The actor joined veteran blues musicians for an 11-song set at Thalia Hall that kicked off only after the Chicago Bears won ...

An excerpt from the highly anticipated authorized biography of Justin Townes Earle shows how he wrote his biggest hit and became a Nashville legend.

Ironman, Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup champion, Vezina Trophy winner had the stories to go with the accomplishments ...

On this day, January 7, 1954, this blues legend recorded the hit song that would later inspire the booming genre of rock 'n' roll.

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop ...

Black Ensemble Theater celebrates 50 years of its mission-based theater with a full season of musicals and special events.

Even the floor – watch your step or you’ll tread on the Fender Strat played on 1989’s The Road To Hell (the album whose multi ...

Who stars in "Song Sung Blue"? Is the documentary the movie is based on available on streaming? We have answers to these questions and more.

A compelling part of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is its depiction and dissection of music’s power—how its commonalities can bring people together and how quickly it can be appropriated, weaponized by those ...

Shemekia Copeland is an acclaimed blues artist, well-known for her standout performances in Chicago. She'll be in the area next week to help ring in the new year at the city's riverfront celebration.

CHICAGO (WGN) — For nearly 40 years, internationally acclaimed Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick ended the year with a special exhibition. Sadly, Tony died earlier this year, but Chicago artists united ...

Larry “Mud” Morganfield was born in Chicago in 1954 to Mildred McGhee and one of the greatest blues artists of all-time, Muddy Waters. He was largely raised by his recently deceased mother, who he ...