Cash Box Kings – FitzGerald's, Berwyn, Aug. 1, 2023
By Robin Zimmerman Photos: Dianne Bruce Dunklau Cash Box Kings at FitzGerald’s: L to R -- Billy Flynn, Marc Edelstein, Joe Nosek, Oscar...
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Precious Taylor Interview
“I have been singing since I was eight years old," says Precious Taylor, who is the niece of the late Queen of the Blues, Koko Taylor. ...
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram Interview
Overnight Sensation? Or Old Soul? By Linda Cain Photo: Roman Sobus Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has arrived! At age 24, the Clarksdale,...
Tedeschi Trucks Band – Chicago Theatre, April 1, 2023
By Linda Cain photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau Tedeschi Trucks Band Chicago Theater, Chicago April 1, 2023 Derek Trucks (lead guitar) & Susan...
Bear Williams Interview
“I’ll always go back and forth with different genres. But my first love is pretty much the blues. It may sound cliché, but what I love...
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...
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