On the opening track of her gorgeous new album, Sad and Beautiful World, Mavis Staples raises her voice in a chorus that could serve as an anthem for this city: “Maybe things will be better in Chicago ...

“My name is Ivan Singh - this is a dream come true,” said the Argentinian guitarist, kicking off Blues Fest last month in Chicago. Singh now calls Chicago home and stands as a perfect example of the ...

The blues can be heated music that thrills a sweat-soaked, booze-fueled crowd in a packed bar. It can also be the gentle sounds of acoustic guitars wafting from a nearby front porch. The latter ...

Pierre Lecocque (left) performs with Mississippi Heat at Navy Pier on Saturday; Kat Riggins headlines at Buddy Guy’s that night. Credit: Charles Osgood; courtesy the artist The Chicago Blues Festival ...