Though he powered classics by Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Chuck Berry, innovative drummer Fred Below is fading into obscurity.

The free four-day festival kicks off on Thursday in the Bridgeport neighborhood and will be held in Millennium Park on Friday ...

Blues music fans can head to Millennium Park for a four-day extravaganza as Chicago Blues Festival returns this June.

Also around the area this weekend, a big prize for fastest dinosaur at the Field Museum and a busy weekend at Ravinia ...

It was a wonderful time. It was the greatest gift of my life to be around all that. … It’s why I subtitle the book ‘my lucky ...

Saye Trio 12:30–1:45 p.m. Nate Manos Band with Alicia "Ya Yah" Townsend Admission to the Blues Festival is free. In fact, the City of Chicago says it is the largest free blues festival in the world.

This outdoor festival is a great way to enjoy the city and Chicago’s culture and history, closely tied to its music scene. You’re sure to hear some quintessential Chicago blues, a specific electric ...

The Chicago Blues Festival brings out the best in the local scene all weekend—and here are a few dozen shows to prove it.

Chicago is 'like 'The Blues Brothers' if you're poor' “Chicago ... In the film’s fanciful plot, the band plays a climactic gig at a fictional Palace Hotel Ballroom, on a fictional Lake ...

Friday is the 10th annual Blues Fest After Party at Reggie’s Chicago, as well as a special performance from Lil’ Jimmy Reed and Ben Levin Band at Rosa’s Lounge. Feeling out of the loop?