Events

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…

Delmark’s 70th celebration at Evanston SPACE featured in DOWNBEAT Magazine!!
News THE LATEST FROM AROUND THE MUSIC WORLD Delmark 70th Bash Convenes the Blues By Michael Jackson I Dec. 12, 2023 Chicago-based Delmark Records, founded by Bob Koester in St. Louis in 1953, is the oldest continually operating independent jazz and blues label around. Taken over by Julia Miller and Elbio Barilari after Koester’s retirement in May…

Delmark Pop Up Shop for Small Business Saturday
In partnership with North Center Chamber of Commerce, Delmark is offering an open gallery and pop up store this Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 from Noon-4pm. On Small Business Saturday, we celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for the community. Delmark will be hosting of fun event and offering promotions throughout the day….