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Willow Springs Blues Fest 2024, 2023 & 2022
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING in 2024
The 2024 Line Up
The 2024 Line Up
The 2024 Line Up
12:00 - 12:25 Joe Doyle Duet
12:30 - 1:10 The John Millard Band
1:25 - 2:45 Women in the Blues - Sonia Astacio, Sheryl Youngblood, w/ Nick Manos Band
3:00 - 3:45 Robert Kimbrough Sr. Blues Connection
4:05 - 5:05 Demetria Taylor & Her Bad Boys
5:25 - 6:55 John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band
7:10 - 8:10 The Hungry Williams
8:30 - 10:00 Ghost Town Blues Band
Interesting Notes
The 2024 Line Up
The 2024 Line Up
Chi Music Live a Youtube program covering the Chicago Music scene, came out to cover the festival. Host Elianne Nascimento did 6 episodes of their show at the fest.
Jeppson's Malört . We partnered with Chicago's unique liquor and filmed Blues Fans Malort Face. Here is a link to the first full video in the series. Blues Fans Malort Face
The Last Willow Springs Blues Fest ? Was 2024 the last stand alone Willow Springs Blues Fest ? Only time will tell. It might be the BLUES, but it takes the GREEN to make the blues. We are happy to still have the blues in Willow Springs.
Volunteers, Fans & The Village
Volunteers, Fans & The Village
Volunteers, Fans & The Village
Thank You Thank You Thank You so much for your help, hard work, and dedication. Thank You to the music fans for comming out to the festival and spending a few dollars with us
The Crowd
Volunteers, Fans & The Village
Volunteers, Fans & The Village
It seems like we had about 3,000 people throughout the whole day. My nephews who walked the crowd in 2023 and 2024 selling the 50/50 cards said the crowd was larger.
Everyone was courteous and well-behaved. Everybody was friendly. People were nice to one another. Thank you so much to all the fans who helped make this a wonderful event.
2024 Festival Photos
2024 Video's from the Festival
John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band
3 time Grammy Nominee, Blues Hall of Famer, multi Blues Music award Winner & Blues Legend John Primer & his band.
Demetria Taylor
"You Belong to Me" Visit her on Facebook HERE
Sheryl Youngblood
Sheryl sings her new hit "Every Day of Your Life"
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING in 2023
The 2023 Line Up
The 2023 Line Up
The 2023 Line Up
Between Sets: Matt Hendricks & Bob O Walesa
1:00 - 1:45 A Patch of Blues
2:00 - 2:45 The Miles Minor Band
3:00 - 3:45 The Sean McKee Band
4:05 - 5:05 The Dave Specter Band w/ Brother John Kattke
5:25 - 6:55 Bob Corritore's Reunion Revue Set with John Primer in,cluding Kenny Beedy Eyes Smith, Billy Flynn Bob Stroger and Singers: Oscar Wilson, Willie Buck, Tail Dragger
7:10 - 8:10 Johnie B & Queen Iretta Sanders
8:30 - 10:00 Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues
Interesting Notes
The 2023 Line Up
The 2023 Line Up
TAIL DRAGGER, James Yancey Jones, dies Sept 4th 2023. So many Loved Tail Dragger. This was his last blues festival performance. ( The Delmark street party was his last performance.) This show was the last time he and Bob Corritore played together. I always wished we could have Tail Dragger play every show. Here is a clip from his performance: https://youtu.be/x1OY0Yqr6FI?feature=shared
Billy Branch & Bob Corritore had a harp blowout, battle of legendary harp players. Billy called Bob up to join him on "Help Me" by Junior Wells. This could be the first time they battled it out.
here is the video clip: https://youtu.be/gyzn-Ajt_ZI?feature=shared
Volunteers, Fans & The Village
Volunteers, Fans & The Village
Volunteers, Fans & The Village
Thank You Thank You Thank You so much for your help, hard work, and dedication. Thank You to the music fans for comming out to the festival and spending a few dollars with us
The Crowd
Volunteers, Fans & The Village
Volunteers, Fans & The Village
It seems like we had almost 2,000 people throughout the whole day. Everyone was courteous and well-behaved. Everybody was friendly. People were nice to one another. Thank you so much to all the fans who helped make this a wonderful event.
2023 Pictures
Video
Taildragger w/ Bob Corritore & Friends
James "Taildragger Jones last festival performance and last time playing with great friend Bob Corritore.
Billy Branch & The Sons of the Blues
Headliner Billy Branch plays Invites Bob Corritore on stage. Rare footage of these harmonica legends "cutting heads" as they call it.
A Patch of Blues
Winners of the Chicago Blues Challenge, Youth Division, open the festival. A great group of young ladies.
