Dave Specter
![Dave Specter @ Simon’s Tavern, Chicago](https://delmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Dave-Specter-promo-2021-300x222.jpg)
Dave Specter @ Simon’s Tavern, Chicago
https://www.facebook.com/simonstavern https://www.davespecter.com https://www.davespecter.com/shows “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 talents on the Chicago music scene. Since 1985 Specter has performed…
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Dave Specter photography exhibit @ Delmark Records, Chicago
Hope you can join me on Friday July 12th at Delmark Records where I’ll be showing my photo exhibit from 5:00-8:00pm. 4121 N. Rockwell in Chicago. https://delmark.com/gallery/ The artistry of guitarist Dave Specter is very well known throughout Chicago and beyond as he has dedicated his life to the blues. This June, fans can experience a new…
![DELMARK BLUES ARTISTS (leader and sideman) on the cover of BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE thru the years! Click on the image to take you to the interviews!](https://delmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Delmark.-Julia-Elbio-BLUES-BLAST-2.jpg)
DELMARK BLUES ARTISTS (leader and sideman) on the cover of BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE thru the years! Click on the image to take you to the interviews!
Look at the all of the blues artists that have recorded for Delmark Records as a leader or sideman featured on the cover of Blues Blast Magazine. Thank you publisher Bob Kieser, writers Mark Thompson, Marty Gunther, John Mitchell, Steve Jones, and more, and all of the photographers, Peter Hurley, Bob Kieser, Marilyn Stringer, Laura Carbone, Janet Mami Takayama, Joseph Rosen, Roman Sobus, Jim Hartzell, Bob Hakins, and more!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Delmark Blues…
![Dave Specter on photography and his upcoming Gallery Show](https://delmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Dave-Gallery-photo-300x351.jpg)
Dave Specter on photography and his upcoming Gallery Show
Dave says, “I started out studying photography in high school and taking my SLR cameras to concerts when I was around 16. Fast forward to the smartphone age where the phone camera became my preferred choice for taking shots out of my pocket. In late 2022, I decided to step up my game and bought a new mirrorless…
![DAVE SPECTER Birthday Bash at Buddy Guy’s Legends and photo exhibit at the Delmark Records’ Gallery!!](https://delmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Specter-photo-exhibit-300x228.jpg)
DAVE SPECTER Birthday Bash at Buddy Guy’s Legends and photo exhibit at the Delmark Records’ Gallery!!
The Blues and Jazz Photography of Dave Specter This eighth Delmark Gallery show will feature over 25 prints of blues and jazz musicians captured by Dave Specter over the past couple of years, from many different live performances and venues. The show will run from June 3 – Sept. 1 DAVE SPECTER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Ages 21…
![DAVE SPECTER’s Birthday Party @ Buddy Guy’s Legends, Chicago](https://delmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/870_cover-300x300.jpg)
DAVE SPECTER’s Birthday Party @ Buddy Guy’s Legends, Chicago
Buy Tickets DAVE SPECTER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Ages 21 and up THURSDAY, MAY 16 Show: 9pm $15 Buddy Guy’s Legends Online ticket cut off time is 4:00PM day of show. Tickets are available at the door after 5:00PM Free acoustic set: Matt Hendricks — 5:30-8:00PMHeadlining band: Dave Specter— 9:00PM-Close SEATING POLICY: All tickets sold are General…
![DELMARK RECORDS featured in LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE! The big 70th anniversary holiday show at Thalia Hall with feature article and pic!](https://delmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-5-300x402.png)
DELMARK RECORDS featured in LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE! The big 70th anniversary holiday show at Thalia Hall with feature article and pic!
DELMARK ALL-STARS at Thalia Hall featured on a great coverage by Peter Hurley. Thank you Peter, thank you Brett Bonner and Living Blues Magazine. The closing event for Delmark Records 70th anniversary took place at the gorgeous Thalia Hall, in the South Side of Chicago, December 20th, 2023. The band was Dave Specter & Mike…
![DAVE SPECTER @ Hard Rock Casino, Gary, IN](https://delmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/870_cover-300x300.jpg)
DAVE SPECTER @ Hard Rock Casino, Gary, IN
Dave Specter has earned an international reputation as one of the premier talents on the Chicago music scene. Since 1985 Specter has performed regularly at top Chicago venues in addition to clubs, festivals and concert halls throughout the USA, as well as countless venues globally. Dave was inducted into The Chicago Blues Hall of Fame…
![Dave Specter Band tour in Spain! Teatre Auditori de La Vila Joiosa, Alicante, Spain](https://delmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-2-300x283.png)
Dave Specter Band tour in Spain! Teatre Auditori de La Vila Joiosa, Alicante, Spain
March 9: Alicante, Spain THREE SPECIAL NIGHTS IN SPAIN DAVE SPECTER BLUES BAND Dave Specter guitar, vocals Brother John Kattke keyboards, vocals Marty Binder drums Rodrigo Montovani bass Saturday, March 9, 2024 – 7 p.m. Teatre Auditori de La Vila Joiosa C. Concepció Aragonés, 2 03570 La Vila Joiosa, Alicante Dave Specter: Guitar & VocalsBrother…
![Dave Specter Band tour in Spain! Nova Jazz Cava, Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain](https://delmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-2-300x283.png)
Dave Specter Band tour in Spain! Nova Jazz Cava, Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
March 8: Terrassa, Spain Friday, March 8, 2024 – 10 p.m. 43 Festival de Jazz de Terrassa Nova Jazz Cava Passatge de Tete Montoliu, 24, 08221 Terrassa, Barcelona Dave Specter: Guitar & VocalsBrother John Kattke: Hammond, Keyboards & VocalsRodrigo Montovani: Electric BassMarty Binder: Drums Dave Specter: Guitar & Vocals Brother John Kattke: Hammond, Keyboard & Vocals …