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HOT SHOWS - Jan. 3 - 30: Buddy Guy, residency shows, Legends, Chicago
Buddy Guy's Legends Bobby Rush & Buddy Guy/Photo: Lynn Orman Find ticket information HERE Buddy Guy & Special Guests Jan. 3 - 30 residency shows Shows are: Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (some exceptions) Buddy Guy's Legends , 700 S. Wabash (at Balboa), Chicago Doors: 5:00 p.m Dinner Acoustic Set 5:30 p.m. Show times: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Reserved seating: $142.14 /GA Standing only: $90.64 (includes fees) AGE RESTRICTIONS: All Buddy Shows are 21+. ABOUT THE ARTIST: George "B


HOT SHOW - Jan. 2: Scott Tipping album release at The Venue
The Venue (Aurora) Scott Tipping/ photo by: Bright Soul Scott Tipping will celebrate the release of his new album, The Fade , with special guest Phil Angotti at The Venue on Jan. 2, 2026. Tickets: The Venue About The Artist Scott Tipping will spend his birthday on stage in the New Year, which will be a big shift from how he spent January 2 a couple of years ago. Tipping, a musician from Wheaton, turned 50 from a hospital room after a severe car accident two days after Christ


HOT SHOW - Dec. 17: Joel Paterson's Christmas party, FitzGerald's
FitzGerald's (Berwyn) Joel Paterson's Christmas Extravaganza When: December 17 (Friday) Show Time: 8 p.m. Where: FitzGerald's Address: 6615 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn, IL TICKETS Chicago guitar ace Joel Paterson returns to FitzGerald’s for his annual Hi-Fi Christmas Guitar solo holiday extravaganza! Joel Paterson rings in the 2025 holiday season with a special solo show, celebrating the re-release of his popular instrumental Christmas album, Hi-Fi Christmas Guitar , and the rel


HOT SHOW - Nov. 21: Billy Branch album release party, Logan Center for the Arts
Logan Center (Chicago) Billy Branch/ photo: Roman Sobus Billy Branch & Sons of the Blues w/ special guests When: November 21 (Friday) Show Times: 7:30 Where: Logan Center Address: 915 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL TICKETS: Free with RSVP (suggested donation $10) The Blues is My Biography: Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues Record Release Concert with special guests including The Chicago Fire Horns and Howard Sandifer’s Chicago West Community Music Youth Choir “Willie Dixon ta


HOT SHOW - Nov. 8: Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames at Hey Nonny
Hey Nonny (Arlington Hts.) photo: Jennifer Noble Dave Weld & the Imperial Flames will celebrate the release of their new Delmark Records CD, Bluesin' Through The Years , at Hey Nonny on Nov. 8, 2025. Tickets: Hey Nonny Dave Weld and The Imperial Flames, are an authentic, real deal blues band, bursting with high energy, versatile talent, variety, and a cohesive show that includes original driving houserockin’ blues, boogie and soul. The originals are classic in nature, the


HOT SHOWS - November 1 & 4, 2025: John Primer at FitzGerald's & Rosa's
FitzGerald's Rosa's Lounge photo: Jennifer Noble John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band: Rosa's Lounge , 3420 W. Armitage, Chicago November 1, 2025 Friday Shows: 9:30 p.m. & 11 p.m. Doors: 8 p.m. General Admission - $20- $25 Find ticket information HERE FitzGerald's , 6615 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn November 4, 2025 - Bluesday Tuesday Show: 7 p.m. General Admission - $10 advance/ $15 door Stefan Hillesheim in the Sidebar at 8:30 pm Find ticket information HERE ABOUT THE ARTIST


HOT SHOW - Oct. 18: Southern Avenue, Prairie Center, Schaumburg
Prairie Center for the Arts Find ticket information HERE SOUTHERN AVENUE TO PERFORM LIVE IN SCHAUMBURG SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD OPENS Date:...


HOT SHOW - Oct. 2: Daniel Souvigny's Organ Trio w/ Eric Gales, Rosa's Lounge
Rosa's Lounge (Chicago) Dan Souvigny’s New Organ Trio with Eric Gales and special guests When: Oct. 2 (Thursday) Show Times: 9 & 10:30...


HOT SHOW - Sept. 21: Johnny Burgin Blues Revue, Skokie Theater, Skokie
Skokie Theater Photo: Lee Ann Flynn Find ticket information HERE . Johnny Burgin Blues Revue w/ Noah Wotherspoon, Marie Martens, Steve...


HOT SHOW - Sept. 14, 2025: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Rte. 66 , Rialto Square Theater, Joliet
Rialto Square Theater Billy Branch/ photo: Roman Sobus Rialto Square Theater, Joliet Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 5 - 9 p.m. GET TICKETS HERE...


HOT SHOWS - August 29, 2025: The Stephen Hull Experience, The Venue, Aurora
The Venue Photo: Jim Summaria The Venue , 21 S. Broadway , Aurora TICKETS ABOUT THE ARTIST: The Stephen Hull Experience gives the blues...


HOT SHOW - August 17, 2025: Chris O'Leary, Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago
Buddy Guy's Legends Chris O'Leary/ photo: Jennifer Noble Chris O'Leary to headline at Buddy Guy's Legends , Chicago August 17, 2025 GET...


HOT SHOW - Aug. 1-2: Billy Branch song release party, Rosa's Lounge
Rosa's Lounge (Chicago) Billy Branch/ photo: Roman Sobus Billy Branch & Sons of the Blues w/ special guest Mae Koen When: August 1 & 2...


HOT SHOW - July 26: Willow Springs Blues Fest , Willow Springs
Windy City Blues Society (Willow Springs) Cinelli Brothers Windy City Blues Society presents: Willow Springs Blues Festival FREE! When:...


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 ...


HOT SHOW - June 7, 2025: Chris Duarte, Alastair Greene & Kris Lager, Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines
Des Plaines Theater Photo: Chris Duarte The Des Plaines Theater presents: Blues Inferno Tour with Chris Duarte, Alastair Green and...


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...


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:...


HOT SHOWS - Feb. 4-8, 2025: Blues Week: John Primer, Joanna Connor, Kevin Purcell, Bro. John, Cold Stares, at Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts.
Hey Nonny Kevin Purcell & The Root Doctors/ photo: Jim Summaria Blues Week Line Up: Tuesday, February 4: The Cold Stares Wednesday,...


HOT SHOWS - March 8-9, 2025: John Primer's 80th Birthday Shows
Rosa's Lounge Ramova Loft photo: Jennifer Noble John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band: 80th Birthday Party Show with special guests: Bob...
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