Prairie Center for the Arts Find ticket information HERE SOUTHERN AVENUE TO PERFORM LIVE IN SCHAUMBURG SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD OPENS Date:...

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for October 2025   Buddy Guy – Ain’t Done with the Blues RCA/Silvertone Records www.buddygyuy.net He may be 89 and someone who announced that he’s done touring, but Buddy Guy proves beyond a doubt that he isn’t done yet with this release, which is one of his best yet. It’s an hour-plus, 18-track epic that pays homage to his roots before exploding into a romp certain to keep you smiling throughout. Produced by Tom Hambridge, who keeps

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Rosa's Lounge (Chicago) Dan Souvigny’s New Organ Trio with Eric Gales and special guests When: Oct. 2 (Thursday) Show Times: 9 & 10:30...

Chicago  Blues Challenge 2025   The Windy City Blues Society extends an invitation for local bands, solo and duo acts to enter the  Chicago Blues Challenge  – a showcase of the blues talent in our region. Winners go on to represent Chicago at the  International Blues Challenge  in Memphis, TN (January 14–17, 2026). The IBC is the world’s premier blues competition, drawing talent buyers, festival promoters, and blues societies from around the globe. It’s a powerful opportunity

Release date: Sept. 26, 2025 Nola Blue Records By Robin Zimmerman Mud Morganfield at Chicago Blues Fest 2023/photo by: Dianne Bruce...

Story & Photos by Jim Summaria L to R: Barbra Marks, Bettye Kelly, Evelyn Tan Cooper, Freddie Dixon The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum and...

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria The Who & Joe Bonamassa at the United Center in Chicago September 7, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria...

Release date: July 30, 2025 RCA/Silvertone Records By Greg Easterling Buddy Guy at Chicago Blues Fest 2024/ photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau...

Skokie Theater Photo: Lee Ann Flynn Find ticket information HERE . Johnny Burgin Blues Revue w/ Noah Wotherspoon, Marie Martens, Steve...

“I had to have some blues of my own to sing about….you don’t just get up and go outside and say, ‘Look at me, I’m a bluesman!’ You’ve got...

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Chris Cain & Constantine Bogios Chris Cain at SPACE in Evanston, IL, August 20, 2025 Review & Photos: By...

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Nick Moss Band at SPACE August 11, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria   When Nick Moss took the stage,...

Rialto Square Theater Billy Branch/ photo: Roman Sobus Rialto Square Theater, Joliet Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 5 - 9 p.m. GET TICKETS HERE...

Release date: August 8, 2025 Sleeping Dog Records By Robin Zimmerman photo by: Peter Hurley Gerald “Soul Keeper” McClendon has certainly...

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for September 2025   Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ – Room on the Back Porch Concord Records...

The Venue Photo: Jim Summaria The Venue , 21 S. Broadway , Aurora TICKETS ABOUT THE ARTIST: The Stephen Hull Experience gives the blues...

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...

Buddy Guy's Legends Chris O'Leary/ photo: Jennifer Noble Chris O'Leary to headline at Buddy Guy's Legends , Chicago August 17, 2025 GET...

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for August 2025   Maria Muldaur – One Hour Mama: The Blues of Victoria Spivey Nola Blue Records...