Delmark News Blog

Rest in peace, LINSEY ALEXANDER. DELMARK and the world wide blues community will miss you dearly!

The Blues world mourns the recent passing of Chicago blues legend, LINSEY ALEXANDER, aka The Hoochie Man! Tributes / 02.24.2025 They are leaving us: Linsey Alexander… Linsey Alexander (1942-2025) Born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, Linsey Alexander moved to Memphis with his mother at age 12 and soon, thanks to a family friend, developed an interest in…

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Fascinating interview with Johnny Iguana in IT’S PSYCHEDELIC BABY Magazine!

IT’S PSYCHEDELIC BABY MAGAZINE Johnny Iguana | Interview | At Delmark: The 1917 Steinway Sessions February 15, 2025 Johnny Iguana | Interview | At Delmark: The 1917 Steinway Sessions Chicago’s own Johnny Iguana stands at the confluence of tradition and creativity. With his upcoming album ‘At Delmark,’ arriving on April 11, 2025, he offers a…

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Dave Specter @ Feb 19th at his home base EVANSTON SPACE!! New Live at SPACE Delmark record coming soon, too!

Buy Tix Here! https://www.ticketweb.com/event/dave-specter-space-tickets/14088383 Dave Specter Live in Evanston 2025 : Best Soulful Blues Performance By Tyler Reid / January 7, 2025 Dave Specter Live in Evanston Wed Feb 19, 2025 – 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM) SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $15.00 – $25.00 | All Ages Book Tickets For blues enthusiasts, few names resonate…

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DELMARK behind the scenes MVP Frank Corpus celebrates 25 years at DELMARK!!!

Delmark Records’ warehouse manager/shipping clerk Frank Corpus has worked continuously full time at Delmark for 25 years – CONGRATS on that amazing feat, Frank! As you know, in every successful family company, there are many people who work “behind the scenes” who don’t always get the proper recognition, putting endless hours of important arduous work…

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Dave Specter & Sheryl Youngblood throw down real deal Chicago blues & soul in Arizona!

Join us to celebrate Iconic Musicians who have paved the way to deliver the heart and soul of Chicago Blues this Black History Month. Chicago Delmark Record Label artists Dave Specter and Sheryl Youngblood perform along with special appearance by Bob Corritore. Opening set by Livewire Blues Revue. Features Tom Albanese on harp, Stephen Pedone…

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DELMARK RECORDS to release “JOHNNY IGUANA: AT DELMARK” – a solo piano extravaganza!

DELMARK RECORDS TO RELEASE “JOHNNY IGUANA: AT DELMARK” A SOLO PIANO EXTRAVAGANZA ON APRIL 11, 2025 All tracks recorded live to analog tape in one take at Delmark Riverside Studio   JOHNNY IGUANA played piano on albums with Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Derek Trucks and James Cotton before releasing his own…

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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…

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