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Southern soul-blues queen Ms. Jody always respects herself in the morning
She can get pretty raunchy, but never at the expense of her self-worth or good sense.
by David Whiteis | Jun 5, 2018
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The Reader’s guide to the 2018 Chicago Blues Festival 1
The fest expands its footprint in Millennium Park with a diverse lineup that includes boogie-woogie pianist Erwin Helfer, southern soul-blues star Ms. Jody, and the Rising Stars Fife & Drum Band with Shardé Thomas.
by Bill Dahl | Jun 5, 2018
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The weekend’s best blues beyond the fest
Your options outside Millennium Park include Shemekia Copeland, John Primer, and Selwyn Birchwood.
by David Whiteis | Jun 5, 2018
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Boogie-woogie torchbearer Erwin Helfer upholds the dignity, joy, and humor of an antique style
The 82-year-old pianist may be Chicago’s last living link to a tradition that arose more than a century ago.
by David Whiteis | Jun 5, 2018
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Eddy Clearwater remains one of Chicago’s most energetic and celebratory bluesmen
by David Whiteis | May 11, 2018