David Honeyboy Edwards RIP

This post was written by SysAdmin on August 29, 2011

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New Blues “Music Row” on Michigan Avenue?

This post was written by BlackJack on August 21, 2011

Click on the link for a recent Chicago Sun-Times editorial promoting the possibility of a mile-long “Music Row” showcasing the blues on South Michigan Avenue…

Click link: http://www.suntimes.com/opinions/6974832-474/time-for-a-music-row-to-showcase-the-blues.html

Blues Foundation adds 2 new Chicago Board Members

This post was written by BlackJack on August 21, 2011

The Blues Foundation has announced election results.  Two of it’s newest members are from Chicagoland, Les Walgreen and Alan Maites.  They join fellow Chicagoland Board Member Stefan Levy and others. 

 Congrats to the Chicago contingent, and click on the link for more info:     http://www.blues.org/#ref=index

Aug. 19-21: Blues & Camping @ FarmFest in Kinsman, IL

This post was written by BlackJack on March 6, 2011
August 19, 2011toAugust 21, 2011

3rd Annual FarmFest 450 in Kinsman, IL (southwest of Chicago) – August 19th to 21st.  Including: Steepwater Band, Backyard Tire Fire, Chicago Blues Angels w/ Herman Hines (and special guest singer Paige DeChausse of American Idol Fame), Liquid Blues Project and other musical acts.

Half the profits will be donated to a local Relay for Life team and St Judes Childrens Hospital. For ticket prices and more visit http://farmfest450.com/