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Nov 19

Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour – Arcada Theater, St. Charles, IL, Nov. 10, 2024

By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour Featuring Samantha Fish, Ghalia Volt, Canned Heat, Bernard...

Nov 12

Sue Foley – SPACE, Evanston, Nov. 3, 2024

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Concert Review Sue Foley SPACE, Evanston, IL, November 3, 2024 By Jim Summaria I love the moment at a...

Nov 9

Taj Farrant – Arcada Theater, St. Charles, IL, Oct. 25, 2024

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Taj Farrant/ photo: Jim Summaria Taj Farrant at Arcada Theater, St. Charles, IL, October 25, 2024...

Nov 5

Danielle Nicole – City Winery, Chicago, Oct. 23, 2024

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Danielle Nicole/ photo: Jim Summaria Danielle Nicole at City Winery, Chicago, October 23, 2024 By Jim...

Nov 5

Leading Ladies of the Blues – Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg, IL, Oct. 19, 2024

By Linda Cain Photos: Jim Summaria L to R: Sheryl Youngblood, Lynne Jordan, Chuck Crane, Donna Herula, Peaches Staten, DuJuan Austin,...

Oct 9

Marcus King – Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI., Sept. 26, 2024

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Marcus King/ photo: Jim Summaria Marcus King at the Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI, September 26, 2024...

Oct 3

Ronnie Baker Brooks Interview

Ronnie makes his Alligator Records debut with Blues in my DNA ; the son of Lonnie Baker Brooks, he comes full circle and makes a life...

Sep 26

Larry McCray – SPACE, Evanston, Sept. 12, 2024

By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Larry McCray & Dave Specter Concert Review Larry McCray SPACE, Evanston, IL, September 12, 2024...

Sep 13

Sonny Landreth & Cindy Cashdollar – FitzGerald's, Berwyn, Aug. 29, 2024

By Mark Plotnick & Jim Summaria Photos: Jim Summaria Concert Review Artists: Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar Where: Fitzgerald’s,...

Sep 4

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Interview

“I think every artist’s goal is to bring their music to a wider audience. I am always happy to see a wide demographic at my shows and I...

Aug 30

Gerald McClendon – Galewoodstock, Chicago, August 24, 2024

Article & Photos: Peter Hurley Photo: Gerald McClendon Gerald McClendon at Galewoodstock Live Show Review & Photos by Peter Hurley ...

Aug 22

Stefan Hillesheim Interview

“I had once visited and I knew I had to move here,” German native Hillesheim says of his decision to become a Chicago bluesman. “It’s not...

Aug 8

Tedeschi Trucks Band – Northerly Island, Chicago, July 31, 2024

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Attending a Tedeschi Trucks Band concert is a magical musical experience. This band is one of the best out...

Aug 5

Delta Blues Trio – Arcada Legend Stage, St. Charles, July 24, 2024

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R -- Downtown Charlie Brown, Donna Herula, John Primer Delta Blues Trio John Primer, Donna Herula,...

Aug 3

Walter Trout – SPACE, Evanston, July 14, 2024

By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Walter Trout Concert Review Artist: Walter Trout Where: Space, Evanston, IL When: Sunday, July 14,...

Jul 2

Larkin Poe – Northshore Center, Skokie, June 21, 2024

By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria L to R : Rebecca and Megan Lovell Concert Review Artist: Larkin Poe Where: Northshore Center for...

Jun 2

Toronzo Cannon Interview

The internationally acclaimed Chicago blues man discusses his third release for Alligator Records, Shut Up and Play. The official CD...

Apr 18

Nick Alexander Interview

Nick Alexander releases debut CD, Lil Hoochie, an homage to his bluesman daddy, Linsey Story and Photos: Peter M. Hurley Photo: Peter...

Apr 15

Sue Foley Interview

Just released, One Guitar Woman honors eight solo acoustic female guitarists. “These trailblazing women weren’t just playing the guitar,...

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