Chicago is releasing an expanded, 50th anniversary edition of its classic 1975 ‘Greatest Hits’ album with almost twice as many songs.

The band plays an album release show at Sleeping Village in Avondale Friday to celebrate their first full-length record.

Chenier came to be known as the King of Zydeco. He toured Europe; won a Grammy for his 1982 album, I’m Here! ; performed at ...

Buddy Guy is one of the most talented living blues players, and his influence on the genre (especially the Chicago blues) has left a mark that is still felt today. It’s not surprising all that ...

These jerseys honor Chicago's blues music heritage with unique design elements, including a guitar pick patch and funky striped socks, symbolically connecting sports and the city's cultural history.

But for his ninth effort, the newly released Exile – The Chicago Blues Sessions, the American-born Hammer realized one of his musical dreams by returning to the city of his heroes, such as ...

Fowler, appearing in just his ninth game as a Blues player after playing 991 times with the Anaheim Ducks, was all smiles on the bench as a teammate fished the historic puck out of Chicago goalie ...

The stage is set for the 2024 NHL Winter Classic as Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks (12-23-2) host Jordan Binnington and the St. Louis Blues (17-17-4) at Wrigley Field on New Year's Eve.

In 45 astute, brief profiles of Chicago blues musicians, Whiteis (Chicago Blues) traces the evolution of the blues in the Windy City. A section titled “Bequeathers” focuses on older artists ...

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The annual Chicago Blues Festival's 40th year got underway on Friday, featuring a lineup packed with blues legends and up-and-coming musicians. The world’s largest free blues festival ...