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Studebaker John @ Kingston Mines, Chicago
ABOUT STUDEBAKER JOHN Studebaker John Grimaldi was born in an Italian-American section of Chicago and started playing harmonica at age 7. Under the spell of music he heard on Maxwell Street, Chicago’s famed blues melting pot, Grimaldi began performing as Studebaker John and the Hawks in the ‘70s. The band referenced the Studebaker Hawk, a…
Joanna Connor on Red Hot and Blues Women
Joanna Connor and her band have shared the stage with blues, rock and jazz greats, including Luther Allison, BB King, Screaming Jay Hawkins, Robben Ford, Danny Gatton, Robert Cray, Jimmy Page, ZZ Top, Joe Cocker, Etta James, and others. Joanna signed endorsement deals with Gibson Guitars, Victoria Amps, LaBella Strings, Mesa Boogie Amps, and Orange Amps. The national…
MIKE WHEELER @ Kingston Mines, Chicago
KINGSTON MINES 2548 N HALSTED 10:30PM Mike Wheeler Band :: Thats What Love Will Make You Do Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look up on the stage. It’s SuperMike, who can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel strings with…
Sheryl Youngblood @ Rosa’s Lounge, Chicago
SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD August 24 Sheryl Youngblood :: Breaking Up Somebody’s Home Sheryl Youngblood :: Breaking Up Somebody’s Home Sheryl Youngblood, a Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee, envelops audiences with the rich tapestry of Gospel, R&B, and Blues in her ballads. Her soul-stirring performances transcend genres, captivating listeners with a blend of heartfelt melodies and high-energy rock. From…
Sheryl Youngblood @ Rosa’s Lounge, Chicago
SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD CLICK SHOWTIME TO PURCHASE Fri, May 31, 2024 9:30 PM 11:00 PM Sheryl Youngblood :: Breaking Up Somebody’s Home Sheryl Youngblood, a Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee, envelops audiences with the rich tapestry of Gospel, R&B, and Blues in her ballads. Her soul-stirring performances transcend genres, captivating listeners with a blend of heartfelt melodies and high-energy…
Sheryl Youngblood @ Buddy Guy’s Legends, Chicago
SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD Ages 21 and up Sunday, June 2 Show: 9pm $25 Buddy Guy’s Legends Buy Tickets Online ticket cut off time is 4:00PM day of show. Tickets are available at the door after 5:00PM Free Jazz Set: Rowgers Jazz and Soul Experience — 5:30-8:00PM Headlining Band: Sheryl Youngblood— 9:00PM – CLOSE 21+ After 8:00PM SHERYL…
Carlise Guy on Red Hot and Blues Women
Carlise Guy is a daughter of legendary blues musician, Buddy Guy. A new Delmark Artist, Carlise will release a digital single titled “A New Day” with her band NuBlu this spring.
DELMARK BLUES ARTISTS (leader and sideman) on the cover of BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE thru the years! Click on the image to take you to the interviews!
Look at the all of the blues artists that have recorded for Delmark Records as a leader or sideman featured on the cover of Blues Blast Magazine. Thank you publisher Bob Kieser, writers Mark Thompson, Marty Gunther, John Mitchell, Steve Jones, and more, and all of the photographers, Peter Hurley, Bob Kieser, Marilyn Stringer, Laura Carbone, Janet Mami Takayama, Joseph Rosen, Roman Sobus, Jim Hartzell, Bob Hakins, and more!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Delmark Blues…
Sharon Lewis on Red Hot and Blues Women
Sharon Lewis is one of the finest vocalists on Chicago’s scene, today. Her songs are dealing with the basics of everyday life. Sharon has two albums on Delmark – “Grown Ass Woman”, and “The Real Deal”. Sharon will perform the songs “Mother Blues” and “Don’t Try To Judge Me”, written by Steve Bramer. She says, “Basically, I…
Dave Specter on photography and his upcoming Gallery Show
Dave says, “I started out studying photography in high school and taking my SLR cameras to concerts when I was around 16. Fast forward to the smartphone age where the phone camera became my preferred choice for taking shots out of my pocket. In late 2022, I decided to step up my game and bought a new mirrorless…
