2024 JUS’ BLUES HONOREES“NIGHT OF THE LIVING LEGENDS:” Jus’ Blues Legends Blues AwardOutstanding contribution to preserving traditional Blues Bluesman Jimmy Burns prefers sensitivity over shouting, and since he moved to Chicago from Mississippi in 1955, several sources outside the blues have shaped his fluid guitar tone—including gospel quartets and arena-rock bands. He turns 80 on February 27, and for…
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/markets_and_neighborhoodprograms/news/2024/may/msm.html Maxwell Street Market Will Return to its Original Home on Maxwell Street for the 2024 Season, Offering an Eclectic Mix of Foods and Finds May 16, 2024 DCASE Communications dcase@cityofchicago.org Nick Harkin, Carol Fox & Associates nickh@carolfoxassociates.com Download Photos Beginning May 26, the Market Continues on the Last Sunday of Each Month through October 27 CHICAGO—The…
Windy City Blues Society Willow Springs Blues Fest JULY 27th FREE 12:00 – 12:25 Joe Doyle Duet 12:30 – 1:10 The John Millard Band 1:25 – 2:45 Women in the Blues Featuring Sonia Astacio, Sheryl Youngblood, w/ Nick Manos 3:00 – 3:45 Robert Kimbrough Sr. Blues Connection 4:05 – 5:05 Demetria Taylor & Her Bad…
Saturday, December 14 Los Lobos: A Concert for Justice at Cahn Auditorium Performers Headliners More Performers Refund Policy No Refunds About this event The James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Evanston providing a free lifeline of integrated legal, mental health, and restorative services to youth and families. The…
August 11: Evanston SPACE with Ben Levin and Bob Stroger. Evanston, IL. 7:00 SUN AUGUST 11 Doors: 6:00PM Generations of Chicago Blues: Ben Levin and Bob Stroger with special guest Dave Specter TICKETS Blues legend Bob Stroger, born on December 27, 1930, is considered one of Chicagos top blues bassists. This Blues Music Award winner…
August 4: Nichols Park Summer Sundays Concert Series. Chicago, IL. 4:00 https://www.davespecter.com https://www.davespecter.com/shows https://youtube.com/watch?v=-K3zyCJBUWE%3Ffeature%3Doembed “One of the few top-tier guitarists” – Downbeat “Dave Specter is a global ambassador of Chicago Blues” – Chicago Sun-Times GUITARIST, SINGER/SONGWRITER, BANDLEADER, RECORDING ARTIST, PRODUCER & PODCAST HOST Dave Specter has earned an international reputation as one of the premier…
LIVE MUSIC Fri August 2, 2024 FITZGERALDS PRESENTS: Friday Night On The PATIO w/ DAVE SPECTER THE DAVE SPECTER BAND Show: 7:00 pmDoors: 5:00 pm FITZGERALDS PATIO FREE / Reservations Available BOOK NOW All Ages ADDITIONAL INFO LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO: DAVE SPECTER seen HERE FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to reserve a table. We always leave room for walk-ins…
July 17: Northcenter Chamber of Commerce Summer Music Series. 4100 N. Damen. Chicago, IL. 7:00 Bring a chair, invite your neighbors, and get to know some new ones at the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce’s annual Summer Concert Series! Summer Concert Series Date and Time Wednesday Jul 17, 20247:00 PM – 8:30 PM CDT Location Northcenter…
Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames @ The Venue, Aurora, IL Saturday, July 20 Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames will perform live on Saturday, July 20 at The Venue in downtown Aurora. By The Venue Aurora Get your tix here!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dave-weld-the-imperial-flames-tickets-893926828207?aff=odwdwdspacecraft Date and time Starts on Saturday, July 20 ·…
Check out the just published LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE article by Pete Hurley on Delmark’s RED HOT & CHICAGO BLUES WOMEN June 5th, 2024 at the Harris Theater concert. livingblues.com pmh1951.wixsite.com/blueportraits Big thank you to Peter Hurley for all of his amazing photographs and his passionate journalism expertise! Delmark Records by Julia A. Miller assisted by…