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...
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HOT SHOW - Nov. 29, 2024: Bobby Rush, Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago
Buddy Guy's Legends Bobby Rush (photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau) Bobby Rush to headline at Buddy Guy's Legends , Chicago Nov. 29, 2024 Bobby...
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...
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...
HOT SHOW - Nov. 16: Shemekia Copeland, City Winery
City Winery (Chicago) Shemekia Copeland at City Winery When: Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 Show Time: 7:30 p.m. Doors: 5:30 p.m. Where: City...
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...
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,...
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - November 2024
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for November 2024 Chicago Blues Lifters – Blues Scouts Big Eye Records Inc. BE-0006...
HOT SHOW - Nov. 3: Sue Foley, SPACE, Evanston
SPACE (Evanston ) Photo: Dave Specter Sue Foley When: Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 Time: Doors 6 p.m./ Show 7 p.m. Where: SPACE , Evanston...
Jovin Webb - Drifter
Release date: Oct. 18, 2024 Blind Pig Records By Robin Zimmerman When it comes to American Idol contestants, most seem to fall into the...
Stefan Hillesheim - Live at Rosa's Lounge
Release date: Sept. 1, 2024 Stella Blue Music By Marty Gunther Photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau With flowing blond locks and a confident...
HOT SHOW - Oct. 19: Leading Ladies of the Blues, Prairie Center, Schaumburg
Prairie Center for the Arts Find ticket information HERE . Leading Ladies of the Blues w/ Sheryl Youngblood Band, Donna Herula Band...
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...
Ronnie Baker Brooks - Blues in my DNA
Release date: October 11, 2024 Alligator Records By Mark Plotnick Photo: Jim Summaria What happens when you bring together Ronnie Baker...
HOT SHOW - Oct. 11: Lurrie Bell & Frank Catalano, The Venue, Aurora
The Venue (Aurora ) Photo: Lurrie Bell CD Release Party for Set Me Free: Lurrie Bell & Frank Catalano When: Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 Time:...
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...
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - October 2024
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ‘n Blues Reviews for October 2024 Shemekia Copeland – Blame It on Eve Alligator Records ALCD5022...
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...
HOT SHOW - Sept. 28: Johnny Rawls at Rosa's, Chicago
Rosa's Lounge , Chicago Photo: Johnny Rawls Johnny Rawls When: Sat. Sept. 28 Time: sets at 9:30 pm & 11 pm Where: Rosa's Lounge , Chicago...
HOT SHOW - Oct. 1: Mike Wheeler Band, FitzGerald's, Berwyn
FitzGerald's (Berwyn ) Photo/ Peter Hurley Bluesday Tuesday with Tom Maker Starring: Mike Wheeler Band When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024...
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