{"id":5799,"date":"2016-06-10T09:47:17","date_gmt":"2016-06-10T14:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=5799"},"modified":"2019-10-08T13:33:26","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T18:33:26","slug":"chicago-blues-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/chicago-blues-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"The Chicago Blues Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blues fans, it\u2019s that time of year again! The largest free blues festival in the world is coming back to Grant Park<\/a>.\u00a0 The Chicago Blues Festival<\/a> celebrates the classic genre with three days of performances to enjoy. We listed the full lineup and details below:<\/p>\n

The Lineup<\/u><\/h5>\n

(Schedule is subject to change<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Friday June 10th<\/sup><\/h2>\n

Petrillo Music Shell<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • 6-6:45 p.m. – Tommy Castro & The Painkillers guest appearance by Toronzo Cannon<\/li>\n
  • 7-8:00 p.m. – Lil\u2019 Ed and The Blues Imperials guest appearance by Corky Siegel<\/li>\n
  • 8:15-9:30 p.m. – Shemekia Copeland and Special Guest Curtis Salgado<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Windy City Blues Society \u201cStreet Stage\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • 11-11:45 a.m.- Jamiah \u201cOn Fire\u201d & the Red Machine<\/li>\n
    • 12-12:35 p.m. – Frank Bang and The Cook County Kings<\/li>\n
    • 1-1:45 p.m. – Chicago Kingsnakes<\/li>\n
    • 2-3 p.m. – Kilburn Alley Blues Band<\/li>\n
    • 3:15-4:15 p.m. – Charlie Love & the Silky Smooth Band<\/li>\n
    • 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Miles Minor Band<\/li>\n
    • 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Tom Crivellone &Two For The Blues<\/li>\n
    • 6:45-7:30 p.m. – ToeKnee Tea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Bud Light Crossroads Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • 11:15-12:15 a.m. – Peaches Staten<\/li>\n
      • 12:45-2 p.m. – Maurice John Vaughn<\/li>\n
      • 2:30-3:45 p.m. – Moreland & Arbuckle<\/li>\n
      • 4:15-5:30 p.m. – Curtis Salgado<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Jackson Mississippi Rhythm & Blues Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • 11:30am-12:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion on Alligator Records 45th<\/sup> Anniversary<\/li>\n
        • 1-2 p.m. – Sherman Lee Dillon<\/li>\n
        • 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Pat Brown<\/li>\n
        • 4-5 p.m. – Eddie Shaw & The Wolfgang<\/li>\n
        • 5:30-7:45 p.m. – Kenny \u201cBeedy Eyes\u201d Smith Jam Session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Pepsi Front Porch Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • 12-1 p.m. – Blues in the Schools with Stone Academy, Eric Noden, Katherine Davis<\/li>\n
          • 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Fruteland Jackson<\/li>\n
          • 3-4 p.m. – The Omar Coleman Band<\/li>\n
          • 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Legends of Blues with Sam Lay, Corky Siegel & Marcella Detroit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Saturday June 11th<\/sup><\/h2>\n

            Petrillo Music Shell<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            • 5:30-6:15 p.m. – Wee Willie Walker & We \u201cR\u201d<\/li>\n
            • 6:30-7:45 p.m. – Irma Thomas<\/li>\n
            • Fred Wesley & The New JB\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Windy City Blues Society \u201cStreet Stage\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              • 11-11:45 a.m. – Queen Beautiful & Sweet SOLE<\/li>\n
              • 12-12:45 p.m. – Tears& Drops Blues Band (Germany)<\/li>\n
              • 1-2 p.m. – Taildragger with Bob Stroger, Bob Corritore, Kenny Smith, Rockin\u2019 Johnny and Illinois Slim<\/li>\n
              • 2:15-3:15 p.m. – Rob Stone & his All Stars<\/li>\n
              • 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Gerald \u201cThe Soulkeeper\u2019 McClendon Band<\/li>\n
              • 4:45-5:30 p.m. – Teeny Tucker Band<\/li>\n
              • 5:45-6:30 p.m. – Ivy Ford Band starring J.B. Ritchie with Buzz Kranz<\/li>\n
              • 6:45-7:30 p.m. – Mississippi Gabe Carter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Bus Light Crossroads Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Cicero Blake<\/li>\n
                • 12:45-2 p.m. – Theo Huff<\/li>\n
                • 2:30-3:45 p.m. – Nora Jean<\/li>\n
                • 4:15-5:30 p.m. – Otis Clay Tribute Band<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Jackson Mississippi Rhythm & Blues Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion- Artist Spotlight Eddie Cotton- 2015 Blues Challenge Winner, facilitated by Alex Thomas<\/li>\n
                  • 1-2 p.m. – Southern Komford Brass Band<\/li>\n
                  • 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Tenny Tucker<\/li>\n
                  • 4-5 p.m. – Eddie Cotton<\/li>\n
                  • 5:30-7:45 p.m. – Jam Session with Southern Komford Brass Band<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Pepsi Front Porch Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    • 12-1 p.m. – Fernando Jones International Band with A-Z Blues (Italy)<\/li>\n
                    • 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Barrelhouse Chuck Blues Trip featuring Billy Flynn & West Side Andy<\/li>\n
                    • 3-4 p.m. – Lazy Lester featuring Rockin\u2019 Johnny<\/li>\n
                    • 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Sunday June 12th<\/sup><\/h2>\n

