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The music is free, you have to pay for everything else. There will be 50/50 drawings throughout the day to help raise funds for the Windy City Blues Society (a 501 c 3 public charity)
There is plenty of parking. PLUS there will be people directing you to parking.
Leave your Pet and cooler at home, but bring your chair.
Of Course, there will be BUBBLES !!
(everybody Loves bubbles)
live at TAM, London 2022
Marco Cinelli - Guitar/Piano/Vocals
Alessandro Cinelli - Drums/Vocals Tom JJ -
Guitar/Harp/Vocals
Stephen Giry - Bass/Guitar/Vocals
Filmed by Go Out Of Tune Thumbnail image by Riff Photos
Follow the Cinelli Brothers:
Instagram - / cinellibrot. .
Facebook - / thecinellibros Web Site - http://www.cinellibrothers.comOnline Store - http://www.cinellibrothers.com/store
Performing in the 2020 International Blues Challenge, Memphis Tn. The Band made the finals., representing Chicago.
Dave is a Delmark recording artist. Follow Dave at https://www.daveweld.com/
His newest CD "Nightwalk" was nominated for a Gammy in 2023 for traditional Blues Album.
The First Willow Springs Blues Fest.. Willow Springs IL July 30, 2022..
Title track from Johnny's latest on Straight Shooter Records, Denmark.
Big thanks to GIBSON'S DONUTS, Memphis, TN! Donut worry, be happy! Song from the CD "Ramblin From Coast to Coast by Johnny Burgin on Straight Shooter Records,
Swedish slide guitar blues woman Marie Martens (https://mariemartens.com/) tore it up on our Fall '22 East Coast tour. Here's one of her own songs from her CD "Travelled" with myself, Johnny Burgin, on the second guitar (bass tuned to 10 and using a Bad Monkey OD pedal through a Fender Deluxe reissue) and Stephen Dougherty on drums. This was recorded at a Conneticut house concert.
Stefan was the winner of the 2024 Chicago Blues Challenge.
Check out Stefans web site here https://www.shblues.com/
Band:
Stefan Hillesheim - Guitar / Vocal
Ra'mar Leach - Drums
Darryl Wright - Bass
(Filmed by Natasha in 1080 HD)
Stefan Hillesheim - Guitar & Vocals,
Dionte McMusick - Drums,
Darryl Wright - Bass
Filmed & Recorded at Alfred's on Beale in Memphis, TN on January 10, 2025
2023 Willow Springs Blues Fest, presented by the Windy City Blues Society, www.WindyCityBlues.ORG. (always The Last Saturday in July)
Miles Minor, Guitar
Young Alex Olson on guitar
Jeff "Bigfoot" Burgos on harmonica,
"South side" Johnny Nitter on Bass
& Willey Packerns on Drums.
Miles Minor plays some killer Blues at the 2023 Willow Springs Blues Fest. " Hell Yeah !"
Miles on Guitar & Vocals,
Presented by the Windy City Blues Society, www.WindyCityBlues.Org
Check out Miles on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MilesMinorBluesBand/
Premiered Nov 19, 2021 CHICAGO
From the 5-song EP "Days Go By" OUT NOW
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Written by Paolo Apuli Filmed & Edited by Max Williams (www.maxwilliams1.com) Recorded & Produced by: Jesse Barrera (@JesseBarrera) Mastered by Dan Coutant (https://srmastering.com) Recorded at The JB Cave in Los Angeles, CA (www.thejbcave.com)
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Filmed By: Max Williams Justin Mendoza Audio by: Marshaun Robinson Additional Credits: Filmed at Cerise Rooftop at The Virgin Hotel Find out more about Sofar here: https://sofar.co/home
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A grant from the State of Illinois / Illinois Arts Council / Artstour Grant helped fund the performance of American Blues Icon John Primer. The WCBS acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council
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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
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.
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
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.
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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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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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