Many Delmark blues artists featured at the Willow Springs Blues Fest July 29, 2023- Dave Specter, Willie Buck, Tail Dragger, Bob Stroger, Billy Flynn and more! FREE

Willow Springs Blues Fest – Saturday, JULY 29th 1 Village Cir, Willow Springs, IL 60480-1665, United States WINDY CITY BLUES SOCIETY presents 1:00 – 1:45 A Patch of Blues 2:00 – 2:45 The Miles Minor Band 3:00 – 3:45 The Sean McKee Band 4:05 – 5:05 The Dave Specter Band w/ Brother John Kattke 5:25…

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Congrats to BOB STROGER for winning 2023 LIVING BLUES award for best bass player! Kenny Smith for best drummer!

Congratulations to Bob Stroger, who won 2023 Living Blues Award for Best Bass Player! Smilin’ Bob Stroger is the youngest nonagenarian we know and a true friend and inspiration to the whole blues world!!!! Congratulations to all the nominees and winners Lots of artists who have recorded with Delmark are big winners including JOHN PRIMER,…

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DELMARK RECORDS SUMMER EVENTS

As Delmark Records celebrates its 70th anniversary and Delmark artists play around Chicago, the US and the world, the label also organizes and/or co-sponsors a series of events around the Chicagoland featuring the Delmark All-Star Band and several other of the label’s soloists and bands. We invite you listeners and readers and JOIN US!  Horner Park…

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Delmark Records and Northcenter Chamber of Commerce collaborate on upcoming exciting events: Summer concert series, Farmers Market, Ribfest!

We are excited to announce that Delmark and our friendly neighbors at the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to present wonderful family friendly fun events this summer, including Summer concert series July 19th featuring Dave Specter, Chicago Ribfest featuring Mike Wheeler Sunday, August 20th, and Delmark Records will have an ongoing merch booth…

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Delmark Records to host Peter Hurley Art Gallery – Ongoing fascinating drawing and photo exhibit of Delmark blues artists from renowned photographer/artist/journalist, Peter Hurley

Peter Hurley Art Gallery opening June 5th at Delmark Records!! Fascinating Drawing Exhibit of Delmark blues artists from renowned photographer/artist/journalist, Peter Hurley!!! Piano ace Johnny Iguana to perform! Be sure to check out Peter Hurley’s monthly column in LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE, too!   DELMARK ORIGINALS @ Delmark Studio Gallery by Peter Hurley  Creating…

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    DEMETRIA TAYLOR @ Nick’s Beer Garden, Chicago

    Demetria Taylor Band SAT 6/24 DEMETRIA TAYLOR **FREE SHOW** June 24, 2023 09:00 PM until June 25, 2023 12:00 AM https://www.facebook.com/DemetriaTaylorBlues/ Born in Chicago, Demetria grew up surrounded by Blues music, listening on records of her biggest influences including Etta James, Bessie Smith, Big Mama Thornton and most importantly, “The Queen of The Blues” Koko…

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      DEMETRIA TAYLOR @ UNTITLED Supper Club, Chicago

      Demetria Taylor Band Saturday, September 2nd • 8PM-11PM Born in Chicago, Demetria grew up surrounded by Blues music, listening on records of her biggest influences including Etta James, Bessie Smith, Big Mama Thornton and most importantly, “The Queen of The Blues” Koko Taylor. Demetria started playing drums at age 14, coached by her older brothers…

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