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Melody Angel – SPACE, Evanston, March 8, 2025
By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Melody Angel - SPACE, Evanston, March 8th, 2025 By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria March 8th...
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Marcia Ball – SPACE, Evanston, March 4, 2025
Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Marcia Ball at SPACE in Evanston, IL, March 4, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Louisiana native...
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Marty Big Dog Mercer – Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago, Feb. 28, 2025
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Tab Benoit – Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, IL, Feb. 23, 2025
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HOT SHOW - March 30: Blind Boys of Alabama, Garcia's, Chicago
Garcia's Chicago Find ticket information HERE . Blind Boys of Alabama Garcia's 1001 W. Washington, Chicago March 30, 2025-- Sunday Show:...
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Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - March 2025
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Melody Angel – SPACE, Evanston, March 8, 2025
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Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - March 2025
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Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - February 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for February 2025  Eddie 9Volt – Saratoga Ruf Records RUF 1315 www.eddie9volt.com Possessing...
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Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - January 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for January 2025  The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Willy Jordan – What Are You...
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Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - December 2024
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for December 2024  Vaneese Thomas – Stories in Blue Overton Music www.vaneesethomas.com A...
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Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - March 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ‘’n Blue Reviews for March 2025  Jimmy Vivino – Gonna Be 2 of Those Days Gulf Coast Records...
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Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - February 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for February 2025  Eddie 9Volt – Saratoga Ruf Records RUF 1315 www.eddie9volt.com Possessing...
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Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - January 2025
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for January 2025  The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Willy Jordan – What Are You...
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Marty Gunther’s Red, Hot ’n Blues Music Reviews - December 2024
By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for December 2024  Vaneese Thomas – Stories in Blue Overton Music www.vaneesethomas.com A...
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