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Blues Artists:
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Bernard Allison VIDEO Son of Luther Allison, gutsy guitar, driving blues, funk and rock.
Lurrie Bell VIDEO Good old authentic Chicago blues.
Big Time Sarah   Fun performer, great story-teller through song, excellent band.
Ronnie Baker Brooks
 
(with  interview)
VIDEO Son of Lonnie Brooks, magnificent guitar player, authentic Chicago blues.
Wayne Baker Brooks   Son of Lonnie Brooks, energetic performances, great vocals, smokin' guitar, co-author of Blues For Dummies®
Lil' Ed Williams VIDEO King of the slide guitar. Infectious good times and genuine Chicago blues.
Lonnie Brooks   Venerable Chicago Blues musician, highly regarding, excellent blues, co-author of Blues For Dummies with his son Wayne.
Joanna Connor   Powerhouse slide guitarist.
Honeyboy Edwards VIDEO Chicago based David "Honeyboy" Edwards was born in 1915 in Mississippi. He's living history. This is the way Blues sounded when it was invented.
Buddy Guy   Clapton says he's the best. The ultimate blues musician!  'Nuff said.
Howard & The Whiteboys   Uptempo Chicago blues, excellent guitar and harp musicians.
Carlos Johnson   Carlos and his talented band perform jazzy blues. Carlos is a true showman and always treats the audience with an intimate and talented performance.
Jimmy Johnson   Authentic and original Chicago blues. Has been performing for decades.
Lynne Jordan   Silky smooth voice, polished band, her sound has been described as a cross between Etta James and Broadway.
Little Scottie   Authentic old style Blues & Gospel singer.  Performs at the less touristy Chicago locations and street events.  Occasionally at The Cotton Club, 1710 S. Michigan.
Vino Louden   Charismatic singer with crisp guitar playing, echoing Albert King. You may have seen him in Koko Taylor's band.
Pinetop Perkins   One of the last great Mississippi blues artists still performing today. Born in 1913, Pinetop lives in Chicago. He often performs at Rosa's and still tours.
Pistol Pete   Younger performer with driving guitar and good measures of funk and rock.
John Primer   A voice suited to the blues, great singer, great band, former band mate of Muddy Waters.
Otis Rush   Legendary & defining blues musician, contemporary of Buddy Guy.
Matthew Skoller   Blues harp player appearing in own band & others, including Kinsey Report & Chi-town Hustlers.
James Solberg   James plays his Les Paul with a mastery reminiscent of Joe Walsh. Blues and rock.
Koko Taylor   Queen of the Blues. It doesn't get more authentic and soulful than this.

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Blues Clubs:

Arti's Lounge
1249 E. 87th St., Chicago
(773) 734-0491
South Side Bar serving up Blues, R&B and Soul. Call first to see if a blues band is performing the night you want to go.
Bill's Blues Bar
1029 Davis Street, Evanston
(847) 424-9800
Authentic Chicago Blues every night. Bill has been in the business a long time and knows his stuff.
Blue Chicago
536 N. Clark St., Chicago
(312) 661-0100
Smaller of the two clubs. All blues Tue to Sunday.
Blue Chicago
736 N. Clark St., Chicago
(312) 642-6261
Blues seven nights a week (bigger of the 2 clubs and a more enjoyable venue).
B.L.U.E.S.
2519 N. Halsted, Chicago
(773) 528-1012
Voted most authentic Blues Bar by WineAndLeisure.com readers. This is the place to go. All blues every night.
Buddy Guy's Legends
754 S. Wabash, Chicago
(312) 427-1190
Blues seven days a week. Louisiana Kitchen. Great food. Buddy is often present to sign your gift purchases. Get there early to avoid standing way in the back.
Checkerboard Lounge
(5201 S. Harper Ct., Chicago, (773) 684-1472
It's predecessor was owned by Buddy Guy and Junior Wells.  Moved a few years ago from Bronzeville to Hyde Park.  Retains an authentic feel and features good blues acts.
Chord On Blues
St. Charles, IL
Closed indefinitely.
Kingston Mines
2548 N. Halsted, Chicago
(773) 477-4646
Ain't Nothing But the Blues 7 nights a week on 2 stages. Dining too. Open 'til 4 AM every nite, 5 AM Sat.
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W. Armitage, Chicago
(773) 342-0452
Blues six nights a week. Excellent music. Owners are passionate about the music in this friendly Blues Bar!
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