Posted by BlackJack on March 8, 2010 under Events | 
Wilmette Theatre
Wilmette, IL
Sunday, March 28
A Tribute to the 40th Anniversary Concert Tour of Joe Cocker & the Mad Dogs & Englishmen will benefit the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago (formerly the American Lung Association). The show will venture to recreate (on a lesser scale) the legendary concert that took place at Bill Graham’s Fillmore East on March 28, 1970 starring Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, the Space Choir and over 40 band members. Big-voiced singer Pat Smillie will portray Cocker. The band includes keyboardists Daryl Coutts and Doug James, the Chicago Catz horn section, drummer Twist Turner, percussionist/drummer Ron Schur, bassist/vocalist Rick Demski, and lead guitarist/vocalist Tom Crivellone. The backup singers are Bonnie Brenner, Jennifer Crivellone and Nicki James. The show will be emceed by WDRV radio morning host Steve Downes.
Concert goers are encouraged to dress in 1970s attire. There will be a light show, vintage film clips and music from the era. Tickets are $30 and are available online at www.wilmettetheatre.com or by calling the box office at 847-251-7424.
Thanks to Pat Smillie as well as the “Chicago Blues Guide” for advising of this event.
Posted by Jurgens on February 13, 2010 under Events |
| March 27, 2010 |
| 7:30 pm | to | 11:30 pm |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nicholle Dombrowski
Address: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
4740 North Western Avenue, 5th floor
Chicago, IL 60625
Half block from Western Brown Line stop
Phone: 773.561.9181 dank@dankhaus.com
www.dankhaus.com, http://williresetarits.at
Direct from Austria – Willi Resetarits and the Stubnblues Allstars
Chicago, IL—February 2, 2010— The DANK Haus in historic Lincoln Square hosts Austrian Star Willi Resetarits and the 4 piece Stubnblues Allstars interpreting a wild mixture of folk music, Wienerlieder (traditional Viennese ballads), Jazz and Blues as Stubnblues. Willi engages the audience in English between selections with explanations of the Viennese dialect lyrics. The performance will be set intimately to keep the interaction high.
Stubnblues? In 1994, Willi Resetarits started what has become Stubnblues. It’s music far beyond blues. It’s funk. Samba. Folklore. Soul. Viennese songs. It’s poems and stories. Back in the day, a Stubn was the only heated room in the house. It was the place where people gathered, ate, talked and sang. Stubnblues is not afraid to deal with troublesome issues; with something not being right, with failure, pain and miscommunication. Still all the while, there’s beauty, hope and joy to it.
To draw a group of this caliber is entirely due to excellent collaboration with the Austrian Consulate General Chicago who is also underwriting the project, keeping admission low in order to provide quality cultural programming to a large audience.
In addition to performing with his band, Resetarits is a human rights activist and one of the founders of the humanitarian organizations “Asyl in Not” and “SOS Mitmensch.” He has made frequent appearances on Austrian TV and in film productions.
The event is Saturday March 27, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are only $5.00. Please reserve your place. Refreshments available.
About the DANK-Haus
The DANK-Haus, located in Chicago’s traditionally German Lincoln Square neighborhood, houses DANK Chicago, a chapter of the nation-wide organization German American National Congress. With a chapter membership of over 1,200, DANK Chicago represents Americans of German, Austrian and Swiss descent, their friends and families and the community in general. The DANK-Haus also houses DANK Schule Chicago, a German language school for both children and adults. Core programming such as Stammtisch, Jazz on the Terrace, Treffpunkt, Kino, German Cinema Now, Oktoberfest, regular Fine Art installations, literary readings, classical and traditional musical performances and Sylvester Ball on New Year’s Eve add to the rich, cultural heritage celebrated at DANK-Haus.
Posted by BlackJack on February 28, 2010 under Events |
| March 27, 2010 | to | March 28, 2010 |
Ice Meltin’ Blues - March 27 and 28, 2010
Chase away the winter blues with two days of soul warming music. Back by popular demand, Long Grove will host the Ice Meltin’ Blues on Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28, 2010.
The Ice Meltin’ Blues has been expanded to a two-day music event that promises to take the bite out of winter. Enjoy a variety of live performances in venues all over town.
Each participating shop or restaurant will sponsor musicians at special hours of the day, and visitors are welcome to stop by and enjoy the lively music. Reservations for specific groups performing in the restaurants at lunch or dinner time are recommended.
For full line-up, click their link below, but some performers include:
Jimmy Liggett (blues/americana/folk), J.B. Ritchie (rockin’ blues) Bart Alonzo (blues/rock), Wind Gypsy’s (rock/blues/covers) Donna Herula (Delta Blues) and many more…
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http://www.longgroveonline.com/festival_pics/2010-Ice_Meltin_Blues.pdf
Posted by BlackJack on March 8, 2010 under Events |
Tommy’s Annual Easter Sopro Blues Revue
Including Deb Seitz, Joe Jammer, Doug Lee (with Vivian Vance Kelly), Billy King & many more…
Tommy’s Place
12237 Western Avenue in Blue Island
(708) 389-7810
Details on the link: http://www.sopromusic.com/events/
Posted by BlackJack on under Events |
| June 6, 2010 |
| 1:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Sunday, June 6, 2010:
To date, confirmed acts include the Chicago Kingsnakes, the Deb Seitz band, Billy King and Joliet Al. More details will be forthcoming, and will be posted on their website at www.newhopecenterinc.com
1st Annual Blues Fest
Crete Campus
25930 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Crete, IL 60417
New Hope Center is a not-for-profit community service agency serving more than 500 persons with disabilities and their families annually.
http://newhopecenterbluesfest.weebly.com/
Posted by BlackJack on March 4, 2010 under Events |
| March 13, 2010 |
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
Columbia College - Chicago, IL
Free Blues Camp Audition - Saturday, March 13 from 10:00 AM – Noon for Blues students ages 12 – 18 at Columbia College Chicago Music Center 1014 S. Michigan Ave. This is an opportunity to audition for this great youth Blues Camp held at Columbia College July 4 – 9, 2010 by Artistic Director, Fernando Jones.
Go to www.BluesKids.com for more details.
RSVP Online at Bluesnewz@aol.com
Posted by BlackJack on February 28, 2010 under Events |
| April 20, 2010 |
| 12:00 pm | to | 1:00 pm |
April 20th (Tuesday), Noon to 1 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St, Randolph Cafe
Chicago, IL 60602
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Admission: FREE
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Jazz, Blues & Beyond Tuesday:
Matthew Skoller and Johnny Iguana
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Rooted in the Chicago tradition while still being firmly planted in the present, harp blower Matthew Skoller and blues piano player Johnny Iguana perform their unique style of blues.
Posted by BlackJack on under Events |
| March 16, 2010 |
| 12:00 pm | to | 1:00 pm |
Mar 16th (Tuesday), Noon to 1 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St, Randolph Cafe
Chicago, IL 60602
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Admission: FREE
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Jazz, Blues & Beyond Tuesday:
Joel Paterson and the Modern Sounds
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Specializing in rockabilly, hot jazz, western swing, classic blues and everything in between, Joel Paterson and the Modern Sounds is dedicated to performing traditional American music.
