“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 blues can be heated music that thrills a sweat-soaked, booze-fueled crowd in a packed bar. It can also be the gentle sounds of acoustic guitars wafting from a nearby front porch. The latter ...

On the opening track of her gorgeous new album, Sad and Beautiful World, Mavis Staples raises her voice in a chorus that could serve as an anthem for this city: “Maybe things will be better in Chicago ...

Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June. Taj Mahal and the Phantom Blues Band will perform the night of Sunday, June 7, at 7 p.m. at the ...

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As the Chicago Blues Festival returns to Millennium Park this weekend, one of the city's most influential blues institutions is taking center stage. Why it matters: Alligator Records will celebrate ...

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The 2026 Chicago Blues Festival will take place June 4–7 with free performances across multiple venues in the city. The event begins at Ramova Theatre, continues at Millennium Park and finishes with a ...