America's Blues Birthday Party , Veterans & Smith Park (Lyons) Bob Corritore's Chicago Blues Revue/ L to R: Billy Flynn, Jimi "Primetime" Smith, Willie Buck, Kenny Smith, Bob Corritore, Bob Stroger / Photo: Dave Specter America's Blues Birthday Party Hosted by the Windy City Blues Society September 19 - 20, 2026 2 stages featuring local and national acts including: Mud Morganfield Bob Corritore's Chicago Blues Revue w/ Lil' Ed, John Primer, Billy Flynn & more Dwayne Dopsie &

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"Granddaughter of the Blues“ Tomiko Dixon Walks the Walk The woman is brilliant, prepared and fired up. Granddaughter of the Blues, Tomiko Dixon, is running hot and ready for what comes her way. The talented singer, songwriter, producer, publishing company owner and career consultant forged this path for herself with experience, smarts, guts, and making the most of the gifts passed down through her grandfather, the legendary songwriter/bassist/producer/A&R man Willie Dixon.

Trombone Shorty, Eric Gales, Ally Venable, Tommy Castro Review: La’Keba Garcia Gelardi Photos: Dianne Bruce Dunklau Trombone Shorty What a beautiful evening for a show at RiverEdge Park in Aurora! The recently renovated venue provided the perfect setting, with ideal weather for an outdoor concert along the Fox River. Aurora has a deep connection to the blues. The historic Leland Hotel in downtown Aurora hosted RCA Victor recording sessions between 1937 and 1938 in the Sky C