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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
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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
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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
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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 ...
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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:Â Blues Inferno Tour with Chris Duarte, Alastair Green and...
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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...
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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:...
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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,...
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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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HOT SHOW - Jan. 25, 2025: Blues for the Soul at Logan Center, U of C, Chicago
Logan Center L to R: Theo Huff, Nellie "Tiger" Travis, Joe Barr Southern Soul Celebration: Blues for the Soul Starring Nellie "Tiger"...
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HOT SHOW - Jan. 11-12, 2025: Too Hot to Handel, Auditorium Theater, Chicago
Auditorium Theater Karen-Marie Richardson & Too Hot orchestra (photo: Andy Argyrakis) Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah...
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HOT SHOW - NY Eve/Dec. 31, 2024: Toronzo Cannon, The Venue, Aurora
The Venue Photo: Roman Sobus Toronzo Cannon December 31st Doors: 8 pm / Show: 9 p.m. The Venue 21 S. Broadway Ave. (Rt. 25), Aurora, IL...
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