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BLUES UPDATES
Nov 19, 2024
Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour – Arcada Theater, St. Charles, IL, Nov. 10, 2024
By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour Featuring Samantha Fish, Ghalia Volt, Canned Heat, Bernard...
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Nov 12, 2024
Sue Foley – SPACE, Evanston, Nov. 3, 2024
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Concert Review Sue Foley SPACE, Evanston, IL, November 3, 2024 By Jim Summaria I love the moment at a...
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Nov 9, 2024
Taj Farrant – Arcada Theater, St. Charles, IL, Oct. 25, 2024
Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Taj Farrant/ photo: Jim Summaria Taj Farrant at Arcada Theater, St. Charles, IL, October 25, 2024...
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Nov 5, 2024
Danielle Nicole – City Winery, Chicago, Oct. 23, 2024
Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Danielle Nicole/ photo: Jim Summaria Danielle Nicole at City Winery, Chicago, October 23, 2024 By Jim...
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Nov 5, 2024
Leading Ladies of the Blues – Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg, IL, Oct. 19, 2024
By Linda Cain Photos: Jim Summaria L to R: Sheryl Youngblood, Lynne Jordan, Chuck Crane, Donna Herula, Peaches Staten, DuJuan Austin,...
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HOT SHOWS
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HOT SHOW - Jan. 11-12, 2025: Too Hot to Handel, Auditorium Theater, Chicago
Auditorium Theater Karen-Marie Richardson & Too Hot orchestra (photo: Andy Argyrakis) Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah...
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Dec 20, 2024
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CD REVIEWS
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Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - January 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for January 2025 The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Willy Jordan – What Are You...
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Nov 19, 2024
Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour – Arcada Theater, St. Charles, IL, Nov. 10, 2024
By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour Featuring Samantha Fish, Ghalia Volt, Canned Heat, Bernard...
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