HOT SHOW - Sept. 19-20, 2026: America's Blues Birthday Party, Lyons
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America's Blues Birthday Party , Veterans & Smith Park (Lyons)
America's Blues Birthday Party
Hosted by the Windy City Blues Society
September 19 - 20, 2026
2 stages featuring local and national acts including:
Mud Morganfield
Bob Corritore's Chicago Blues Revue w/ Lil' Ed, John Primer, Billy Flynn & more
Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers
Stephen Hull Experience & Sean Mac MacDonald
Keesha Pratt, Demetria Taylor and more.
Veteran's & Smith Park
4200 Lawndale Ave., Lyons
September 19 - 20, 2026 -- Saturday & Sunday
SEE SCHEDULE BELOW
FREE admission
FREE parking
Food, beverage, beer and merch booths will be on site.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
You are allowed to bring in food and soft drinks. 50/50 Raffle & more.
Main Stage
Saturday, Sept. 19
12:30-1:20 Matt Hendricks & Greasy Gravy
1:35 - 2:35 The Hungry Williams
2:50 - 3:50 Shirley Johnson & The Delmark All-Stars
4:10 - 5:20 Spit Cup & The Jukes
5:40 - 6:50 Keeshea Pratt Band
7:10 - 8:40 Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers
9:00-10:30 Stephen Hull Experience & Sean "Mack" McDonald
Main Stage
Sunday, Sept. 20
12:45-1:30 Maxwell Street Blues Revival w/Lynne Jordan, Anji Brooks, Chicago Slim
1:45-2:30 Deak Harp & Quicksand
2:45-3:45 Morry Sochat and The Special 20s
4:00-5:50 Bob Corritore's Chicago Blues Review with:
Bob Stroger, Billy Flynn, Kenny Smith, Oscar Wilson,
John Primer, Willie Buck, Lil’ Ed
6:10-7:10 Demetria Taylor & Her Bad Boys
7:30-9:00 Mud Morganfield
9:10 ish FIREWORKS
Back Porch Stage
Saturday, Sept. 19
5:30 -- 7:00 Open Jam
4:00 -- 5:00 Bob Corritore, Jimi Primetime Smith, Billy Flynn
3:00 – 3:45 Downtown Charlie Brown & Donna Herula
2:00 – 2:45 Miles Minor Band
1:00 – 1:45 Gail Storm
Back Porch Stage
Sunday, Sept. 20
5:30 – 6:30 Open Jam
4:30 -- 5:15 Rusty Ends & The Hill Billy Hoo Doo
3:30 – 4:15 Sonia Astacio & Donny Vleck
2:30 – 3:15 Windy City Rev Ups Duet w/ Gail Storm
1:30 – 2:15 Some Years Later
