Community
West Side musician releasing new album, performing at blues fest
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Chicago blues musician Larry Taylor unveils a new album this month and will perform with some of his family at the Chicago Blues Fest and at Fitzgeralds.
News
Blues legend Larry Taylor’s quest to revive the blues on Chicago’s West Side
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With a musical career spanning several decades, Taylor wants to “bring the blues back to his community.” That’s what music is all about – bringing people together, he says.
Community
Free Wednesday shows at Austin Town Hall continue
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Stop by Austin Town Hall from 4:30 t 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 for another free outdoor concert featuring Larry Taylor and the Soul Blues Healers.
Community
Free blues concert at Austin Town Hall
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Larry Taylor and the Soul Blues Healers will be performing on Wednesdays at Austin Town hall starting July 27. Other performances will be Aug. 3 ,24 and 31, and Sept. 14 and 21.
Community
Groove to West Side blues and soul on Saturday
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Musician Larry Taylor will be performing at the event, which is a fundraiser for Austin youth to travel. Stop by 5940 W. Chicago Ave. from 12 to 6 p.m. Nov. 9th.
Community
Come hear blues and soul by Larry Taylor
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A free concert will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 29th at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson.
Opinion
Blues can help black Chicago revive, relate
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West Side resident Bonni McKeown says Chicago’s world-famous blues music can be a powerful cultural symbol to encourage appreciation of African-American culture. The city would greatly benefit from a blues revival, she says.
Community
Free blues concert Friday at Columbus Park
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The fourth annual blues fest will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. Featured performers include Sharon Monique, Larry Taylor, Ronnie G. and Marie Levon.
Community
Young and old invited to blues performance in Austin
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The free show starts at 7 p.m. Friday, July 6 at Hubbard Park playlot, 4942 W. Hubbard St. BUILD is sponsoring the performance.
blues
Tell your story through the blues – with help from Larry Taylor
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Discover how to tell your story in your own three-line blues verse. Born of African-American poverty and struggle, blues music came to Chicago with the Great Migration. “Barrelhouse Bonni” McKeown, piano player, teaching artist, journalist, and Austin resident, will help everyone make up and sing our blues. Another West Side neighbor, legendary bluesman Larry Taylor, will stop by to sing a song, tell a bit about his blues life and music, and encourage us to learn more. All are welcome.