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Melody Angel – SPACE, Evanston, March 8, 2025

By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Melody Angel - SPACE, Evanston, March 8th, 2025 By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria March 8th...

HOT SHOW - March 30: Blind Boys of Alabama, Garcia's, Chicago

Garcia's Chicago Find ticket information HERE . Blind Boys of Alabama Garcia's 1001 W. Washington, Chicago March 30, 2025-- Sunday Show:...

Marcia Ball – SPACE, Evanston, March 4, 2025

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Marcia Ball at SPACE in Evanston, IL, March 4, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Louisiana native...

Marty Big Dog Mercer – Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago, Feb. 28, 2025

Review: Glenn Noble Photos: Jennifer Noble Marty Mercer/ photo: Jennifer Noble Marty "Big Dog" Mercer Live at the Roxy CD release show...

Bob Corritore & Friends - Doin' The Shout!

Release date: Feb. 28, 2025 VizzTone/SWMAF Records By Robin Zimmerman L to R: Jimi "Primetime" Smith, Bob Corritore, Mizz Lowe, Bobby...

Tab Benoit – Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, IL, Feb. 23, 2025

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria photo: Jim Summaria Tab Benoit at the Des Plaines Theatre, February 23, 2025 Review & Photos by Jim...

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

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ‘’n Blue Reviews for March 2025 Jimmy Vivino – Gonna Be 2 of Those Days Gulf Coast Records...

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,...

HOT SHOWS - March 8-9, 2025: John Primer's 80th Birthday Shows

Rosa's Lounge Ramova Loft photo: Jennifer Noble John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band: 80th Birthday Party Show with special guests: Bob...