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Wayne Baker Brooks performed Friday night at the Gateway Lounge at Copernicus Center. Brooks is known as one of today's most compelling blues artists with electrfying, heartfelt performances. He has performed for audiences all over the world, bringing a fresh energy to the blues while remaining deeply rooted in Chicago electric blues traditions. All photos by Alan Frohlichstein....

Markus Rutz, His latest album, Many Moons, is both an expansion and a reflection of his career, but with a significant difference: this is the first one where he left the recording booth to someone else and was just a musician among others.

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE JEFFERS THURSDAY SEP 3 – CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER (Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Flr) 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. – What is This Thing Called Jazz This exclusive masterclass offers emerging musicians a rare opportunity to level up their careers and learn the business side of the industry. THURSDAY SEP 3 – PRITZKER PAVILION 6-6:15 p.m. - 2 Brown Sisters: Maggie and Africa B...

The American Music Festival held over the July 4th weekend at FitzGerald's in Berwyn, is an annual 4-day celebration of roots and Americana music. The 2026 event ran from July 2–5, featuring a massive lineup that included acts like the Spin Doctors, Neal Francis, Dave Alvin, and The Heavy Heavy. Southern Ave played on Friday July 4 and was captured by Alan Frohlichstein. All pho...

6/25/26 - The Brandon Harper Trio performed at the Fulton Street Collective, FSC, in Chicago. Brandon Harper piano, Marion Mallard bass, and Francis Basset-Dilley drums & cymbals. The evening also featured live painting by visual artist Dale Pesmen. All photos by Harvey Tillis ABOUT: Harvey Tillis is a documentary still photographer with a fine art eye available for recordin...