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

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

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

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

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Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Danielle Nicole/ photo: Jim Summaria Danielle Nicole at City Winery, Chicago, October 23, 2024 By Jim...

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By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for November 2024   Chicago Blues Lifters – Blues Scouts Big Eye Records Inc. BE-0006...

SPACE (Evanston ) Photo: Dave Specter Sue Foley When: Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 Time: Doors 6 p.m./ Show 7 p.m. Where: SPACE , Evanston...

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