugar Hill Records and a longtime champion of bluegrass, roots, and traditional music. The evening will feature performances by fourteen-time Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Jerry Douglas and an all-star lineup of musical friends scheduled to appear (Roster subject to change):

  • Boone Creek (reunion with Wes Golding, Ricky Skaggs and Jerry Douglas)
  • Sam Bush
  • Stuart Duncan of Nashville Bluegrass Band
  • Wayne Henderson
  • Hot Rize (Nick Forster, Tim O’Brien, Peter Wernick, Bryan Sutton)
  • Sarah Jarosz
  • Robert Earl Keen
  • Daniel Kimbro
  • Doyle Lawson
  • Quicksilver (reunion with Doyle Lawson, Lou Reid and Jimmy Haley)
  • Peter Rowan
  • Kristin Scott Benson
  • The Seldom Scene (Clay Hess, Lou Reid, Ronnie Simpkins, Ron Stewart, Fred Travers)
  • Ricky Skaggs
  • Bryan Sutton
  • Jim Watson of The Red Clay Ramblers
  • The Whites (Sharon Skaggs and Cheryl White)
  • Robin and Linda Williams

To ensure his legacy continues for future generations, a portion of proceeds from the event will support a new fund dedicated to creating an annual concert in Barry Poss’s honor. The recurring program will showcase rising artists and celebrate the spirit of musical discovery and mentorship that defined Poss’s life and career. One Night on Sugar Hill promises an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and celebration, bringing together artists, friends, and fans to honor a man whose influence continues to resonate throughout the American music landscape.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.carolinatheatre.org.

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About The Carolina Theatre of Durham: 

Carolina Theatre of Durham is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that manages the city-owned Carolina Theatre at 309 W. Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701. The Carolina Theatre of Durham is dedicated to presenting vibrant, thought-provoking film and live performances that contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of downtown Durham and the Triangle Region. Visit carolinatheatre.org for more information. 

Contact: 
Hanna Mercer
Senior Director of Marketing, Carolina Theatre of Durham
(919) 560-3040 | hanna@carolinatheatre.org