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NEW VIDEO: BOB STROGER & THE HEADCUTTERS!

DELMARK RECORDS

Blues & Jazz since 1953

News Updates
NEW VIDEO: BOB STROGER & THE HEADCUTTERS!

DELMARK RECORDS

Blues & Jazz since 1953

Kevin Johnson

Delmark Records and Northcenter Chamber of Commerce collaborate on upcoming exciting events: Summer concert series, Farmers Market, Ribfest!

Kevin Johnson03 mins

We are excited to announce that Delmark and our friendly neighbors at the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to present wonderful family friendly fun events this summer, including Summer concert series July 19th featuring Dave Specter, Chicago Ribfest featuring Mike Wheeler Sunday, August 20th, and Delmark Records will have an ongoing merch booth…

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Delmark Records to host Peter Hurley Art Gallery – Ongoing fascinating drawing and photo exhibit of Delmark blues artists from renowned photographer/artist/journalist, Peter Hurley

Kevin Johnson04 mins

Peter Hurley Art Gallery opening June 5th at Delmark Records!! Fascinating Drawing Exhibit of Delmark blues artists from renowned photographer/artist/journalist, Peter Hurley!!! Piano ace Johnny Iguana to perform! Be sure to check out Peter Hurley’s monthly column in LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE, too!   DELMARK ORIGINALS @ Delmark Studio Gallery by Peter Hurley  Creating…

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Peter Hurley Art Gallery opening June 5th at Delmark Records!! Fascinating Drawing Exhibit of Delmark blues artists from renowned photographer/artist/journalist, Peter Hurley!!! Piano ace Johnny Iguana to perform!

Kevin Johnson07 mins

DELMARK ORIGINALS @ Delmark Studio Gallery by Peter Hurley Creating original drawings based on my photographs for Delmark Originals Exhibit was inspired by a desire to combine my life’s work as a classically trained artist with my dual-profession as a photographer of musicians for nationally distributed Living Blues Magazine. Since drawing has a been a…

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2023 Chicago Blues Fest is coming soon and DELMARK RECORDS is featured in many events in honor of our 70th anniversary!!

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Take a look at all of these fun and exciting Delmark related events coming up in celebration of our 70th anniversary in this crazy ol’ blues and jazz biz!!! Delmark Records 70th Anniversary EVENTS DELMARK 70TH Blues Review Concert video at Fitzgerald’sTues. May 23, 8:30pmThis is a film screening, NOT a live performance.6615 Roosevelt Rd….

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Delmark 70th anniversary blues compilation coming soon of glorious vinyl LP and digital download! Check it out!!

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MAGIC SAM, JUNIOR WELLS with BUDDY GUY, OTIS RUSH, DINAH WASHINGTON, JIMMY DAWKINS, JIMMY JOHNSON, LITTLE WALTER, MEMPHIS SLIM, T-BONE WALKER, BIG TIME SARAH 70th Anniversary Blues – sticker $2.00 SKU: 878-6Categories: Compact Disc, Download, LP Record, Merch, New ReleaseTags: Big Time Sarah, Buddy Guy, Dinah Washington, Jimmy Dawkins, Jimmy Johnson, Junior Wells, Little Walter, Magic Sam, Memphis Slim, Otis Rush, T-Bone Walker Description 70TH ANNIVERSARY BLUES COMPILATION – STICKER This cool…

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5 DELMARK blues artists receive a total of 7 nominations in the annual 2023 LIVING BLUES Awards!!! – Demetria Taylor, Lurrie Bell, Roosevelt Purifoy, Pierre Lacocque, and Billy Boy Arnold

Kevin Johnson03 mins

5 Delmark artists received at total of 7 nominations for the prestigious LIVING BLUES AWARDS. Demetria Taylor, Lurrie Bell, Roosevelt Purifoy, Pierre Lacocque, & Billy Boy Arnold Vote now, every vote counts, vote here! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LBAwards2023 Congratulations Demetria Taylor on THREE Living Blues Award nominations!! Blues Artist of the Year Most Outstanding Blues Singer Best Blues…

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MUD MORGANFIELD big bday tribute show to his Dad, MUDDY WATERS reviewed in AMERICAN BLUES SCENE!! All-star band with BOB STROGER, JOHN PRIMER, RICK KREHER and more!

Kevin Johnson04 mins

Big write up and absolutely gorgeous pics of a legendary show from Mud Morganfield, John Primer, Bob Stroger, Rick Kreher, Sumito Ariyoshi, Harmonica Hinds, drummer Chris Alexander for a big bday tribute to Mud’s Pop, Muddy Waters!! Apple doesn’t fall from that big ol’ BLUES TREE, does it??? Thank you, Robin Zimmerman, Michael Lepek, Lauren…

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DELMARK RECORDS is proud of our REEL TO REELS! Big hit at AXPONA – the big audio expo! Junior Wells, Magic Sam, Sun Ra, Jimmy Forrest

Kevin Johnson04 mins

DELMARK REEL-TO-REEL SERIES AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is the largest high-end audio show in North America. The three-day experience features multiple hotel floors packed with listening rooms, The Expo Hall featuring The Record Fair, a dedicated Ear Gear Expo,  seminars and live musical performances. Whether you’re a serious audiophile, a newcomer to high-end audio or…

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JOHNNY BURGIN and BILLY FLYNN to host CHICAGO BLUES GUITAR WORKSHOP at DELMARK RECORDS June 6, 7, 8!!

Kevin Johnson03 mins

JOHNNY BURGIN AND BILLY FLYNN CHICAGO BLUES GUITAR WORKSHOP Chicago Blues Guitar Workshop was born out of the Chicago Blues Camp, which ran from 2016 through 2022. Instructors Johnny Burgin and Billy Flynn are offering a limited registration workshop. Refine your blues playing, play rhythm and lead more confidently, and become more comfortable with with performing onstage. We’ll…

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Please vote for DELMARK artists, Bob Stroger, Johnny Burgin, Jose Ramirez, Sax Gordon, nominated for the 2023 BLUES MUSIC AWARDS! Deadline is March 20th!!

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Delmark Recording artists who are nominated for a BMA are the incredibly inspiring and ageless legendary Bob Stroger (bassist of the year,) Johnny Burgin (traditional blues male artist of the year,) rising star bluesman, Jose Ramirez (Best Emerging Artist Album,) and Sax Gordon Beadle (horn player of the year!) This is Johnny Burgin’s first ever BMA nomination as a leader!! And…

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