Since 1990, PART-TIME BLUES BAND has evolved into one of Charlotte's most versatile bands. Their growing popularity has led to opportunities outside the area's night club scene. They have opened for the Neville Brothers at Blockbuster Pavillion. Other Blockbuster performances were in conjunction with Santana, Dixie Dreggs, Buddy Guy, Don Henley, Foghat, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, and Rod Stewart. Most recently, they opened for Johnny Winter, John Hammond Jr., Eric Bibb, and Mick Taylor.

PART-TIME BLUES BAND is Composed of 5 members: Rusty Barkley-Guitar & vocals, Johnny Barkley-Bass & vocals, Bob Dunlap-Drums & vocals, and Jimmy "Grub" Thornburg-Keyboards & vocals and Jon R. Smith - Sax