Epiphany Center For The Arts / The Sanctuary (201 S. Ashland, Chicago) 7:30pm / Doors 6:30pm $35 ticket includes 2 drinks BUY Guitar hero...

Alligator Records is celebrating 50 years of recording the world's greatest blues artists with the release of this three-disc CD set that...

Untitled (Chicago) By any standard, Breezy Rodio’s blues odyssey has encompassed quite a few more miles than that of most...

The Future: Chicago’s Blues Youngbloods / Part 1 “I have to be true to myself,” declares the multi-talented musician/actress/activist...

By Marty Gunther Bob Corritore & Friends – Spider in My Stew SWMAF/VizzTone Label Group www.bobcorritore.com After releasing three albums...

The Venue/Mundy Park (Aurora) The Venue is pleased to present Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials as part of their Grand Re-Opening weekend in...

Release date: May 14, 2021 VizzTone/ SWMAF Records By Terry Abrahamson Bob Corritore (photo) I had this girlfriend in trade school. She...

Hey Nonny (Arlington Hts.) Erwin Helfer/ Photo: Roman Sobus Erwin Helfer, Brother John Kattke, Marty Sammon & Marty Binder will perform...

Hey Nonny (Arlington Hts.) Photo: Roman Sobus John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band will perform two shows, at 7 and 9 p.m. on Thursday...

Release date: May 2, 2021 Self-Release By Steve Jones Photo: David Tepper The year 2019 was not a great one for Donna Herula. Her...

By Marty Gunther Eddie Turner – Change in Me 7-14 Records www.eddieturner.net Born in Cuba, raised in Chicago and a founding member of...

Rosa's Lounge (Chicago) Billy Branch and Sons of the Blues will perform a birthday tribute to Little Walter at Rosa's on Friday April 30...

Release date: April 23, 2021 Fat Bank Music By Linda Cain Photo: Steve Jessmore Pat Smillie is a one-man Blues, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll...

Hey Nonny (Arlington Hts.) Photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau Living blues legend Jimmy Johnson will perform at Hey Nonny in Arlington Hts. on...

City Winery (Chicago) “Deep, contemporary Chicago blues...razor-sharp guitar and compelling, forceful singing” — The Chicago Tribune...

Release date: April 15, 2021 Alligator Records By Mark Baier Chris Cain & Guy King at Chicago Blues Festival 2019 Photo: Dianne Bruce...

Hey Nonny (Arlington Hts.) Two shows: 7 & 9 p.m. and it's Kate's birthday! ABOUT THE SMILEY TILLMON BAND One of the busiest blues...

Rosa's Lounge (Chicago) Mike Wheeler has a vast knowledge of music and a voice that's reminiscent of the late Sam Cooke. He can sing...

The Future: Chicago’s Blues Youngbloods / Part 2 “I hope people listen to my music…and walk away with their souls feeling 10 times richer...

By Marty Gunther New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers -- Vol. 2 Stony Plain Records SPCD 1417 www.stonyplainrecords.com Stony Plain...