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]
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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]
Download or stream Jose Ramirez’s Delmark single “Whatever She Wants”: right here
AVAILABLE NOW FOR DOWNLOAD RIGHT HERE...! ALSO STREAMING ON ALL PLATFORMS...! Jose Ramirez – "Whatever She Wants", Delmark Digital Single 868 At 33 years old, blues artist Jose Ramirez blues has played with many of the biggest names in the blues industry, including Buddy [Read More]
Celebrating Joseph “Mojo” Morganfield: born April 14, 1964
On December 10th 2020 we were shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Joseph "Mojo" Morganfield, Delmark Artist, rising star, and friend. We will always remember this warm human being and true artist. We commit to keep his memory alive. From Mojo's [Read More]
ROBERT JR. LOCKWOOD: A TREASURE HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT
The week of his 106th birthday, Robert Jr. Lockwood's first album as a leader "Steady Rollin' Man" (1970) reached the 23rd position of the Airplay Direct radio charts. Don't miss this historical album, now for the first time available for download and streaming in all [Read More]
Delmark’s recent digital blues singles get rave reviews in Colorado Blues Society’s HOLLER Magazine! Thank you, Dan Willging!
The Holler may not be the most widely known blues publication, but it's one of our faves! Jam packed with high quality blues journalism, photos, and reviews from this long running Colorado Blues Society magazine. Congrats on their 25th Anniversary! 2 new reviews of Delmark's [Read More]
LADIES SING THE BLUES ON DELMARK RECORDS: 22 albums you must know
Celebrating Women's History Month with Delmark's historical catalogue of female singers "Delmark Records, a woman owned business, is the oldest continuously operating jazz and blues independent record label in the United States: 67 years! Throughout its history [Read More]
DELMARK RECORDS DELIVERS A FANTASTIC FIRST SELECTION TO GLOBAL RADIO VIA AIRPLAY DIRECT
Delmark Records is the oldest continuously operating jazz and blues independent record label in the United States: 67 years! Throughout its history, Delmark has released records by many of the most historical blues & jazz artists. We are committed to this legacy. While we [Read More]
CELEBRATING JIMMY BURNS B-DAY…!!!!
ALL of his Delmark albums right here READ ABOUT JIMMY, CLICK! ORDER CD, DOWNLOAD OR STREAM [Read More]
DELMARK RECORDS PRESIDENT JULIA A. MILLER HONORED WITH AIRPLAY DIRECT’S 8th ANNUAL “ICONIC INNOVATOR” AWARD
First woman ever receiving this important award Posted on February 24, 2021 AirPlay Direct is pleased to announce that Julia A. Miller, President & CEO of Delmark Records, has been honored with AirPlay Direct’s “Iconic Innovator” Award – 2021. AirPlay Direct’s [Read More]
New Johnny Burgin digital single, “Cherry On Top” is receiving plenty of well deserved LOVE!
Delmark released a new track just in time for Valentine's Day from not one but two of our favorite blues guitarists. "The Worldwide West Side Guitar Man" Johnny Burgin has teamed up with Texas blues guitar legend, Anson Funderburgh and piano ace Christian Dozzler for a brand [Read More]
José Ramírez Joins the Delmark Family
Blues rising star José Ramírez has joined the Delmark Family. His digital single "Whatever She Wants" coming out in April 2021...!!! "I am honored to be a part of my favorite record label", José Ramirez says. [Read More]
MAKING HISTORICAL JUSTICE: 92-YEAR-OLD BLUES MASTER JIMMY JOHNSON NOMINATED FOR THE BLUES MUSIC AWARDS
Mississippi born Chicago blues master and Blues Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Johnson has been nominated in the Traditional Blues Album category for his best selling CD "Every Day of Your Life". 90 YEARS YOUNG JIMMY JOHNSON returns to the recording studio for the rst time in [Read More]
MIKE WHEELER featured by Living Blues Magazine…!!!
The prestigious blues publication has Mike Wheeler on its cover plus a 5 page featured article and interview. Read it here and check Mike's albums too. [Read More]
Happy Birthday Zora Young…!!!
Born: January 21, 1948, West Point, MS Despite the prominent presence of celebrated blues artist Howlin' Wolf in her family tree, singer Zora Young grew up singing not blues, but gospel. Even when the Mississippi native shook off her roots at the age of seven to relocate with [Read More]
MIKE WHEELER on the cover of LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE!
Mike Wheeler You Have to Know Who You Are By David Whiteis Chicago bluesman Mike Wheeler has been building a career for himself for over 30 years. He plays his blues with ease and an obvious joy in what he is doing. As he says on the title track from his [Read More]
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