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The Jazz and Blues Shows for the Weekend of August 1

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:52 +0000

Well, the month of July is now in the history books for the year of 2008. It’s hotter than all hell here in the Windy City, but there’s nothing cooler than hanging out in a jazz or blues club and checking out a show. Of course, when looking at the calendar for both genres of music at WDCB, there isn’t much in the way of blues shows listed there.

Of course, the city is holding its breath for the Lollapalooza show this weekend. Why they always manage to end up doing that on the hottest damn weekend of the summer, I have no idea. So, this city will be crowded with young people with various things pierced and lots of tattoos and wearing interesting clothing. It may be a good time to check out a jazz show.

As always, thanks to WDCB for the information below.

JAZZ

Jazz on the Terrace
Friday, August 1; 9 p.m.
DANK-HAUS, Chicago

Dee Alexander Quartet
Friday, August 1; 9:30 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Jeremy Kahn Trio
Friday, August 1; 6:30 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Elaine Dame in concert with pianist, Jeremy Kahn
Friday, August 1; 12:15-1:00 pm
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago

Frank Catalano Band
Friday, August 1; 9:30 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Friday, August 1; 1:30 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Ava Logan Quartet
Friday, August 1; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

Joel Paterson Trio
Friday, August 1; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Schaumburg, Schaumburg

Harry Allen Quartet with Andy Brown, Kelly Sill and Joel Spencer
Friday, August 1; Sets at 8 and 10
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Barry Winograd Trio at C.J. Arthur’s in Wilmette
Friday, August 1, 2008; 8:30pm to 11:30pm
C.J. Arthur’s, Wilmette

Ryan Cohan Trio
Friday, August 1; 9 pm to 1 am
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

The Elaine Dame Duo
Saturday, August 2; 7:00-10:00 pm
Broadway Cellars, Chicago

Bob Dogan & Ryan Shultz Quartet
Saturday, August 2; 6:30 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Cabaret mit Teeth with the Greg Ward Quintet
Saturday, August 2; 8:00 PM
Acme Art Works at St Paul’s Church, Chicago

After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Saturday, August 2; midnight to 4
Green Mill, Chicago

Frank Catalano Band
Saturday, August 2; 9:30 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Paul Abella Trio at Naperville Veggie Fest
Saturday, August 2; 3 to 5 pm
Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, Naperville

Ernest Dawkins Quartet
Saturday, August 2; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Schaumburg, Schaumburg

Ryan Cohan Trio
Saturday, August 2; 9 pm to 1 am
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

Ava Logan Quartet
Saturday, August 2; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

Harry Allen Quartet with Andy Brown, Kelly Sill and Joel Spencer
Saturday, August 2; Sets at 8 and 10
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

Isaiah Spencer and the Originals
Saturday, August 2; 9:30 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Petra van Nuis & Larry Harris Duo
Sunday, August 3; 5:00 pm to 9:00pm
Chambers, Niles

Andy’s Jam Session
Sunday, August 3; 9 pm to 1 am
Andy’s, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sunday, August 3; 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Martez Rucker Trio
Sunday, August 3; 5 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Frank Russell, Buddy Fambro, Greg Spero, Malcolm Banks, Tony Carpenter
Sunday, August 3; 7:30 to 11:30 pm
Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago

Isaiah Spencer’s Jam Session
Sunday, August 3; 9:30 to midnight
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Scott Earl Holman
Sunday, August 3; 6pm – 10pm
Chicago Chop House, Chicago

Harry Allen Quartet with Andy Brown, Kelly Sill and Joel Spencer
Sunday, August 3; Sets at 4, 8 and 10
Jazz Showcase, Chicago

AACM Great Black Music Ensemble directed by Mwata Bowden
Sunday, August 3; 6 to 8 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

BLUES

July 31, 2008
Carlos Johnson
Buddy Guy’s Legends , Chicago

August 6, 2008
Barrelhouse Chuck
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

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Weekend Chicago Performances from July 25 – 27

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:00:30 +0000

The end of July is fast approaching. The dog days of summer have left the Chicago area for a time and the breeze is off the lake. This has caused the sky to clear, pushing out the pollution and making the sky a brilliant blue. It’s quite nice and it’s a good time to check out those live outdoor shows. However, thanks to radio station WDCB, I can also tell you about all of the jazz and blues performances around the area. I strongly recommend that you click on that link and check out their events calendar. Lots of cool links and even more details are waiting for you there.

