Delmark News Blog

Reel-to-Reel DISTRIBUTION for Delmark
Delmark Records is announcing a master tape distribution agreement with ReVox/Horch House. As an initial offering, Revox|Horch House will distribute four classic Delmark titles: AND… There will be a new all – analog release from Delmark Records featured at AXPONA (APRIL 11-13, 2025Schaumburg Convention Center | Chicago, IL) which is… Delmark 888 – Johnny Iguana…

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 …

Let’s help to elect BOB STROGER to the BLUES HALL OF FAME!!!
Legendary Chicago Blues bassist/vocalist/bandleader BOB STROGER is one of the most beloved bluesmen of all time, and just turned 94 years young! Amazingly, the inspirational, always smiling, and immaculately dressed talented bassist is still performing regularly! But it’s a cryin’ shame that this legendary Blues man is still not in the BLUES HALL OF FAME….

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…

BLUESDAY TUESDAY with MIKE WHEELER! Fantastic pics from Alan Frohlichstein
Check out the glorious in action pics of Delmark recording artists, MIKE WHEELER BAND at BLUESDAY TUESDAYS, the wildly successful monthly blues series at FITZGERALD’S curated by WDCB’s TOM MARKER! All pics from Alan Frohlichstein https://www.alanfrohlichstein.com FITZGERALDS & WDCB PRESENT:BLUESDAY TUESDAYHOSTED BY TOM MARKER The 1st set from 7 to 8pm will be broadcast LIVE…

Vote for DELMARK RECORDS and Delmark artists DAVE SPECTER, CARLISE GUY & NuBlu in annual CHICAGO READER Best of 2024 poll!
VOTE HERE! Special shout to Evanston SPACE, Riotfest, our Alderman Matt Martin, and all the local record stores and venues

SOUL BAG covers SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD on “Chicago Blues Festival” tour in France with Johnny Iguana, Stephen Hull, Dave Herrero!
Le magazine du Blues et de la Soul depuis 1968 Text: Jacques PérinPhotos © Thierry Wakx Stephen Hull with Sheryl Youngblood Bay-Car Blues Festival 2024 November 8 and 9, 2024, Palais du Littoral, Grande-Synthe (59) The 2024 vintage of the Chicago Blues Festival inaugurated its long tour here in Grande-Synthe. The small problems noted sometimes (like the…