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CHICAGO BLUESMAN TORONZO CANNON TO RELEASE SHUT UP AND PLAY! JUNE 7, 2024
First Album In Almost Five Years From "Among the most inspiring southpaws to ever pick up a six-string" (Guitar World) Monday, April 8,...
Apr 11, 2024


ROSA'S LOUNGE
ROSA'S LOUNGE 3420 W. Armitage 773.342.0452 VISIT OUR WEBSITE Rosa's Lounge operates in the hallowed tradition of Chicago blues lounges,...
Apr 4, 2024


KINGSTON MINES
KINGSTON MINES 2548 N. Halsted 773.477.4646 VISIT OUR WEBSITE Founded in 1968, Kingston Mines is the largest and oldest continuously...
Apr 4, 2024


BUDDY GUY'S LEGENDS
BUDDY GUY'S LEGENDS 700 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 312.427.1190 VISIT OUR WEBSITE Buddy Guy is a genuine American treasure and one of the...
Apr 4, 2024


SPACE
SPACE 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston (847) 492-8860 VISIT OUR WEBSITE Over the past decade, SPACE has welcomed thousands of local and...
Apr 3, 2024


FITZGERALD'S
FITZGERALD'S 6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL (708) 788-2118 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FitzGerald’s has been a place for gathering since it was...
Apr 3, 2024


LEES UNLEADED BLUES
LEES UNLEADED BLUES 7401 S Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL REOPENING MID APRIL! VISIT OUR WEBSITE “Lee’s Unleaded Blues Club has been a South...
Apr 3, 2024


SMOKE DADDY
SMOKE DADDY 1804 W. Division ​773.772.6656 VISIT OUR WEBSITE Open since the summer of 1994, The Smoke Daddy was the first of its kind to...
Apr 3, 2024


REGGIE'S MUSIC JOINT
REGGIE'S MUSIC JOINT 2105 S. State St, Chicago, IL 312.949.0120 VISIT OUR WEBSITE REGGIES brings a music fan’s ultimate dream to reality...
Apr 3, 2024


BLUE CHICAGO
BLUE CHICAGO 536 N Clark St, Chicago, IL (312) 661-0100 VISIT OUR WEBSITE World-renowned Blue Chicago has been presenting the best in...
Apr 3, 2024


BLUES HEAVEN FOUNDATION
BLUE HEAVEN FOUNDATION 2120 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 312.808.1286 VISIT OUR WEBSITE Record Row Concert Series returns June 6, 2024....
Apr 3, 2024


WOMEN OF THE BLUES PHOTO EXHIBIT AT SPACE 900 GALLERY, EVANSTON
WOMEN OF THE BLUES: A COAST TO COAST COLLECTION POP UP GALLERY SHOW A Celebration For Women’s History Month Featuring over 100 images of...
Mar 22, 2024


Legendary Bluesman Buddy Guy to Headline 2024 Chicago Blues Festival - Full Schedule Announced!
The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events persents the Chicago Blues Festival, taking place June 6 –...
Mar 21, 2024


Resonating Rhythms: Bear Williams' Journey Back to the Blues
Episode 072 with guest Bear Williams. On this episode, I talk with renowned bassist, Bear Williams. 🎸🎶 Bear's story is a fascinating...
Aug 9, 2023


Chicago Blues Legend Jimmy Burns Talks about his Musical History with Mike Jeffers
Chicago blues legend Jimmy Burns talks about his background, his love of blues and how he rose to prominence on the Chicago Blues Scene!
Jul 21, 2023


Nick Moss talks with Mike Jeffers about "Get Your Back Into It" on Alligator Records - NEW RELEASE!
Episode 067 of "Around Town with Mike Jeffers" features an interview with the incredibly talented guitarist, Nick Moss, to delve into...
Jul 13, 2023


Vasti Jackson - Backstage at the 2023 Chicago Blues Fest "Around Town with Mike Jeffers"
2 Time Grammy Nominee and Cultural Ambassador of Mississippi, Vasti Jackson talks with Mike Jeffers back stage at the 2023 Chicago Blues...
Jul 6, 2023


Nigel Mack Previews his Release Show at Buddy Guy's Legend's on July 9th!
Chicago Blues Triple Threat Nigel Mack talks with Mike Jeffers about his new recording "Back in Style" and his upcoming release show at...
Jul 2, 2023


Sheryl Youngblood on "OPEN MIC" with Mike Jeffers
Mike Jeffers, founder of Chicago Jazz Publishing (CJPE) talks with singer, songwriter,drummer, Sheryl Youngblood about how she first...
Jun 19, 2023


Mike Wheeler Talks Chicago Blues, Getting Started, New Music and More on "Open Mic with Mike Jeffers
Mike Wheeler Band talked with Mike Jeffers on "Open Mic" ahead of his performance at the 2023 Chicago Blues Festival in Millennium Park...
Jun 9, 2023
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