                      Petrillo Music Shell<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      • 5-6:15 p.m. – Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters<\/li>\n
                      • 6:30-7:45 p.m. – Eddy \u201cThe Chief\u201d Clearwater<\/li>\n
                      • 8-9:30 p.m. – Otis Rush Tribute featuring Jimmy Johnson, Abb Locke, Brian Jones, Carl Weathersby, Bob strger, Sumito Ariyoshi, Big Ray, Eddy Clearwater, John Kattke, Mike Welch, Rawl Hardman, Harlan Terson, Bob Levis, Billy Flynn, Mike Wheeler, Lurrie Bell, Shun Kikuta, Mike Ledbetter, Eddie Shaw, Sam Burton, Willie Henderson, Diane Blue, Ronnie Earl, Anthony Palmer, Kenny Anderson, Leon Allen, Henry Ford & Willie Woods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Windy City Blues Society \u201cStreet Stage\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • 11-11:45 a.m. – Bo Ricketts<\/li>\n
                        • 12-12:45 p.m. – Breezy Rodio Band<\/li>\n
                        • 1-1:45 p.m. – Sreet Jaxkson<\/li>\n
                        • 2-2:45 p.m. – Willie \u201cthe Touch\u201d Hayes Band<\/li>\n
                        • 3-4:15 p.m. – Windy City Rev Ups \u201cBlowout Jam\u201d with many special guests<\/li>\n
                        • 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Cash Box Kings<\/li>\n
                        • 5:45 \u2013 6:30 p.m. – Moondog (Australia) & guests<\/li>\n
                        • 6:45- 7:30 p.m. – Bill Grady<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Budweiser Crossroads Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Charlie Love<\/li>\n
                          • 12:45-2 p.m. – James \u201cSuper Chikan\u201d Johnson<\/li>\n
                          • 2:30-3:45 p.m. – Kinsey Report<\/li>\n
                          • 4:15- 5:30 p.m. – Diunna Greenleaf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Jackson Mississippi Rhythm & Blues Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              \n
                            • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion on the \u201cGreat Migration\u201d with Nellie \u201cTiger\u201d Travis, Eddie Shaw, John Primer, facilitated by Alex Thomas<\/li>\n
                            • 1-2 p.m. – Ben Payton<\/li>\n
                            • 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Adib Sabir<\/li>\n
                            • 4-5 p.m. – Nellie \u201cTiger\u201d Travis<\/li>\n
                            • 5:30-7:45 p.m. – Jam Session with AdibSabir<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Pepsi Front Porch Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                \n
                              • 12-1 p.m. – Melody Angel<\/li>\n
                              • 1:30-2:30 p.m. – The Jimmy Bums Band<\/li>\n
                              • 3-4 p.m. – John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band<\/li>\n
                              • 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lurrie Bell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Event Details<\/h2>\n

                                Where<\/strong>: Grant Park | 337 E Randolph St.
                                \nHours<\/strong>: 11:00AM- 9:30PM daily
                                \nAdmission<\/strong>: FREE
                                \nParking<\/strong>: Millennium Garages | $35.00 Parking<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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