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Wednesday, April 9, 2008
More Chicago Blues Fest Info
Sunday Night’s Line-Up For
25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival:
The Crowning Touch!
Chicago’s in for a royal treat this summer at the 25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival, June 5-8, 2008. With the announcement for Sunday night’s line-up, adding the crowning touch, Blues legend B.B. King, the festival goes for the gold!
The festival’s final night will be majestic with Sunday night headliners that include Little Willie Littlefield, Bobby Parker and Karen Carroll with Charlie Love and special guest Lurrie Bell, and of course, B.B. King.
B.B. King, known as the King of the Blues, has graced the stages worldwide, and at age 82, he continues to tour as often as he did in his youth. King last played at the Chicago Blues Festival in 1988, so this festival will be a welcome return! Born Riley B. King, B.B. King has recorded more than fifty albums, many of them classics. With his left-hand vibrato and vocal-like string bends, he has developed one of the most identifiable styles in the music business, and become one of the most renowned blues musicians.
King has influenced a myriad of talented musicians, including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and George Harrison; has won numerous awards including a NARAS Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award, honorary doctorates, and in 1984, was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame. B.B. King performs Sunday, June 8th at approximately 8 p.m. at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park.
Little Willie Littlefield began his career at age 16, recording his first hit “Little Willie’s Boogie” in Texas. His talent on the keyboard has influenced many performers that include Fats Domino, and he has played in various clubs and venues both in America and Europe. Littlefield last played at the Chicago Blues Festival in 1988.
Delmark Records vocalist Karen Carroll recorded with Lurrie Bell’s father, Carey Bell in 1984. Festival-goers will enjoy her gospel/jazz influenced sound, paired with the talents of Charlie Love and special guest Lurrie Bell.
Blues Rock guitarist Bobby Parker, played with Bo Diddley, Paul Williams, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Little Richard. His most famous hit Watch Your Step, has been covered by Dr. Feel Good and Santana. Parker spends most of his time performing in the D.C. area, where he resides.
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B.B. King, Little Willie Littlefield, Karen Carroll and Bobby Parker join a list of headliners that includes already released names Buckwheat Zydeco, Lil’ Ed and the Imperials, Koko Taylor, Eddy “the Chief” Clearwater, James Cotton and Johnny Winter. Celebrating 25 years will be worth its weight in gold with all the royalty in Grant Park! The remainder of the world-class lineup will be released by March 1 and is regal in nature! Visit www.chicagobluesfestival.us for updates.
The Chicago Blues Festival has grown tremendously in its twenty-five years and now features more than ninety performances on six stages and extended hours of 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Chicago Blues Festival is known world-wide as one of the biggest and best Blues events on the planet, drawing hundreds of thousands of people from around the world to Grant Park, year after year.
Chicago Blues Festival is sponsored by 93XRT, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Tribune, CLTV-Chicagoland’s Television, Communications Direct, Dominick’s, Gibson Guitar, Hinckley Springs, Louisiana Office of Tourism, Pepsi-Cola, U.S. Cellular, WGN-Television and more generous sponsors to be announced. For more information, visit www.chicagobluesfestival.us or call 312/744-3315. For hotel information, visit www.choosechicago.com
Sunday, April 6, 2008
More Chicago Blues Fest Info
Media Contact: Official Chicago Blues Fest Website:
Blythe Lopez 312/744-3869 www.chicagobluesfestival.us
Just in Time for Mardi Gras! Zydeco on the Menu for
25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival
June 5-8, 2008
No need to wear a costume to the 25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival, but Saturday night’s lineup on June 7 will be hot, spicy and festive. Blues fans will get the royal treatment with more headliners fit for a King but available to everyone.
Chicago Blues Festival’s third night will be majestic with Saturday night headliners Buckwheat Zydeco and Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials.
The King of Zydeco, Buckwheat Zydeco, (born Stanley Dural Jr.) is a master accordionist and zydeco performer, who pioneered the music form into mainstream success. Several of his songs have been nominated for Grammy® Awards, and at age 60, he continues to record, with his latest album titled Jackpot! It’s his first studio recording in more than 11 years.
Energetic local band, Lil’ Ed and the Imperials, know how to entertain and have fun. An authentic West Side bluesman, Lil’ Ed (Williams) is a gifted guitarist, soulful vocalist, and master entertainer. Lil’ Ed and the Imperials, under Alligator Records, received three nominations for the 2007 Blues Music Awards, and won Band of the Year. Expect to see Lil’ Ed perform some flying leaps, toe-walking and slides across the stage on his knees!
Buckwheat Zydeco and Lil’ Ed and the Imperials join a list of headliners that includes already released names Koko Taylor, Eddy “the Chief” Clearwater, James Cotton and Johnny Winter.
The Chicago Blues Festival has grown tremendously in its twenty-five years and now features more than ninety performances on six stages and extended hours of 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Chicago Blues Festival is known world-wide as one of the biggest and best Blues events on the planet, drawing hundreds of thousands of people from around the world to Grant Park, year after year.
