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YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE CHICAGO BLUES SCENE
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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 - March 8 & 9: John Primer 80th Birthday Shows, Rosa's Lounge & Ramova Loft, Chicago
Rosa's Lounge Ramova Loft Photo: Jennifer Noble John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band: 80th Birthday Party Show with special guests:...
Copy of HOT SHOWS - March 8 & 9: John Primer 80th Birthday Shows, Rosa's Lounge & Ramova Loft, Chicago
Rosa's Lounge Ramova Loft Photo: Jennifer Noble John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band: 80th Birthday Party Show with special guests:...
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...
HOT SHOW - Dec. 5: Bluesday Tuesday, Joanna Connor Band, FitzGerald's, Berwyn
FitzGerald's Photo: Kevin Smith Joanna Connor Band at FitzGerald's, Berwyn Friday, December 5, 2023 Doors: 6 pm | Show: 7 pm Tickets:...
HOT SHOW - Nov. 22: Ronnie Baker Brooks, City Winery
City Winery (Chicago) Ronnie Baker Brooks When: Wednesday, November 22 Show Time: 8 p.m. Doors: 7 p.m. Where: City Winery Address: 1200...
HOT SHOW - Nov. 7: Carl Weathersby/Bluesday Tuesday, FitzGerald's
FitzGerald's (Berwyn) photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau WDCB's monthly "Bluesday Tuesday" features Carl Weathersby When: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2024...
HOT SHOW - Oct. 21: Johnny Burgin Blues Revue, Skokie Theater, Skokie
Skokie Theater Photo: Lee Ann Flynn Find ticket information HERE. Johnny Burgin Blues Revue w/ Mary Lane, Marie Martens, Randy McAllister...
HOT SHOW - Oct. 9: Blu Monday All-Star Pro Jam, Buddy Guy's Legends
Buddy Guy's Legends (Chicago) Billy Branch/ photo: Roman Sobus Blu Monday All-Star Pro Jam: Billy Branch, Lil' Ed, Ronnie Baker Brooks,...
HOT SHOW - Sept. 20: Delmark Records 70th Anniversary, SPACE
SPACE (Evanston) photo: Dave Specter Delmark Records 70th Anniversary Celebration with: Bob Stroger, Billy Boy Arnold, Dave Specter, Mike...
HOT SHOW - Sept. 8: Robert Cray, Raue Center
Raue Center for the Arts (Crystal Lake) Robert Cray When: Friday, Sept. 8 Show Time: 8 p.m. Doors: 7:30 p.m. Where: Raue Center for the...
HOT SHOW - Aug. 20: Bettye LaVette, City Winery
City Winery (Chicago) photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau Bettye LaVette When: Sunday, August 20 Show Time: 7 p.m. Doors: 5 p.m. Where: City...
HOT SHOW - Aug. 12: Blues Traveler w/ Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Ravinia
Ravinia (Highland Park) Blues Traveler (top) / Big Head Todd & The Monsters Date: Saturday, August 12, 2023 Venue: Ravinia Festival -...
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