Interview with Rory: Having her interpret these songs as a woman who knew Dylan when she was still a tweenager is a unique and fascinating journey into arguably the best songwriter of the last 60 years executed by a woman who is arguably the best acoustic guitarist of either gender. The result, ‘Positively 4th Street,’ is a one plus one equaling two to the nth power, a truly mature expression suitable for the 21st century.

The free concert, a double bill with Ronnie Baker Brooks and Shemekia Copeland, provided a full slate of priceless memories and magical moments.

Childers is a captivating live performer, capable of pulling his fans closer to him with each song rather than getting lost in the expanse of the larger arena.   

The symmetry between the two was on full display at Ravinia, an outdoor music venue north of Chicago. Plant and Krauss proved that while many male-female duos have come before them, few if any have done it better.

Along with Phillip-Michael Scales, Keb’ Mo’ treated the Father’s Day crowd to a pleasing mix of jazz, blues, folk, pop, and a little rock ‘n’ roll thrown in as well.

On ‘Seven Blues Classics,’ Giles pays homage to American blues music’s true greats from the Delta to Chicago.

His time with the Drifters allowed him to grow vocally, and what you hear on his new album ‘It Ain’t Easy’ is blues from the soul.

In a new book called ‘Chicago Blues History: Preserving the Past,’ author and musician Brant Buckley takes us on a photographic grave tour honoring eighty of the greatest Chicago blues artists of all time.

“This first single, ‘2024,’ is one of the songs about the darkness of the world, but it’s not as though we have a choice. Life doesn’t come with an alternative. No matter, ‘we have to carry on’ and we should ‘always ask for more.’”

Linwood may be an out-of-the-way place but between the promotion by Dublin Corners and the duo’s reputation the turnout was impressive.

Interview with Rory: Having her interpret these songs as a woman who knew Dylan when she was still a tweenager is a unique and fascinating journey into arguably the best songwriter of the last 60 years executed by a woman who is arguably the best acoustic guitarist of either gender. The result, ‘Positively 4th Street,’ is a one plus one equaling two to the nth power, a truly mature expression suitable for the 21st century.

“Why Are You Ashamed Of Me?” features Heidi Solheim, leader of the well-known Norwegian rock band Pristine on vocals.