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MUD MORGANFIELD & John Primer – Muddy Waters 110th Birthday Celebration @ Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg, IL
One of the greatest blues legends of all time, Muddy Waters forever influenced the course of American music with his powerful, impassioned sound, inspiring generations of rock and blues musicians alike. In a one-of-a-kind blues bash, Waters’ eldest son and multi-award winning artist Mud Morganfield delves into Waters’ catalog of hits with fresh energy and…
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!
“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…
Johnny Burgin Blues Review with Mary Lane and tribute to Tail Dragger @ Skokie Theater, Skokie, IL
Johnny Burgin Blues Revue 10/21/23 Bridging the Blues Across Eras and Continents Featuring Chicago’s Legendary Blues Vocalist Mary Lane, Randy McAllister; Peter Nande; and Marie Martens of Sweden 7:30 PM at Skokie Theatre Skokie, IL – Johnny Burgin Blues Revue Featuring Vocalist Mary Lane, plus Randy McAllister, Peter Nande and Marie Martens will be Saturday October 21, 2023, 7:30 PM at Skokie Theatre 7924…
Demetria Taylor @ Fitzgerald’s, Berwyn, IL
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…
Billy Flynn @ Reggie’s Music Joint, Chicago
all blues brunch SUNNOV122023 Blues Brunch and Music 11am-2pm (Cover Includes Brunch)$15 w/Student ID 21 and over BILLY FLYNN BAND Billy Flynn is an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. http://billyflynn.com/
Mike Wheeler @ Reggie’s Music Joint, Chicago
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…
Jimmy Burns @ Rosa’s Lounge, Chicago
Fri, Sep 15, 2023 9:00 PM 11:00 PM Jimmy Burns Band :: Stop That Train Jimmy Burns, born in Mississippi in 1943, is a contemporary blues musician. He moved to Chicago as a child and became involved in gospel and folk music. With his unique blend of Delta blues, R&B, and soul, Burns is known for…
Bob Stroger @ Reggie’s on the beach, 63rd Street Beach, Chicago, IL
Enjoy a Free show with Bob Stroger at Reggies on the Beach located at 63rd St. No Cover, 6:00pm -8:30pm https://www.reggieslive.com/show/bob-stroger-and-friends-at-reggies-on-the-beach BOB STROGER Have Bass Will Travel…. I was born in South East Missouri in a small town Haiti, where I lived on a farm. I moved to Chicago in 1955. I lived in the…
Delmark All-Stars 70th Anniversary Blues Revue @ S.P.A.C.E. in Evanston, IL
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…
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
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…
