May 9 – WCBS Blues Education Committee Meeting

Monday, May 9, 2011

The Windy City Blues Society will hold their next Blues Education Committee Meeting, from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Mayfair Library, 4400 W. Lawrence (East of Rt. 94).

Cruisin’ the Blues Highway 2011

From Cruisin the Blues Highway – We are pleased to announce America’s newest and most exciting ride for music lovers and bike enthusiasts alike.

Cruisin the Blues Highway 2011

Nothing goes together better than cruisin the highways of America while listening t…o some great blues! So get ready to take a trip of a lifetime and join us for “Cruisin the Blues Highway!” Designed to raise awareness of the Blues Music Awards held each year in Memphis, the inaugural tour will follow the trail forged as Blues made it’s way along the Mississippi. There will be five stops on the tour in cities that played a significant role in the development of the Blues and modern music as we know it today. The mission is to spread the word of the Blues Foundation, educate and entertain those that join us for the experience and to build upon a community based on loyalty and passion.

Each major city stop will offer a daytime shuttle to Blues related attractions and the evenings will be filled with great Blues music at our participating venues. From Chicago, Illinois to Clarksdale, Mississippi, riders will experience the thrill of the open road, action packed stops in the greatest Blues cities throughout the country and endless memories for a lifetime.

There’s too much to explain in this email, so we’ve attached the CBH CALENDAR OF EVENTS to this email.

You can also click below to visit our website www.cruisinblues.com

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – JOIN CBH FOR THE KICK OFF PHOTO SHOOT SUNDAY MAY 1ST AT BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS 700 S. Wabash, Chicago IL 60605
WE’LL BE PARKING BIKES IN FRONT OF THE VENUE STARTING AT 12 NOON AND TAKING THE OFFICIAL PROMO PHOTO FOR THE TOUR
THE PHOTO WILL BE TAKEN NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM SO GET THERE EARLY AND BE A PART OF HISTORY!

Hope to see you on the Cruise…..and best Blusin!

Stefan Levy
Cruisin the Blues Highway
Blues Foundation Board Member
steflink@ameritech.net

Lunchbreak Blues Concerts in May @ Randolph Cafe

LunchBreak: Jazz, Blues & Beyond Tuesday Concerts

Jazz, Blues & Beyond Tuesday concerts feature jazz, blues, and gospel music in the Chicago Cultural Center’s Randolph Café @ 78 E. Washington Street, from Noon-1:15 p.m..

Upcoming blues concerts: 

April 19: Omar Coleman & Friends (led by blues vocalist & harmonica player, Omar Coleman)

May 3: Tail Dragger (blues vocalist)

May 10: Shirley Johnson (blues vocalist)

May 17: David “Honeyboy” Edwards (legendary blues guitarist)

May 24: Dave Specter Trio (led by blues guitarist, Dave Specter)

May 31: Mississippi Heat (led by Pierre Lacocque, Carl Weathersby)

May 26 – Honeyboy Edwards @ “Speaking of the Blues”

Legendary Blues Performer David “Honeyboy” Edwards to perform and talk at Blues Event.   Performance also includes Billy Branch.

Thursday, May 26, 2011 – Harold Washington Library, Chicago, “Speaking of the Blues”  12:00 noon, in the Lower Level Atrium..

Click for more info: Speaking of the Blues

May 14 – Chicago Blues Festival kick-off concert

The City of Chicago announces a Chicago Blues Festival Kick-Off Concert as a preview celebration for the 2011 Chicago Blues Festival.  Event to be held at Rosa’s Lounge, with Fernando Jones Band as host/performer. 

The event duels as a fundraiser for the Blues Kids Foundation and Fernando’s Blues Camp, held at Columbia College during the summer.

For more info click: Rosa’s Lounge or http://www.fernandojones.com/

May 8- Maxwell St. Market: Robert Johnson celebration

The City of Chicago hosts a “Maxwell Street” celebration of Robert Johnson’s 100th Birthday. 

Performance by Fruteland Jackson starts at Noon at 800 S. DesPlaines.

Click for more info: Maxwell Street Concerts