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Nick Moss Band – SPACE, Evanston, August 11, 2025

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

HOT SHOW - Sept. 14, 2025: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Rte. 66 , Rialto Square Theater, Joliet

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

Mother Blues w/Gerald McClendon - Sleeping While the River Runs

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

Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - September 2025

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

HOT SHOWS - August 29, 2025: The Stephen Hull Experience, The Venue, Aurora

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

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...

HOT SHOW - August 17, 2025: Chris O'Leary, Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago

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...

Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - August 2025

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

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...

HOT SHOW - Aug. 1-2: Billy Branch song release party, Rosa's Lounge

Rosa's Lounge (Chicago) Billy Branch/ photo: Roman Sobus Billy Branch & Sons of the Blues w/ special guest Mae Koen When: August 1 & 2...

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...

HOT SHOW - July 26: Willow Springs Blues Fest , Willow Springs

Windy City Blues Society (Willow Springs) Cinelli Brothers Windy City Blues Society presents: Willow Springs Blues Festival FREE! When:...

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,...

Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - July 2025

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for July 2025 D.K. Harrell – Talkin’ Heavy Alligator Records ALCD 5027 www.dkblues.com Now...

D.K. Harrell - Talkin' Heavy

Release date: June 20, 2025 Alligator Records By Mark Thompson photo by: Dianne Bruce Dunklau Talk about hitting the ground running!...

HOT SHOW - July 13: Dom Flemons, SPACE, Evanston

SPACE (Evanston) Date: Saturday, July 13, 2025 Venue: SPACE Evanston, IL Showtime: 7 pm/ Doors 6 pm Ticket price: $27-40 ...

Bob Stroger - Bob is Back

Release date: June 6, 2025 Delmark Records By: Glenn Noble photo: Jennifer Noble Hot on the heels of his 2025 Blues Hall of Fame...

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...