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Vanessa Collier Interview

This independent-minded artist refuses to be pigeonholed and continues to blaze her own trail in the music business. This mindset is...

Brother John Band – Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts., Feb. 5, 2025

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Brother John Band Brother John Band w/ Doug Corcoran, Chris Neal, Marqueal Jordan, Marty Binder & Nick Fane...

Cold Stares – Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts., Feb. 4, 2025

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R -- Chris Tapp, Bryce Klueh, Brian Mullins The Cold Stares at Hey Nonny Live Show Review & Photos...

HOT SHOW - Feb. 23: Tab Benoit, Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines

Des Plaines Theater (Des Plaines) Tab Benoit When: Sunday, February 23 Venue: Des Plaines Theater Address: 1476 Miner St. City: Des...

Stephen Hull Experience – SPACE, Evanston, Feb. 3, 2025

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Concert Review Stephen Hull Experience SPACE , Evanston, IL, February 3, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim...

Matthew Skoller, Harrell Davenport & Chicago Wind – The Loft, Ramova Theater, Chicago, Feb. 2, 2025

Review: Glenn Noble Photos: Jennifer Noble Harrell Davenport Ramova Blues Masters series: Blue Sunday at the Ramova Loft: Harrell “Young...

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers - Closer to the Bone

Release date: Feb. 28, 2025 Alligator Records By Greg Easterling Tommy Castro/Photo: Laura Carbone Tommy Castro is not an artist who does...

Soul Celebration – Logan Center, U of C, Chicago, Jan. 31, 2025

Review: Glenn Noble Photos: Jennifer Noble L to R -- Joe Barr, Theo Huff, Nellie Travis, Billy Branch, Matthew Skoller University of...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Buddy Guy & Kingfish – Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago, IL, Jan. 9, 2025

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria photo: Jim Summaria Buddy Guy and Kingfish at Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago, IL, January 9, 2025 Buddy Guy...

HOT SHOW - Jan. 25, 2025: Blues for the Soul at Logan Center, U of C, Chicago

Logan Center L to R: Theo Huff, Nellie "Tiger" Travis, Joe Barr Southern Soul Celebration: Blues for the Soul Starring Nellie "Tiger"...

Gerry Hundt - Get Hip!

Release date: Aug. 24, 2024 Self-Release By Marty Gunther Gerry Hundt is an anachronism in the modern world, a gifted...

Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - January 2025

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for January 2025 The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Willy Jordan – What Are You...

HOT SHOW - Jan. 11-12, 2025: Too Hot to Handel, Auditorium Theater, Chicago

Auditorium Theater Karen-Marie Richardson & Too Hot orchestra (photo: Andy Argyrakis) Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah...

HOT SHOW - NY Eve/Dec. 31, 2024: Toronzo Cannon, The Venue, Aurora

The Venue Photo: Roman Sobus Toronzo Cannon December 31st Doors: 8 pm / Show: 9 p.m. The Venue 21 S. Broadway Ave. (Rt. 25), Aurora, IL...

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