So, the shows and concerts this weekend, are as follows:

JAZZ

WAZ Trio
Friday, July 25; 9:30 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown Duo
Friday, July 25; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Katerina’s, Chicago

Prohibition Orchestra of Chicago
Friday, July 25; 5:30 pm
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

Holly McGuire
Friday, July 25; 8 to midnight
Philander’s, Oak Park

Elaine Dame Quartet
Friday, July 25; 9 pm
Pops for Champagne, Chicago

Dan Cray Trio
Friday, July 25; 7 to 11 pm
Rhythm Room Bar & Bistro, Evanston

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Friday, July 25; 1:30 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Tito Carrillo Quartet
Friday, July 25; 9 pm to 1 am
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

Lesley Byers Quartet
Friday, July 25; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Schaumburg, Schaumburg

Paul Marinaro & Accompanist
Friday, July 25; 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Drake Hotel – Coq d’Or, Chicago

Jeremy Kahn Trio
Friday, July 25; 5 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Alison Ruble ‘This Is A Bird’ CD Release Party
Friday, July 25; 9:30 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Fareed Haque and Flat Planet Band
Friday, July 25; 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Chris Greene
Saturday, July 26; 8 to midnight
Philander’s, Oak Park

Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth Ensemble
Saturday, July 26; 9:30 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Spider Saloff
Saturday, July 26; 6:30 to 9 pm
Katerina’s, Chicago

Marc Pompe
Saturday, July 26; 6 to 10 pm
164 North Steakhouse, Kankakee

Elaine Dame Quartet
Saturday, July 26; 9 pm
Pops for Champagne, Chicago

Bob Dogan/Ryan Schultz Quartet
Saturday, July 26; 5 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Piano Man Tim Curran
Saturday, July 26; 9 pm
Muldoon’s, Wheaton

Fareed Haque and Flat Planet Band
Saturday, July 26; 8 to midnight
Green Mill, Chicago

Dan Cray & Geof Bradfield
Saturday, July 26; 7 to 11 pm
Rhythm Room Bar & Bistro, Evanston

Skinny Williams Quartet
Saturday, July 26; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

Tito Carrillo Quartet
Saturday, July 26; 9 pm to 1 am
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

Paul Marinaro & Accompanist
Saturday, July 26; 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Drake Hotel – Coq d’Or, Chicago

Lesley Byers Quartet
Saturday, July 26; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Schaumburg, Schaumburg

Alison Ruble ‘This Is A Bird’ CD Release Party
Saturday, July 26; 9:30 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown Duo
Saturday, July 26; 7:00 pm to 10:00pm
Broadway Cellars, Chicago

Velvet Lounge Jam Session
Sunday, July 27; 9:30 to midnight
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Scott Earl Holman
Sunday, July 27; 6pm – 10pm
Chicago Chop House, Chicago

WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party
Chicago Grandstand Big Band
Sunday, July 27; 6 to 9:30 p.m. (doors/dinner service opens at 5 p.m.)
FitzGerald’s, Berwyn

Marc Pompe Live at Chambers
Sunday, July 27; 5:00 pm until 9 pm
Chambers, Niles

Martez Rucker Trio
Sunday, July 27; 5 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sunday, July 27; 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

A Tribute to King Fleming
Sunday, July 27; 7:30 to 11:30 pm
Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago

Anne Burnell
Sunday, July 27; 10:30 am
Andy’s, Chicago

Andy’s Jam Session
Sunday, July 27; 9 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Kara Kesselring
Sunday, July 27; 7 to 9:30 pm
Philander’s, Oak Park

BLUES

Mr. G and The Mystery Band
Friday, July 25; 9 pm
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

The Hall Effect
Friday, July 25; 11:59 pm
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

