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Tinsley Ellis - Devil May Care
Release date: January 21, 2022 Alligator Records By Greg Easterling Alligator Records' first release of 2022 is a solid new recording by...


Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - February 2022
By Marty Gunther Bernard Allison – Highs & Lows Ruf Records RUF 1294 www.bernardallison.com Bernard Allison is at his all-time best on...


HOT SHOW - Feb. 3: Nick Moss Band at Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts.
Hey Nonny Nick Moss Band at Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts. Feb. 3, 2022 Doors: 6:30/ Show: 7:30 Tickets: Hey Nonny “Moss’ muscular, electric...


Vince Salerno & Gerald McClendon - Blues From All Points
Release date: January 1, 2022 Pravda Records By Linda Cain Chicago singer Gerald McClendon is known as “The Soul Keeper” for good reason....


Chicago Blues Guide Newsletter Jan. 2022
New Contest: Win prizes from Bob Corritore & Vizztone! Buddy Guy/ photo: Roman Sobus DATELINE: January 19, 2022 “Dearly Beloved/ we are...


Spring 2022 CONTEST
Subscribe to our mailing list and be entered to win this fabulous prize package from Bob Corritore's From the Vaults series and...


HOT SHOW - Jan. 6-30: Buddy Guy & Special Guests, Legends, Chicago
Buddy Guy's Legends Photo: Jennifer Noble VIEW ALL EVENTS Find ticket information HERE. Tickets $65-$99 Welcome to January at Buddy...


Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - January 2022
By Marty Gunther John Mayall – The Sun Is Shining Down Forty Below Records FBR 026 www.johnmayall.com The father of British blues, John...


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...


Dave Specter - Six String Soul: 30 Years on Delmark
Release date: Dec. 1, 2021 Delmark Records By Jeff Johnson Delmark Records is billing Six String Soul as “A SPECtacular retroSPECtive,”...


HOT SHOW - Dec. 18: Mud Morganfield, The Venue, Aurora
The Venue Photo: Jennifer Noble Find ticket information HERE. The Venue is pleased to present Mud Morganfield Saturday, December 18 at...


Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - December 2021
By Marty Gunther Dave Specter – Six String Soul: 30 Years at Delmark Delmark Records 870 www.davespecter.com Since releasing Bluebird...


HOT SHOW - Dec. 7: Curtis Salgado & Nick Moss Band, Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts.
Hey Nonny Photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau Curtis Salgado & Nick Moss Band at Hey Nonny in Arlington Hts., IL Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Doors:...


HOT SHOW - Nov. 26: Ronnie Baker Brooks, SPACE, Evanston
SPACE Photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau Ronnie Baker Brooks at SPACE in Evanston, IL Friday, November 26, 2021 Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm Tickets:...


HOT SHOW - Nov. 20: Donna Herula, Old Town School, Chicago
Old Town School Photo: Robert Erving Potter III Saturday, November 20, 2021 · 8:00 PM CST Donna Herula - Bang at the Door Celebration...


HOT SHOW - Nov. 14: Buddy Guy, Arcada Theater, St. Charles
Arcada Theater Photo: Jennifer Noble Buddy Guy w/opener NuBlu Band with Carlise Guy Arcada Theater, St. Charles, IL Nov. 14, 2021 Show:...


FALL 2021 CONTEST
ENTER NOW Dave Specter’s career has been intertwined with the deepest roots of Chicago blues and Delmark’s rich history. On his new...


Carolyn Wonderland – City Winery, Chicago, Oct. 25 2021
By Linda Cain Photos: Roman Sobus Texas wonder woman Carolyn Wonderland is an extraordinary, exuberant guitarist and so much more. She...


Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - Nov. 2021
By Marty Gunther Tommy Castro – A Bluesman Came to Town Alligator Records www.tommycastro.com One of the most beloved artists on the...


HOT SHOW - Nov. 2: Dave Specter CD Release Party, SPACE, Evanston
SPACE Dave Specter Album Release Party at SPACE in Evanston, IL Nov. 2, 2021 Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm Tickets: $15 – $25 Find ticket...
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