Chicago Blues Festival 2013

This post was written by SysAdmin on January 5, 2013
June 6, 2013 11:00 amtoJune 9, 2013 9:00 pm

The City of Chicago has expanded the festival to FOUR days this year!

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Blues For Home to Benefit PADS Homeless Services

This post was written by SysAdmin on June 25, 2011
July 24, 2011
2:00 pmto9:30 pm

Blues For Home to benefit PADS homeless services, July 24, 2-9:30pm at Blinder’s, Rt 45 & 173, 2½ miles west of 94, Antioch, IL. Non-stop blues with 2pm The Young Bloods, 3:30-4:30pm AC Blues, 5-6pm Graná Louise & TroubleMaker, and 6:30-9:30pm blues jam hosted by Low-reen’s Maxwell St Market Blues Band featuring Little Scotty & Bobby Too Tuff to close out the night! Food available by Twisted Few MC. Raffles. $10 donation or whatever you can afford, just come!

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May 9 – WCBS Blues Education Committee Meeting

This post was written by BlackJack on March 28, 2011
May 9, 2011
6:00 pmto7:45 pm

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

This post was written by SysAdmin on March 7, 2011
April 30, 2011 9:00 amtoMay 7, 2011 3:00 pm

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

Cruisin the Blues Highway 2011

Join us anywhere along the route April 30th through May 8th for Cruisin the Blues Highway!

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

This post was written by BlackJack on March 6, 2011
April 19, 2011
12:00 pmto1:15 pm
May 3, 2011
12:00 pmto1:15 pm
May 10, 2011
12:00 pmto1:15 pm
May 17, 2011
12:00 pmto1:15 pm
May 24, 2011
12:00 pmto1:15 pm
May 31, 2011
12:00 pmto1:15 pm

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)

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/

Taking it to the Street: The Windy City Blues Society at the 2010 Chicago Blues Festival

This post was written by Nap on March 1, 2011
June 10, 2011 12:00 pmtoJune 12, 2011 12:00 pm
2010 CBF

2010 Chicago Blues Festival

What a difference a year makes. In the one short year, the Windy City Blues Society went from being a fledgling blues society recruiting members under a flag at the 2009 Chicago Blues Festival to becoming an official sponsor of the 2010 Chicago Blues Festival.

This sponsorship included an official Windy City Blues Society booth in the “Non-Profit Village” as well as the “Windy City Blues Society Street Stage” which featured world class blues music all three days of the festival. These two endeavors were the result of an enormous amount of hard work and planning by the WCBS Blues Festival Committee, the WCBS Executive Committee, and a number of WCBS members who graciously volunteered their time during the festival.

The booth served as the home base for the Windy City Blues Society. From this tented area, WCBS officials and volunteers welcomed countless festival goers to Chicago while explaining the merits of the Windy City Blues Society. Those attending the festival found a wealth of information including festival schedules and blues related events occurring after the festival. New members were welcomed into the fold while many existing members re-established their commitment to the WCBS by renewing their memberships. Many of the WCBS found this to be one of the most exciting parts of the festival—seeing old friends while making the acquaintance of new blues fans reminded everyone that the WCBS can serve as a catalyst to bring the blues community together.

The Windy City Blues Society Street Stage served as the anchor for the Non-Profit Village, an area set aside to showcase the many non-profit organizations supporting blues in Chicago and the Chicago Blues Festival. This performance area was setup at ground level as an homage to the street performers at the historic Maxwell Street Market where many great blues musicians got their starts.


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Some of the festivals best performances could be heard at the Street Stage. Will Jacobs and Dirty Deal, who had won the Chicago Blues Challenge Youth division kicked off the festivities with a rousing set that gave way to three days of terrific blues performances that included The Chris Harper Band, The Kilborn Alley Blues Band, Tom Holland, Diamond Jim Greene, Jerry Hundt, and a rare appearance by harmonica ace Adam Gussow.

