
Events

CHICAGO BLUES REVIVAL annual fundraiser March 20th and Sheryl Youngblood mural!
Every month the Chicago Blues Revival teams up with the Kenwood-Oakland Community Organization (KOCO) to present the Silver Fox Pop Up. The Silver Fox will eventually be a physical cafe’ that caters to seniors but while that is being built there are Pop Ups at the Martin Luther King Community Center where seniors gather to have…

JIMMY BURNS featured on new all-star blues compilation for JUS’ BLUES FOUNDATION 25th Anniversary!
JIMMY BURNS‘ “STRANDED IN CLARKSDALE” from his 2003 Delmark album, BACK TO THE DELTA to be featured on a brand new all-star BLUES compilation recording to benefit the JUS’ BLUES FOUNDATION, celebrating its 25th year! This much anticipated exciting compilation will feature 2 newly recorded songs made specifically for this special release from 2 of…

JUS’ BLUES Music Foundation announces 2025 honorees, including Delmark artists SHIRLEY JOHNSON and WILLIE BUCK!
KoKo Taylor Queen of the Blues AwardOutstanding contribution to preserving traditional BluesShirley Johnson. Through the years, Chicago has been home to some of our finest blues women, and vocalist Shirley Johnson ranks near the pinnacle of this distinguished group. A veteran of over fifty years as a blues vocalist, with a notable career in gospel before…

Dave Specter @ Feb 19th at his home base EVANSTON SPACE!! New Live at SPACE Delmark record coming soon, too!
Buy Tix Here! https://www.ticketweb.com/event/dave-specter-space-tickets/14088383 Dave Specter Live in Evanston 2025 : Best Soulful Blues Performance By Tyler Reid / January 7, 2025 Dave Specter Live in Evanston Wed Feb 19, 2025 – 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM) SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $15.00 – $25.00 | All Ages Book Tickets For blues enthusiasts, few names resonate…

Dave Specter & Sheryl Youngblood throw down real deal Chicago blues & soul in Arizona!
Join us to celebrate Iconic Musicians who have paved the way to deliver the heart and soul of Chicago Blues this Black History Month. Chicago Delmark Record Label artists Dave Specter and Sheryl Youngblood perform along with special appearance by Bob Corritore. Opening set by Livewire Blues Revue. Features Tom Albanese on harp, Stephen Pedone…

DELMARK RECORDS HOLIDAY BLUES BASH was a huge success – Happy New Year!
Please check out the photos from this very special night showcasing the amazing talent and diversity of Chicago’s Delmark Records blues artists – young and old, female and male, traditional Chicago blues and more contemporary funky blues rock and R&B! Here’s a quote from our friend, blues photographer Jennifer Noble, “Delmark Records had a Holiday…

Great live review of DAVE WELD & THE IMPERIAL FLAMES in CHICAGO BLUES GUIDE!!!
Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames – Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts., Jan. 18, 2025 Article & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R — Rogers Randle, Dave Weld, Monica Myhre Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames w/ Monica Myhre, Jeff Taylor, Rogers Randle, Harry Yaseen, EG McDaniel Live Show Review & Photos by Jim Summaria …

DAVE SPECTER and SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD – 2025 Arizona blues tour!
Delmark blues recording star artists, vocalist/guitarist DAVE SPECTER and vocalist/drummer Sheryl Youngblood are excited to perform 2 anticipated shows in Arizona – Tucson’s Union Public House and THE RHYTHM ROOM in Phoenix, our friend Bob Corritore‘s famous long running blues & roots music venue. Friday, January 31 – Union Public House, Tucson, AZ Saturday, February…

DELMARK HOLIDAY All-Star Blues Party at Buddy Guy’s Legends – Dec 28th!
JOIN US AT BUDDY GUY’S “LEGENDS”, GROUND ZERO OF THE BLUES IN CHICAGO! SATURDAY DECEMBER 28TH Come celebrate the holidays in true Chicago style– with a venerable Chicago blues & jazz label at the premiere Chicago blues venue with classic Chicago blues masters as well as the young guns of the Chicago scene. The All-Star…

Muddy Waters MOJO MUSEUM – Holiday Blues Soirée
Delmark is proud to sponsor the Muddy Waters MOJO MUSEUM annual holiday blues party – Thursday, December 12th at Logan Center Penthouse in Hyde Park, Chicago! Annual Holiday Blues Soirée Purchase Tickets or Donate The Muddy Waters MOJO Museum invites you to an unforgettable night of blues, music, and holiday cheer at our annual Holiday…