FEATURES: Interview with Guitar Shorty  There's no slowing down this triple threat guitarist, singer, songwriter and showman, who still feels like he's 19. At age 70, Shorty  has released the best album of his storied career, so far.

FEATURES: The return of Rockin' Johnny.  After a 7-year hiatus, the real deal blues guitar whiz makes a triumphant return, sounding better than ever with a new CD, and a new commitment to make every note count.

FEATURES: Interview with Jonny Lang The former wunderkind, now 29, talks about playing Clapton's Crossroads Fest with Buddy Guy and Ron Wood and how Chicago blues influenced him.

FEATURES: Exclusive interview with Tail Dragger by Liz Mandeville. Part 1. Schooled by Howlin' Wolf, Tail Dragger tells his life story starting on the farm and onto Chicago's roughest blues bars.

FEATURES: BEYOND THE   BLUES FEST 2010 Our top picks on where to hear the blues in the city and suburbs before, during and after the Chicago Blues Festival, from June 7 - June 13.

FEATURES: Dave Weld remembers J.B. Hutto  One of Chicago's most influential slide guitarists and bandleaders, J.B. Hutto passed on his musical legacy and rough 'n' rowdy style to his nephew Lil' Ed and to his protege Dave Weld. The latter recalls adventures with his mentor and his huge influence.

FEATURES: Jammin' The Blues, Chicago Style   Come along to 3 cool jams: Club Blujazz, Hot Dog Jam & Morseland. Plus a total guide to Chicagoland blues jams.

FEATURES: Mardi Gras in Chicagoland Can't make it to New Orleans? Here's where to celebrate Fat Tuesday locally. Laissez les bon temps roulez!

FEATURES: Elvin Bishop & Little Smokey Smothers are Chicago Blues Buddies   Bishop pays for benefit CD to help his friend and mentor

FEATURES: So Many Roads,  Blues Poetry by George Kalamaras.  This internationally-known, award-winning poet kicks off his series with  tributes to Buddy Guy and Koko Taylor.

FEATURES: Inside the Blues with  Liz Mandeville.  Blues musician Liz takes us behind the Chicago blues scene and beyond with her very personal column. Luther Allison, Zora Young, Mark Wydra & more.

FEATURES: Koko Taylor: The Royal Lady remembered. Chicago Blues Guide staff pays tribute to The Queen of the Blues with fond  memories and photos. We remember the good times and her reign.

FEATURES: The Blues As Life's Mission: Koko Taylor, Queen of the Blues by David McGee The undisputed Queen of the Blues is gone but her indelible spirit, influential music, and unique legacy will live on. David McGee hails her life, originality and achievements.

Beyond the Blues Festival 2009: Our top picks on where to hear the blues in the city and suburbs during and after the Chicago Blues Festival, from June 8 - June 16.

FEATURES: Interview with Ronnie Baker Brooks. Blues Royalty: The Next Generation, Part 2.   The son of  Lonnie Brooks, this talented 42-year-old singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer is the torch bearer for the blues. Ronnie talks about his childhood, his dad, Eddy Clearwater, Legendary R&B Revue and Inaugural Day in D.C.

FEATURES: Interview with Ronnie Baker Brooks. Blues Royalty: The Next Generation, Part 1.   The son of  Lonnie Brooks, this talented 42-year-old singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer looks back on a stellar year. Eddy Clearwater, Elvin Bishop and the Legendary R&B Revue are a few of the artists he's been working with.

Mardi Gras in Chicagoland  Can't make it to New Orleans? Here's where to find the beads, blues and gumbo in the city and suburbs.

FEATURES: Film Review. Cadillac Records is pure entertainment, but just don't confuse it with the facts of Chicago's Chess Records music history.

FEATURES: Book Review. Let Your Music Soar: The Emotional Connection by Corky Siegel & Peter Krammer is a fantastic teaching tool for musicians of all levels on the concept of music dynamics.

FEATURES: Nick Moss -- singer, songwriter, guitarist, band leader, label head, producer, family man. No matter which hat he's wearing, Nick is a Chicago blues man to the bone.

FEATURES: Interview with Billy Branch

Harp virtuoso passes the torch to the next generation with Blues in the Schools and recalls the Disneyland days of Chicago blues.

FEATURES: Interview with Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater

 His hot new CD on Alligator is "a dream come true."

Beyond the Blues Festival: Our top choices on where to hear great blues outside of Grant Park