Author: Marilyn Stringer
The final two performances were Larry McCray and Warren Haynes’ Government Mule. We can’t wait for next year.
All the stages up and down Cherry Street come alive on Friday, filled with buskers and music on all of the eight blocks of the festival.
The weather was perfect. Crowds were great. The anticipation was electric. The first day of King Biscuit, Thursday, has only one stage with music but…
The Wednesday night jams are always well attended and it’s great to see all these stellar musicians from across the country play together.
The Chicago Blues Festival is one of the last great free festivals dedicated to keeping the blues alive right at home. Thanks, Chicago!
This festival “has become the premier fundraising event for the area with all of the proceeds going to local charities, food bank, orphanages, and provides eye exams and glasses for the children.”
The evening was a great success, raising $10,000, which included a guitar signed by Bobby Rush, and the winner’s photo with him.
This is now a “must go next year and bring my friends with me” event.
This year’s headliners included John Mayall, Charlie Musselwhite, and slide masters Roy Rogers and Sonny Landreth together.