JOIN US FOR THESE TWO EVENTS CELEBRATING Chicago jazz saxophone legend, ARI BROWN: The live broadcast on Monday and FREE concert on Tuesday will feature Ari Brown joined by longtime collaborators whose collective artistry has helped shape his unmistakable sound: pianist Kirk Brown, bassist Yosef Ben Israel, drummer Avreeayl Ra, and percussionist Dr. Cuz. Together,…
Amazon Prime Video has dropped the first full trailer for “Neagley,” the upcoming action thriller series that serves as spinoff of “Reacher.” As previously announced, the series will debut its full eight-episode first season on Sept. 16. Maria Sten returns in the role of Frances Neagley, with the cast also including Greyston Holt as Detective Hudson…
An all-star lineup of Chicago musicians to perform a night of protest songs past and present: Dave Specter, Jason Narducy, Billy Branch and Melody Angel are among the nearly dozen music acts at Sunday’s “Songs of Protest, Sounds of Freedom” at Evanston’s Space. https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/07/23/protest-songs-concert-space-evanston “Protest music has always been a part of the need to…
Two of Chicago’s favorite veteran Blues bands, Delmark recording artists both, DAVE WELD & THE IMPERIAL FLAMES and PIERRE LACOCQUE’S MISSISSIPPI HEAT were big hits at the prestigious FARGO BLUES FEST in South Dakota! Friday, July 24 9 PM – Bobby Rush 7 PM – Larry McCray 5 PM – Mississippi Heat 3 PM –…
Brand new Delmark single released from EJ MATHEWS “WALKING DOWN THIS ROAD” featuring Steve Bell on harmonica! OUT now and streaming on all platforms! East Texas Bluesman EJ Mathews Signs with Legendary Delmark Records June 16, 2026 The blues world has some exciting news to celebrate. East Texas bluesman EJ Mathews has officially joined the esteemed roster…
🏆 DELMARK ARTISTS SHINE AT THE JUS’ BLUES AWARDS Delmark Records is celebrating an unforgettable few days in Biloxi, MS, where the blues community has gathered for the Jus’ Blues Awards. We’re thrilled to congratulate Jamiah Rogers and Roosevelt “Hatter” Purifoy on receiving honors at this year’s awards, recognizing their outstanding contributions to keeping the blues alive and thriving. Jamiah will receive the Bobby…
DELMARK DAY: Masterclass Series + Concert The very special series continues! Delmark Day at Aurora’s The Venue – July 18 with SHIRLEY JOHNSON and the Delmark All-Stars with DAVE SPECTER!!! EVENT SCHEDULE~ 6pm = Masterclass featuring Bebél Brown & The Delmark All-Stars~ 7pm = DJ Julia Miller~ 8pm = Concert: Shirley Johnson & The Delmark All-Stars ByThe Venue…
Chicago! Sunday July 12th Rob Mazurek’s The Mastermind Quartet performs Mazurek’s score to Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind live, featuring Rob Mazurek on trumpets, John Moran on double bass, Joey Sullivan on drums and Victor Vieira-Branco on vibraphone at The Music Box Theatre. Working on the score of the film was a highlight of last year….
BOB STROGER & THE HEADCUTTERS won Best Album in the super prestigious Living Blues Magazine Awards. Bob Stroger also won for BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR and in the BASS category. CONGRATULATIONS Delmark artists Bob Stroger & The Headcutters…!!!! https://livingblues.com/ Congrats to the inspirational and amazing nonagenarian BOB STROGER and The Headcutters (Brazil’s finest!) on…
Check out rising Chicago blues rockstar, JAMIAH ROGERS‘ new Delmark singles and his upcoming many July gigs! July 2nd Jc&Re-up Porch Sessions 2:30-6:30p.mJuly 4th Dark Matter Coffee Factory Festival 4-5p.mJuly 8/9th Mont Tremblant, Canada Blues Festival, QuebecJuly 11th Briggs Farm Festival, PennsylvaniaJuly 12th Amyna Love Ft. Dirty Church Grant Park Fest 4-5p.mJuly 25th Hollywood Casino,…
