ICBC UPCOMING EVENTS May 2 – James Armstrong – Curve Inn – 630pm May 3 – Chris O’Leary – Third Base 8pm May 5 – Brother Jefferson Acoustic Duo at Nancy’s Pizza – 5pm May 6 – Orphan Jon & Abandoned – Blue Monday 7pm May 8 – Paul Bonn & Bluesmen – James Armstrong Presents 6pm May 9 - Mary Jo Curry – Curve Inn 630pm May 10 – Orphan Jon & Abandoned – Third Base 8pm May 13 – The Drifter Kings – Blue Monday 7pm May 18 - Macomb IL Fest – 10am – 6pm May 20 – Chris Antiok – Blue Monday 7pm May 22 – Brother Jefferson Trio – James Armstrong Presents 6pm May 27 – J.P. Soars – Blue Monday 7pm June 2 – Reggie King Sears – Third Base 8pm June 3 – Chris Ruest, Eve Monsees, Mike Buck – Blue Monday 7pm June 4 – The Mojo Cats – Coz’s Pizza 6pm June 8 – Dave Lumsden – Legacy of Giving Festival 7pm June 9 – Acoustic Blues at Nancy’s Pizza – 5pm June 10 – The Painkillers Blues Band – Blue Monday 7pm June 12 – Odds Lane Blues Band – James Armstrong Presents 6pm June 13 – Chris Duarte & Beth Lee – Third Base 8pm June 17 – Bridget Kelly Band – Blue Monday 7pm June 18 – Mary Jo Curry – Coz’s Pizza 6pm June 21 – The Mojo Cats – Robbie’s 530pm June 24 – The 44’s – Blue Monday 7pm June 26 – Joe Asselin & Midnight Ramblers – James Armstrong Presents 6pm June 29 & 29 – The Mud Bugs – Lime Street Café – 8pm June 29 – Biscuit Miller & The Mix – Third Base 8pm

MAY-JUNE BLUES FESTIVALS 2019

Macomb, ’ Blues Fest is Saturday, May 18 at Macomb’s Glenwood Park. The festival opens at 10am with blues workshops and the music begins at 1pm with Bercholder & Steer featuring JT Doubet, 2pm-The Wallens, 3pm-Dennis DeVolder, and 4pm-Eric Noden.

There will be food and beverage vendors, plus games and activities for children. The Macomb Blues Festival is sponsored by the Macomb Park District, Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Tri- State Public Radio. (https://macombparkdistrict.com)

The 2019 Blues Festival is June 7th, 8th, & 9th in Millennium Park. The 36th annual blues revelry continues its celebration of Chicago's historic blues legacy with another lineup of stellar performers, including Betty LaVette, Ruthie Foster, Bobby Rush, Lurrie Bell, and Charlie Musselwhite.

Music begins at 11am each day at the Budweiser Crossroads Stage, the Visit Mississippi Juke Joint, the Front Porch State, and Park Grill Stage. Headliners will perform at the Jay Pritzker Pavillion from 5pm-9pm. (https://cityofchicago.gov)

The Blues On The Fox Festival is Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 at River Edge Park in Aurora, Illinois. Opening up with Ana Popovic on Friday at 7pm. Popovic is a powerhouse performer with extraordinary talent, and beauty. At 9pm it’s hall of famer Taj Mahal and his quartet. Saturday's show starts at 3 p.m. with up and comer Jamiah Rogers and his band. At 5 pm. the stage will belong to Chicago’s Ronnie Baker Brooks, son of the legendary Lonnie Brooks. ’s Coco Montoya ( & alum) will entertain the crowd at 7pm, with lap steel guitarist Robert Randolph headlining Saturday night at 6pm. (https://riveredgeaurora.com/events/blues-on-the-fox-2019/)

Willow Ridge Winery Blues Fest County Road 1800 N – Shelbyville, Illinois Sunday, May 26, 2019 – Noon to 8:00pm WRW will be hosting its 10th Annual Blues Fest on MAY 26th from 12-8pm. Our line-up this year will feature the awesome Black Magic Johnson, William Marsala Blues Band, Mary Jo Curry and Kilborn Alley! Pauly’s BBQ will be selling their amazing BBQ creations to keep you satisfied through the whole event!

This event has a $10 per person cover charge which includes a souvenir Blues Fest wine glass. We are planning on holding the event outdoors so bring your lawn chairs, popup canopies and sunscreen.

COVER CHARGE IS CASH ONLY PLEASE!!!

**Coolers with water and snacks are allowed but will be inspected upon arrival**