Under a warm summer sky and the soft glow of a strawberry moon, blues legends Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ reunited as TajMo for an unforgettable evening of music, message, and musical kinship. Backed by a tight seven-piece band and joined by the electrifying Anne Harris on violin and vocals, the duo delivered a set steeped in joy, unity, and deep musical conversation—reminding everyone why their collaboration continues to strike such a powerful chord.
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With everything from the movie Sinners to the recent release of John Primer’s Grown in…
Grace Potter lit up Chicago with a dynamic three-night solo run, blending her own hits with Dead covers, playful improv, and surprise detours.
John Primer takes flight into a new decade of music, demonstrating once again that you can’t paint the blues without the Primer!
At a sold-out Thalia Hall, Bill Murray took to the stage with the Blood Brothers band for an unforgettable performance. Despite initial nerves, Murray’s charisma and passion for music shone through as he belted out hits like Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” and The Kinks’ “Tired of Waiting.” With an all-star cast, including blues veterans Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, the night was a celebration of both Murray’s comedic charm and musical talent.
Whether it was a tale about Sonny Boy Williamson horning in on Otis Rush’s club gig or Musselwhite’s experience of penning his “Stranger in a Strange Land” as a new arrival to Chicago in 1962, Musselwhite’s stories were as engaging as the music that’s garnered him a Grammy win, numerous Blues Music awards and several other accolades.
Ivan Singh expressed his admiration for the Chicago blues tradition, before serving up his own Argentinian twist on the genre.
The free concert, a double bill with Ronnie Baker Brooks and Shemekia Copeland, provided a full slate of priceless memories and magical moments.
A band from Boston came in and shook up the hipsters in Chicago with their own brand of down and dirty blues.
This evening served as a prime example of how the power of music can help bring people together.
Let me take you on a journey through the captivating sounds of My Son The Hurricane: a band that brings a storm of musical brilliance to the stage.