Events
2026 Chicago Jazz Fest announced with a special celebration of Delmark artist, ARI BROWN!!
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,…
DAVE SPECTER: Songs of Protest Concert a big success at SPACE!
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…
DAVE WELD & THE IMPERIAL FLAMES & MISSISSIPPI HEAT at the Fargo Blues Festival!
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 –…
SHIRLEY JOHNSON & DAVE SPECTER – Delmark Day at the Venue!
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…
ROB MAZUREK to perform live score at MUSIC BOX
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….
JAMIAH ROGERS’ new singles & gigs!
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,…
DAVE SPECTER in South Korea and LIVE AT SPACE, Vol 2 LP and shows!
Dave Specter brought his world class Chicago blues guitar and more to South Korea on a recent trip in June, 2026! June 14: Gunsan Brews and Blues Festival, Gunsan South Korea Nestled in the charming coastal city of Gunsan, a vibrant cultural event awaits to tantalize your taste buds and serenade your soul: the Gunsan…
SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD – Summer 2026 European Tour
EUROPEAN SUMMER TOUR with SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD, Johnny Iguana, Giles Corey, Stephen Hull, and more!! Chicago Blues Summer Tour The Chicago Summer Tour is led by one of the brightest talents of the new blues scene, Stephen Hull, just 27 years old, accompanied by his band Trio Experience and two major figures of the Chicago scene:…
2026 CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL!!
Chicago Blues Festival, the nation’s largest FREE blues festival, returns with a citywide lineup honoring Chicago’s blues legacy, while highlighting the genre’s established musicians and emerging artists. Festivities kick off Thursday, June 4, at Ramova Theater, and continue throughout the weekend Millennium Park with four stages of music from noon to 9 p.m. Maxwell Street…
Dave Specter’s ADVENTURES IN GUITAR with Mike Wheeler and special guests at SPACE for Chicago Blues Fest kickoff!!!
Hope you can join us on June 3rd at Evanston SPACE as Dave Specter‘s Adventures in Guitar series returns with Delmark artist Mike Wheeler + a special guest appearance by 17-year-old rising star Meaza Joy. The DAVE SPECTER band will also be paying tribute to the late, great Jimmy Johnson. With Rodrigo Mantovani on bass…
