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SUMMER BLUES FESTIVALS 2016
CALENDAR JULY - SEPTEMBER
WILLIE DIXON’S BLUES HEAVEN/ CHESS STUDIOS
2120 S. Michigan, Chicago
BLUES IN THE GARDEN CONCERTS through August 25
Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. Free. Donations welcome
Gary “Sam” Harris, Shorty Mac & The Magnificent, Little Al, Dr. Payne &
The Blues Relief, Tommy McCracken, Lady Gal Lovers.
All Summer:
The Roots to the Fruits,
photo exhibition with over 40 prints by Howard Greenblatt, Cary Baker
and Walter Wimberley, dating from the 1970s to the present. Through the
end of summer, at
Blues Heaven/ Chess Studios,
2120 S. Michigan, Chicago.
Northerly Island, Chicago
July 16:
Gregg Allman, Peter Frampton, Blackberry Smoke, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band,
Li’l Ed & The Blues Imperials, Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater, Roomful of
Blues, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats.
Sinnissippi Park, Rockford, IL
July 16:
The Braille Blues Daddy, Bryan Lee, celebrates 60 years of playing the
blues! Admission is FREE. Donations requested to support Blues in the
Schools programs.
5 p.m.: Justin “Boots” Gates
6 p.m.: Bryan Lee
American Indian Veteran’s
Fundraiser
Mac’s on Slade,
Palatine, IL
July 24:
J.B. Ritchie w/ Ivy Ford (photo: Roman Sobus), Dean Milano Trio w/ Chuck Jennings & Chris Minardi, Dawn O’Keefe Williams & The Lucky Dogs w/ Carl Davis, Mark
Cleveland, Rob Rosenberg & more.
Kankakee, IL
July 29-30:
Kilborn Alley Blues Band, Andy T & Nick Nixon Band, Cedrick Burnside
Project, Blackfoot Gypsies, Mary Jo Curry Blues and more.
St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
July 29-30:
Nora Jean Bruso, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, Corey Stevens, Shonn
Hinton & Shotgun, Blue Rooster, Tweed Funk, John Nemeth, Jane Lee
Hooker, Norman Jackson Band & more.
McHENRY ROTARY BLUES, BREWS & BBQ FEST
Petersen Park, McHenry, IL
Aug. 5,6,7:
Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners, John Todd Band, Dave Weld & The
Imperial Flames w/ Greg Guy (Buddy’s son), NuBlu Band, Mike Wheeler
Band, Anthony Gomes, Vino Louden, Fernando Jones & the Blues Kids. Fest
is a fundraiser for Rotary Club’s international charitable causes.
Tickets: $10 per day, advance
tickets $5. Kids 12 and under free.
PAY IT FORWARD COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
Draft Picks Restaurant, 523 Fairway Dr., Naperville, IL
Aug. 6:
The Always Learnin’ Blues Band w/ Jeff Daab, Little Daddy Blues, Carla
Denise Stinson and Dwayne “Dirty” Richardson. Includes buffet w/ cash
bar. Fundraiser for college scholarships. $30 advance tickets. Space is
limited.
Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble St., Chicago, IL
Aug. 13:
Theo Huff & Brother Jacob, The McDowell Brothers, w/ house band Mike
Wheeler Band, 7 p.m. show. Use the promo code “bluesman” for discount
tickets.
Naga-Waukee Park, Delafield, WI
Aug. 12:
Popa Chubby, Cedric Burnside Project, John Primer, Danny Miller Band,
Blues Summit, Black Cat Bone, Tom Sugars
Aug. 13:
Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, A.J. Ghent Band, Ruf Records Blues Caravan:
Tasha Taylor, Ina Forsman, Layla Zoe, Leroy Airmaster w/ Stokes, Jonny
T-Bird & the MPs, Serious Trouble, Rockonsin 2016 Band Finals
Harbor's Edge Blues & BBQ Fest 175 N. Harbor Pl., Waukegan, IL Aug. 13: Head Honchos, Brown/Howard Band, Rhythm Rockets, Blues Nick, Mac on Slade Aug. 14: J.B. Ritchie & Ivy Ford, Carlise Guy (Buddy's daughter), Mike Wheeler Band
Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway
Vernon Hills, IL
Aug. 19:
Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners, John Primer
Aug. 20:
Red, White & Blues, Chicago Blues Super Session w/ Jimmy Johnson, Mark
Hummel & The Blues Survivors.
$5 admission
Fern Island Park, Wausau, WI
Aug. 19:
Guitar Shorty, Big Bull All-Stars, Big N Tasy
Aug. 20:
Elvin Bishop, John Mayall, Tommy Castro, Matthew Skoller, Renee Austin
Lyran Park, Rockford, IL
Aug. 27:
Reverend Payton’s Big Damn Band, Joanna Connor, Tad Robinson, Ghost Town
Blues Band, Flaming Mudcats. $5 admission.
Stay tuned for September Blues Festivals! |
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