Sunday, July 13

Cesar Rosas & The Chi-Town Playboys wsg Delmark Artist: Jimmy Burns

The Venue is proud to present Cesar Rosas & The Chi-Town Playboys with special guest Jimmy Burns for an OUTDOOR CONCERT on July 13th.

By The Venue Aurora

Sunday, July 13 · 7 – 9pm CDT. Doors at 6pm

Location

THE VENUE21 South Broadway Aurora, IL 60505

About this event

• Event lasts 2 hours
• ALL AGES
• Free venue parking

The Venue is proud to present Cesar Rosas & The Chi-Town Playboys with special guest Jimmy Burns for a special outdoor concert on Sunday, July 13th.

This event will be held outside only – rain or shine – it will not be brought indoors.

DOORS = 6pm | SHOW = 7pm

~ Advance Admission ~
General Admission = $25

~ Day of Show ~
Additional Door Charge = $5~ NOTES: This show is General Admission only, with open outdoor seating. This concert will be held outdoors – rain or shine, regardless of the weather, so please prepare in advance. Guests are welcome and encouraged to bring their own blankets and/or folding bagged chairs. Rental Chairs will be available for purchase ($5) and a dance area near the stage is accessible to all if you do not wish to sit. Depending on the forecast, rain gear and umbrellas are also encouraged. Guests are allowed to bring in their own food and water, but no coolers or outside alcohol is permitted. Restaurants and food trucks are located nearby, and a full bar offering cocktails and N/A drinks will be available on-site at The Venue.

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⭐ Cesar Rosas & The Chi-Town Playboys ⭐

Cesar Rosas is a founding member of the iconic band, Los Lobos. Founded in 1973, the six-time Grammy winning band has spanned generations with traditional flavored music to mind altering sounds and garnered a reputation as being one of the best damn bands in America. Their latest release, Native Sons, won the Grammy for Best Americana Album in 2022. Cesar’s original blues rock songs as well as his original Cumbia flavored music have helped make Los Lobos what it is.

Joining Cesar will be The Chi-Town Playboys featuring Chicago’s own Dave Herrero, Scott Tipping, Ari Seder, Dan Ingenthron and Gerald Dowd.


⭐ Jimmy Burns ⭐

Jimmy Burns is a versatile musician with deep roots in the Chicago blues scene. Born in 1943 in Dublin, Mississippi, Burns moved to Chicago with his family at the age of twelve in 1955. His musical journey began early, learning to play the diddly bow and guitar as a child, influenced by his father’s musical abilities and the blues records they listened to at home.

In Chicago, Burns initially pursued doo-wop and R&B, singing with groups like the Medallionaires as a teenager. He recorded several singles in the 1960s and early 1970s, which have since become rare collectors’ items, especially in the UK’s Northern Soul scene.

After taking a break from professional music to focus on family and run a BBQ restaurant, Burns returned to the blues scene in the early 1990s. He was signed to Delmark Records and released his breakthrough album “Leaving Here Walking” in 1996, which earned critical acclaim and awards.

Burns’ style blends traditional Delta blues with R&B, soul, and even elements of jazz and rock. He’s known for his strong vocal abilities and guitar skills, as well as his songwriting. Throughout his career, he has toured extensively, playing festivals in Europe, Russia, and South America.

Today, Burns continues to perform and record, often collaborating with younger musicians. He hosts an open mic night at Buddy Guy’s Legends and is working on a new album called “Full Circle” with a jazz quartet. His discography includes several albums that showcase his diverse musical influences and his ability to interpret classic blues songs as well as write original material.

Despite his success, Burns remains modest about his talents and passionate about music, emphasizing that there are only two kinds of music: “good and bad.” His life story represents a unique journey through various genres of American music, always circling back to his blues roots.
~ The Venue is brought to you by Fox Valley Music Foundation, dedicated to local music awareness, education and preservation. Find out more at themusicvenue.org

The Venue is a live music performance space located west of Chicago in downtown Aurora, Illinois. Featuring local, national, and touring acts, The Venue showcases all genres of music on its intimate stage. The Venue offers a bar specializing in local craft beers and comfortably seats nearly 200 with no obstructed views.

The Venue is operated by the Fox Valley Music Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to music education, promotion, and preservation.

Easily accessible by Metra with free parking across the street, The Venue is a convenient destination. Entrance is located on Water Street Mall.

DVD: Jimmy Burns – Live At B.L.U.E.S.

DVD:Jimmy Burns – Live At B.L.U.E.S.
Delmark DVD 1789

Born in Dublin, Mississippi in 1943, Jimmy Burns derived his earliest inspiration from the records of Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and others. After Jimmy moved to Chicago in the mid-’50s he discovered a scene that was perfect for the meld of traditional blues, churchy emotionalism, and forward-looking pop/R&B sophistication that by then comprised his musical aesthetic. Live at B.L.U.E.S. captures perfectly the indelible combination of ebullient good spirits, warm-hearted intimacy, and sharp-witted intelligence that characterizes Jimmy Burns, as both a musician and a man. DVD contains 12 songs, two bonus tracks and an audio interview/commentary special feature.

Also available: Leaving Here Walking (Delmark 694), Night Time Again (Delmark 730), and Back To The Delta (Delmark DG 770).