Fans of the classic Chicago Blues sound were treated to sets by Cash Box Kings, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Rob Stone; Steve Freund and Dave Specter; Bob Riedy and Bob Corritore; and The Blues Round Robbin. Fans of more modern blues sounds went home happy as well thanks to stellar performances by Rob Blaine and the Joe Moss Band. These and other performances showcased the diverse talents of many blues musicians and the Windy City Blues Society was proud to bring this music to the 2010 Chicago Blues Festival. In one year the WCBS has come a long way. Who knows what another year will bring? Come back to Chicago in June next year and find out!

Click Me to visit the official Chicago Blues Festival website!

April 16 – Music Benefit for Japan

This post was written by BlackJack on February 28, 2011
April 16, 2011
11:00 am

 

Saturday, April 16- “Show Your Love for Japan” Old Town School of Folk Music Benefit at Concert Hall, 909 W. Armitage.  $10 Suggested Donation (100% of Proceeds will be matched by an anonymous donor and will benefit the Japanese Red Cross). 

Including Shoji Naito, Yoko Noge, Matt Hendricks, Old Crow Medicine Show, Jug Band, Mark Dvorak, Paulinho Garcia and dozens of others.  11 a.m. to Midnight-ish.

More details: http://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2011/4/16_japan.html

Apr. 29 (Friday) – All day Blues Benefit for Lacy Gibson

This post was written by BlackJack on February 27, 2011
April 29, 2011
9:00 amto9:00 pm

 

  • April 29
  • Memorial for bluesman Lacy Gibson who passed away a couple weeks ago. 9am-9pm, 2628 W. Wilcox, Chicago, IL. 2 blks SE of Madison & California. This is a street party memorial, all free with blues music & food, 2 streets will be blocked off with a stage. Come on out & honor Lacy’s memory!

    • April 23 – Blues @ Avon Walk Fundraiser

    This post was written by BlackJack on February 27, 2011
    April 23, 2011
    8:00 pm

    Saturday, April 23rd, 2011

    Kevin Purcell & the Nightburners (Chicago Blues meets Southern Rock)

    Avon Walk Fundraiser – 8:00

    at JJ Twiggs
    Rand Rd.
    Lake Zurich IL
    847-540-5800
    Price: $15 per person, $20 per couple

    So many of us have been affected or touched by something like this, so we must do our part for the solution. One of our friends and fans asked us to be part of this, and we said we would do our part, and now we humbly ask you to come out and be part of it too. Little bit earlier show, so no excuses, and we can have some fun while helping out!!!

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

    This post was written by BlackJack on February 16, 2011
    May 26, 2011
    12:00 pm

    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

    April 15 – Blues Event at Harold Washington Library

    This post was written by BlackJack on February 15, 2011
    April 15, 2011
    12:00 pm

    Former Mayor Harold Washington and the Blues: How the Chicago Blues Fest Got Started

    The Chicago Public Library and the Harold Washington Archives & Collections Advisory Committee present  Fruteland Jackson–one of Chicago’s foremost acoustic blues artists, singer/songwriter–and Christopher Popa, of the Library’s Music Information Center.

    The Chicago Public Library continues its annual Harold Washington Birthday Celebration with a program that looks at how Mayor Washington’s first Chicago Blues Festival in 1984 has evolved into the hugely popular weekend celebration that attracts performers and concert-goers from across the country.

    Harold Washington’s tenure as mayor is often remembered for his historic election followed by the bitterly contested “Council Wars.”

    Lesser known is Mayor Washington’s commitment to the arts, and in particular his decision in 1984 to establish an annual blues festival along the lakefront.

    Now, 27 years later the Chicago Blues Festival is one of the world’s most renowned events for blues and is treasured by both musicians and audience alike.

    WHEN:

    Friday, April 15, at 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

    WHERE:

    The Cindy Pritzker Auditorium (Lower Level)
    Harold Washington Library Center
    400 S. State Street.

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