Blues in the burbs

Weekend blues in Chicago often start at nine or even ten at night.  This gives you time for a nap after work.  Today, I'm going to point out some out-of-the-way blues gigs to consider.  In the Southwest suburb of Worth, there is a bar called the Pump Room (6908 West 111th Street).  The Bad Idea Rhythm & Blues Band makes a return visit to the Pump.  Ray "The Flame" Sukash will have Killer Ray Allison helping out tonight.  These two Rays and the rest of the band are always a party.  I've seen this band many times and have seen them in this venue, and I can tell you it's a sure thing.  In Wilmette on the other end of our world, Mr. G will bring his Mystery Band to C.J. Arthurs (1168 Wilmette Avenue in Wilmette).  While I don't frequent Wilmette too often, I can tell you Mr. G has gotten me as far North as Evanston.  That means he and his mysteries are worth the trip.  I happen to know that the guitarist mystery has been solved and it is the great Osee Anderson.

 

 

Be sure to check ChicagoBluesBeat for the rest of Chicago's busy weekend live blues offerings.

 

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