The southpaw guitarist is just the latest in a long line of players who passed their knowledge down from one generation to ...

The 33-year-old blues musician first came to the city as a fan attending the Chicago Blues Festival. He’s now a staple of the ...

Eight years on, Allison Jr. would go from admirer to peer, after a defeat turned into a victory like no other. As Allison ...

The neo-soul legend tells us about trying to celebrate a Best Original Song nomination after a year of losses ...

Tinsley Ellis launched a new album Jan. 30 and performs an acoustic set at Hub City Vinyl on Feb. 13, according to a ...

Rock songs were getting longer in 1966, and many were continuing a new standard set by Bob Dylan's 1965 classic, “Like A Rolling Stone”.

He crossed paths with William Burroughs, Terry Gilliam and Spitting Image while whipping up almighty grooves with his band Blurt. Now 82, he’s back on tour – and bracing for a warts-and-all documentar ...

Thirty-four years ago today, the world lost a massively influential blues artist and songwriter who helped shape music for decades to come.

Tinsley Ellis just released his first acoustic album with original material, "Labor of Love." The title aligns with his blues journey.

Over years of touring and self-funded albums, O’Reilly has built a dedicated following. He’s shared the stage with Shakey Graves, St. Paul & The Broken Bones and Sarah Jarosz and played ...

Fans of music, as always, should plan accordingly.

Starts before Friday Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show: 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29; 11 ...