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HOT SHOW - Aug. 24: Crossroads Blues Fest, Rockford

Crossroads Blues Festival (Rockford/Byron ) Photo: Johnny Rawls Crossroads Blues Society presents: Crossroads Blues Festival When: Sat....

Kevin Purcell & The Root Doctors – Hey Nonny, Arlington Hts., Aug. 3, 2024

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R -- Tony Root, Kevin Purcell Kevin Purcell & The Root Doctors w/ Mike Church, Rob Anderlik, Tony...

Gabe Stillman – FitzGerald's, Berwyn, Aug. 6, 2024

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria photo: by Jim Summaria Gabe Stillman Live Show Review by Jim Summaria Gabe Stillman and his band put on...

HOT SHOW - Aug. 17: Blues Brothers Con, Joliet

Old Joliet Prison (Joliet) Photo: Dianne Bruce Dunklau Blues Brothers Con Jim Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Curtis Salgado, Toronzo Cannon,...

Tedeschi Trucks Band – Northerly Island, Chicago, July 31, 2024

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Attending a Tedeschi Trucks Band concert is a magical musical experience. This band is one of the best out...

Erwin Helfer & Lluis Coloma - Two Pianos Too Cool

Release date: May 4, 2024 The Sirens Records By Donna Herula Photo / L to R: Jeff Parker (bass) Lluis Coloma, Erwin Helfer, John Brumbach...

Delta Blues Trio – Arcada Legend Stage, St. Charles, July 24, 2024

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria L to R -- Downtown Charlie Brown, Donna Herula, John Primer Delta Blues Trio John Primer, Donna Herula,...

Walter Trout – SPACE, Evanston, July 14, 2024

By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Walter Trout Concert Review Artist: Walter Trout Where: Space, Evanston, IL When: Sunday, July 14,...

SUMMER-FALL 2024 CONTEST

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

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for August 2024 Billy Price – Person of Interest Little Village Foundation LVF 1065...

Sonny Gullage - Go Be Free

Release date: August 23, 2024 Blind Pig Records By Marty Gunther Occasionally, a new artist emerges from the shadows and the moment he...

HOT SHOW - July 27: Willow Springs Blues Fest , Willow Springs

Windy City Blues Society (Willow Springs) Photo: Ghost Town Blues Band Windy City Blues Society presents: Willow Springs Blues Festival...

Larkin Poe – Northshore Center, Skokie, June 21, 2024

By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria L to R : Rebecca and Megan Lovell Concert Review Artist: Larkin Poe Where: Northshore Center for...

HOT SHOW - July 3-6: American Music Festival, FitzGerald's, Berwyn

FitzGerald's (Berwyn) Photo: Marcia Ball American Music Festival When: Wed. July 3 - Sat. July 6 Venue: FitzGerald's City: Berwyn, IL...

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

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ‘n Blues Reviews for July 2024 Gerald McClendon – Down at the Juke Joint Delta Roots Records DR-1005...

Toronzo Cannon Interview

The internationally acclaimed Chicago blues man discusses his third release for Alligator Records, Shut Up and Play. The official CD...

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

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ‘n Blues Reviews for June 2024 Toronzo Cannon – Shut Up & Play! Alligator Records AL50203 www.toronzocannon.com...

Toronzo Cannon - Shut Up And Play

Release date: June 7, 2024 Alligator Records By Mark Thompson Photo: Roman Sobus One of Chicago's finest contemporary blues artists,...

HOT SHOWS - Beyond the Blues Fest 2024: Here's our roundup of blues all over town outside of Millennium Park

Sheryl Youngblood , Melody Angel & more appear at Red Hot & Blues Women revue at the Harris Theater on June 5 BEYOND THE BLUES FEST 2024...

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

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for May Rick Estrin & the Nightcats – The Hits Keep Coming Alligator Records www.rickestrin.com...