Check out our resources to find blues shows, publications, nonprofits, and our musician’s handbook. For all listeners, musicians, and enthusiasts alike.
Blues Musician's Handbook
As a blues musician, you are important to Chicago. You make our days brighter with your music. You help us cope when we get the blues. We want you to get what you need because we need you and care about you.
Click below to access the 2022 Blues Musician’s Handbook, where you can find doctors, lawyers, people who can help with taxes, as well as COVID-19 Resources. All for free or for cheap.
Shows
Chicago Blues News has the most extensive listings of shows in Chicagoland each week. See live music and support Chicago blues musicians!
Music
Chicago has two hometown blues record labels that continue to put out excellent blues music.
Nonprofits
Muddy Waters MOJO Museum is renovating the original Muddy Waters house in Bronzeville as a house museum and performance garden, with outdoor shows during the summer months.
Blues Kids Foundation organizes educational programs for young people, including Blues Kids programs in schools and an annual Blues Camp.
Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation: Located in the historic Chess Records building, Blues Heaven offers a summer concert series, student scholarships, special exhibits, and studio tours.
Little Walter Foundation continues the musical legacy of blues harmonica great Little Walter.
Koko Taylor Celebrity Aid Foundation provides free social services and professional services to working musicians.
Windy City Blues Society is Chicago’s premier blues society, organizing an annual competition and a summer music festival. WCBS is the official Chicago affiliate of the Blues Foundation.
Blues Foundation is a national organization based in Memphis that sponsors the Blues Music Hall of Fame, Blues Music Awards, the International Blues Challenge, and the HART Fund to support musicians in need.