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Chicago Blues Guide
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NEWS: The Windy City Blues Society is now
accepting applications to compete in the 2011
International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Deadline for
the Solo/Duo and Youth categories is August 15. Deadline
for the Band category is Sept. 1. Applications can be
found at
www.windycityblues.org.
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FEATURES: Interview with Guitar Shorty
There's no slowing down this triple threat guitarist, singer, songwriter
and showman, who still feels like he's 19. At age 70,
Shorty
has released the best album of his storied career, so far. |
FEATURES: The return of Rockin' Johnny.
After a 7-year hiatus, the real deal blues guitar whiz makes a triumphant
return, sounding better than ever with a new CD, and a
new commitment to make every note count. |
REVIEW: Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar
Festival 2010.
We take you to the nearly 12-hour marathon of nonstop music with
performances by Sonny Landreth
(photo by Jennifer Wheeler), Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa, Robert Cray, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Buddy
Guy, B.B. King, John Mayer, Keb Mo', Los Lobos, Jonny
Lang, Steve Winwood, Z.Z. Top and many more, plus
surprises! |
Hambone's Top Spins:
DJ Hambone has a dozen new CDs for hot fun in the summertime:
Pinetop & Willie Smith, Peaches Staten, Mississippi Heat, Rob Stone, Chris
James & Patrick Rynn, The Special 20's & more! |
FEATURES: Interview with Jonny Lang
The former wunderkind, now 29, talks about playing
Clapton's Crossroads Fest with Buddy Guy and Ron Wood
and how Chicago blues influenced him. |
REVIEW: Nothin' But The Blues, is a
tribute to Theresa's Lounge and a blues musical by Black
Ensemble Theater. It sizzles with barroom characters,
romance, calamity and a smokin' cast beltin' the blues. |
FEATURES: Inside The Blues
with Liz Mandeville
If you love raw, stripped down traditional Chicago blues, you'll like
Dutch slide player Peter Struijk, who
was schooled by the infamous Tail
Dragger. Liz explains this surprising
collaboration. |
FEATURES: Dave Weld remembers J.B. Hutto
One of Chicago's most influential slide guitarists and bandleaders, J.B.
Hutto passed on his musical legacy and rough 'n' rowdy
style to his nephew Lil' Ed and to his protege Dave
Weld. The latter recalls adventures with his mentor and
his huge influence. |
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 REVIEWS:
CDs:
Pinetop Perkins, Dave Weld, Holmes Bros., Nick Moss, Janiva Magness, Cash Box Kings, Big James, John Primer, Buckwheat Zydeco, John Nemeth, Buddy Guy, Saffire, Magic Slim & more.
DVDs:
Tail Dragger, Delmark's 55th Anniversary, Maxwell Street,
Son Seals, Jimmy Burns & more.
LIVE
BLUES:
Stevie Wonder, Etta James, B.B. King, Buddy
Guy, Pinetop Perkins, Joss Stone, Ryan Shaw, Mavis Staples,
Booker T & the MGs, John Nemeth, more
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 REVIEW:
Dave Specter & Jimmy Johnson at SPACE in
Evanston.
Two kindred spirits of the blues joined together
for a musical journey that took the rapt audience to a
transcendent meeting of the minds between guru and
disciple. |
REVIEW: Chico Banks Tribute & Birthday Bash at
B.L.U.E.S.
It was a night to pay tribute, celebrate and remember a shining talent
that the blues community lost too soon. The North Side
club was packed as musicians, fans, friends and family
shared music, memories, Martell shots and birthday cake
in Chico's honor. |
 FEATURES:
So Many
Roads, blues poetry by George
Kalamaras
The Best Unknown Guitarist in the World --
Roy Buchanan, tragic guitar genius. |
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August 25
SPACE, Evanston |
Blue Chicago
536 N. Clark
Chicago, IL |
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REVIEW: Tommy Castro Band at SPACE.
FEATURES:
Jammin' The Blues, Chicago Style 
FEATURES:
Elvin Bishop & Little Smokey Smothers
