Musicians and standard-bearers Ronnie Baker Brooks and C.J. Chenier, plus a tribute to Billy Branch, were highlights on ...

Live at Levings is back for another summer of free outdoor events, live music and competitions in Rockford.

Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June. Taj Mahal and the Phantom Blues Band will perform the night of Sunday, June 7, at 7 p.m. at the ...

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Joshua Redman is an elite tenor/soprano saxophonist that wrings maximum musicality from each breathy note and turn of phrase. In this performance, Redman reaffirms that his uber-talents extend beyond ...

If you happened to be at the corner of Wabash and Balbo at 11 p.m. in early February, you would have seen a small crowd gathered around an 87-year-old man with a beaming smile. Nattily attired in a ...

The 2025 edition of the Chicago Blues Festival has one of the stronger lineups in recent memory—its mix of hallowed veterans and up-and-comers suggests that the idiom remains very healthy. The ...

Since June of 1984, just a little over a year removed from the death of legendary Chicago bluesman Muddy Waters, Chicago Blues Fest has operated annually in the Windy City as the country’s largest ...

Streaming platforms for Chicago Blues Live- Disc1 - 2 & 3 haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online.

“My name is Ivan Singh - this is a dream come true,” said the Argentinian guitarist, kicking off Blues Fest last month in Chicago. Singh now calls Chicago home and stands as a perfect example of the ...