As a presenting Organization our samples all represent artist performances on our stage at festivals we have presented in the last five years. Each video is under 4 minutes, and the total viewing time is less than 19 minutes. This is a small sample of our work, but is a good representation of the artistic excellence and artistic merit of our project. It also represents a variety of Styles that partially define 250 Years of American Blues.
The Hungry Williams play the jump / swing blues that representing the jazz-infused blues of 1920s-30s of urban America.
Sheryl Youngblood exemplifies the strong African American female that has had such an impact and influence in the blues. Here she is performing at our 2024 Willow Springs Blues Fest. The proposed 2026 Windy City Blues Fest will have plenty of female performers and Women in the Blues.
Bob Corritore is considered among the top traditional blues harmonica players. He is the owner of the Rhythm Room, the host of “Those Lowdown Blues” on KJZZ, the founder of Southwest Musical Arts Foundation, Keeping The Blues Alive award recipient, a Grammy nominated harmonica player and producer. Look for Bob to grace our stage at the 2026 Windy City Blues Fest featuring some great traditional Chicago Blues Artists
Gerald represents the Rhythm & Blues / Soul Blues / Motown style of Blues. A very popular style and integral part of the American Blues tradition. Look for this style of blues to be represented on stage at the 2026 Windy City Blues Fest.
Mud Morganfield is Muddy Waters son. Muddy Waters is the God Father of the Modern American Blues. Mud represents the Sons and Daughters of the Blues Pioneers. The blood line of the blues where blues traditions were handed down to the children of the legends. The 2026 Windy City Blues Fest will feature the sons and daughters of blues royalty.
Windy City Blues Society
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