Willow Springs Blues Fest JULY 29th

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

INCLUDING

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 and The Sons of Blues

Fest Info

The Fest is FREE

Can I bring a Cooler? My Pet ? A Lawn Chair?

The Fest is FREE

You read that correct. The festival is free thanks to our sponsors, membership, merch sales and The BEVERAGE sales. WE will pass a tip jar to help cover expenses, please make a donation.

Where do we Park

Can I bring a Cooler? My Pet ? A Lawn Chair?

The Fest is FREE

Look at the Map above. There is plenty of parking. Park on the other side of Village Hall and more parking on the other side of the bridge. PLUS there will be people directing you to parking.

Can I bring a Cooler? My Pet ? A Lawn Chair?

Leave your Pet at home, but bring your chair. You can bring a cooler but no outside ALCOHOL is allowed. The BEVERAGE Sales pay for the festival. We will confiscate your outside alcohol

FOOD VENDORS

Mamalicious Jerk & Curry

We will be serving,

Jerk Chicken,

Rib tips

Salmon Bites,

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Jerk Pork Belle.

Sirlion bites

Jamaican beef Patties and more.

Capri

Mamalicious Jerk & Curry

Serving Italian Beef

Italian Sausage

Combos

Visit their Website

PIZZA 750

Mamalicious Jerk & Curry

Beach Ave. BBQ

Fresh ingredients we make all our doughs, sauces, dressings and our house sausage blend from scratch as we strive to give our best to you and your family from our woodfire kitchen."

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Beach Ave. BBQ

Anna D. from Hickory Hills writes in her YELP Review,

" You will not be disappointed in this place, it is now my new favorite bbq! The three of us were humming yummies at our table.
Brisket was full of flavor & tender!
Pulled pork melted in your mouth especially with that bbq sauce!
The beans were tangy with bits of bbq. Mac was perfect with some gooey edges. Potatoe salad was unique in flavor with just a bit of picante. Save room for the bourbon bread pudding...omgggg to die for!!! "

The Lions Club

Beach Ave. BBQ

The Lions Club

Serving up their worlf famous pork chop sandwich

Be a Good Dog

Beach Ave. BBQ

The Lions Club

Mad Dog Loves Donuts

Our Sponsors

Our Main Sponsor and Host

One Village Circle
Willow Springs, IL 60480
Phone: 708.467.3700
Fax: 708.467.7010

The Best Water Around

Our Main Sponsor and Host

For more than 100 years, Absopure has provided an assortment of clean, crisp-tasting water products to retailers across the country, and delivered direct to homes and offices throughout the Midwest. While the needs of our customers have evolved since 1908, our goal remains the same: to provide quality products and services customized to meet your needs. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

Governmental marketing

Our Main Sponsor and Host

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

We are a creative marketing agency specializing in local government communications.

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

TEAMSTERS Joint Council 25

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

AFSCME Strong is a bold vision of building a strong union of committed members

A union that connects to all public workers.
A union that has power on the shop floor, at the bargaining table and at the state legislature. Visit Our Website.

TEAMSTERS Joint Council 25

Teamsters Joint Council 25 is America's premier labor union for Chicago, Illinois and Northwest Indiana, representing more than 100,000 men and women with 25 local union affiliates.

Township of Lyons

TEAMSTERS Joint Council 25

6404 Joliet Rd. Countryside, IL 60525 – (708) 482-8300

Lyons Township is one of 30 townships in Cook County, IL. As of the 2010 census, its population was 111,688. Lyons Township was established in 1849 and is comprised of seventeen municipalities.

WDCB Public Radio

WDCB Public Radio is Chicago's home for jazz, blues, news, and more! Check us out at 90.9FM, and now also at 90.7FM in Chicago's West Loop!

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Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues

Son of the Blues by Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues 2023 - LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES CRUISE

Billy Branch is a three-time Grammy nominee , an Emmy Award winner, Multi Blues Music Award Winner. Billy is a HARMONICA LEGEND. Check out Billy online @ https://www.billybranch.com/

Billy Branch plays the blues on the harmonica on Windy City LIVE 2020

At ten years of age he bought his first harmonica at a Los Angeles Woolworth store. He immediately began playing simple tunes and melodies. After that initial purchase, Billy was never without a harmonica

Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues - "Blues Shock"

Billy Branch annually appears at major festivals all around the world, He has been almost everywhere with his music, today he is with us in Willow Springs.

Bob Corritore's Reunion Revue

Bob Corritore with Oscar Wilson at the 2019 Windy City Blues Festival, SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, IL October 5th.

Corritore is a recipient of a Blues Music Award, Blues Blast Music Award, Living Blues Award and a Keeping The Blues Alive Award and more. He produced one album that was nominated for a Grammy Award and contributed harmonica on another.

John Primer with Bob Corritore and Bob Stroger and Billy Flynn - in 2022 at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Two-time Grammy nominated artist and American blues legend John Primer was the bandleader and guitarist for Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon and Magic Slim & The Teardrops.

Bob Corritore with Willie Buck at the 2019 Windy City Blues Festival, SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, IL October 5th.