Eddie Taylor Jr., Eric Davis, Lil Ray Neal
Friday, July 25; 5:30 to 9 pm
Buddy Guy’s Legends , Chicago

Lemon Creek Vintage Blues Bash
Saturday, July 26; 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Lemon Creek Winery, Berrien Springs

Melvin Taylor and the Slack Band
Saturday, July 26; 8:30 pm
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

Harmonica Hinds, Sharon Lewis, Carl Weathersby
Saturday, July 26; 6 pm
Buddy Guy’s Legends , Chicago

Doug McDonald
Sunday, July 27; 9:30 pm
Buddy Guy’s Legends , Chicago

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The Jazz and Blues Events in Chicago the Weekend of July 18 – 20

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:00:59 +0000

Another weekend is here. While I am planning on standing in lines and cramming into a movie theater to see The Dark Knight, you may have other plans or desire to see some live music. Thankfully, summer in Chicago is a great time for that. There is a jazz festival this weekend. Buddy Guy is having a CD release party at his club “Buddy Guy’s Legends.” It’s all here and a special thanks goes out, as always, to radio station WDCB for the information you find here.

This weekend is predicted to be a real scorcher here in the Midwest and Chicago in particular. I am sure the same people who, six months ago, couldn’t stop complaining about how cold it was and how much they wished it was summer, will now complain about it being too hot.

Enjoy the shows!

JAZZ

Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown Duo
Friday, July 18; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Katerina’s, Chicago

Mike Staron/Ken Paoli Duo
Friday, July 18; 5 to 10 pm
Sullivan’s Steakhouse – Naperville, Naperville

The Evanston All Stars
Friday, July 18; 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

Sound Investment
Friday, July 18; 8:30 pm
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

Steven Palmore Quartet
Friday, July 18; 9 pm
Pops for Champagne, Chicago

Elaine Dame
Friday, July 18; 8 to noon
Philander’s, Oak Park

Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Friday, July 18; 1:30 to 4 am
Green Mill, Chicago

Dan Cray Trio
Friday, July 18; 7 to 11 pm
Rhythm Room Bar & Bistro, Evanston

Ron Perrillo Quartet
Friday, July 18; 9 pm to 1 am
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

Joel Paterson Trio
Friday, July 18; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

JVC Jazz Festival
Friday, July 18; 9:30 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

JVC Jazz Festival-Three Generations of Chicago Tenors
Friday, July 18; 9 pm to 1 am
Green Mill, Chicago

JVC Jazz Festival Chicago 2008
Friday, July 18; 8 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Paul Marinaro & Accompanist
Friday, July 18; 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Drake Hotel – Coq d’Or, Chicago

Steven Palmore Quartet
Saturday, July 19; 9 pm
Pops for Champagne, Chicago

Brent Kimbrough
Saturday, July 19; 8 to midnight
Philander’s, Oak Park

Paul Marinaro & Accompanist
Saturday, July 19; 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Drake Hotel – Coq d’Or, Chicago

JVC Jazz Festival Chicago 2008
Saturday, July 19; 8 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

JVC Jazz Festival-Three Generations of Chicago Tenors
Saturday, July 19; 8 to midnight
Green Mill, Chicago

Frank D’Rone
Saturday, July 19; 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Chambers, Niles

Skinny Williams Quartet
Saturday, July 19; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

Ron Surace Trio
Saturday, July 19; 8 pm to 12:30 am
Pete Miller’s – Schaumburg, Schaumburg

Ron Perrillo Quartet
Saturday, July 19; 9 pm to 1 am
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

JVC Jazz Festival
Saturday, July 19; 9:30 pm
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Dan Cray & Geof Bradfield
Saturday, July 19; 7 to 11 pm
Rhythm Room Bar & Bistro, Evanston

Scott Earl Holman
Sunday, July 20; 6pm – 10pm
Chicago Chop House, Chicago

Petra van Nuis & Tom Hope Duo
Sunday, July 20; 5:00 pm to 9:00pm
Chambers, Niles

WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party
Mulligan Mosaics Big Band
Sunday, July 20; 6 to 9:30 p.m. (doors/dinner service opens at 5 p.m.)
FitzGerald’s, Berwyn

