Events
Carlise Guy on Red Hot and Blues Women
Carlise Guy is a daughter of legendary blues musician, Buddy Guy. A new Delmark Artist, Carlise will release a digital single titled “A New Day” with her band NuBlu this spring.
Sharon Lewis on Red Hot and Blues Women
Sharon Lewis is one of the finest vocalists on Chicago’s scene, today. Her songs are dealing with the basics of everyday life. Sharon has two albums on Delmark – “Grown Ass Woman”, and “The Real Deal”. Sharon will perform the songs “Mother Blues” and “Don’t Try To Judge Me”, written by Steve Bramer. She says, “Basically, I…
Demetria Taylor on Red Hot and Blues Women
Demetria Taylor was born to sing the blues. She is the daughter of blues legend Eddie Taylor, and the songs on her newest album are a balance of traditional blues and modern R & B, with some written by her family, some by fellow musicians Mike Wheeler and Larry Williams, one by the venerable Magic…
Sheryl Youngblood on Red Hot and Blues Women
Sheryl Youngblood has played an integral part in the Women in Blues Tributes on recent Chicago Bluesfests – as vocalist, drummer, music director – and we’re so happy she’s a part of this show! Sheryl is also a regular performer at Blue Chicago, a main sponsor of our event. This wonderful painting of Sheryl hangs…
Lynne Jordan to host Red, Hot and Blues Women!
We are thrilled to announce that Lynne Jordan will be hosting Red, Hot, and Blues Women upcoming at the Harris Theater June 5! You may remember Lynne as MC par excellence for two Women of the Blues Tributes presented on the Chicago Blue Festival! She’ll also be performing songs of Nina Simone on May 16…
DAVE SPECTER Birthday Bash at Buddy Guy’s Legends and photo exhibit at the Delmark Records’ Gallery!!
The Blues and Jazz Photography of Dave Specter This eighth Delmark Gallery show will feature over 25 prints of blues and jazz musicians captured by Dave Specter over the past couple of years, from many different live performances and venues. The show will run from June 3 – Sept. 1 DAVE SPECTER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Ages 21…
Red Hot & Blues Women – SAVE THE DATE!
Red Hot & Blues Women…in Chicago – World Capital of the Blues Women in Blues is made possible through the Harris Theater Creative Future Fund In partnership with Delmark Records, Blue Chicago, and more The Harris Theater and Delmark Records present a Gala Blues evening on Wednesday June 5, as a pre-event to the Chicago…
2024 Chicago Blues Fest announced- many Delmark recording artists to perform! Mike Wheeler, Sheryl Youngblood, Jamiah Rogers, Dee Alexander, Johnny Iguana, Bob Stroger, Billy Flynn, and more!
We always get excited for the Chicago Blues Festival lineup to be announced and this year is no exception. Summer is coming! Many Delmark artists are performing, including: City of Chicago Announces Lineup for 2024 Chicago Blues Festival, June 6 – 9, Featuring One of Buddy Guy’s Final Chicago Performances March 6, 2024 DCASE Communications dcase@cityofchicago.org…
DELMARK RECORDS featured in LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE! The big 70th anniversary holiday show at Thalia Hall with feature article and pic!
DELMARK ALL-STARS at Thalia Hall featured on a great coverage by Peter Hurley. Thank you Peter, thank you Brett Bonner and Living Blues Magazine. The closing event for Delmark Records 70th anniversary took place at the gorgeous Thalia Hall, in the South Side of Chicago, December 20th, 2023. The band was Dave Specter & Mike…
JAMIAH ROGERS signs with Delmark Records! Lots of special recordings and live shows to come!
JAMIAH ROGERS SIGNS WITH DELMARK RECORDS CONGRATULATIONS to the newest member of the Delmark Records family! We’d like to welcome Jamiah Rogers!!! Watch for a single in April and a full album this year! Special upcoming gigs! Friday, March 1- Humboldt Jungle – Humboldt Park, Chicago Jamiah Rogers, The Masters Collection, Stand Up Comedy, and…