Split Single served up a night that demonstrates how great Chicago music is!
Author: Phil Solomonson
Phil Solomonson
Phil Solomonson is a photographer and reviewer for American Blues Scene, capturing live music with an eye for creativity, spontaneity, and original expression. Formerly based in Chicago, he now documents concerts and cultural events from Valencia, Spain. Though self-taught in the arts, Phil has honed his craft through observation, inspiration from the world around him, and mentorship from several cherished artists. A B.A. graduate with honors from Columbia College Chicago’s Arts Entertainment Media Management Program, he brings over ten years of arts management experience and more than 15 years in digital production and project management to his work.
Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials—bassist (and Ed’s half-brother) James “Pookie” Young, guitarist Mike Garrett and drummer Kelly Littleton—have remained together for nearly 30 years
The power of music helps us heal our frayed connective tissue of humanity on this most unusual Thanksgiving
Halloween, Rock and Roll, and the macabre
Chicago soul singer JC Brooks brings the house to their feet
There’s still time to get tickets for the indie soul band’s 5pm show!
Sharkey fuses together his background in rock, gospel, jazz, R&B, blues, and funk to create an original sound
The Bronzeville Blues Walk celebrates the birthplace of Chicago Blues
Featuring four string instrumentalists, a tabla player, and Corky at the helm on harmonica, vocals and piano, this ensemble brings together chamber music with the blues.
On the heels of their NPR Tiny Desk Concert, Bob Weir and Wolf Brothers are back for a 22-date tour. They will make their return to the iconic Chicago Theatre March 11 and 12. With Weir are Don Was on double bass and Jay Lane on drums, making a big sound for this trio. Watch their NPR Tiny Desk concert in entirety here: Bob Weir and Wolf Brothers Tiny Desk Concert Bob Weir and Wolf Brothers Chicago Tickets Tickets for Other Dates Tour dates: March 6 /// Tennessee Theatre /// Knoxville, TN March 7 /// Ryman Auditorium /// Nashville, TN March 8 /// Palace Theatre /// Louisville, KY March 10 /// The Fillmore /// Minneapolis, MN March 11 /// Chicago…