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Billy Gibbons – Park West, Chicago, Feb. 1, 2025
Article & Photos: Jim Summaria  Billy Gibbons/ photo: Jim Summaria Billy Gibbons and the BFGs at the Park West, Chicago February 1, 2025...
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Marty "Big Dog" Mercer Interview
After 9 years without a new release, Mercer has just released an all-live, all-original recording Live at The Roxy . Recorded at the...
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Jan 27
HOT SHOWS - Feb. 4-8, 2025: Blues Week: John Primer, Joanna Connor, Kevin Purcell, Bro. John, Cold Stares, at Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts.
Hey Nonny Kevin Purcell & The Root Doctors/ photo: Jim Summaria Blues Week Line Up: Tuesday, February 4: The Cold Stares Wednesday,...
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Jan 24
Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames – Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts., Jan. 18, 2025
Article & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R -- Rogers Randle, Dave Weld, Monica Myhre Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames w/ Monica Myhre, Jeff...
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HOT SHOWS - Feb. 4-8, 2025: Blues Week: John Primer, Joanna Connor, Kevin Purcell, Bro. John, Cold Stares, at Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts.
Hey Nonny Kevin Purcell & The Root Doctors/ photo: Jim Summaria Blues Week Line Up: Tuesday, February 4: The Cold Stares Wednesday,...
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Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - February 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for February 2025  Eddie 9Volt – Saratoga Ruf Records RUF 1315 www.eddie9volt.com Possessing...
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Billy Gibbons – Park West, Chicago, Feb. 1, 2025
Article & Photos: Jim Summaria  Billy Gibbons/ photo: Jim Summaria Billy Gibbons and the BFGs at the Park West, Chicago February 1, 2025...
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