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...

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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...

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

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

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

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