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NEW VIDEO: BOB STROGER & THE HEADCUTTERS!

DELMARK RECORDS

Blues & Jazz since 1953

Delmark News Blog

Don’t miss SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD at the upcoming BLUESDAY TUESDAY! WDCB & Hambone present a star studded showcase of Chicago Blues at Fitzgerald’s!!

Kevin Johnson016 mins

WDCB Bluesday Tuesday w/ host Scott “Hambone” Hammer ft. SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD BAND on the Patio Tuesday, May 5th. FREE Show / Reservations encouraged BOOK YOUR FREE TIX HERE! FITZGERALDS Presents: WDCB Bluesday Tuesday w/ host “Hambone” Hammer: SHERYL YOUNGLBOOD BAND! FITZGERALDS PATIO Tue May 5 7:00 pm(Doors: 5:00 pm) $0.00Book Now, All Ages FitzGerald’s has been a…

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SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD was a rousing success on her ICELAND tour and Reykjavik Blues Festival – Welcome back home with appearance on WGN-TV!!

Kevin Johnson05 mins

Sheryl Youngblood and her band have arrived in Reykjavik Iceland and are hitting the ground running – so many amazing people and great places, including the Cadillac Club! #sherylyoungbloodband#blúeshátíð#luckyrecordsreykjavik#delmarkrecords#cadillacclubreykjavik Blúshátid i Reykjavik (Blues Time in Reykjavik) Night One was a packed house and soulful mood honoring the Icelandic greats – traditional group Spadar, singer/songwriter Lay…

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New Delmark soul/blues single from ELECTRIC SOUL COMPANY!! (Breezy Rodio & Will Jacobs)

Kevin Johnson02 mins

ELECTRIC SOUL COMPANY is a new and exciting blues and soul collaboration between BREEZY RODIO and WILL JACOBS, two of the most talented young artists on the scene!!! NEW Delmark SINGLE OUT TODAY! Full album on the wayElectric Soul Company – “Are You Serious?”Breezy Rodio & Will Jacobs ELECTRIC SOUL COMPANY will be performing tomorrow,…

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Delmark Day at The Venue with Jimmy Burns, Soul Message Band, Delmark All-Stars, Jamiah Rogers B-Day, and new releases for Spring 2026!

Kevin Johnson06 mins

April 24th & 25th, Delmark Records invites you to experience an electrifying weekend celebrating Chicago blues—spotlighting a breakout artist, exciting new partnerships, exclusive releases, and unforgettable live performances. Jamiah Rogers’ Birthday Celebration- Live at Rosa’s Lounge Friday, April 24th Join us for a special evening with Delmark recording artist Jamiah Rogers as he takes the stage at Rosa’s Lounge.  This…

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JAMIAH ROGERS – Celebrating April Birthday Month with special gigs and Dark Matter Coffee collaboration!

Kevin Johnson05 mins

Special gigs for rising star Chicago bluesman, JAMIAH ROGERS Thurs, April 9th – KINGSTON MINES with Rico McFarland Band on the other stage! Friday, April 24th – Celebrate Jamiah’s Birthday at ROSA’S LOUNGE!! CLICK SHOWTIME TO PURCHASE Fri, Apr 24, 2026 9:30 PM 11:00 PM Jamiah Rogers Dirty Church Band: Jamiah celebrates his birthday Over 50…

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BLUESIN’ THROUGH THE YEARS ~ DAVE WELD article on an unforgettable Chicago west side blues night at Eddie Shaw’s 1815 Club and new review in UK’s BLUES & RHYTHM magazine!

Kevin Johnson028 mins

Check out this fascinating article on a special late ’70’s Chicago West Side Blues night at the much-missed blues bar, Eddie Shaw‘s 1815 Club from Delmark recording artist, guitarist/vocalist/bandleader, DAVE WELD in UK’s premier blues magazine, BLUES & RHYTHM! Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames have a new Delmark Records compilation LP, Bluesin’ Through The…

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Delmark at Bandwidth!!

Kevin Johnson03 mins

DELMARK at BANDWIDTH: on Saturday Feb 21st, Delmark’s Julia A. Miller & Elbio Barilari hosted a listening session at the amazing facilities of Bandwidth, in Chicago’s West Side. BandWith is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote wellness for underserved Chicago communities through lasting access to high quality performing arts programs. Delmark donated the…

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Exciting recent Delmark shows! Roosevelt Purifoy to release Delmark single!

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Keyboardist extraordinaire Roosevelt Purifoy recently had a fantastic gig at LE PIANO in Rogers Park and Delmark was there to support and Delmark is excited to announce that Roosevelt will be releasing a new Delmark single in 2026!! Roosevelt has added his amazing piano and organ and keyboard talent to countless Delmark recordings. This is…

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Pierre Lacocque’s MISSISSIPPI HEAT on February 2026 ARGENTINA tour!!

Kevin Johnson09 mins

ATTENTION BUENOS AIRES: Delmark Records artist Pierre Lacocque, harmonica player supreme, composer and leader of the band Mississippi Heat, arrives. Mississippi Heat will be in Argentina for 3 weeks. 02/09/26 – 02/24/26 BUENOS AIRES PIERRE, SPECIAL GUEST: BUENOS AIRES RECORDING WITH THE DANIEL RAFFO KING SIZE BAND Argentina Add to Google Calendar Download iCal Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: No…

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SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD 2026 SPAIN tour!!

Kevin Johnson09 mins

SHERYL YOUNGLBLOOD TOURING SPAIN FEBRUARY 2026 February 19th through March 1, 2026 Sheryl Spain Tour Thu, Feb 19 @ 7:00PM Masterclass Blues School Escuela De Blues De Madrid,, Madrid, Spain Fri, Feb 20 @ 7:00PM Babel (Torrelodones) Madrid, Madrid, Spain Sat, Feb 21 @ 7:00PM Sala Intruso Madrid, Madrid, Spain Sun, Feb 22 @ 7:00PM La Casa Del Blues, Seville, Spain Tue, Feb…

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