Corky McClerkin
Sunday, July 20; 7 to 9:30 pm
Philander’s, Oak Park

Two for Brazil with Paulinho Garcia and Greg Fishman
Sunday, July 20; 7:30 to 11:30 pm
Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago

Joe Davidian Trio
Sunday, July 20; 11 am
Wicker Park, Chicago

Velvet Lounge Jam Session
Sunday, July 20; 9:30 to midnight
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

Anne Burnell
Sunday, July 20; 10:30 am
Andy’s, Chicago

Martez Rucker Trio
Sunday, July 20; 5 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Andy’s Jam Session
Sunday, July 20; 9 pm
Andy’s, Chicago

Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Sunday, July 20; 11 pm to 2 am
Green Mill, Chicago

BLUES

Stan Skibby & the Love Soldiers, Big James & The Chicago Playboys
Friday, July 18; 9:30 pm
Buddy Guy’s Legends , Chicago

Sammy Fender Blues Band
Saturday, July 19; 8:30 pm
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

Matt Hendricks, Kent Burnside, Charlie Musselwhite
Saturday, July 19; 6 pm
Buddy Guy’s Legends , Chicago

Buddy Guy’s CD Release Party
Sunday, July 20; Doors Open at 3 pm
Buddy Guy’s Legends , Chicago

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Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Performance

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:55 +0000

Jazz in Chicago (JIC) is an organization I was busy raving about just yesterday. It’s an organization dedicated to promoting jazz and jazz music in and around Chicago. They sponsors and put together and promote all kinds of jazz performances and jazz education programs. They are a very cool organization and they do good work for a form of music that far too many people don’t know enough about. Too many people find jazz intimidating or off-putting and that’s too bad.

One of the up-coming events is the performance of the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble. What’s the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble? Well, according to the JIC website:

“Caribbean music and jazz have had close connections from the beginning of the last century. Composers and soloists from Dizzy Gillespie and Duke Ellington to Chick Corea have been inspired by Juan Tizol, Chano Pozo and Mongo Santamaria. Gillespie widened the scope in the 90s with his United Nations Orchestra and in Chicago, the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble (CALJE) continues the multinational quest by incorporating Afro-Cuban Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Flamenco, Central American and Peruvian folkloric rhythms into their compositions while staying true to Latin Jazz traditions. Founded by Mexican born trumpeter/composer, Victor Garcia and Nicaraguan born pianist/composer, Darwin Alejandro Noguera tonight’s concert features Chicago’s finest Latin jazz performers, with guests Steve Turre (trombone, shells); Paoli Mejias (percussion); Howard Levy (piano/harmonica) and Brian Lynch (trumpet).”

They have a performance coming up right at the end of July. You will definitely want to add this to your list of things to do if you happen to live in Chicago or you are planning on being in Chicago on July 31.

WHEN? Thursday July 31, 2008

WHAT TIME? 6:30 p.m.

WHERE? Millenium Park Michigan & Washington Chicago, IL

Millenium Park is an awesome place to see a show. It is right downtown, in the heart of Chicago. The Pritzker Pavillion is a Ghery-designed stage and lawn. You really need to see it o believe it. You can watch great performers and listen to great music beneath the stars, with the lights of the city of Chicago winking all around you. What more could you want?

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Your Chicago Blues Festival Coverage

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:30:19 +0000

If this works the way the Utterz people say it will, you should be able to hear my posts live from the 25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival on Saturday June 7, 2008. My posts should all be there for your listening enjoyment. The mainstage stars for June 7 are Buckwheat Zydeco, but there are 7 stages of great music.

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A Random YouTube Performance: Buddy and the Kid

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:38 +0000

Please understand that I understand that there are more blues musicans out there besides Buddy Guy. Just like I do understand that there are other jazz musicians out there besides Miles Davis. I just get into these moods. Right now, I am in the Buddy Guy mode when it comes to my blues music. Since my friend gave me the album “Sweet Tea” I have been listening to him on a nearly daily basis.

So, I decided to look online, and at YouTube, and see if I could find another performance or tune or something. I was looking just for my own amusement, not entirely sure it would be something I would want to share here. Needless to say YouTube is loaded with performances of Buddy.

