HOT SHOW - Feb. 24: Eric Gales, Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines
Des Plaines Theater Photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau Eric Gales at Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, IL Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 Show: 7 p.m....
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Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - February 2023
By Marty Gunther Eddie 9V – Capricorn Ruf Records RUF 1301 www.eddie9volt.com As a youth growing up in Atlanta, Brooks Mason – aka Eddie...
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - January 2023
By Marty Gunther Buddy Guy – The Blues Don’t Lie RCA Records www.buddyguy.com Buddy Guy’s been striking gold consistently since teaming...
HOT SHOWS - Jan. 5-29: Buddy Guy & Special Guests, Legends, Chicago
Buddy Guy's Legends Photo: Jennifer Noble VIEW ALL EVENTS Find ticket information HERE. Tickets $75 - $125 Welcome to January 2023 at...
HOT SHOW - Dec. 31: NY Eve Party, Joanna Connor Band, The Venue, Aurora.
The Venue Photo: Jennifer Noble Joanna Connor Band at The Venue, Aurora, IL Friday, December 31, 2022 Doors: 8 pm | Show: 10 pm Tickets:...
HOT SHOW - Dec. 7: Blind Boys of Alabama, City Winery, Chicago
City Winery Find ticket information HERE. Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas show City Winery, Chicago December 7, Wednesday Show: 8 p.m....
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - December 2022
By Marty Gunther Ben Levin – Take Your Time VizzTone Label Group VT-BL005 www.benlevinpiano.com A 2022 BMA nominee for keyboard player of...
HOT SHOW - Nov. 26: John Primer, live recording, Rosa's Lounge, Chicago
Rosa's Lounge Photo: Jennifer Noble Find ticket information HERE. John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band w/ Shawn Holt, Jon McDonald &...
Dr. Dan Ivankovich, a.k.a. Chicago Slim, buys historic building in Uptown
By Linda Cain, CBG Editor Daniel Ivankovich is known by several names: Dr. Daniel Ivankovich (a.k.a. The Bone Doc), M.D. Orthopedic...
Delmark Records 70th Anniversary Blues Revue – Prairie Center, Schaumburg, Oct. 22, 2022
By Robin Zimmerman Photos: Mike Hoffman Surrounded by a sparkling lake and well-manicured green space, the Al Larson Theater at the...
HOT SHOW - Nov. 17: Johnny Burgin Blues Revue, Skokie Theater, Skokie
Skokie Theater Photo: Lee Ann Flynn Find ticket information HERE. Johnny Burgin Blues Revue w/ Ben Levin, Marie Martens & Joel Astley...
John Primer - Hard Times
Release date: September 16, 2022 Blueshouse Records By Mark Baier Photo: Jennifer Noble Chicago audiences need no introduction to John...
Mud Morganfield - Portrait
Release date: November 11, 2022 Delmark Records By Curt Brown Photo: by Roman Sobus A burden or a benefit? A mighty weight or a...
HOT SHOW - Nov. 4 & 10: Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames at city and suburban shows
Epiphany (Chicago) Hey Nonny (Arlington Hts.) photo: Jennifer Noble Dave Weld & the Imperial Flames will celebrate the release of their...
Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - November 2022
By Marty Gunther Mike Morgan and the Crawl – The Lights Went Out in Dallas M.C. Records 0091 www.mikemorganandthecrawl.com One of the...
Buddy Guy - The Blues Don't Lie
Release date: September 30, 2022 RCA Records By Marty Gunther Buddy Guy at Blues on the Fox Fest 2022/ Photo: by Dianne Bruce Dunklau...
Martin Lang & Rusty Zinn - Mr. Blues, Mr. Blues
Release date: October 28, 2022 Random Chance Records By Curt Brown Rusty Zinn In August of this year, I had the honor of reviewing for...
HOT SHOW - Nov. 1: Dave Specter Band w/ Bro. John Kattke, FitzGerald's, Berwyn
FitzGerald's Photo: Mike Hoffman Find ticket information HERE. Bluesday Tuesday: Dave Specter Band w/ Brother John Kattke Hosted by...
HOT SHOW - October 22: Delmark Records 70th Anniversary, Prairie Center for the Arts , Schaumburg
Prairie Center for the Arts Find ticket information HERE. Delmark Records 70th Anniversary: Dave Specter Band w/ Jimmy Burns Mike Wheeler...
HOT SHOW - Oct. 7: Ivy Ford, Bear Williams
Epiphany (Chicago) photo: Jennifer Noble Ivy Ford (7:30 p.m.) Bear Williams (5 p.m.) Oct. 7, 2022 Epiphany (Chicago) The label “child...
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