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Buddy Guy's 89th Birthday Party – Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago, July 30, 2025

By Linda Cain Photos: Jennifer Noble Buddy Guy Celebrates 89 th Birthday and new album release at his club Buddy Guy’s Legends By Linda...

Albert Castiglia – SPACE, Evanston, July 22, 2025

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Albert Castiglia at SPACE July 22, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Albert Castiglia and his band...

Dom Flemons – SPACE, Evanston, July 13, 2025

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Dom Flemons at SPACE in Evanston, IL, July 13, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Dom Flemons bills...

Dave Specter – SPACE, Evanston, June 24, 2025

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Dave Specter album release party at SPACE June 24, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Bluesman Dave...

Dancing with Muddy, by Jerry Portnoy

Review by Terry Abrahamson Dancing with Muddy Author: Jerry Portnoy Chicago Review Press By Terry Abrahamson Jerry Portnoy grew up...

Blues Inferno – Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, June 7, 2025

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R: Alastair Greene, Kris Lager, Chris Duarte/photo: Jim Summaria Blues Inferno Tour with Chris Duarte,...

Eric Johanson – SPACE, Evanston, June 4, 2025

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Eric Johanson at SPACE in Evanston, IL, June 4, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Eric Johanson’s...

Larkin Poe/Amythyst Kiah – The Vic Theater, Chicago, May 17, 2025

By Linda Cain Photos: Jim Summaria Rebecca & Megan Lovell Larkin Poe & Amythyst Kiah - The Vic Theater, Chicago, May 17, 2025 By Linda...

Jackie Venson – FitzGerald's, Berwyn, May 8, 2025

Review & Photos by Jim Summaria Jackie Venson Jackie Venson at Fitzgerald's, May 8, 2025 Review & Photos by Jim Summaria Jackie...

Tinsley Ellis – SPACE, Evanston, April 24, 2025

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Tinsley Ellis at SPACE in Evanston, IL, April 24, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Famed bluesman...

FitzGerald's earns historic status and undergoes major improvements in time for American Music Fest 2025 and more

By Robin Zimmerman C.J. Chenier/ photo: D. Anson Brody It seems serendipitous that FitzGerald’s history coincides with the birth of...

Stefan Hillesheim Band – FitzGerald's, Berwyn, April 1, 2025

By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Stefan Hillesheim & Darryl Wright Stefan Hillesheim Band - Fitzgerald’s Sidebar, Berwyn, April 1,...

Melody Angel – SPACE, Evanston, March 8, 2025

By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Melody Angel - SPACE, Evanston, March 8th, 2025 By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria March 8th...

Marcia Ball – SPACE, Evanston, March 4, 2025

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Marcia Ball at SPACE in Evanston, IL, March 4, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Louisiana native...

Marty Big Dog Mercer – Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago, Feb. 28, 2025

Review: Glenn Noble Photos: Jennifer Noble Marty Mercer/ photo: Jennifer Noble Marty "Big Dog" Mercer Live at the Roxy CD release show...

Tab Benoit – Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, IL, Feb. 23, 2025

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria photo: Jim Summaria Tab Benoit at the Des Plaines Theatre, February 23, 2025 Review & Photos by Jim...

Vanessa Collier Interview

This independent-minded artist refuses to be pigeonholed and continues to blaze her own trail in the music business. This mindset is...

Brother John Band – Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts., Feb. 5, 2025

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Brother John Band Brother John Band w/ Doug Corcoran, Chris Neal, Marqueal Jordan, Marty Binder & Nick Fane...

Cold Stares – Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts., Feb. 4, 2025

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R -- Chris Tapp, Bryce Klueh, Brian Mullins The Cold Stares at Hey Nonny Live Show Review & Photos...

Stephen Hull Experience – SPACE, Evanston, Feb. 3, 2025

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Concert Review Stephen Hull Experience SPACE , Evanston, IL, February 3, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim...