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Soul Celebration – Logan Center, U of C, Chicago, Jan. 31, 2025

Review: Glenn Noble Photos: Jennifer Noble L to R -- Joe Barr, Theo Huff, Nellie Travis, Billy Branch, Matthew Skoller University of...

Billy Gibbons – Park West, Chicago, Feb. 1, 2025

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Billy Gibbons/ photo: Jim Summaria Billy Gibbons and the BFGs at the Park West, Chicago February 1, 2025...

Marty "Big Dog" Mercer Interview

After 9 years without a new release, Mercer has just released an all-live, all-original recording Live at The Roxy . Recorded at the...

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

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for February 2025 Eddie 9Volt – Saratoga Ruf Records RUF 1315 www.eddie9volt.com Possessing...

HOT SHOWS - Feb. 4-8, 2025: Blues Week: John Primer, Joanna Connor, Kevin Purcell, Bro. John, Cold Stares, at Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts.

Hey Nonny Kevin Purcell & The Root Doctors/ photo: Jim Summaria Blues Week Line Up: Tuesday, February 4: The Cold Stares Wednesday,...

HOT SHOWS - March 8-9, 2025: John Primer's 80th Birthday Shows

Rosa's Lounge Ramova Loft photo: Jennifer Noble John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band: 80th Birthday Party Show with special guests: Bob...

Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames – Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts., Jan. 18, 2025

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R -- Rogers Randle, Dave Weld, Monica Myhre Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames w/ Monica Myhre, Jeff...

Buddy Guy & Kingfish – Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago, IL, Jan. 9, 2025

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria photo: Jim Summaria Buddy Guy and Kingfish at Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago, IL, January 9, 2025 Buddy Guy...

HOT SHOW - Jan. 25, 2025: Blues for the Soul at Logan Center, U of C, Chicago

Logan Center L to R: Theo Huff, Nellie "Tiger" Travis, Joe Barr Southern Soul Celebration: Blues for the Soul Starring Nellie "Tiger"...

Gerry Hundt - Get Hip!

Release date: Aug. 24, 2024 Self-Release By Marty Gunther Gerry Hundt is an anachronism in the modern world, a gifted...

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

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for January 2025 The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Willy Jordan – What Are You...

HOT SHOW - Jan. 11-12, 2025: Too Hot to Handel, Auditorium Theater, Chicago

Auditorium Theater Karen-Marie Richardson & Too Hot orchestra (photo: Andy Argyrakis) Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah...

HOT SHOW - NY Eve/Dec. 31, 2024: Toronzo Cannon, The Venue, Aurora

The Venue Photo: Roman Sobus Toronzo Cannon December 31st Doors: 8 pm / Show: 9 p.m. The Venue 21 S. Broadway Ave. (Rt. 25), Aurora, IL...

WINTER 2024-25 CONTEST

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HOT SHOW - Dec. 28, 2024: Delmark Records Holiday Bash, Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago

Buddy Guy's Legends Delmark All-Stars (photo: Peter Hurley) Delmark Records Holiday Bash with the Delmark All-Stars: Demetria Taylor,...

HOT SHOW - Dec. 18, 2024: Davy Knowles, City Winery, Chicago

City Winery Davy Knowles December 18th at 7:30 p.m. City Winery Chicago 1200 W. Randolph St. TICKETS ABOUT Whether playing acoustic,...

Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - December 2024

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for December 2024 Vaneese Thomas – Stories in Blue Overton Music www.vaneesethomas.com A...

Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour – Arcada Theater, St. Charles, IL, Nov. 10, 2024

By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour Featuring Samantha Fish, Ghalia Volt, Canned Heat, Bernard...

HOT SHOW - Nov. 29, 2024: Bobby Rush, Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago

Buddy Guy's Legends Bobby Rush (photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau) Bobby Rush to headline at Buddy Guy's Legends , Chicago Nov. 29, 2024 Bobby...

Sue Foley – SPACE, Evanston, Nov. 3, 2024

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Concert Review Sue Foley SPACE, Evanston, IL, November 3, 2024 By Jim Summaria I love the moment at a...