April 24th & 25th, Delmark Records invites you to experience an electrifying weekend celebrating Chicago blues—spotlighting a breakout artist, exciting new partnerships, exclusive releases, and unforgettable live performances.    Jamiah Rogers’ Birthday Celebration- Live at Rosa’s Lounge Friday, April 24th Join us for a special evening with Delmark recording artist Jamiah Rogers as he takes the stage at Rosa’s Lounge. This high-energy performance doubles as a birthday celebration for one of the most compelling new voices in Chicago blues. We will be announcing the release date of Jamiah’s forthcoming album, Chicago Cowboy. This highly anticipated project marks a bold new chapter in his career and in the Delmark catalog. Exclusive Experiences at Rosa’s: Dark Matter Coffee Collaboration: We’re excited to debut Delmark’s new partnership with Dark Matter Coffee with a special on-site pop-up. Signature “Cowboy Coffee” Espresso Martinis: A one-night-only cocktail crafted for the occasion. Limited-Edition Merchandise: Be among the first to purchase Jamiah’s new Chicago Cowboy t-shirt! Rosa’s Lounge 3420 W. Armitage Doors 8pm; Music from 9:30pm Get tix here! Listen to JAMIAH ROGERS’ new Delmark recording, Chicago Cowboy here! DELMARK DAY AT THE VENUE Join us for the third installment of our community related partnership between FVMF and the historic Delmark Records. DELMARK DAY is a new event series filled with music, mentorship, good times and most of all, the blues! The evening begins with a one-hour Masterclass will be led by blues legends The Delmark All-Stars (Mike Wheeler, Big Ray, Larry Williams, Roosevelt Purifoy) as they mentor up and coming vocalist, Jaden Allen. The event will be a “window in” to the rehearsal process complete real time mentorship, live “q and a” and steeped in Chicago Blues. DJ Julia Miller will spinning rare and classic Delmark Records vinyl immediately after class. The evening concert will feature a performance from the legendary Jimmy Burns & Soul Message Band. This celebration, funded by a Music In Action grant from Live Music Society, brings together the power of live music, education, and Chicago music history. **EVENT SCHEDULE** ~ 6pm = **Masterclass featuring Jaden Allen & The Delmark All-Stars w Mike Wheeler** ~7pm = **DJ Julia Miller** ~ 8pm = **Concert** **: Jimmy Burns & Soul Message Band**** ~ THE VENUE** is brought to you by Fox Valley Music Foundation, dedicated to local music awareness, education and preservation. the musicvenue.org Buy JIMMY BURNS and SOUL MESSAGE – Full Circle CD here Buy MIKE WHEELER –Chicago Blues LP here |
 Coming Soon! We are proud to announce that Dave Specter’s Live At Space, Volume 2 will be out soon. Volume 1 garnered critical praise and glowing reviews and we are sure you will enjoy Volume 2 just as well. Be ready to get it at the Chicago Blues Festival! If you don’t have the Volume 1 LP, buy it here! Listen to DAVE SPECTER’s Blues From The Inside Out here! |
DELMARK DAY – JIMMY BURNS & The Soul Message Band, Jaden Allen and The Delmark All-Stars @ The Venue, Aurora, IL
DELMARK DAY: Masterclass Series + Concerts
Saturday, April 25 • Starts at 6 PM
The Fox Valley Music Foundation is proud to present DELMARK DAY on Saturday, April 25th.
~ Event Tickets ~General Admission = $25~ Day of Show ~Additional Door Charge = $5
Join us for the third installment of our community related partnership between FVMF and the historic Delmark Records.
DELMARK DAY is a new event series filled with music, mentorship, good times and most of all, the blues!
The evening begins with a one hour Masterclass will be led by blues legends The Delmark All-Stars (Mike Wheeler, Big Ray, Larry Williams, Roosevelt Purifoy) as they mentor up and coming vocalist, Jaden Allen. The event will be a “window in” to the rehearsal process complete real time mentorship, live “q and a” and steeped in Chicago Blues. DJ Julia Miller will spinning rare and classic Delmark Records vinyl immediately after class. The evening concert will feature a performance from the legendary Jimmy Burns & Soul Message Band.
This celebration, funded by a Music In Action Grant from Live Music Society, brings together the power of live music, education, and Chicago music history.
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EVENT SCHEDULE
~ 6pm = Masterclass featuring Jaden Allen & The Delmark All-Stars with Mike Wheeler, Roosevelt Purifoy, Big Ray, & Larry Williams
~ 7pm = DJ Julia Miller
~ 8pm = Concert: Jimmy Burns & Soul Message Band
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~ THE VENUE is brought to you by Fox Valley Music Foundation, dedicated to local music awareness, education and preservation. the musicvenue.org
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Delmark Days highlights Chicago blues at The Venue in Aurora April 25
April 14, 2026 at 11:31 am CDT
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The Venue in Aurora will host Delmark Day, a grant-funded workshop and masterclass that will take a look inside Chicago blues at 6 p.m. on April 25.
“The mission-based program consists of an interactive workshop with Blues masters and mentors as well as a concert,” Scott Tipping, artistic director at The Venue, said in a news release. “This installment specifically will be a window in, so to speak.”
Delmark Day will begin with a live blues rehearsal session as The Delmark All-Stars nurture 18-year-old vocal prodigy Jaden Allen. The interactive masterclass will offer attendees the opportunity to watch Blues musicians at work, honing their craft of authentic Chicago Blues.
Later in the evening, Jimmy Burns & Soul Message Band will bring the blues to the stage as they perform songs from his hugely successful Delmark album “Full Circle.” DJ and Delmark president Julia Miller will spin records from the Delmark catalog between the two acts.
“It will be an evening of pure Chicago Blues,” said Elbio Barilari, artistic director at Delmark Records in Chicago.
Chicago Blues musicians joining Delmark Day include Mike Wheeler, vocals and guitar; Roosevelt Purifoy, keyboards; Larry Williams, bass; Big Ray, drums; Chris Foreman, Hammond B3 organ; Greg Rockingham, drums; Greg Jung, sax.
The Venue is located at 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. For tickets and additional show information, visit themusicvenue.org.
Rising star young talent JADEN ALLEN will perform at the Venue for Delmark Day with the Delmark All-Stars!! April 25th!
