Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimi were all in awe of Buddy Guy, but his influence spans generations and he has forever changed how we play the instrument ...

The 2025 edition of the Chicago Blues Festival has one of the stronger lineups in recent memory—its mix of hallowed veterans and up-and-comers suggests that the idiom remains very healthy. The ...

The 2026 Chicago Blues Festival will take place June 4–7 with free performances across multiple venues in the city. The event begins at Ramova Theatre, continues at Millennium Park and finishes with a ...

Melody Angel and Billy Branch (top left, top center) perform at Bronzeville Blues on Sunday; Mzz Reese and Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials (top right, bottom) play as part of Soul City Blues at Taste of ...

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The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the full lineup and programming highlights for the 2024 edition of the beloved Chicago Blues Festival, ...

Since June of 1984, just a little over a year removed from the death of legendary Chicago bluesman Muddy Waters, Chicago Blues Fest has operated annually in the Windy City as the country’s largest ...

Barry Goldberg, a veteran Chicago-born blues keyboardist who had a long and wide-ranging career as a member of multiple bands, session musician, songwriter and producer, has passed away. Goldberg died ...

Blues survives, always, in Chicago. Even after the darkest phases of the COVID-19 pandemic; clubs erected parking lot stages; reduced capacity; pivoted to virtual concerts; and raised funds through ...

Legendary Chicago blues guitarist George “Buddy” Guy told the Tribune two years ago he was retiring from the road. But apparently he couldn’t stay away. The product of Lettsworth, Louisiana, turns 90 ...

CHICAGO (CBS)-- There's just something about listening to Chicago blues on vinyl – and seeing the greats perform live. Our city's blues talent is unrivaled, but shrinking. So CBS 2's Irika Sargent ...