Then I came across this one and, well, I just had to share:

Look at that kid play! Holy crap! I had dreams of playing the guitar when I was younger. I even took lessons for about six months. It took about six months for me to determine that I was cursed with stubby, uncoordinated fingers that would never be able to hold down the string and play chords. I also realized I had no ear for music and playing music. As such, Jimi Hedrix’s legacy was safe from me.

Had I even a fraction of this kid’s talent, well, I wouldn’t be writing here. I would be on tour somewhere and picking which groupies I would be sleeping with tonight.

I love the part when he and Buddy exchange licks, with Buddy playing and the kid playing them back. That’s some impressive stuff right there.

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Catching a Jazz or Blues Show

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:00:04 +0000

Yet another weekend is upon us folks. Yes, time to look around town and see what’s going on as far as music for the weekend. I hear they are predicting rain as far as weather anyway, so why the heck not check out a great jazz or blues show?

I want to, as always, acknowledge the help and assistance from radio station WDCB for the events and information provided below. Once again, without them, this blog would be impossible. There is no way in hell I would go door-to-door at the various blues and jazz clubs just to ask if they had any shows going on. Thanks to WDCB, I don’t have to do that. That’s what radio station interns are for.

JAZZ

May 15, 2008
Vocalist Petra van Nuis and Guitarist Andy Brown
Angelina Ristorante, Chicago

May 15, 2008
Scott Earl Holman
Chicago Chop House, Chicago

May 15, 2008
‘Brazilian Jazz Night’ with Paulinho Garcia
Katerina’s, Chicago

May 15, 2008
Libby York Trio
Green Dolphin Street, Chicago

May 15, 2008
The Skinny
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

May 15, 2008
Myles Hayes Quintet
Pete Miller’s – Schaumburg, Schaumburg

May 15, 2008
Chambers Jazz Jam
Chambers, Niles

May 15, 2008
Skinny Williams Trio
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

May 15, 2008
Alan Gresik’s Swing Shift Orchestra
Green Mill, Chicago

May 15, 2008
Kelly Brand Trio
Andy’s, Chicago

May 15, 2008
Red Rose Ragtime Band
FitzGerald’s, Berwyn

May 15, 2008
Jeff Parker and John Herndon
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

May 16, 2008
Bruce Oscar/Nick Schneider Duo
Wildwood Steakhouse and Lounge, Geneva

May 16, 2008
Myles Hayes Quintet
Pete Miller’s – Evanston, Evanston

May 16, 2008
Three Guitars Annual Concert
Katerina’s, Chicago

May 16, 2008
Yoko Noge and the Jazz Me Blues Band
Green Dolphin Street, Chicago

May 16, 2008
Bob Moses Trio with Doug Rosenberg
Velvet Lounge (new location), Chicago

May 16, 2008
Bob Perna & Persistance
Pete Miller’s – Schaumburg, Schaumburg

May 16, 2008
Kimberly Gordon with Demos Petropoulos
Katerina’s, Chicago

May 16, 2008
John Wojciechowski Quartet
Pete Miller’s – Wheeling, Wheeling

BLUES

May 17, 2008
Pom Pom’s singing the Blues!
Pom Pom’s , Plainfield

May 17, 2008
The Business
Green Dolphin Street, Chicago

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Some Thoughts about the Blues, Buddy Guy and a Track

Sat, 10 May 2008 14:54:59 +0000

It is Saturday morning. It is a good morning for me because I have found some new music to love. You see, and as you may have noticed, I am more of a jazz guy than a blues guy. Why? Well, I fell in love with jazz first because of the time I spent at a college radio station that played jazz. I have tried to get into the blues, but something never quite clicke with me. It was OK, I appreciated it, I liked songs and parts of it, but something about it never quite grabbed me.

One thing is for sure, the jazz people seem to have things together a bit more than the blues people. For example, there are several websites that I can go to in order to get the latest news on jazz, jazz musicians, new releases, CD reviews and whatever. There is AllAboutJazz.com and the JazzReview.com, for example. There is also WDCB and other radio stations around the country that are dedicated almost exclusively to jazz music. That is just not the case with the Blues.

