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Monday, June 3, 2024
Bernard Crump's Mecca Monday's Presents "Pre Father's Day Blues Explosion"
The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W.
Doors Open at 6pm, Showtime at 7pm
Admission is $25 GA (Unless seating is Reserved)
(Talent subject to change without notice)
Join us for the ultimate live music experience.
- Starring Bernard Crump & The Mecca All-Star Band
Special Guests
- The Mike Wheeler Band
- Sheryl Youngblood
- Nick Alexander
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Red Hot & Blues Women in Chicago - World Capital of the Blues
Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St.
7:30pm
Women in Blues is made possible through the Harris Theater Creative Future Fund In partnership with Delmark Records, Blue Chicago, and more
The Harris Theater and Delmark Records present a Gala Blues evening on Wednesday June 5, as a pre-event to the Chicago Blues Festival. We will bring legendary Chicago Blues venues such as Blue Chicago onto the Harris Theater stage in song and visual. The concert will showcase female vocalists and instrumentalists such as Sheryl Youngblood, Melody Angel, Demetria Taylor, Carlise Guy and more. These modern blues women will perform their own songs, bringing Chicago Blues to the World.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
WDCB Blues Fest Week Live Radio Broadcast
PianoForte Studios, 1335 S. Michigan Ave.
12-1pm, Admission is Free to attend in person
With pianist Pete Benson & vocalist Oscar Wilson
Hosted by WDCB’s Leslie Keros
Event will be broadcast live on WDCB, 90.9FM and WDCB.org
Chicago Blues Fest Pre-Party All-Star Harmonica Blast
Reggies Chicago, 2105 S. State St.
8pm, Doors open at 7pm
General Admission $25
Toronzo Cannon: Shut Up and Play! Record Release Party
SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
8pm, Doors open at 7pm
$16 - $22, All Ages
Blues Fest Kickoff featuring Nick Moss Band
Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall, 201 S. Ashland Ave.
Doors: 5pm for Golden Hour | 8:30pm to Epiphany Hall
Showtime: 9pm, Must be 21+
Tickets: Free admission
House band featuring various vocalists including, Shorty Mack, Mizz Peaches, Ace, and more
Paula's Place, 1458 W. 51 St.
8pm
Lil' Jimmy Reed w/ Ben Levin Band
Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W. Armitage Ave.
Doors open at 8pm
9:30 show, Admission is $25 in advance, $30 at the door if available.
11pm show, Admission is $20 in advance, $20 at the door if available.
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Hot Blues Night
Chess Records Studio, 2120 S. Michigan Ave.
9pm-midnight, Admission is $30 per person
Featuring Nick Moss Trio with special guest Ben Levin.
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Joe Pratt & Source One Band
The Odyssey East, 9942 S. Torrence Ave.
7pm
Vocalist Little Harvey & Chi-Town Blues
Rooster's Palace, 5748 W. North Ave.
8pm
Blues Time with Tom Marker
Tom Marker’s weekly Blues radio program, "Blues Time with Tom Marker," airing every Saturday evening on WDCB, Chicago's Listener Supported Jazz and Blues Station, heard at 90.9 fm in the Chicago area and at WDCB.org everywhere, Tom Marker will continue to present Buddy Guy as one of his featured artists every night from the first of April until the Chicago Blues Festival. Additionally, other artists will be included in the programming every week for the four Saturdays leading up to the fest.