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING in 2022
The 2022 Line Up
Chicago Blues Challenge Result
Chicago Blues Challenge Result
12:30 - 1:00 Brenda Taylor & The Earth Shakers
1:15 - 1:40 Weeds & Seeds
1:55 - 2:25 The Miles Minor Band
2:40 - 3:10 Fast Mikey Blue Eyes
3:25 - 3:50 Bill Grady
4:10 - 5:10 The CROS Band & Jeff Stone
5:30 - 6:40 Willie Buck &The Right Sound Blues Band
7:00 - 8:20 Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames
8:40 - 10:10 The Steepwater Band
Chicago Blues Challenge Result
Chicago Blues Challenge Result
Chicago Blues Challenge Result
BILL GRADY, the last performer of the Challenge, The soloist, got the highest score and will move on to the finals in the Solo Duet Category.
BRENDA TAYLOR & THE EARTH SHAKERS, The first act of the day, got the best score in the BAND category and will be moving on to the finals in the Band Category.
The Finals were at Buddy Guys Legends on Sunday Nov 13th. Win Noll & The Rockin' Souls won the Band Category, Bill Grady won the sol/duet Category
Tip Bucket
Tip Bucket
Tip Bucket
Thank You so much for your generosity. You donated over $600 into the tip bucket for the Blues Challenge musicians. This money will be combined with the Tips collected at the Bolingbrook Blues Showcase and divided equitably between all 15 acts participating in the Chicago Blues Challenge.
PRIZE MONIES for the winning acts come from a separate fund.
The Crowd
Tip Bucket
Tip Bucket
It seems like we had almost 2,000 people throughout the whole day. Everyone was courteous, and well behaved. Everybody was friendly. People were nice to one another. Thank you so much to all the fans that helped make this such a wonderful event.
2022 Pictures (the first year)
Village President, Melissa N. Neddermeyer
Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames
Dave "Mad Dog" Madlener & Dave Weld
The Food Truck Line
Bill Grady Chicago Blues Challenge Winner Solo category
Dave Weld playing in the Crowd
Happy Blues Fans
50/50 split the pot
Vacation Dave staying hydrated
crowd shot
Cookie Taylor & Village Manager Ryan Grace
A nice crowd for the 1st Willow Springs Blues Fest
The Steepwater Band was awesome
Folks even packed in under the bridge
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING in 2022
The 2022 Line Up
Chicago Blues Challenge Result
Chicago Blues Challenge Result
12:30 - 1:00 Brenda Taylor & The Earth Shakers
1:15 - 1:40 Weeds & Seeds
1:55 - 2:25 The Miles Minor Band
2:40 - 3:10 Fast Mikey Blue Eyes
3:25 - 3:50 Bill Grady
4:10 - 5:10 The CROS Band & Jeff Stone
5:30 - 6:40 Willie Buck &The Right Sound Blues Band
7:00 - 8:20 Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames
8:40 - 10:10 The Steepwater Band
Chicago Blues Challenge Result
Chicago Blues Challenge Result
Chicago Blues Challenge Result
BILL GRADY, the last performer of the Challenge, The soloist, got the highest score and will move on to the finals in the Solo Duet Category.
BRENDA TAYLOR & THE EARTH SHAKERS, The first act of the day, got the best score in the BAND category and will be moving on to the finals in the Band Category.
The Finals were at Buddy Guys Legends on Sunday Nov 13th. Win Noll & The Rockin' Souls won the Band Category, Bill Grady won the sol/duet Category
Tip Bucket
Tip Bucket
Tip Bucket
Thank You so much for your generosity. You donated over $600 into the tip bucket for the Blues Challenge musicians. This money will be combined with the Tips collected at the Bolingbrook Blues Showcase and divided equitably between all 15 acts participating in the Chicago Blues Challenge.
PRIZE MONIES for the winning acts come from a separate fund.
The Crowd
Tip Bucket
Tip Bucket
It seems like we had almost 2,000 people throughout the whole day. Everyone was courteous, and well behaved. Everybody was friendly. People were nice to one another. Thank you so much to all the fans that helped make this such a wonderful event.
2022 Pictures (the first year)
Village President, Melissa N. Neddermeyer
Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames
Dave "Mad Dog" Madlener & Dave Weld
The Food Truck Line
Bill Grady Chicago Blues Challenge Winner Solo category
Dave Weld playing in the Crowd
Happy Blues Fans
50/50 split the pot
Vacation Dave staying hydrated
crowd shot
Cookie Taylor & Village Manager Ryan Grace
A nice crowd for the 1st Willow Springs Blues Fest
The Steepwater Band was awesome
Folks even packed in under the bridge
Windy City Blues Society
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