Author: Robin Zimmerman
There are plenty of other musical happenings on the summer schedule in the Chicago area, but Blues Fest is the big daddy of them all.
The diversity of talent on display was truly amazing with everything from an incredible “Women in Blues” showcase to a masterful Mud Morganfield!
Day two of the bountiful blues buffet!
Opening night acts featured Wayne Baker Brooks, the Blind Boys of Alabama with the legendary Bobby Rush, and a centennial tribute to Albert King.
Although Waters passed away in 1983, he left a legacy that continues to this day. There was strong evidence of this on the Des Plaines Theater stage.
The second day of the first-ever Sacred Rose Fest was everything organizers and attendees hoped it would be.
Sacred Rose certainly had its share of brilliant musical moments and positive highlights such as Philco and Margo Price!
Both 3-day and single-day tickets on sale now!
Concert review/photo gallery! “Anytime I play live, I just want to make people forget about everything else in the world and feel the same joy that I feel on stage.”
It’s sagas like these that add to the allure of the blues, and the city should be commended.