Chicago Blues Guide HOT shows, Early Warnings, Blues Festivals, blues clubs, blues events, summer 2015

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EVENTS: Chicago Blues Guide HOT shows

Albert Castiglia, Dave Specter, Sharon Lewis, Mike Wheeler, Stormcellar, Jimmy Nick & MORE!

HOT SHOWS 2015

July

Be sure to check with the venue in case of last minute schedule changes. Visit our CLUB listings for more info.

For a list of Blues Jams, click HERE

July 10: Johnny Drummer at Nick's Beer Garden, Chicago

July 9: Toronzo Cannon & The Cannonball Express at B.L.U.E.S., Chicago

Terry Davidson & The Gears at Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago

July 10: Sonny Landreth at Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield

Corey Dennison birthday party at Rosa's, Chgo

Christian Collin CD party at Harlem Ave. Lounge, Berwyn

Chicago R&B Kings, Matt Hendricks at House of Blues, Chgo

Johnny Drummer at Nick's Beer Garden, Chgo

Carlos Johnson, Rob Blaine at Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago

July 10-11: Charlie Love & The Silky Smooth Blues Band w/ Mz. Peachez Williams at Blue Chicago, Chicago

Vance Kelly & The Backstreet Blues Band at B.L.U.E.S., Chicago

Nellie "Tiger" Travis, Joanna Connor at Kingston Mines, Chgo

July 11: Jackson Mud w/ Josh Caterer, Aaron Williams Band at Brauerhouse, Lombard

Linsey Alexander, Mike Wheeler at House of Blues, Chgo

Larry McCray at Lagunitas Tap Room, Chgo

Omar Coleman at Nick's Beer Garden, Chgo

Linsey Alexander Blues & Brews Brunch at River Roast, Chgo

Willie "The Touch" Hayes Band at Dublin Mule, Elgin

July 12: Walter Wolfman Washington & The Roadmasters at SPACE, Evanston

Nellie "Tiger" Travis at Blue Chicago, Chicago

Nigel Mack at Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago

Josh Hoyer & The Shadow Boxers, Keithen Banks at House of Blues, Chgo

July 13: Mike Wheeler, Joanna Connor at House of Blues, Chgo

Carl Weathersby, J.W. Williams at Kingston Mines, Chgo

Big Dog Mercer at Shaw's, Chgo

July 14: Selwyn Birchwood at Beer Geeks, Highland, IN

Dave Specter at Shaw's, Chgo

July 15: Omar Coleman at Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago

Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams w/ Naomi Ashley Trio at SPACE, Evanston

July 16: Fernando Jones & The Blues Kids, Blues Camp Fundraiser All ages at Reggie's, Chgo

July 17: Shuggie Otis at City Winery, Chicago

EARLY WARNINGS

July 18: Wayne Baker Brooks at July 19: Blind Boys of Alabama at SPACE, Evanston

July 30: Buddy Guy's Born To Play Guitar CD release & 79th birthday party w/ Mike Wheeler Band at

Aug. 8: Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters w/ Dianne Blue at SPACE, Evanston

Aug. 27: Grana' Louise's Farewell & Bon Voyage party at Buddy Guy's Legends, Chgo

FESTIVALS

July 17, 18, 19: Bang 'n Blues Fest w/ Liz Mandeville & the Blue Points, Kevin Purcell & the Nightburners, The Bluz Brothers & more at various venues around Bangs Lake, Wauconda, IL

July 31 - Aug. 1: Larry McCray, Devon Allman, Davina & The Vagabonds, Renee Austin, Danielle Nicole, Sugaray Rayford, The 44s, Moreland & Arbuckle, Davey Knowles at Prairie Dog Blues Festival, Prairie Du Chen, WI

Aug. 8: Ship & Shore Blues Festival in New Buffalo, MI featuring Tributes to B.B. King, Koko Taylor & Big Time Sarah, w/Chicago Women in the Blues (Shirley King, Liz Mandeville, Donna Herula & more), Hank Mowrey, Chicago R&B Kings, Precious Taylor & more.

August 29: Albert Castiglia, Dave Specter Band w/Sharon Lewis, Mike Wheeler Band, Stormcellar, Jimmy Nick & Don't Tell Mama at Crossroads Blues Festival, Rockford, IL

Hear Liz w/ Eddie Shaw, Billy Branch & Charlie Love
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