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Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - May 2025

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for May 2025 Southern Avenue – Family Alligator Records AL 5024 www.southernavenuemusic.com...

Johnny Iguana - At Delmark: Chicago Style Solo Piano

Release date: April 11, 2025 Delmark Records By: Mark Plotnick Johnny Iguana at Chicago Blues Fest 2024 for a Tribute to Otis...

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 &...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

HOT SHOW - March 30: Blind Boys of Alabama, Garcia's, Chicago

Garcia's Chicago Find ticket information HERE . Blind Boys of Alabama Garcia's 1001 W. Washington, Chicago March 30, 2025-- Sunday Show:...

Marcia Ball – SPACE, Evanston, March 4, 2025

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Marcia Ball at SPACE in Evanston, IL, March 4, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Louisiana native...

Marty Big Dog Mercer – Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago, Feb. 28, 2025

Review: Glenn Noble Photos: Jennifer Noble Marty Mercer/ photo: Jennifer Noble Marty "Big Dog" Mercer Live at the Roxy CD release show...

Bob Corritore & Friends - Doin' The Shout!

Release date: Feb. 28, 2025 VizzTone/SWMAF Records By Robin Zimmerman L to R: Jimi "Primetime" Smith, Bob Corritore, Mizz Lowe, Bobby...

Tab Benoit – Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, IL, Feb. 23, 2025

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria photo: Jim Summaria Tab Benoit at the Des Plaines Theatre, February 23, 2025 Review & Photos by Jim...

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...

Vanessa Collier Interview

This independent-minded artist refuses to be pigeonholed and continues to blaze her own trail in the music business. This mindset is...

Brother John Band – Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts., Feb. 5, 2025

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Brother John Band Brother John Band w/ Doug Corcoran, Chris Neal, Marqueal Jordan, Marty Binder & Nick Fane...

Cold Stares – Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts., Feb. 4, 2025

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R -- Chris Tapp, Bryce Klueh, Brian Mullins The Cold Stares at Hey Nonny Live Show Review & Photos...

HOT SHOW - Feb. 23: Tab Benoit, Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines

Des Plaines Theater (Des Plaines) Tab Benoit When: Sunday, February 23 Venue: Des Plaines Theater Address: 1476 Miner St. City: Des...

Stephen Hull Experience – SPACE, Evanston, Feb. 3, 2025

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Concert Review Stephen Hull Experience SPACE , Evanston, IL, February 3, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim...