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New Blues Album 'Back Home' Coming From Wendy and DB
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024 GRAMMY nominated in 2023 for their Chicago homestyle tribute to the blues, Into the Little Blue House, the multicultural, Chicago-based duo Wendy and DB revisits the blues genre with a deep dive into traditional acoustic styles on their sixth family album, Back Home, set for release July 5....
Chicago Soul/Blues Belter Derrick Procell Dials Up His 'Hello Mojo!' On Debut New Album
by A.A. Cristi - June 20, 2022 Catfood Records announces an August 1 release date for Hello Mojo!, the label debut from Chicago-based soul/blues belter Derrick Procell. ...
Anthony Geraci Signs Record Deal With Blue Heart Records
by Michael Major - January 11, 2022 An original member of Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, and Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, Geraci has recorded with both groups, in addition to blues artists and leading contemporary acts. He received a GRAMMY nomination as one of the studio musicians on Super Harps I featuring Charlie Musselwhite, Ja...
Dave Specter to Release 'Six String Soul, 30 Years on Delmark' Album
by Michael Major - October 06, 2021 The remastered 2-CD set showcases his music journey with a stellar line-up of guests including Otis Clay, Jorma Kaukonen, Lurrie Bell, Billy Branch, Jack McDuff, Ronnie Earl and many more....
Delmark Records to release 'Johnny Iguana's Chicago Spectacular' August 21st, w/ Billy Boy Arnold, Lil' Ed, John Primer & More
by Robert Diamond - August 18, 2020 'Johnny has played with musical monsters— Junior Wells, Carey Bell, Koko Taylor, Hymie Shimansky. Okay, maybe not Hymie, but plenty of topnotch blues and rock musicians. The Claudettes are the culmination of it all, at this point, and he could stop here and have a legacy others would kill for.' ...
City Winery Chicago Announces Musiq Soulchild, Bobby McFerrin and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 02, 2018 City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces neo-soul/R&B innovator Musiq Soulchild, jazz vocalist Bobby McFerrin (“Don't Worry, Be Happy”) and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, October 4 at noon.All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....
City Winery Chicago Announces Special Holiday Show with AMERICAN IDOL Winner Kris Allen
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 18, 2018 City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces a special holiday show with “American Idol” winner Kris Allen and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 20 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....
City Winery Chicago Announces Randy Bachman, Shemekia Copeland and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 11, 2018 City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Canadian rocker Randy Bachman ('You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet”), a live recording of the hilarious Girls Gotta Eat podcast and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 13 at noon. All tickets will be available at c...
Jane Lynch, James Hunter, & More to Play Chicago's City Winery
by Macon Prickett - April 24, 2018 City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces holiday concerts with award-winning singer, actress, and comedian Jane Lynch ("Glee") and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....
Full Lineup Announced for 2018 Chicago Blues Festival in Millennium Park
by Macon Prickett - March 27, 2018 Experience Chicago's blues music legacy at the 35th Annual Chicago Blues Festival happening June 8-10 in Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.). The Blues Festival will spotlight the great Chicago-born music tradition with live performances by the genre's leading artists at Millennium Park's Jay Prit...
City Winery Chicago Announces Third Heather McDonald, Ryan Bingham, Greg Laswell & More
by Tori Hartshorn - February 13, 2018 City Winery Chicago Announces Third Heather McDonald, Ryan Bingham, Greg Laswell & More...
Big Head Todd and the Monsters Announce U.S. Tour Dates
by Caryn Robbins - October 03, 2017 Colorado band Big Head Todd and the Monsters are set to tour the U.S. throughout the fall/winter in support of their forthcoming eleventh studio album, New World Arisin', due November 3 on their own Big Records imprint. See below for a complete list of dates....
Big Head Todd and the Monsters LP 'New World Arisin' out 11/3 on Big Records
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2017 Colorado band Big Head Todd and the Monsters are set to release their eleventh studio album, New World Arisin' on November 3 on their Big Records imprint.... |