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

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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 Berkshires-based Misty Blues band brushed shoulders with blues royalty June 28, as a gig at Buddy Guy's Legends club in ...

Kendrick Lamar and SZA: You got a taste during the Super Bowl, but now you can see the full show. Kendrick Lamar and SZA bring their “Grand National Tour” to a sold-out Soldier Field. Expect the two ...

“My name is Ivan Singh - this is a dream come true,” said the Argentinian guitarist, kicking off Blues Fest last month in Chicago. Singh now calls Chicago home and stands as a perfect example of the ...

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, ...

The annual Chicago Blues Festival's 40th year got underway on Friday, featuring a lineup packed with blues legends and up-and-coming musicians. The world’s largest free blues festival, a staple in ...

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In the green room before Los Lobos’ Memorial Day concert at West Marin’s Rancho Nicasio, everyone’s attention was focused on the band’s guest for the day: 84-year-old bluesman Nick Gravenites. Wearing ...