Memories of the Original Buddy Guy’s Legends

Original Legends building

If Chicago is the Blues Capital of the World, then Buddy Guy’s Legends might be the Capital Building.  If Chicago Blues is your religion, then Legends is the Vatican of the Blues.  Even if it’s only a Blues Bar, look for an anniversary celebration coming up soon. If Chicago is the Blues Capital of the World, […]

Hometown Artists at the 2019 Chicago Blues Fest

Blues festivals feature prominent artists from all over the globe.  There is no shortage of these big names at this year’s Fest in Chicago.  I look forward to Ruthie Foster, Larkin Poe, Bettye LaVette, Latimore and Mike Welch.   Other than online, I have never seen the Larkin Poe*show and I am looking forward to it.  Our […]

Chicago’s Own Blues Society

WCBS Logo

Being the Capital of the Blues, Chicago appropriately has a Blues Society. The Windy City Blues Society (WCBS) is the premier Blues Society for Chicago. It seems like yesterday I was writing about it’s inception and they are already celebrating their 10th anniversary as a non-profit organization and public charity.  “Windy City Blues Society is […]