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BLUES UPDATES
Chicago Blues Challenge 2025 seeks bands, solos, duos for the IBC competition in Memphis
Chicago  Blues Challenge 2025  The Windy City Blues Society extends an invitation for local bands, solo and duo acts to enter the ...
Sep 23
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Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors Chicago's Blues legacy and more for 2025's induction event at Rialto Theater, Joliet
Story & Photos by Jim Summaria L to R: Barbra Marks, Bettye Kelly, Evelyn Tan Cooper, Freddie Dixon The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum and...
Sep 19
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The Who & Joe Bonamassa – United Center, Chicago, Sept. 7, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria The Who & Joe Bonamassa at the United Center in Chicago September 7, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria...
Sep 19
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Mud Morganfield Interview
“I had to have some blues of my own to sing about….you don’t just get up and go outside and say, ‘Look at me, I’m a bluesman!’ You’ve got...
Sep 13
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HOT SHOWS
HOT SHOW - Oct. 2: Daniel Souvigny's Organ Trio w/ Eric Gales, Rosa's Lounge
Rosa's Lounge (Chicago) Dan Souvigny’s New Organ Trio with Eric Gales and special guests When: Oct. 2 (Thursday) Show Times: 9 & 10:30...
Sep 262 min read
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CD REVIEWS
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - October 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for October 2025  Buddy Guy – Ain’t Done with the Blues RCA/Silvertone Records...
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LIVE SHOW REVIEW
The Who & Joe Bonamassa – United Center, Chicago, Sept. 7, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria The Who & Joe Bonamassa at the United Center in Chicago September 7, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria...
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Sep 19
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BLUES UPDATES
Chicago Blues Challenge 2025 seeks bands, solos, duos for the IBC competition in Memphis
Chicago  Blues Challenge 2025  The Windy City Blues Society extends an invitation for local bands, solo and duo acts to enter the ...
Sep 23
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Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors Chicago's Blues legacy and more for 2025's induction event at Rialto Theater, Joliet
Story & Photos by Jim Summaria L to R: Barbra Marks, Bettye Kelly, Evelyn Tan Cooper, Freddie Dixon The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum and...
Sep 19
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The Who & Joe Bonamassa – United Center, Chicago, Sept. 7, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria The Who & Joe Bonamassa at the United Center in Chicago September 7, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria...
Sep 19
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Mud Morganfield Interview
“I had to have some blues of my own to sing about….you don’t just get up and go outside and say, ‘Look at me, I’m a bluesman!’ You’ve got...
Sep 13
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HOT SHOWS
HOT SHOW - Oct. 2: Daniel Souvigny's Organ Trio w/ Eric Gales, Rosa's Lounge
Rosa's Lounge (Chicago) Dan Souvigny’s New Organ Trio with Eric Gales and special guests When: Oct. 2 (Thursday) Show Times: 9 & 10:30...
Sep 262 min read
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FALL 2025 CONTEST
Enter to win this fabulous prize package from Buddy Guy! Chicago Blues Guide is celebrating Buddy Guy's 89th Birthday (born July 30,...
chicagoblueseditor
6 days ago
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CD REVIEWS
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - October 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for October 2025  Buddy Guy – Ain’t Done with the Blues RCA/Silvertone Records...
4 days ago
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FEATURED ARTICLES
LIVE SHOW REVIEW
The Who & Joe Bonamassa – United Center, Chicago, Sept. 7, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria The Who & Joe Bonamassa at the United Center in Chicago September 7, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria...
chicagoblueseditor
Sep 19
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BLUES UPDATES
Chicago Blues Challenge 2025 seeks bands, solos, duos for the IBC competition in Memphis
Chicago  Blues Challenge 2025  The Windy City Blues Society extends an invitation for local bands, solo and duo acts to enter the ...
Sep 23
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Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors Chicago's Blues legacy and more for 2025's induction event at Rialto Theater, Joliet
Story & Photos by Jim Summaria L to R: Barbra Marks, Bettye Kelly, Evelyn Tan Cooper, Freddie Dixon The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum and...
Sep 19
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The Who & Joe Bonamassa – United Center, Chicago, Sept. 7, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria The Who & Joe Bonamassa at the United Center in Chicago September 7, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria...
Sep 19
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Mud Morganfield Interview
“I had to have some blues of my own to sing about….you don’t just get up and go outside and say, ‘Look at me, I’m a bluesman!’ You’ve got...
Sep 13
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HOT SHOWS
HOT SHOW - Oct. 2: Daniel Souvigny's Organ Trio w/ Eric Gales, Rosa's Lounge
Rosa's Lounge (Chicago) Dan Souvigny’s New Organ Trio with Eric Gales and special guests When: Oct. 2 (Thursday) Show Times: 9 & 10:30...
Sep 262 min read
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FALL 2025 CONTEST
Enter to win this fabulous prize package from Buddy Guy! Chicago Blues Guide is celebrating Buddy Guy's 89th Birthday (born July 30,...
chicagoblueseditor
6 days ago
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CD REVIEWS
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - October 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for October 2025  Buddy Guy – Ain’t Done with the Blues RCA/Silvertone Records...
4 days ago
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FEATURED ARTICLES
LIVE SHOW REVIEW
The Who & Joe Bonamassa – United Center, Chicago, Sept. 7, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria The Who & Joe Bonamassa at the United Center in Chicago September 7, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria...
chicagoblueseditor
Sep 19
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BLUES UPDATES
Chicago Blues Challenge 2025 seeks bands, solos, duos for the IBC competition in Memphis
Chicago  Blues Challenge 2025  The Windy City Blues Society extends an invitation for local bands, solo and duo acts to enter the ...
Sep 23
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Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors Chicago's Blues legacy and more for 2025's induction event at Rialto Theater, Joliet
Story & Photos by Jim Summaria L to R: Barbra Marks, Bettye Kelly, Evelyn Tan Cooper, Freddie Dixon The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum and...
Sep 19
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The Who & Joe Bonamassa – United Center, Chicago, Sept. 7, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria The Who & Joe Bonamassa at the United Center in Chicago September 7, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria...
Sep 19
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Mud Morganfield Interview
“I had to have some blues of my own to sing about….you don’t just get up and go outside and say, ‘Look at me, I’m a bluesman!’ You’ve got...
Sep 13
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HOT SHOWS
HOT SHOW - Oct. 2: Daniel Souvigny's Organ Trio w/ Eric Gales, Rosa's Lounge
Rosa's Lounge (Chicago) Dan Souvigny’s New Organ Trio with Eric Gales and special guests When: Oct. 2 (Thursday) Show Times: 9 & 10:30...
Sep 262 min read
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FALL 2025 CONTEST
Enter to win this fabulous prize package from Buddy Guy! Chicago Blues Guide is celebrating Buddy Guy's 89th Birthday (born July 30,...
chicagoblueseditor
6 days ago
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CD REVIEWS
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - October 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for October 2025  Buddy Guy – Ain’t Done with the Blues RCA/Silvertone Records...
4 days ago
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FEATURED ARTICLES
LIVE SHOW REVIEW
The Who & Joe Bonamassa – United Center, Chicago, Sept. 7, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria The Who & Joe Bonamassa at the United Center in Chicago September 7, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria...
chicagoblueseditor
Sep 19
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