Bob is an official endorser of Hohner harmonicas. Check out Bob on line @ www.https://bobcorritore.com . Visiting Phoenix ? visit his club http://www.rhythmroom.com .

The Dave Spector Band w/ Brother John Kattke

Dave Specter & Brother John Kattke: Chicago Style Trading 4s 5/28/20

From the Chicago Blues Bootcamp Livestream at Evanston SPACE, Dave Specter and Brother John Kattke perform Chicago Style in a rare, duo setting.

Dave Specter - How Low Can One Man Go? (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

by Dave Specter off his album, Blues From The Inside Out. Buy Blues From The Inside Out: https://delmark.com/product/859/

Dave Specter: New West Side Stroll

For more info visit www.davespecter.com.. Tune into Daves Podcasts at www.bluesfromtheinsideout.com

The Sean McKee Band

Sean McKee Band - Music Is The Medicine live at the Paramount Blues Festival 4/23/2023

Sean McKee Band - Chicago Blues Challenge Runner Up plays " Music Is The Medicine" live at the Paramount Blues Festival 4/23/2023

Sean McKee Band - "Color Outside The Lines" Official Music Video

"Color Outside The Lines" music and lyrics written by Sean McKee. Website: http://www.seanmckeeband.com/

Sean McKee Band - "Old Stingray" Official Music Video

A Patch of Blues - Chicago Blues Challenge Winners - YO

A Patch of Blues is a product of the Fernando Jones Blues Camp in Chicago. Fati Jones (vocals), Rebecca Eguenwu (lead guitar), Claudia Easterwood (bass), & Stacy Norris (drums) all developed a love for the blues. Each member, an accomplished musician and vocalist in her own right, decided to come together . Their sound is unique it blends blues, soul & has an urban funky flair. You can check out their website at: https://www.apatchofblues.com/

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING in 2022

The 2022 Line Up

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

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

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

It seems like we had almost 3,000 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.

Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames

Delmark Recording Artist, Dave Weld and The Imperial Flames, an authentic, real deal, Chicago Blues Band. High energy, versatile talent, and a cohesive show that includes original driving house-rockin blues, boogie and Soul. The originals are classic in nature, the standards are revitalized with striking three part vocal harmony. Passionate slide guitarist, Dave Weld mentored from Grammy Winning Master J.B. Hutto. Check out their website here ====> Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames

Windy City Blues Society

Willow Springs Blues Fest JULY 29th

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

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 and The Sons of Blues

Area Map

Fest Info

The Fest is FREE

Can I bring a Cooler? My Pet ? A Lawn Chair?

The Fest is FREE

Where do we Park

Can I bring a Cooler? My Pet ? A Lawn Chair?

The Fest is FREE

Can I bring a Cooler? My Pet ? A Lawn Chair?

Can I bring a Cooler? My Pet ? A Lawn Chair?

Can I bring a Cooler? My Pet ? A Lawn Chair?

FOOD VENDORS

Mamalicious Jerk & Curry

Mamalicious Jerk & Curry

Mamalicious Jerk & Curry

Capri

Mamalicious Jerk & Curry

Mamalicious Jerk & Curry

PIZZA 750

Mamalicious Jerk & Curry

Beach Ave. BBQ

Beach Ave. BBQ

Beach Ave. BBQ

Beach Ave. BBQ

The Lions Club

Beach Ave. BBQ

The Lions Club

Be a Good Dog

Beach Ave. BBQ

The Lions Club

Our Sponsors

Our Main Sponsor and Host

Our Main Sponsor and Host

Our Main Sponsor and Host

The Best Water Around

Our Main Sponsor and Host

Our Main Sponsor and Host

Governmental marketing

Our Main Sponsor and Host

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

TEAMSTERS Joint Council 25

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

TEAMSTERS Joint Council 25

TEAMSTERS Joint Council 25

TEAMSTERS Joint Council 25

Township of Lyons

TEAMSTERS Joint Council 25

TEAMSTERS Joint Council 25

WDCB Public Radio

WDCB Public Radio

WDCB Public Radio

Last Years Pictures

Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues

Son of the Blues by Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues 2023 - LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES CRUISE

Billy Branch plays the blues on the harmonica on Windy City LIVE 2020

Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues - "Blues Shock"

Bob Corritore's Reunion Revue

Bob Corritore with Oscar Wilson at the 2019 Windy City Blues Festival, SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, IL October 5th.

John Primer with Bob Corritore and Bob Stroger and Billy Flynn - in 2022 at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Bob Corritore with Willie Buck at the 2019 Windy City Blues Festival, SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, IL October 5th.

Johnny B & Queen Iretta Sanders

Johnie B. & Queen Iretta Sanders Blues Revue "I Am a Woman" Blues Rules 2019

Iretta & Johnie B Sanders "The Candy Man" Live at Ground Zero

Close the deal

The Dave Spector Band w/ Brother John Kattke

Dave Specter & Brother John Kattke: Chicago Style Trading 4s 5/28/20

Dave Specter - How Low Can One Man Go? (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Dave Specter: New West Side Stroll

The Sean McKee Band