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Windy City Blues Society
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 case however, I may be on to something. I have a feeling that a new blues venue will open in town. I don’t want to be too vague but I heard it will be South of Madison Street and West of Lake Michigan. That’s great news..
More great news is that The Windy City Blues Society is rapidly picking up steam. Like most “overnight” success stories, there have been a whole lot of behind-the-scenes efforts that will likely go unheralded. I intend to do a feature on them soon. I think it’s an interesting story and I know a lot of blues lovers have worked very hard for this cause. The entire blues community, including players, venues and fans stand to benefit greatly from the WCBS. WCBS recently hosted an “instant friends” night at the Rosa’s Lounge. Lurrie Bell’s performance alone was worth the trip, but hey, how can you pass up instant friends? Keep your eyes open for their rich schedule of events and just do what I say and join. I was the first kid on my block to join so I know what I’m talking about. Please check out the gallery from “instant friends” night with Lurrie Bell on stage.
I hope you remembered to vote in the Blues Blast Award competition. Whether or not you voted, if you move fast you may still be able to get tickets to see the award show. The list of performers scheduled is worth the trip.
Check these galleries for what you may have missed at some recent shows about town:
Ronnie Baker Brooks Band, Billy King Band, John Primer & the Real Deal and the James Wheeler Band.
On a sadder local note, blues singer Jesse Fortune passed away. The 79 year old talent collapsed while performing. We should hear these people in their art, because they won’t be around forever. If we don’t learn anything from The Blues Examiner, at least learn to go out and hear the rich resource called Chicago Blues that we have
For more info: For a complete Chicago area blues schedule, including times and maps go to ChicagoBluesBeat.com
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