Good morning, Wilmington.

Another piece of the local music scene is preparing to say goodbye. Greenfield Lake Yacht Club will close later this month as part of the Carolina Beach Road widening project—one of several businesses being displaced as the area undergoes major infrastructure changes.

For many, it’s more than just a bar—it’s been a gathering place, a stage, and a staple of Wilmington’s live music culture.

As one chapter winds down, another continues tonight with Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band taking the stage at Wilson Center.

Now, the news.

Greenfield Lake Yacht Club to Close as Road Project Forces Demolition

WECT As NCDOT continues its Carolina Beach Road widening project, several local businesses face demolition—including the beloved Greenfield Lake Yacht Club, which has announced its final day will be April 26. The project aims to improve traffic flow and safety, but it comes at the cost of longtime community staples. Owners and patrons are reflecting on the venue’s cultural impact, especially its role in Wilmington’s live music scene, as the area prepares for major changes tied to ongoing infrastructure upgrades.

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Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band

TUE APR 13: 7PM @ Wilson Center - CFCC
If anyone knows where to find the blues, it’s Taj Mahal. A brilliant artist with a musicologist’s mind, he has spent the past 50 years pursuing and elevating the roots of beloved blues sounds, becoming an inspiration for artists such as Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stones. He holds sixteen Grammy nominations and five wins — two of which came from dynamic collaborations with the Phantom Blues Band: Señor Blues and Shoutin’ in Key. This spring, Taj Mahal once again joins forces with the internationally renowned Phantom Blues Band for a night of world-class blues, soul, and roots mastery. $47.98+

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