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

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

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!

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

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!!

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!!

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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KPEO WORLD COMMUNITY RADIO collaborates with DELMARK RECORDS on 2 weekly shows -including WOMEN IN BLUES SHOW!!!

Delmark Records Women in Blues Show starting March 15th, 2023 Starting March 15th, 2023 Delmark Records Women in Blues Delmark Records Blues Show starting March 16th, 2023 Delmark Records Blues Show starting March 16th, 2023 KPEO (World Community Radio) is an independent streaming station whose mission is to present diverse, multi-cultural programming that features topics…

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JIMMY BURNS 80th Birthday Celebration and feature in The Chicago Reader!!

Smooth Chicago bluesman Jimmy Burns celebrates 80 years He’s dipped into soul, doo-wop, and folk, and he even ran a west-side barbecue joint. Now he’s got a new live album and a birthday party at Rosa’s Lounge. by Aaron CohenFebruary 17, 2023 Bluesman Jimmy Burns prefers sensitivity over shouting, and since he moved to Chicago from Mississippi in…

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LINSEY ALEXANDER, “The Hoochie Man” featured in the CHICAGO READER!

THE SECRET HISTORY OF CHICAGO MUSIC Linsey Alexander started a second career in the blues at 58 After retiring from the police force, this larger-than-life guitarist and singer went from weekend warrior to international touring and recording artist. by Steve KrakowFebruary 15, 2023 Since 2004 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of…

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