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Release date: Sept. 19, 2023 Self-Release By Linda Cain (CBG Editor/Founder) L to R: Sumito Ariyoshi, Stefan Hillesheim, Dionte Skinner,...

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By Marty Gunther Red Hot ‘n Blues Reviews for Dec. 2023 Various Artists – Delmark Records 70th Anniversary Blues Anthology Delmark...

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by Terry Abrahamson Photo: Hubert Sumlin & Howlin' Wolf Born in Chicago Film Review/ by Terry Abrahamson Play. Pause. Rewind. Play. ...

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By Marty Gunther Red Hot ‘n’ Blues Reviews for November 2023 Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – Live in London Alligator Records...

By Linda Cain, CBG Editor Artist's rendering of the future Preston Bradley Center, with modern wing addition to the left. Dr. Daniel...

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Release date: Sept. 19, 2023 Self-Release By Curt Brown L to R: Ronnie Shellist, Gerry Hundt, Andrew Duncanson/ photo: Dave Specter One...

Skokie Theater Photo: Lee Ann Flynn Find ticket information HERE. Johnny Burgin Blues Revue w/ Mary Lane, Marie Martens, Randy McAllister...

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