Events

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

HOT SHOW - Sept. 12: Larry McCray, SPACE, Evanston

SPACE (Evanston ) Larry McCray When: Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 Time: Doors 7 p.m./ Show 8 p.m. Where: SPACE , Evanston Tickets: HERE ABOUT...

HOT SHOW - Sept. 3: Ivan Singh, FitzGerald's, Berwyn

FitzGerald's (Berwyn ) Photo: Ivan Singh by Dianne Bruce Dunklau Bluesday Tuesday with Tom Maker Starring: Ivan Singh with his big...

HOT SHOW - Aug. 24: Crossroads Blues Fest, Rockford

Crossroads Blues Festival (Rockford/Byron ) Photo: Johnny Rawls Crossroads Blues Society presents: Crossroads Blues Festival When: Sat....

HOT SHOW - Aug. 17: Blues Brothers Con, Joliet

Old Joliet Prison (Joliet) Photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau Blues Brothers Con Jim Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Curtis Salgado, Toronzo Cannon,...

HOT SHOW - July 27: Willow Springs Blues Fest , Willow Springs

Windy City Blues Society (Willow Springs) Photo: Ghost Town Blues Band Windy City Blues Society presents: Willow Springs Blues Festival...

HOT SHOW - July 3-6: American Music Festival, FitzGerald's, Berwyn

FitzGerald's (Berwyn) Photo: Marcia Ball American Music Festival When: Wed. July 3 - Sat. July 6 Venue: FitzGerald's City: Berwyn, IL...

HOT SHOWS - Beyond the Blues Fest 2024: Here's our roundup of blues all over town outside of Millennium Park

Sheryl Youngblood , Melody Angel & more appear at Red Hot & Blues Women revue at the Harris Theater on June 5 BEYOND THE BLUES FEST 2024...

HOT SHOW - May 16: Lynne Jordan's Tribute to Nina Simone, City Winery

City Winery (Chicago) Lynne Jordan's Tribute to Nina Simone When: Thursday, May 16 Show Time: 7:30 p.m. Doors: 5:30 p.m. Where: City...

HOT SHOW - April 20: Robert Cray, Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines

Des Plaines Theater (Des Plaines) Robert Cray When: Saturday, April 20 Venue: Des Plaines Theater Address: 1476 Miner St. City: Des...

HOT SHOWS - Feb. 28: The Stephen Hull Experience, Stephen's birthday party, Rosa's Lounge, Chicago

Rosa's Lounge Photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau Celebrate Stephen Hull's Birthday, the band's success in Memphis at the International Blues...

HOT SHOWS - Jan. 12-Feb 3.: Buddy Guy, residency shows, Legends, Chicago

Buddy Guy's Legends Bobby Rush & Buddy Guy/Photo: Lynn Orman Buddy Guy and special guest Bobby Rush will kick off the first night of...

HOT SHOW - Dec. 31: John Primer, NY Eve show, Rosa's Lounge, Chicago

Rosa's Lounge Photo: Jennifer Noble Find ticket information HERE. John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band New Year's Eve Show: includes...

HOT SHOW - Dec. 20: Delmark Records Holiday Concert, Thalia Hall, Chicago

Thalia Hall Dave Specter with Mike Wheeler Band/ Photo: Peter Hurley Wednesday Dec 20th, 2023 8:00 p.m (Doors 7:00 PM) Thalia Hall 1807 S...

HOT SHOW - Dec. 10: Mike Zito, SPACE, Evanston

SPACE Mike Zito at SPACE, Evanston Sunday, December 10, 2023 Doors: 6 pm | Show: 7 pm Tickets: $20– $30 Find ticket info HERE ABOUT THE...