I have looked in order to make, or attempt to make, this blog balanced, for a Blues News website. I have continually come up empty. There are many radio stations, including WDCB, that play Blues in addition to some other format, but there aren’t radio stations dedicated solely to the blues. I have no idea why, but that’s just a fact of life.

So, I haven’t been able to keep up on the blues as much as I would have liked. So, I recently had dinner with a friend of mine. She mentioned she had always wanted to get more into jazz and I mentioned I had always wanted to get more into the blues. She is a big fan of the blues. As you know, I am a big fan of jazz. Before you could say “burn” we were exchanging CDs and making copies for each other.

So, I finally had a chance to sit down and listen to a Buddy Guy CD she gave me last night. It is not a new one. It is from 2001 and called “Sweet Tea.” Now, I love Buddy. I have since I saw him inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and saw him perform live. He blew me away. He may be the greatest modern, living blues guitar player out there. Maybe about as close as Hendrix as you can get and considering Jimi cited Buddy as a major inspiration to him, that gives you some idea.

One song in particular blew me through the back of the chair. It is the second song on the album. It is called “Baby Please Don’t Leave Me.” Buckle up and enjoy.

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Checking out the Chicago Area and the Suburbs

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:04:30 +0000

Well, the weekend is here again and if you don’t mind dodging hail, lightning bolts and funnel clouds, you may want to head out and check out a live performance. There are a lot of great musicans out there in the jazz and blues genres that don’t necessarily have record contracts and such. This weekend, though, the weather dude is predicting storms. The same system that brought exciting tornado footage from Oklahoma is now crossing the Chicago area. So, that just adds a little extra spice to the whole going to the show thing.

I have to give credit, because I must and because I love promoting them, the radio station WDCB here in Chicago for the show information below. They are a really great radio station and, for the Chicago area, one of the only places to listen to jazz (classic jazz, I don’t count the smooth jazz station) around here.

JAZZ

May 2, 2008
Bruce Oscar/Nick Schneider Duo
Wildwood Steakhouse and Lounge, Geneva

May 2, 2008
Green Mill Quartet Jam Session
Green Mill, Chicago

May 2, 2008
Happy Hour with Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 Organ and vocals
Green Mill, Chicago

May 2, 2008
Barry Winograd Trio at C.J. Arthur’s in Wilmette
C.J. Arthur’s, Wilmette

May 2, 2008
Frank Catalano Band
Andy’s, Chicago

May 2, 2008
Typhanie Monique & Neal Alger
Andy’s, Chicago

May 3, 2008
Petra Van Nuis Quartet
Andy’s, Chicago

May 3, 2008
After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth
Green Mill, Chicago

May 3, 2008
Frank Catalano Band
Andy’s, Chicago

May 4, 2008
Checker Jazz
Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago

May 4, 2008
Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners Big Band
FitzGerald’s, Berwyn

May 4, 2008
Andy’s Jam Session
Andy’s, Chicago

May 4, 2008
Alison Ruble Quartet
Andy’s, Chicago

May 4, 2008
Andy’s Jazz Brunch
Andy’s, Chicago

May 4, 2008
Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio
Green Mill, Chicago

May 5, 2008
Monday Night Jazz Jam Session
Psistaria Greek Restaurant, Lincolnwood

May 5, 2008
Monday Night Jazz at Morseland
Morseland, Chicago

May 5, 2008
Yoko Noge Jazz Me Blues Band
Andy’s, Chicago

May 5, 2008
Paul Abella Trio
Andy’s, Chicago

May 6, 2008
Jose Valdes Latin Jazz Trio
Green Dolphin Street, Chicago

BLUES

May 2, 2008
Lynne Jordan & The Shivers
Green Dolphin Street, Chicago

May 2, 2008
Eddy ‘The Chief’ Clearwater Blues Band
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

May 3, 2008
Dave Specter Quartet
SoTish Cafe and Gallery, La Grange

May 3, 2008
LV Banks Blues Band
Bill’s Blues Bar, Evanston

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The Weekend Shows in Chicago

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:51:23 +0000

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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