Hey Nonny (Arlington Hts.) photo: Jennifer Noble Dave Weld & the Imperial Flames will celebrate the birthday of singer Monica Myhre's, at Hey Nonny on April 4, 2026. There will be cake! 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 standards are r

SPACE ( Evanston ) Photo: by Jim Summaria Find ticket information HERE . Stefan Hillesheim album release party w/special guests for Live At Chicago Blues Festival Guitar/Vocals: Stefan Hillesheim Bass: Darryl Wright Drums: Dionte McMusick Skinner Keys: Sumito Ariyo Ariyoshi Guitar: Pete Galanis SPACE 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston March 25, 2026-- Wednesday Show: 8 p.m. Doors: 7 p.m. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Stefan Hillesheim is a German native who made the big move across the Atlan

SPACE ( Evanston ) Find ticket information HERE . Blind Boys of Alabama SPACE 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston February 26, 2026-- Thursday Show: 8 p.m. Doors: 7 p.m. ABOUT THE ARTIST: The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of five GRAMMY® Awards, th

Hey Nonny (Arlington Hts.) Mississippi Heat/ photo: Jennifer Noble Top Blues Bands to celebrate Blues Week (and beyond) at Hey Nonny Schedule February 2026 2/3 -- Mississippi Heat 2/4 -- Mike Wheeler Band & Stefan Hillesheim Band 2/5 -- Smiley Tillmon Band w/ Kate Moss 2/6 -- The Jimmys 2/7 -- Will Tilson 2/10 -- John Primer 2/11 -- Corky Siegel Tickets: Hey Nonny VIEW ALL EVENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prairie Center for the Arts Find ticket information HERE SOUTHERN AVENUE TO PERFORM LIVE IN SCHAUMBURG SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD OPENS Date:...

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...

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

Rialto Square Theater Billy Branch/ photo: Roman Sobus Rialto Square Theater, Joliet Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 5 - 9 p.m. GET TICKETS HERE...

The Venue Photo: Jim Summaria The Venue , 21 S. Broadway , Aurora TICKETS ABOUT THE ARTIST: The Stephen Hull Experience gives the blues...

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...

Rosa's Lounge (Chicago) Billy Branch/ photo: Roman Sobus Billy Branch & Sons of the Blues w/ special guest Mae Koen When: August 1 & 2...

Windy City Blues Society (Willow Springs) Cinelli Brothers Windy City Blues Society presents: Willow Springs Blues Festival FREE! When:...

SPACE (Evanston) Date: Saturday, July 13, 2025 Venue: SPACE Evanston, IL Showtime: 7 pm/ Doors 6 pm Ticket price: $27-40 ...

Des Plaines Theater Photo: Chris Duarte The Des Plaines Theater presents:  Blues Inferno Tour with Chris Duarte, Alastair Green and...