Drawing new and returning fans each year, the Chicago Blues Festival – a popular summertime staple – is back in the Windy City!
Known as the ‘World's Largest Free Blues Festival,’ it has captivated audiences for the last 40 years – and with each passing summer, it gets bigger and better.The four-day festival kicked off Thursday at the Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport while Blues musicians will hold court in Millennium Park beginning Friday through Sunday."This is one of the preeminent events of the year," said Corey Harris, Blues musician."Oh, it’s big time," said Lloyd Whitley, festivalgoer.
"I’m from California, Santa Cruz to be exact," said Whitley.Friday's main stage lineup included Corey Harris, Mr. Sipp, and a centennial tribute to Jimmy Rogers featuring seven artists."Over 250 artists are performing this weekend, so a lot of talent coming through," said Carlos Tortolero, lead programmer, Chicago Blues Festival.Hailing from Virginia, Corey Harris kicked things off at the Pritzker Pavilion on Friday.
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