The Weekend Shows in Chicago
The weekend is almost upon us again. I can’t believe it myself. While it is supposed to rain this weekend, there is nothing better than seeing a great jazz or blues show this weekend in Chicago or the suburbs. Once again, a big thank you goes to radio station WDCB for the information below.
JAZZ
April 16, 2008
Immediate Sound Series
The Hideout, Chicago
April 16, 2008
Petra van Nuis Quartet featuring guitarist Andy Brown
Crimson Lounge, Chicago
April 16, 2008
Mike Finnerty & The Heat Merchants Pro Jazz Jam
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston
April 16, 2008
Bruce Oscar Trio Jam Session
Villa Verone, Geneva
April 16, 2008
Bill Porter Orchestra
Green Dolphin Street, Chicago
April 16, 2008
Classic Jazz by the Beverly All Stars
World Music Company, Chicago
April 16, 2008
Kimbrough & Company
Vintage Wine Bar, Chicago
April 16, 2008
Late Night Industry Set at The Green Mill
Green Mill, Chicago
April 16, 2008
Rob Parton’s JazzTech Big Band with Bennet H.S. and Warren H.S. Jazz Bands
FitzGerald’s, Berwyn
April 16, 2008
Mike Smith Quartet
Andy’s, Chicago
April 16, 2008
Stephanie Aaron Trio
Andy’s, Chicago
April 16, 2008
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
Green Mill, Chicago
April 16, 2008
Buddy Charles
Chambers, Niles
April 17, 2008
WDCB Jazz Thursdays: Todd Boyce/Sam Macy Duo
Adelle’s, Wheaton
April 17, 2008
Vocalist Petra van Nuis and Guitarist Andy Brown
Angelina Ristorante, Chicago
April 17, 2008
‘Brazilian Jazz Night’ with Paulinho Garcia
Katerina’s, Chicago
April 17, 2008
Judy Roberts with Greg Fishman
Drake Hotel – Coq d’Or, Chicago
April 17, 2008
Chambers Jazz Jam
Chambers, Niles
April 17, 2008
Mike Frost Project
Andy’s, Chicago
April 17, 2008
Alan Gresik’s Swing Shift Orchestra
Green Mill, Chicago
BLUES
April 18, 2008
Mr. G and The Mystery Blues Band
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston
April 18, 2008
Sonny Landreth with special guest Tony Furtado
FitzGerald’s, Berwyn
April 19, 2008
Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet and The Subdudes
Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg
April 19, 2008
Sonny Landreth with special guest Patrick Sweany
FitzGerald’s, Berwyn
So, get out and see a show and try to enjoy your weekend. If you want to let me know about the cool places to see jazz and blues music in your town, leave a comment and let us know. I’d like to get more people talking about where they like to go to check out this music too.
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