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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...


3 days ago
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...


5 days ago
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...


Jan 27
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,...


Jan 24
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...


Jan 20
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...


Nov 19, 2024
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...


Nov 12, 2024
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...


Nov 9, 2024
Taj Farrant – Arcada Theater, St. Charles, IL, Oct. 25, 2024
Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Taj Farrant/ photo: Jim Summaria Taj Farrant at Arcada Theater, St. Charles, IL, October 25, 2024...


Nov 5, 2024
Danielle Nicole – City Winery, Chicago, Oct. 23, 2024
Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Danielle Nicole/ photo: Jim Summaria Danielle Nicole at City Winery, Chicago, October 23, 2024 By Jim...


Nov 5, 2024
Leading Ladies of the Blues – Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg, IL, Oct. 19, 2024
By Linda Cain Photos: Jim Summaria L to R: Sheryl Youngblood, Lynne Jordan, Chuck Crane, Donna Herula, Peaches Staten, DuJuan Austin,...


Oct 9, 2024
Marcus King – Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI., Sept. 26, 2024
Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Marcus King/ photo: Jim Summaria Marcus King at the Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI, September 26, 2024...


Oct 3, 2024
Ronnie Baker Brooks Interview
Ronnie makes his Alligator Records debut with Blues in my DNA ; the son of Lonnie Baker Brooks, he comes full circle and makes a life...


Sep 26, 2024
Larry McCray – SPACE, Evanston, Sept. 12, 2024
By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Larry McCray & Dave Specter Concert Review Larry McCray SPACE, Evanston, IL, September 12, 2024...


Sep 13, 2024
Sonny Landreth & Cindy Cashdollar – FitzGerald's, Berwyn, Aug. 29, 2024
By Mark Plotnick & Jim Summaria Photos: Jim Summaria Concert Review Artists: Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar Where: Fitzgerald’s,...


Sep 4, 2024
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Interview
“I think every artist’s goal is to bring their music to a wider audience. I am always happy to see a wide demographic at my shows and I...


Aug 30, 2024
Gerald McClendon – Galewoodstock, Chicago, August 24, 2024
Article & Photos: Peter Hurley Photo: Gerald McClendon Gerald McClendon at Galewoodstock Live Show Review & Photos by Peter Hurley ...


Aug 22, 2024
Stefan Hillesheim Interview
“I had once visited and I knew I had to move here,” German native Hillesheim says of his decision to become a Chicago bluesman. “It’s not...


Aug 8, 2024
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...
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