Jul 20, 2017
By: Howard GreenblattIt may seem unlikely, but Westmont, Illinois was the Blues Capital of the World for four hours on Sunday afternoon.Taste of Westmont honored former resident Muddy Waters in their yearly tribute with a collection of some of Chicagos finest Blues artists -- including performances by members of his former band...
Jun 9, 2017
Photo | Terence FairclothCity officials unveiled a 100-foot-tall mural of Muddy Waters downtown Chicago, displayed on a building on State and Washington streets.Released to honor the musician and celebrate the opening of Chicago Blues Festival near its new location at Millennium Park, the mural is a bright, colorful portrait of the blues legend playing guitar...