American blues and early rock are often credited with inspiring 1960s British bands, and no label produced more of those must ...

Blues Camp Chicago at Columbia College, lets young musicians from all over the country learn from seasoned blues artists ...

Otis Spann and James Cotton rehearsing in Muddy Waters's basement in Chicago in February 1965 Credit: Chicago History Museum Walking into the Chicago History Museum’s new exhibit “Amplified: Chicago ...

Chicago Blues Festival returns to The Windy City on June 6 through 9. The annual free event will occur at Millennium Park in Chicago over four days in late spring. Headlining this year’s festival bill ...

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 ...

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, ...

Steve Arvey will lead Elberta’s Backyard Blues Concert on July 12, with local musicians, food and community at WUWU’s former ...

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 ...

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 ...

Buddy Guy is one of the most talented living blues players, and his influence on the genre (especially the Chicago blues) has left a mark that is still felt today. It’s not surprising all that newer, ...

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 ...