A very successful festival presenting Delmark and Earwig artists: Donna Herula, Mike Wheeler Band, Liz Mandeville, Soul Message Band, Michael Frank & Paul Kaye, Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames and Delmark All Stars featuring Bob Stroger, Billy Flynn, Willie "The Touch [Read More]
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FEELIN’ GROOVY?! Delmark Records and Linsey Alexander featured in CHICAGO IN TUNE with live performance and interview at THE HIDEOUT, CHICAGO!
Are you feelin' groovy??!!! One of the world's most beloved music venues, Chicago's Hideout Inn is showcasing one the world's most beloved blues and jazz record labels (and the world's longest running independently owned label!) Chicago's Delmark Records with a FREE live [Read More]
Rockwell Blues & Jazz Street Stroll + Robert Whitall Art Show + Mud Morganfield + Jose Ramirez + Delmark All Stars Band + Dave Specter + Jimmy Johnson
Rockwell Blues & Jazz Street Stroll 1 day Fest on Sept 4th. Mud Morganfield has a new single. Jose Ramirez recorded with Delmark All Stars Band. Dave Specter upcoming double album. Jimmy Johnson receives the Jus' Blues Award. Robert Whitall Jr. art show is OPEN until [Read More]
ROCKWELL BLUES & JAZZ STROLL: SEPTEMBER 4TH NOON TO 9:00 PM
ROCKWELL BLUES & JAZZ STREET STROLL INDOOR & OUTDOOR FREE FESTIVAL FEATURING: 1pm - Donna Herula & Harlan Terson 2pm - Mike Wheeler Band 3pm - Liz Mandeville 4pm - Soul Message Band + Geof Bradfield 5pm - Michael Frank & Paul Kaye 6pm - Dave [Read More]
Just announced! Sat Sept 4th – Blues & Jazz Street Stroll on Rockwell!! Delmark Records is elated to announce its first annual blues and jazz block party!
Rockwell Blues & Jazz Street Stroll: September 4th 2021 Presented by Delmark Records, Earwig Records & RBRA (Rockwell Business & Residents Association). This program is made possible by a grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events with funding [Read More]
Mud Morganfield: Muddy Waters’ Eldest Son Signs with Delmark
Breaking News: Mud Morganfield's single debut on Delmark Records will appear this fall. Delmark Records, the oldest continuously operating blues & jazz independent record label in the US, announces a major addition to its roster. Mud Morganfield. Muddy Water's eldest [Read More]
LEGENDARY JIMMY JOHNSON AWARDED “2021 BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR”
92-year-old blues master Jimmy Johnson has won the critics poll of the most important blues awards, the LIVING BLUES AWARDS presented by Living Blues Magazine. Last year Jimmy Johnson was awarded as BEST GUITAR PLAYER in the same poll. These distinctions, among others, as well as [Read More]
JUNETEENTH celebration of Black Artists in Blues & Jazz
Watch, listen, read, download, stream! A selection of blues & jazz recordings by African-American artists from different eras and styles. Blues & Jazz lovers ENJOY & CELEBRATE FREEDOM. Also radio stations, DJs, radio hosts, please, go to AirPlay Direct and [Read More]
WOMEN OF THE BLUES closing night at Delmark Art Space
WOMEN OF THE BLUES AT DELMARK RECORDS ART SPACE was at Delmark for the past year. A celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the Women’s Suffrage Movement (Right to Vote)-Thank you to all of the Women Of The Blues and the photographers whose images tell a [Read More]
Celebrating Sleepy John Estes
ALL of Sleepy John Estes Delmark recordings are now available. Order CDs, download or stream here. John Adam Estes, known as Sleepy John Estes, January 25 1899 Ripley TN - June 5th 1977 Brownsville TN, was one of the greatest American blues guitarists, songwriters and [Read More]
Celebrating Anthony Braxton’s Birtdhay: born June 4th 1945, Chicago
Some of the most iconic albums by Braxton have been released on Delmark Records: 3 Compositions of New Jazz, For Alto, Four Compositions, Together Alone (with Josep Jarman) & Trio And Duet. He is also featured in Roscoe Mitchell - Duets With Anthony Braxton. Anthony [Read More]
Blues Matters Magazine features Delmark artist Jose Ramirez
Read the article & download Jose's new digital single "Whatever She Wants"...!!! The new edition of UK’s publication Blues Matters Magazine was just released and Jose Ramirez's feature is included in this issue along with great interviews with John Hiatt, Maria Muldaur, [Read More]
Dave Specter’s “The Ballad of George Floyd” showcased at The Woody Guthrie Center new exhibit
SONGS OF CONSCIENCE,SOUNDS OF FREEDOM Curated by the GRAMMY Museum® in Los Angeles, the exhibit examines the role music has played in informing and inspiring social consciousness throughout American history. Charting a path from spirituals that were sung by enslaved people in [Read More]
Jose Ramirez’ Delmark debut single, “Whatever She Wants” gets rave reviews!
AMERICAN BLUES SCENE Jose Ramirez Releases First Single On Delmark Label ‘Whatever She Wants’ American Blues Scene Staff "'Whatever She Wants' talks about an attraction so crazy that you're willing to put everything on the line, no matter how dangerous. - Jose [Read More]
CELEBRATING DELMARK RECORDS FOUNDER BOB KOESTER’S LIFE & LEGACY
Watch & Read: videos, photos, interviews, article. Delmark Records is the oldest continuously operating jazz and blues independent record label in the United States. It was founded by Robert G. Koester in St. Louis, Missouri in 1953, originally under the name “Delmar.” In [Read More]
LIVING BLUES AWARDS: JIMMY JOHNSON NOMINATED IN 4 CATEGORIES, VOTE NOW!
92-year-old blues master JIMMY JOHNSON nominated in FOUR categories: for the LIVING BLUES AWARDS: the vote is open right here! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LBAwards2021 MALE BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR MOST OUTSTANDING MUSICIAN (guitar) BEST ALBUM OF 2020 BEST LIVE [Read More]
Live Music in Chicago: yes, it’s back! (slowly but surely) Delmark artists upcoming LIVE gigs!!!
We are so excited about the long awaited return of live music concerts and concert venues and music clubs back in action. Chicago has an amazing live music scene, and many Delmark Records artists are performing soon. Chicago and Chicago area music venues that feature blues and [Read More]
DAVE SPECTER: SPECTACULAR DOUBLE ALBUM WILL CELEBRATE HIS 30 YEARS ON DELMARK RECORDS…!!!
Dave Specter’s 30 year musical journey on Delmark surrounded by a stellar list of featured artists including Otis Clay, Jimmy Johnson, Ronnie Earl, Lurrie Bell, Billy Branch, Willie Kent, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack McDuff, Lynwood Slim, Sharon Lewis, Jesse Fortune, Barkin’ Bill Smith, [Read More]
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