WE are raising money to pay musicians that play our stage and cover the cost to operate the Windy City Blues Society Street Stage at the 2016 Chicago Blues Fest. In addition to playing without fee, our musicians bear other costs including parking fees and more. Please donate!
This post was written by Dave Madlener on May 30, 2017
2017 Chicago Blues Festival
Millennium Park
Windy City Blues Society
The WCBS is happy to be a part of the 2017 Chicago Blues Festival and happy to share our spot with Southwest Airlines and the Blues Kids of America Foundation.
This the MAP of the fest…..We are right Here……Randolph & Michigan
Our new design
A New Sticker / Postcard combo.
THE COMPLETE LINE – UP
Blues Village Stage
Located in Wrigley Square – programmed by the Blues Kids Foundation & the Windy City Blues Society
Friday, June 9
11am The Blues Kids Foundation Showcase, hosted by Fernando Jones
11:45am The Blues Kids Foundation Press Party Showcase: Chicago (Has Got Everything You Need)
12:30pm Queen Beautiful
1:00pm Southwest Airlines Interview
1:30pm Jamiah Rogers Band
2:30pm The Blues Kids Foundation Showcase
2:45pm Southwest Airlines Interview
3:15pm The Blues Kids Foundation Showcase
4pm Rob Stone & Friends
4:30pm Southwest Airlines Interview/changeover
5pm Andrew Diehl Trio
6pm Fernando Jones Presents: The International Pro Jam
6:45pm The Blues Kids Foundation Jam Session
7:30pm Derrick Procell Band
Saturday, June 10
11am The Blues Kids Foundation Showcase
11:45am The Blues Kids Foundation Press Party Showcase, hosted by Fernando Jones
12:30pm Doc Odie Payne & Pain Relief Smooth Blues Band
1:00pm Southwest Airlines Interview
1:30pm Alastair Greene Band
2:30pm The Blues Kids Foundation Showcase
2:45pm Southwest Airlines Interview
3:15pm The Blues Kids Foundation Showcase (Drawstring bag give-a-way) Chicago (Has Got Everything You Need)
4pm Darren Jay & the Delta Souls
4:30pm Southwest Airlines Interview
5pm Mike Ledbetter Band
6pm The Blues Kids Foundation Jam Session
6:45pm Fernando Jones: Salute to the Divine 9 Concert
7:30pm Bo Ricketts
Sunday, June
11:00am The Blues Kids Foundation Showcase
11:45am The Blues Kids Foundation Press Party Showcase, hosted by Fernando Jones
12:30pm JB Ritchie and Buzz Krantz
1:00pm Southwest Airlines Interview
1:30pm Thaddeus Krolicki & Friends
2:30pm The Blues Kids Foundation Showcase
2:45pm Southwest Airlines Interview
3:15pm The Blues Kids Foundation Showcase: Chicago (Has Got Everything You Need)
4pm Cash Box Kings
4:30pm Southwest Airlines Interview
5pm Shoji Naito & the New Cool Old School
6pm Fernando Jones
6:45pm The Blues Kids Foundation Ultimate Jam Session
This post was written by Dave Madlener on April 3, 2017
Lonnie was a really nice person, we will miss him as a regular guy. Our hearts go out to his family. Losing a father, is never easy especially for boys. Please keep their entire family in your prayers and good thoughts
This post was written by Dave Madlener on April 2, 2017
So excited to see Zakiya Hooker on the schedule for the 2017 Chicago Blues Fest. I think this is one of the best line-ups The City has had in years.
WE also have the “KingFish” young fella, bout 16 or so, Out of ClARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI playing the Chicago Blues Fest. I really like the line-up the City put together.
The Cedrick Burnside Project and all things Cerdick Burnside are a great addition to the Chicago Blues Fest line-up. More of my favorite Mississippi Blues musicians and directly related to R.L. Burnside and the beat that started Hip-Hop (maybe). Click the link below to view an amazing video.
This post was written by Dave Madlener on March 27, 2017
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Hello Everyone,
We are sending this out to all our Blues contacts and subscribers. Submissions for the 2017 Blues Blast Music Awards are now open.
The Blues Blast Music Awards honor contemporary Blues artists, their music and their recordings. Artists with major labels and indie artists are eligible to be considered. Please pass this information on to artists and other relevant contacts.
The eligibility release period for specific recordings is from May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017.
All submissions must be received by April 15, 2016. Here is the list of categories for the 2017 awards:
NOMINATION CATEGORIES
Contemporary Blues Album
Traditional Blues Album
Soul Blues Album
Rock Blues Album
Acoustic Blues Album
Live Blues Album
New Artist Debut Album
Historical or Vintage Blues Album
Female Blues Artist Of The Year
Male Blues Artist Of The Year
Blues Band Of The Year
Sean Costello Rising Star Award
Categories such as Male Blues Artist, Female Blues Artist, Blues Band and the Rising Star Award are not tied to these specific dates but instead are based on our nominators recent observations of performances of touring artists over the past year.
This post was written by siteadmin on March 16, 2017
Chuck Ross is offering Suncoast Blues Society members a discount on tickets for the 2017 Tampa Bay Blues Festival!
You must be a current member of the Suncoast Blues Society to take advantage of this offer.
Single day tickets can be purchased with a $5 discount per ticket.
Three day tickets can be purchased with a $10 discount.
Members are allowed to purchase up to four tickets for a day or the weekend.
To purchase tickets with this offer, please follow these steps:
1. Determine quantity & date of tickets to be ordered
2. Write down quantity, date and total cost of tickets, minus the appropriate discount
3. Include name, address, and SBS Member Number with ticket order along with a check to the Suncoast Blues Society for the amount of the ticket order after the discount has been applied
4. Mail ticket order to:
Suncoast Blues Society,
PO Box 4232
Tampa, FL 33677
Ticket Orders Must Be Received By Wednesday, March 29.
The Suncoast Blues Society will create a “Will Call” list for all orders received. Purchasers can pick-up tickets at the Will Call window at the Main gate of the Tampa Bay Blues Festival with a photo ID.
This post was written by siteadmin on March 12, 2017
After eight years, we’ve renovated our website! The all new WCBS website doesn’t appear to have changed much but we cleaned out the old and are ready for another eight years.
WCBS annual events include the Chicago Blues Festival and our CBC challenge.
This post was written by siteadmin on March 12, 2017
Become a WCBS Member
Your Windy City Blues Society (WCBS) membership provides great opportunities to meet new friends who share your love of the blues. Attend WCBS events, get discounted concert tickets and merchandise and contribute to the WCBS by volunteering to help out on one of our committees. What are you waiting for?
An individual membership is just $20 per year. If you join now, your membership is good through May 31, 2017.
When you join, you’ll receive:
One WCBS Button
Our BLUES NEWS e-newsletter
A WCBS membership card
Notice of special WCBS events and discounts at these events
Discounts on WCBS Merchandise
Discounts at participating WCBS sponsor businesses
The chance to meet many other great blues lovers!
Download the Membership Form.
The form is interactive so save it to your computer first and then fill it out before printing.
Mail it in with your cash, check or money order.
WCBS MEMBERSHIP
PO Box 7389
Chicago, IL 60680-7389
Chicago Blues Challenge
Chuck Ross is offering Suncoast Blues Society members a discount on tickets for the 2017 Tampa Bay Blues Festival!
