Delmark Records

Delmark Records is set up and ready to go beside the Next Generation of Blues stage. We have an extra tent and chairs set up, and refreshments. Come hang out with us! We are joined by our friends at WDCB, Chicago Blues Revival, Blues Kids Foundation and Maxwell Street Foundation

Delmark artist Willie Buck and a dream team: John Primer and Carlos Johnson on guitars, Billy Branch on harp, Melvin Smith on bass, Twist Turner on drums, during the tribute to Theresa's Lounge, Ramova Theater, opening event of the 2026 Chicago Blues Festival.

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Dave Specter Band & Mike Wheeler, at Space, Evanston, Il, last night.Marty Binder on drums, Rodrigo Mantovani on bass. It was sold out! After the event ,Delmark artists Dave Specter and Mike Wheeler signed their new LP's and new t-shirts for a very enthusiastic audience.

T0DAY! DONT’ S MISS IT! Wednesday June 3rd at Evanston SPACE, Dave Specter’s Adventures in Guitar series returns with Mike Wheeler + a special guest appearance by 17 year old rising star Meaza Joy. The band will also be paying tribute to the late, great Jimmy Johnson. With Rodrigo Mantovani on bass and Marty Binder on drums. Tickets available here:
https://www.ticketweb.com/.../dave-specters.../14744053

DONT’ S MISS IT! June 3rd at Evanston SPACE, Dave Specter’s Adventures in Guitar series returns with Mike Wheeler + a special guest appearance by 17 year old rising star Meaza Joy. The band will also be paying tribute to the late, great Jimmy Johnson. With Rodrigo Mantovani on bass and Marty Binder on drums. Tickets available here:
https://www.ticketweb.com/.../dave-specters.../14744053

Vintage RCA ribbon mic in action. Live broadcast on WDCB radio from Delmark Riverside Studio; Jimmy Burns & Soul Message Band with host Dan Bindert on WDCB.

WDCB live broadcast from Delmark Records' Riverside Studio featuring Jimmy Burns & Soul Message. The MC was Dan Bindert. Photo by Elbio Barilari

Pinetop Perkins Foundation: Join us at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, on Friday, June 19th at 7 pm for the Pinetop Perkins Foundation's Blues Showcase.
Our workshop students will be accompanied by our All-Star instructors for unforgettable performances. You'll be able to say you saw these upcoming performers first!