As a nonprofit, relying on charitable donations and donations for tours of the Chess Records building, these unprecedented times of the past two years greatly affected funding for our Artist Emergency Relief Fund, Music Mentors Program, Studio Restoration Project, and many more endeavors of the Blues Heaven Foundation. If you would like to support Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation, by making…
Rockwell Blues Jazz Street Stroll Sunday, Aug. 11 1:00 – 7:00pm Enjoy a day of some of Chicago’s best blues and jazz artists. Presented by Delmark Records and hosted at Burning Bush, the day will include several bands, music vendors and Burning Bush beer. Bands will be on the patio, weather permitting, otherwise in the…
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicagomade0.html 2024 Chicago Made Lollapalooza Showcase Performance – Jamiah Rogers Delmark Records Digital Single Release Opportunity – Jamiah Rogers Jamiah Rogers deacon_denzel https://www.instagram.com/deacon_denzel/Jamiah was born April 21, 1995, in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. He had a singing mother and a multi-instrumental father whose main instrument was guitar. At age 3, Jamiah started playing drums at…
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…