Chicago Blues Festival is sponsored by 93XRT, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Tribune, CLTV-Chicagoland’s Television, Communications Direct, Dominick’s, Gibson Guitar, Hinckley Springs, Louisiana Office of Tourism, Pepsi-Cola, U.S. Cellular, WGN-Television and more generous sponsors to be announced. For more information, visit www.chicagobluesfestival.us or call 312/744-3315. For hotel information, visit www.choosechicago.com
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Chicago Blues Fest: Koko Taylor And Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater
Media Contact: Official Chicago Blues Fest Website:
Blythe Lopez 312/744-3869 www.chicagobluesfestival.us
Royalty On Tap For 25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival
June 5-8, 2008
Blues fans will get the royal treatment at the 25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival, June 5-8 in Grant Park, with Friday night’s headliners fit for a King and Queen!
Chicago Blues Festival’s second night will be second to none, with Friday night headliners Koko Taylor and her Blues Machine, Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater, and a special set honoring the past, featuring Ruby Andrews, Cicero Blake and Jackie Ross.
Koko Taylor, the Queen of the Blues, is no stranger to Chicago, which she calls home. Known for her rough and powerful vocals, Taylor has recorded for Chess Records, and most recently with Alligator Records where her fan base grew tremendously while recording more than a dozen albums. Taylor won more than 25 W.C. Handy awards and she performs more than 100 concerts annually. Her talent has influenced powerful female musicians such as Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin, and Shemekia Copeland.
Eddy Clearwater is a versatile Chicago blues performer who at a young age, was influenced by the Delta blues and gospel music. Clearwater has been nominated for and won several W.C. Handy awards and is known for his stage performance as a showman, which includes his left-handed upside down guitar playing. Eddy Clearwater has worked with producer/songwriter Duke Robillard, (who performs opening night of the Chicago Blues Festival in a special set honoring centenarian Louis Jordan), on several recording projects.
Taylor and Clearwater join a list of headliners that includes already released names James Cotton and Johnny Winter who appear together on the festival’s opening night.
The Chicago Blues Festival has grown tremendously in its twenty-five years and now features more than ninety performances on six stages and extended hours of 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Chicago Blues Festival is known world-wide as one of the biggest and best Blues events on the planet, drawing hundreds of thousands of people from around the world to Grant Park, year after year.
Chicago Blues Festival is sponsored by 93XRT, Chicago Tribune, CLTV-Chicagoland’s Television, Dominick’s, Hinckley Springs, U.S. Cellular, WGN-Television and more generous sponsors to be announced. For more information, visit www.chicagobluesfestival.us or call 312/744-3315. For hotel information, visit www.choosechicago.com
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Chicago Blues Festival Press Release
I recieved a number of press releases from the City of Chicago dealing with the upcoming Chicago Blues Fest. I will post them over the next few days. The Chicago Blues Festival is one of the great blues festivals in the United States, so make your plans now to attend.
Winter and Cotton Go Together at the
25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival
June 5-8, 2008 in Grant Park
Chicago is setting the stage for the 25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival, a lakefront tradition in beautiful Grant Park, June 5-8, 2008, with opening night headliners that honor the city’s first blues festival.
Just as in 1984, opening night pays tribute to Muddy Waters featuring headliners Johnny Winter and James Cotton, performing Thursday, June 5 at the Petrillo Music Shell.
Winter hasn’t performed at the event since the very first Chicago Blues Festival, creating a much anticipated and exciting show! For more than 30 years, the native Texan has been one of the most respected singers and guitar players in the rock and blues scene. His trademark sound shifts between simple country blues, to all-out electric slide guitar blues-rock. Winter has been nominated for several Grammy® awards, and most recently earned a W.C. Handy award.
Mississippi-born harmonica player James Cotton is a Chicago Blues Festival veteran. In 1954, Muddy Waters was in need of a harp player, introduced himself to Cotton and hired him for his band. Breakin’It Up, Breakin’ It Down is a recently released album featuring James Cotton, Muddy Waters and Johnny Winter during a brief tour. This evening’s set will reprise the one performed at the inaugural blues festival.
In 1984, the very first Chicago Blues Festival took place in Grant Park, paying tribute to Muddy Waters, who passed away the year prior. The three-night festival included performers such as Winter, Cotton, Bobby Rush, Buckwheat Zydeco, Billy Branch, Willie Dixon, Magic Slim, Sunnyland Slim, John Lee Hooker, and more.
Pinetop Perkins, Honeyboy Edwards and other blues luminaries in the Muddy Waters vein are scheduled for this year’s Chicago Blues Festival, while up-and-coming blues performers such as Fernando Jones and the Columbia College Blues Ensemble pave the way for the future of Chicago blues.
The festival has grown tremendously, and now features more than ninety performances on six stages and extended hours of 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Chicago Blues Festival is known world-wide
as one of the biggest and best Blues events on the planet, drawing hundreds of thousands of people from around the world to Grant Park, year after year.
Celebrating twenty-five years will be a memorable experience for people of all ages, with many exciting acts and programs featured, including larger seating areas, a children’s program, folk art from Mississippi, and more! Stay tuned for more headliners to be announced in the next few weeks!
Chicago Blues Festival is sponsored by 93XRT, Chicago Tribune, CLTV-Chicagoland’s Television, Dominick’s, Hinckley Springs, U.S. Cellular, WGN-Television and more generous sponsors to be announced. For more information, visit www.chicagobluesfestival.us or call 312/744-3315. For hotel information, visit www.choosechicago.com
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