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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...


John Primer - Grown in Mississippi
Release date: April 11, 2025 Blues House Productions Records By Robin Zimmerman L to R: John Primer, Lightnin' Malcom, Deak Harp/ Photo:...


Willie Buck & Bob Corritore - Oh Yeah!
Release date: June 20, 2025 VizzTone/SWMAF Records By Robin Zimmerman Willie Buck Blues man Willie Buck might be pushing 88, but the...


Tad Robinson - Soul in Blue
Release date: May 2, 2025 Delmark Records By: Glenn Noble photo: Jennifer Noble Soul-blues singer Tad Robinson , although born and raised...


Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - June 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for June 2025 John Primer – Grown in Mississippi Blues House Productions...


Carolyn Wonderland - Truth Is
Release date: May 16, 2025 Alligator Records By Donna Herula photo by: Roman Sobus Truth Is – is another terrific album from Carolyn...


Chicago Blues Festival 2025 announces lineup
Chicago Blues Festival Thursday – Sunday, June 5 – 8 Millennium Park, 4 stages across the Park Plus: The Ramova Theater at 35th &...


Larkin Poe/Amythyst Kiah – The Vic Theater, Chicago, May 17, 2025
By Linda Cain Photos: Jim Summaria Rebecca & Megan Lovell Larkin Poe & Amythyst Kiah - The Vic Theater, Chicago, May 17, 2025 By Linda...


Dave Specter - Live at SPACE
Release date: June 6, 2025 Delmark Records By: Mark Baier Dave Specter/photo: Jennifer Noble With a career that’s spanned over four...


HOT SHOW - June 7, 2025: Chris Duarte, Alastair Greene & Kris Lager, Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines
Des Plaines Theater Photo: Chris Duarte The Des Plaines Theater presents: Blues Inferno Tour with Chris Duarte, Alastair Green and...


Jackie Venson – FitzGerald's, Berwyn, May 8, 2025
Review & Photos by Jim Summaria Jackie Venson Jackie Venson at Fitzgerald's, May 8, 2025 Review & Photos by Jim Summaria Jackie...


Tinsley Ellis – SPACE, Evanston, April 24, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Tinsley Ellis at SPACE in Evanston, IL, April 24, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Famed bluesman...


HOT SHOW - May 17, 2025: Joanna Connor & Anne Harris, The Venue, Aurora
The Venue Photo: Joanna Connor T he Venue in Aurora presents She Said with Anne Harris & Joanna Connor Saturday, May 17th. DOORS: 7pm...


Southern Avenue - Family
Release date: April 25, 2025 Alligator Records By Robin Zimmerman L to R: Ava, Ori, Tierinii, Tikyra/ photo by: Rory Doyle As the...
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