By Marty Gunther Bob Corritore & Friends – Spider in My Stew SWMAF/VizzTone Label Group www.bobcorritore.com After releasing three albums...

The Venue/Mundy Park (Aurora) The Venue is pleased to present Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials as part of their Grand Re-Opening weekend in...

Release date: May 14, 2021 VizzTone/ SWMAF Records By Terry Abrahamson Bob Corritore (photo) I had this girlfriend in trade school. She...

Hey Nonny (Arlington Hts.) Erwin Helfer/ Photo: Roman Sobus Erwin Helfer, Brother John Kattke, Marty Sammon & Marty Binder will perform...

Hey Nonny (Arlington Hts.) Photo: Roman Sobus John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band will perform two shows, at 7 and 9 p.m. on Thursday...

Release date: May 2, 2021 Self-Release By Steve Jones Photo: David Tepper The year 2019 was not a great one for Donna Herula. Her...

By Marty Gunther Eddie Turner – Change in Me 7-14 Records www.eddieturner.net Born in Cuba, raised in Chicago and a founding member of...

Rosa's Lounge (Chicago) Billy Branch and Sons of the Blues will perform a birthday tribute to Little Walter at Rosa's on Friday April 30...

Release date: April 23, 2021 Fat Bank Music By Linda Cain Photo: Steve Jessmore Pat Smillie is a one-man Blues, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll...

Hey Nonny (Arlington Hts.) Photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau Living blues legend Jimmy Johnson will perform at Hey Nonny in Arlington Hts. on...

City Winery (Chicago) “Deep, contemporary Chicago blues...razor-sharp guitar and compelling, forceful singing” — The Chicago Tribune...

Release date: April 15, 2021 Alligator Records By Mark Baier Chris Cain & Guy King at Chicago Blues Festival 2019 Photo: Dianne Bruce...

Hey Nonny (Arlington Hts.) Two shows: 7 & 9 p.m. and it's Kate's birthday! ABOUT THE SMILEY TILLMON BAND One of the busiest blues...

Rosa's Lounge (Chicago) Mike Wheeler has a vast knowledge of music and a voice that's reminiscent of the late Sam Cooke. He can sing...

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...

By Marty Gunther New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers -- Vol. 2 Stony Plain Records SPCD 1417 www.stonyplainrecords.com Stony Plain...

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

Hey Nonny (Arlington Heights, IL) Two Shows: 7:00 PM (Doors 6 PM) & 9:00 PM (Doors 8:30 PM) Reserve tables now! The Kinsey brothers,...

By Marty Gunther Curtis Salgado – Damage Control (Alligator Records ALCD 5002) www.curtissalgado.com One of the best soul-blues voices...

Rosa's Lounge (Chicago, IL) Chicago-based slide guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter, Joanna Connor, who is best known as one of the...