September 25, 2023

chicago blues

Our dear friend , the beloved Chicago blues singer Tail Dragger has passed away. Tributes from all over the world pour in from his many friends and fans who mourn and fondly reminisce all of the amazing times we had with the legendary Tail Dragger. Thank you, James Yancey Jones, 9/30/40-9/4/2023. Our deepest condolences to his wife Bertha and all of his family and many, many friends!

Kevin Johnson0116 mins

“ONE DAY THIS BOY WILL TAKE MY PLACE” – Howlin’ Wolf, talkin’ about Dragger “I thought our friend Tail Dragger , our blues super hero was invincible and would outlast us all. Thank you for all of the amazing once in a lifetime shows and your friendship and your wise advice, Tail Dragger. Words cannot…

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    Demetria Taylor @ Fitzgerald’s, Berwyn, IL

    Kevin Johnson013 mins

    WDCB’s monthly “Bluesday Tuesday” features Demetria Taylor WHENTue, Sep 5 at 7pm(please note: all times are CDT) WHEREFitzGerald’s6615 Roosevelt RdBerwyn, IL 60402 (View Map) (708) 788-2118 WDCB presents “Bluesday Tuesday”!  …every first Tuesday of the month at FitzGerald’s, hosted by our own Tom Marker! On September 5, at 7pm we welcome Demetria Taylor. The first set…

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      Mike Wheeler @ Reggie’s Music Joint, Chicago

      Kevin Johnson01 mins

      all blues brunch SUNOCT082023 Blues Brunch and Music 11am-2pm (Cover Includes Brunch)$15 w/Student ID 21 and over MIKE WHEELER BAND One of the hardest working bands in Chicago. The Mike Wheeler Band consists of : Mike Wheeler- Guitar & Vocals, Larry Williams-Bass & Background Vocals, Cleo Cole -Drums , Ronnie Hicks-Keyboards & Vocals. https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/4eETyYEki2W5uSZJOEXU2K?si=RTZsxGLBQSq31CRgmeB8rA&utm_source=oembed https://www.facebook.com/mikewheelerband…

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        Delmark All-Stars 70th Anniversary Blues Revue @ S.P.A.C.E. in Evanston, IL

        Kevin Johnson033 mins

        The celebration continues! Delmark 70th anniversary all-star blues concert coming soon at S.P.A.C.E. in Evanston – Delmark Records 70th Anniversary Celebration with Bob Stroger, Billy Boy Arnold, Mike Wheeler, Dave Specter, Sheryl Youngblood – Wed, Sept 20 Sept 20: Evanston SPACE, Delmark Records 70th Anniversary Celebration. Evanston, IL. 8:00 Wed Sep 20 2023 , 8:00…

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        The celebration continues! Delmark 70th anniversary all-star blues concert coming soon at SPACE in Evanston – Delmark Records 70th Anniversary Celebration with Bob Stroger, Billy Boy Arnold, Mike Wheeler, Dave Specter, Sheryl Youngblood – Wed, Sept 20

        Kevin Johnson032 mins

        Sept 20: Evanston SPACE, Delmark Records 70th Anniversary Celebration. Evanston, IL. 8:00 Wed Sep 20 2023 , 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM) SPACE 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 $18.00 – $26.00 Chicago’s own Delmark Records, the oldest independent jazz and blues record label in the world, celebrates it’s 70th anniversary at SPACE with an…

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        KEN SAYDAK back home in Chicago!! Blues pianist/vocalist/songwriter supreme Ken Saydak is returning back home to Chicago for a rare live hometown performance with the Delmark All-Stars for the 3rd annual Rockwell Stroll – Saturday August 26th

        Kevin Johnson025 mins

        Check out this amazing video of Ken Saydak with Mighty Joe Young from 1975 PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE HOTTEST BLUES & JAZZ EVENT OF THE SUMMER2023 ROCKWELL BLUES & JAZZ STROLL SATURDAY AUGUST 26THFree Event 3pm to 9pm behind Burning Bush Brewery, along the river4014 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago IL 60618, Rockwell & Irving Park. Plenty…

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