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BLUES UPDATES
Chicago Blues Festival 2025 announces lineup
Chicago Blues Festival Thursday – Sunday, June 5 – 8 Millennium Park, 4 stages across the Park Plus: The Ramova Theater at 35th &...
Apr 18
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FitzGerald's earns historic status and undergoes major improvements in time for American Music Fest 2025 and more
By Robin Zimmerman C.J. Chenier/ photo: D. Anson Brody It seems serendipitous that FitzGerald’s history coincides with the birth of...
Apr 13
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Stefan Hillesheim Band – FitzGerald's, Berwyn, April 1, 2025
By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Stefan Hillesheim & Darryl Wright Stefan Hillesheim Band  - Fitzgerald’s Sidebar, Berwyn, April 1,...
Apr 9
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Melody Angel – SPACE, Evanston, March 8, 2025
By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Melody Angel - SPACE, Evanston, March 8th, 2025 By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria March 8th...
Mar 18
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HOT SHOWS
HOT SHOW - April 25, 2025: Chris Cain, Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago
Buddy Guy's Legends Chris Cain (photo: Marilyn Stringer) Chris Cain to headline at Buddy Guy's Legends , Chicago April 25, 2025 GET...
Apr 35 min read
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SPRING 2025 CONTEST
Enter to win this fabulous prize package from Alligator Records! YOU CAN WIN: 3 CDs and a T-shirt from Alligator Records SOUTHERN...
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Mar 30
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CD REVIEWS
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - April 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for April 2025  Johnny Iguana – At Delmark: Chicago-Style Solo Piano Delmark Records 888...
Mar 31
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Stefan Hillesheim Band – FitzGerald's, Berwyn, April 1, 2025
By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Stefan Hillesheim & Darryl Wright Stefan Hillesheim Band  - Fitzgerald’s Sidebar, Berwyn, April 1,...
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Apr 9
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - April 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for April 2025  Johnny Iguana – At Delmark: Chicago-Style Solo Piano Delmark Records 888...
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Mar 319 min read
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - March 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ‘’n Blue Reviews for March 2025  Jimmy Vivino – Gonna Be 2 of Those Days Gulf Coast Records...
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Mar 19 min read
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - February 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for February 2025  Eddie 9Volt – Saratoga Ruf Records RUF 1315 www.eddie9volt.com Possessing...
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Feb 19 min read
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - January 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for January 2025  The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Willy Jordan – What Are You...
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Jan 19 min read
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - April 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for April 2025  Johnny Iguana – At Delmark: Chicago-Style Solo Piano Delmark Records 888...
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Mar 319 min read
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - March 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ‘’n Blue Reviews for March 2025  Jimmy Vivino – Gonna Be 2 of Those Days Gulf Coast Records...
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Mar 19 min read
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - February 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for February 2025  Eddie 9Volt – Saratoga Ruf Records RUF 1315 www.eddie9volt.com Possessing...
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Feb 19 min read
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - January 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for January 2025  The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Willy Jordan – What Are You...
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Jan 19 min read
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