March 13 - Blues Camp Audition for Teens

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

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Mar. 16 - Blues at Lunch at Cultural Center

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.

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Mar. 11 - Fundraiser at House of Blues

March 11, 7-11pm, Fundraiser for Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center at House of Blues, 329 N Dearborn, Chicago
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with Lonnie Brooks, Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater, & Jimmy Dawkins
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Tickets / packages start at $150 at www.zcenter.org

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Mar. 27/28- Ice Meltin’ Blues Fest in Long Grove

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.

Please watch for the full line-up of musicians, which will be posted soon! For information about being a sponsor, vendor or musician, please contact the Visitor’s Information Center at (847) 634-0888.

Preliminary line-up (reservations may be needed for some shows, and times are preliminary):
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3/27…
Blues Duo – Noon to 3 p.m. at Village Tavern
Jimmy Liggett (blues/americana/folk) Beans & Leaves Cafe - 2 to 4 p.m.
Bart Alonzo (blues/rock) – 5 to 8 p.m. at Village Tavern
Wind Gypsy’s (rock/blues/covers) – 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Village Tavern
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3/28…
Donna Herula, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Country House
Jimmy Liggett (blues/americana/folk) 3 to 5 p.m. at Beans & Leaves Cafe
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with more shows to follow- check back here or link below for updates:

http://www.longgroveonline.com/blues.html

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April 3rd - Tommy’s Place Annual Easter Revue

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/

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June 6 - New Hope Bluesfest Benefits Disabled

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/

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Mar. 28th - Respiratory Health Benefit by Blues performers

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.

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Apr. 20 - Blues at Lunch at Cultural Center

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.

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