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NEW VIDEO: BOB STROGER & THE HEADCUTTERS!

DELMARK RECORDS

Blues & Jazz since 1953

News Updates
NEW VIDEO: BOB STROGER & THE HEADCUTTERS!

DELMARK RECORDS

Blues & Jazz since 1953

Dave Specter

Delmark Day at The Venue with Jimmy Burns, Soul Message Band, Delmark All-Stars, Jamiah Rogers B-Day, and new releases for Spring 2026!

Kevin Johnson06 mins

April 24th & 25th, Delmark Records invites you to experience an electrifying weekend celebrating Chicago blues—spotlighting a breakout artist, exciting new partnerships, exclusive releases, and unforgettable live performances. Jamiah Rogers’ Birthday Celebration- Live at Rosa’s Lounge Friday, April 24th Join us for a special evening with Delmark recording artist Jamiah Rogers as he takes the stage at Rosa’s Lounge.  This…

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Exciting recent Delmark shows! Roosevelt Purifoy to release Delmark single!

Kevin Johnson021 mins

Keyboardist extraordinaire Roosevelt Purifoy recently had a fantastic gig at LE PIANO in Rogers Park and Delmark was there to support and Delmark is excited to announce that Roosevelt will be releasing a new Delmark single in 2026!! Roosevelt has added his amazing piano and organ and keyboard talent to countless Delmark recordings. This is…

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    Dave Specter @ The Venue, Aurora, IL

    Kevin Johnson015 mins

    The Dave Specter Band featuring Brother John Kattke ByThe Venue Aurora Friday, Feb 20 from 8 pm to 10 pm CST The Dave Specter Band performs at The Venue in downtown Aurora on February 20th. The Venue is proud to present The Dave Specter Band featuring Brother John Kattke on Friday, February 20th. DOORS = 7pm | SHOW = 8pm ~ Advance…

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    DAVE SPECTER releases powerful & timely new single and video- “The Times They Are Deranging (The Buck Stops Where…?)” 

    Kevin Johnson04 mins

    “When the swamp becomes a cesspool, overflowing you gotta gasp for air, because the times they are deranging, people wonder the buck stops where?” Fantastic new feature in AMERICAN BLUES SCENE! Dave Specter Unleashes Timely Protest Energy on ‘The Times They Are Deranging (The Buck Stops Where?)’ Dave Specter ignites live, socially charged blues at…

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    Delmark releases 2 new digital bonus tracks from DAVE SPECTER – preview for upcoming Delmark LP, LIVE AT SPACE, Volume 2!!

    Kevin Johnson04 mins

    Delmark Records announces the release of 2 digital bonus tracks by DAVE SPECTER from the same recorded session as his critically acclaimed album, Live at SPACE. The 2 new live bonus tracks, New West Side Stroll and Message in Blue are both original instrumentals written by Specter and feature his signature guitar style backed by…

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    DELMARK RECORDS inducted into the Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!! September 14, 2025 at the Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL

    Kevin Johnson03 mins

    Chicago’s Delmark Records and your favorite artists inducted into the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum’s Hall of Fame ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM TO CELEBRATE NEW CLASS OF HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS, including Chicago’s Delmark Records The Museum Celebrated with Live Performances from Richard Marx, Enuff Z’Nuff, Billy Branch, Freddie Dixon Blues Band, Ronnie Baker…

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      Dave Specter @ Fitzgerald’s, Berwyn, IL

      Kevin Johnson012 mins

      Fri September 12, 2025 FITZGERALDS Presents: Friday Night On The PATIO w/ DAVE SPECTER! The Dave Specter Band Show: 7:00 pmDoors: 5:00 pm FITZGERALDS PATIO $0.00Book 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 so if you can’t find…

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      Delmark blues guitar star MIKE WHEELER with wildly successful shows – Big Chicago Blues Tour in Europe and Blue Monday at SPACE!

      Kevin Johnson04 mins

      Check out the wonderful pics and coverage of Mike Wheeler at the Montpellier Blues Festival in France in SOUL BAG MAGAZINE!!! Montpellier Blues Festival 2025 July 1-3, 2025. If the first French date of the Chicago Blues Summer Tour (Mike Wheeler on guitar and vocals, Cleo Cole on drums, Larry Williams on bass, Russ Green on harmonica…

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