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Tommy Castro Interview

"As long as you don’t feel that you know it all, there’s still plenty of room to grow." By Eric Schelkopf Photo: Tommy Castro and The...

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...

Melody Angel Interview

The Future: Chicago’s Blues Youngbloods / Part 1 “I have to be true to myself,” declares the multi-talented musician/actress/activist...

Kingfish w/ Maggie Rose, The Vic, Chicago, March 27, 2022

By Robin Zimmerman Photos: Michael Lepek, Roman Sobus photo: Michael Lepek Christone "Kingfish" Ingram w/ Maggie Rose Band at The Vic,...

Bluesday Tuesday – Mike Wheeler Band, FitzGerald's, Dec. 7, 2021

By Robin Zimmerman Photos: Howard Greenblatt L to R: Mike Wheeler, Cleo Cole, LaMonte DeMille, Larry Williams Bluesday Tuesday with Mike...

Alligator Records 50th Anniversary – Millennium Park, Chicago, Sept. 18, 2021

By Linda Cain Photos: Dianne Bruce Dunklau to see more photos visit our FB page Alligator's 50th Anniversary Celebration at Millennium...

Granville Blues Fest – July 15-18, 2021

By Lee Ann Flynn photo: John Primer and youngest fan Chicago Blues Boosts Black Business: Granville BID’s 4th Annual Blues Fest John...

Melody Angel Interview

The Future: Chicago’s Blues Youngbloods / Part 1 “I have to be true to myself,” declares the multi-talented musician/actress/activist...

Ivy Ford Interview

The Future: Chicago’s Blues Youngbloods / Part 2 “I hope people listen to my music…and walk away with their souls feeling 10 times richer...

Grants & Resources for Musicians Impacted by COVID-19

An updated listing of resources available to musicians and music venues during the ongoing pandemic. Arts for Illinois...