2008 marks the 25th year for …
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2008 marks the 25th year for one of Chicago’s marquee music events, the Chicago Blues Festival. This year’s blues fest takes place in Chicago’s Grant Park, June 5–8. Join host Dan Bindert for a special 2-hour preview of this year’s festival, with music from festival performers including Sugar Pie Desanto, Honeyboy Edwards, Omar Shariff, Magic Slim, T-Model Ford, Little Willie Littlefield, and many more. Plus an in-depth look at festival headliner B.B. King’s extensive history in Chicago.