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National Blues News

R.I.P., Etta James

Etta James, one of the best and most-loved blues singers of our time, died today, Friday, January 20th, in Riverside, California. She was 73 years...
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Etta James Hospitalized

Atlanta blues lovers and anyone else reading this article, please pray for Etta James, who has been hospitalized. Ms. James is one of our greatest...
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I feel better now

I feel better now. The long awaited move of Buddy Guy's Legends to its new home is finally complete. I must admit to having had anxiety over the...
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Warm up for The Fest

Chicagoland is gearing up for the world’s largest free blues festival.I’m old and crabby and so, not much of a fest person.I am however...
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Windy City Blues Society set to send winner to Memphis

On Sunday evening (7:30 PM) our own Windy City Blues Society will hold the competition finals this Sunday at Buddy Guy’s Legends. The...
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And the winner is...

I know you were there Thursday night at the famous Buddy Guy’s Legends. I may have missed you because it was sro, but I have no doubt that...
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Only hours left to claim the treasure

Boo! Time is almost up for the treasure hunt. A scavenger hunt of sorts for the new electronic age. There have been some key words offered as hints...
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Buddy Guy's Legends and the force of habit

Buddy Guy’s Legends, Chicago: Singer Tommy McCracken brought his Force of Habit Band to the to Legends. Band leaders and singers in this...
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Do you want to see Castro up close?

Our hometown heros Alligator Records have scored a hit with the addition of Tommy Castro to their stable. His recent “Hard Believer” cd...
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Do you belong in Windy City?

Blues is my business and business is ok. I’m usually at home listening to my archives and so I miss a lot of real-world stuff. In this one...
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