Friday Jun 14 | Illinois Entertainer
The "Rollin' Up The River" theme of the 2013 Chicago Blues Fest proved to be an apt description for this year's performances, which seemed to flow smoothly through blues hybrids, instead of remaining static and focusing on just one form.
Friday Jun 14 | The Day
Jesse Dee bares his soul on new release
Jesse Dee was born in Mississippi under the front porch of a paint-peeling shotgun shack next door to a roadhouse owned by Guitar Slim.
Walter "Wolfman" Washington Plays At Nightfall Friday
The Nightfall Concert Series continues its 25th year of summer musical programming Friday with a headline show by Walter "Wolfman" Washington.
The month of May produced a number of blues highlights and accolades that deserve recognition.
Irma Thomas to play intimate concert at Old U.S. Mint Performance Hall
Irma Thomas performs during her annual Mother's Day concert at the Audubon Zoo on May 12, 2013.
New Orleans music 'Hot Picks' for Friday, May 24, 2013: Rebirth, !!!, Irma
The Rebirth Brass Band marks a major anniversary, Irma Thomas sings at a benefit, and a California dance-pop band passes through town.