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Sharon Lewis’ CRAZY LOVE single featured for VALENTINE’S DAY!

CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY ON YOUR RADIO SHOW WITH SHARON LEWIS, DELMARK RECORDS & AIRPLAY DIRECT https://airplaydirect.com/SharonLewisCrazyLoveValentines…/ She’s one of the finest vocalists on Chicago’s scene, today. ‘Basically, I wanted the message to be about dealing with life – coping, surviving.’ Her songs are dealing with the basics of everyday life. The blend of soul, blues,…

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DAVE SPECTER CD release party at Evanston S.P.A.C.E. this Tuesday, November 2nd with special guests JIMMY JOHNSON, TAD ROBINSON, & DEZ DESORMEAUX

November 2 at S.P.A.C.E. – The CD party will feature special guests! The legendary and inspirational ageless wonder, “The Bar Room Preacher,” Jimmy Johnson with sensational soul and blues vocalist/harpist Tad Robinson, and Austin, TX/Chicago saxophonist Dez Desormeaux! With Dave’s all-star band of vocalist/keyboardist Brother John Kattke, bassist Harlan Lee Terson, and drummer Marty Binder!…

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REMEMBRING BOB KOESTER – Wonderful 18 (!) page tribute in LIVING BLUES magazine to Delmark and Jazz Record Mart’s founder, the one and only, Bob Koester!

Be sure to pick up the September issue of America’s longest running blues publication, LIVING BLUES! Remembering Bob Koester  1932–2021 By Jim O’Neal and others Bob Koester, owner of Delmark Records and the Jazz Record Mart in Chicago, was for more than 60 years a mentor and friend to many in the blues world, and…

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MUD MORGANFIELD’S “PRAISE HIM” reviewed in the premier gospel website, JOURNAL OF GOSPEL MUSIC! And be sure to check out his new lyric video!

A big shout out to our friend, Bob Marovich and his amazingly detailed, informative, and well researched and written website, Journal of Gospel Music for his new review of Mud Morganfield‘s new Delmark Records gospel blues single, “Praise Him!” Thank goodness we have this “definitive online resource of gospel music of yesterday, today, and tomorrow”…

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FEELIN’ GROOVY?! Delmark Records and Linsey Alexander featured in CHICAGO IN TUNE with live performance and interview at THE HIDEOUT, CHICAGO!

Are you feelin’ groovy??!!! One of the world’s most beloved music venues, Chicago’s Hideout Inn is showcasing one the world’s most beloved blues and jazz record labels (and the world’s longest running independently owned label!) Chicago’s Delmark Records with a FREE live performance from the legendary Hoochie Man, Linsey Alexander – this Saturday night Aug…

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Just announced! Sat Sept 4th – Blues & Jazz Street Stroll on Rockwell!! Delmark Records is elated to announce its first annual blues and jazz block party!

Rockwell Blues & Jazz Street Stroll: September 4th 2021 Presented by Delmark Records, Earwig Records & RBRA (Rockwell Business & Residents Association). This program is made possible by a grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events with funding from the Walder Foundation. Saturday September 4th on Rockwell Ave. between Irving Park &…

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Jose Ramirez’ Delmark debut single, “Whatever She Wants” gets rave reviews!

AMERICAN BLUES SCENE Jose Ramirez Releases First Single On Delmark Label ‘Whatever She Wants’ American Blues Scene Staff “‘Whatever She Wants’ talks about an attraction so crazy that you’re willing to put everything on the line, no matter how dangerous. – Jose Ramirez At 33 years old, Jose Ramirez is Costa Rica’s premier blues artist and has…

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Live Music in Chicago: yes, it’s back! (slowly but surely) Delmark artists upcoming LIVE gigs!!!

We are so excited about the long awaited return of live music concerts and concert venues and music clubs back in action. Chicago has an amazing live music scene, and many Delmark Records artists are performing soon. Chicago and Chicago area music venues that feature blues and jazz like Kingston Mines, Rosa’s Lounge, Blue Chicago,…

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Delmark’s recent digital blues singles get rave reviews in Colorado Blues Society’s HOLLER Magazine! Thank you, Dan Willging!

The Holler may not be the most widely known blues publication, but it’s one of our faves! Jam packed with high quality blues journalism, photos, and reviews from this long running Colorado Blues Society magazine. Congrats on their 25th Anniversary! 2 new reviews of Delmark’s singles in their April/May 2021 issue. Be sure to check…

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