October 19-21, 2018
The line up for the 2018 Bluesfest has been announced!
The Logan Center continues its tradition of celebrating and promoting the rich cultural landscape of Chicago's South Side with a three day festival of concerts, workshops, film, food, and conversation. From October 19–21, 2018, the Logan Center Bluesfest will feature local and national musicians and artists in spaces throughout the Logan Center.
Many of the events during the Logan Center Bluesfest are free. Tickets are now available for certain ticketed events!
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The inaugural Logan Center Bluesfest was held Oct 13–15, 2018. Over 1,000 people participated in the festivals concerts, presentations, workshops, film screenings, and panels. View the artist line-up below, and view the 2017 festival schedule here.
Sat, Oct 14
8pm : Bringing the Blues Back to the South Side: Hosted by Billy Branch- Featuring: Jimmy Johnson, Eddy Clearwater, Corky Siegel, Lil’ Ed, and Melody Angel ($25/$5 for 21 and under)
Sun, Oct 15, 2pm: Panel Discussion "Future of the Blues"
Fri, Oct 13:
7 pm - Pre-show Conversation with Dick Shurman and Elvin Bishop (Included in ticket price for concert)
8pm - Concert featuring Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio, Wee Willie Walker & Terrie Odabi with The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra ($25/$5 for 21 and under)
Sat, Oct, 14
6:30pm: Pre-concert conversation with headlining artists – led by Billy Branch
8pm: Bringing the Blues Back to the South Side: Hosted by Billy Branch - Featuring: Jimmy Johnson, Eddy Clearwater, Corky Siegel, Lil’ Ed, and Melody Angel ($25/$5 for 21 and under)
Sun, Oct 15, 2pm: Panel, "The Future of the Blues"
Sat, Oct 14
6:30pm: Pre-concert conversation with headlining artists – led by Billy Branch
8pm: Bringing the Blues Back to the South Side: Hosted by Billy Branch - Featuring: Jimmy Johnson, Eddy Clearwater, Corky Siegel, Lil’ Ed, and Melody Angel ($25/$5 for 21 and under)
Sat, Oct 14
6:30pm Pre-concert conversation with headlining artists – led by Billy Branch
8pm: Bringing the Blues Back to the South Side: Hosted by Billy Branch - Featuring: Jimmy Johnson, Eddy Clearwater, Corky Siegel, Lil’ Ed, and Melody Angel ($25/$5 for 21 and under)
Fri, Oct 13
6pm:Acoustic Blues Lounge with The Roots Duo, Eric Noden and Joe Filisko
Sat, Oct 14
2pm: The Blues Harmonica according to Joe Filisko - RSVP required
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Sat, Oct 14
2pm: Free Youth Workshop: Blues 101 with Fruteland Jackson, RSVP required
4pm: Acoustic Blues Lounge with Fruteland Jackson, RSVP required
Sat, Oct 14
6:30pm: Pre-concert conversation with headlining artists – led by Billy Branch
8pm: Bringing the Blues Back to the South Side: Hosted by Billy Branch - Featuring: Jimmy Johnson, Eddy Clearwater, Corky Siegel, Lil’ Ed, and Melody Angel ($25/$5 for 21 and under)
Sat, Oct 14
2pm: Free Youth Workshop with Fernando Jones ree, RSVP required
3:30pm: Free Youth Performance with Fernando Jones’ Blues Kids
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Sun, Oct 15
4pm: Midwest Premiere of “Horn from the Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story” from filmmaker John Anderson, with pre-show performance of Paul Butterfield songs by Corky Siegel and Sam Lay, and a post-screening discussion with John Anderson (filmmaker), Sandy Warren (film producer), Corky Siegel, Sam Lay (original band member), Mark Naftalin (original band member and alum)
Sat, Oct 14
5pm: Blues BBQ during with Mike Ledbetter Trio, including Dan Carelli and Steve Dougherty ($20, $10 without dinner)
Sun, Oct 15
2pm: Panel: "Future of the Blues,"
Sun, Oct 15:
11:30am-1:30pm: Blues Brunch with Mark Naftalin ($20)
4pm: Screening of Horn from the Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story Post-screening discussion with John Anderson (filmmaker), Sandy Warren (film producer), Corky Siegel, Sam Lay (original band member), Mark Naftalin (original band member)
Fri, Oct 13
6pm: The Roots Duo - Eric Nodan and Joe Filisko: “Acoustic Blues Lounge” Performance in the Logan Café, Free
Sat, Oct 14
3pm: 1920's and 30's Blues Guitar Styles with Eric Noden (Lecture/Demo)
Fri, Oct 13
8pm: Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio, and Wee Willie Walker and Terri Odabi with the Anthony Paule Orchestra ($25/$5 for 21 and under)
Sat, Oct 14
3pm: Workshop - Warming Up for Emotion and Lyric with Terrie Odabi, RSVP required.
WEBSITE
Fri, Oct 13
8pm - Concert featuring Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio, Wee Willie Walker & Terrie Odabi with The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra ($25/$5 for 21 and under)
WEBSITE
Fri, Oct 13
8pm: Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio, and Wee Willie Walker and Terri Odabi with the Anthony Paule Orchestra ($25/$5 for 21 and under)
Sat, Oct 14
6:30pm: Panel: Pre-concert conversation with headlining artists
8pm: Bringing the Blues Back to the South Side: Hosted by Billy Branch - Featuring: Jimmy Johnson, Eddy Clearwater, Corky Siegel, Lil’ Ed, and Melody Angel ($25/$5 for 21 and under)
Sun, Oct 15
Midwest Premiere of “Horn from the Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story” from filmmaker John Anderson, with pre-show performance of Paul Butterfield songs by Corky Siegel and Sam Lay, and a post-screening discussion with John Anderson (filmmaker), Sandy Warren (film producer), Corky Siegel, Sam Lay (original band member), Mark Naftalin (original band member and alum)
