Dave says, “I started out studying photography in high school and taking my SLR cameras to concerts when I was around 16. Fast forward to the smartphone age where the phone camera became my preferred choice for taking shots out of my pocket. In late 2022, I decided to step up my game and bought a new mirrorless…
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 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…
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…
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…
Elliott Sharp’s Terraplane featuring Eric Mingus – Twenty Dollar Bill Delmark 883-8Digital Single You ready to get blown away from a powerful, intense, & heavy blues recording from Delmark Records from Elliott Sharp!! – The multi-talented NYC experimental/avant jazz legend, Elliott Sharp‘s Terraplane featuring Eric Mingus on vocals! Yep, that MINGUS!! (son of Charles Mingus!) Written by Elliott…
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…
Written by Roosevelt Jamison, “That’s How Strong My Love Is” made its debut in 1964 through a rendition by soul artist O.V. Wright. The song gained widespread recognition with notable recordings in 1965 by Otis Redding and the Rolling Stones, followed by versions from The Hollies and Percy Sledge in 1966. Over the years, numerous…
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 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…
