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Dancing with Muddy, by Jerry Portnoy
Review by Terry Abrahamson Dancing with Muddy Author: Jerry Portnoy Chicago Review Press By Terry Abrahamson Jerry Portnoy grew up...
3 days ago


Blues Inferno – Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, June 7, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R: Alastair Greene, Kris Lager, Chris Duarte/photo: Jim Summaria Blues Inferno Tour with Chris Duarte,...
5 days ago


Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - July 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for July 2025 D.K. Harrell – Talkin’ Heavy Alligator Records ALCD 5027 www.dkblues.com Now...
Jun 30


Eric Johanson – SPACE, Evanston, June 4, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Eric Johanson at SPACE in Evanston, IL, June 4, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Eric Johanson’s...
Jun 15


Larkin Poe/Amythyst Kiah – The Vic Theater, Chicago, May 17, 2025
By Linda Cain Photos: Jim Summaria Rebecca & Megan Lovell Larkin Poe & Amythyst Kiah - The Vic Theater, Chicago, May 17, 2025 By Linda...
May 26


Jackie Venson – FitzGerald's, Berwyn, May 8, 2025
Review & Photos by Jim Summaria Jackie Venson Jackie Venson at Fitzgerald's, May 8, 2025 Review & Photos by Jim Summaria Jackie...
May 20
HOT SHOWS


HOT SHOW - July 13: Dom Flemons, SPACE, Evanston
SPACE (Evanston) Date: Saturday, July 13, 2025 Venue: SPACE Evanston, IL Showtime: 7 pm/ Doors 6 pm Ticket price: $27-40 ...
Jun 202 min read


SUMMER 2025 CONTEST
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Mar 30
CD REVIEWS


Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - July 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for July 2025 D.K. Harrell – Talkin’ Heavy Alligator Records ALCD 5027 www.dkblues.com Now...
Jun 30

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Blues Inferno – Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, June 7, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R: Alastair Greene, Kris Lager, Chris Duarte/photo: Jim Summaria Blues Inferno Tour with Chris Duarte,...
chicagoblueseditor
5 days ago
BLUES UPDATES


Dancing with Muddy, by Jerry Portnoy
Review by Terry Abrahamson Dancing with Muddy Author: Jerry Portnoy Chicago Review Press By Terry Abrahamson Jerry Portnoy grew up...
3 days ago


Blues Inferno – Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, June 7, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R: Alastair Greene, Kris Lager, Chris Duarte/photo: Jim Summaria Blues Inferno Tour with Chris Duarte,...
5 days ago


Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - July 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for July 2025 D.K. Harrell – Talkin’ Heavy Alligator Records ALCD 5027 www.dkblues.com Now...
Jun 30


Eric Johanson – SPACE, Evanston, June 4, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Eric Johanson at SPACE in Evanston, IL, June 4, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Eric Johanson’s...
Jun 15


Larkin Poe/Amythyst Kiah – The Vic Theater, Chicago, May 17, 2025
By Linda Cain Photos: Jim Summaria Rebecca & Megan Lovell Larkin Poe & Amythyst Kiah - The Vic Theater, Chicago, May 17, 2025 By Linda...
May 26


Jackie Venson – FitzGerald's, Berwyn, May 8, 2025
Review & Photos by Jim Summaria Jackie Venson Jackie Venson at Fitzgerald's, May 8, 2025 Review & Photos by Jim Summaria Jackie...
May 20
HOT SHOWS


HOT SHOW - July 13: Dom Flemons, SPACE, Evanston
SPACE (Evanston) Date: Saturday, July 13, 2025 Venue: SPACE Evanston, IL Showtime: 7 pm/ Doors 6 pm Ticket price: $27-40 ...
Jun 202 min read


SUMMER 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...
chicagoblueseditor
Mar 30
CD REVIEWS


Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - July 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for July 2025 D.K. Harrell – Talkin’ Heavy Alligator Records ALCD 5027 www.dkblues.com Now...
Jun 30

FEATURED ARTICLES
LIVE SHOW REVIEW


Blues Inferno – Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, June 7, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R: Alastair Greene, Kris Lager, Chris Duarte/photo: Jim Summaria Blues Inferno Tour with Chris Duarte,...
chicagoblueseditor
5 days ago
BLUES UPDATES


Dancing with Muddy, by Jerry Portnoy
Review by Terry Abrahamson Dancing with Muddy Author: Jerry Portnoy Chicago Review Press By Terry Abrahamson Jerry Portnoy grew up...
3 days ago


Blues Inferno – Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, June 7, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R: Alastair Greene, Kris Lager, Chris Duarte/photo: Jim Summaria Blues Inferno Tour with Chris Duarte,...
5 days ago


Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - July 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for July 2025 D.K. Harrell – Talkin’ Heavy Alligator Records ALCD 5027 www.dkblues.com Now...
Jun 30


Eric Johanson – SPACE, Evanston, June 4, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Eric Johanson at SPACE in Evanston, IL, June 4, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Eric Johanson’s...
Jun 15


Larkin Poe/Amythyst Kiah – The Vic Theater, Chicago, May 17, 2025
By Linda Cain Photos: Jim Summaria Rebecca & Megan Lovell Larkin Poe & Amythyst Kiah - The Vic Theater, Chicago, May 17, 2025 By Linda...
May 26


Jackie Venson – FitzGerald's, Berwyn, May 8, 2025
Review & Photos by Jim Summaria Jackie Venson Jackie Venson at Fitzgerald's, May 8, 2025 Review & Photos by Jim Summaria Jackie...
May 20
HOT SHOWS


HOT SHOW - July 13: Dom Flemons, SPACE, Evanston
SPACE (Evanston) Date: Saturday, July 13, 2025 Venue: SPACE Evanston, IL Showtime: 7 pm/ Doors 6 pm Ticket price: $27-40 ...
Jun 202 min read


SUMMER 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...
chicagoblueseditor
Mar 30
CD REVIEWS


Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - July 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for July 2025 D.K. Harrell – Talkin’ Heavy Alligator Records ALCD 5027 www.dkblues.com Now...
Jun 30

FEATURED ARTICLES
LIVE SHOW REVIEW


Blues Inferno – Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, June 7, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R: Alastair Greene, Kris Lager, Chris Duarte/photo: Jim Summaria Blues Inferno Tour with Chris Duarte,...
chicagoblueseditor
5 days ago

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