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About Me

Today’s Chicago Blues brings together everything fans will need to know about the blues in Chicago. A more in-depth look at the city’s blues scene than typical guidebooks offer, this up-to-date resource offers both newcomers and longtime devotees a handy and informative way to enrich their experience of this celebrated musical genre.
Here's my bio from Lake Claremont Press --
Karen Hanson was a busy suburban mom when she discovered the Chess album, The Best of Muddy Waters, in a discount bin at the mall record store. She played it continuously in the stereo of her minivan for a year and a half.
That’s how she got hooked on the blues.
She now works as a freelance journalist in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.

My Interests

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All blues fans!

My Blog

Attention: Chicago Area Blues Musicians

My life is like an old blues song these days - I'm so broke I can't pay attention. Ha-ha-ha! As a result, I haven't been able to get out to the blues clubs to see any live shows. But I would still lik...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:53:00 GMT

Dave Specter, Jimmy Johnson, Eddie Shaw, Checkerboard Lounge and more

I've updated my blog with photos and stories about......the After Midnight Band...Mr. G & the Mystery Band at the Harlem Avenue Lounge...Barrelhouse Chuck at the Harlem Avenue Lounge...the final fate ...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:06:00 GMT

Billy Branch at Rosa’s

I've updated my blog with a review of Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues at Rosa's Lounge.
Posted by on Sun, 05 Aug 2007 14:57:00 GMT

New Blog Post, New Photos!

I've updated my blog with a response to the Chicago magazine article, "One Last Jam." OK, it's more like a diatribe. :-)Visit the blog, leave a comment.I've also added some photos to MySpace. Me and S...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:30:00 GMT

Muddy Waters' Sons

For photos of Muddy Waters' sons, see my blog: Today's Chicago Blues
Posted by on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:23:00 GMT

I'm ba-aa-ack!

Today's Chicago Blues blog is back up and running with a new look. I'm still working the kinks out of it.Also, for those of you in the Chicago area, I'll be giving a book talk on Tuesday, July 17 at 7...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:17:00 GMT

Carey Bell Tribute at Legends

Check my blog for pix from the Carey Bell Tribute at Buddy Guy's Legends.
Posted by on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 19:22:00 GMT

Carey Bell Tribute

I'm heading over to Buddy Guy's Legends Saturday night for a tribute to the great Carey Bell. Carey, who passed away last month. Carey was scheduled to perform at Legends on June 23. In his memory, h...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:44:00 GMT

Chicago Blues Festival review & photos

Check out my real blog for reviews and photos from the 2007 Chicago Blues Festival!
Posted by on Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:16:00 GMT

Pix from Blues and Bones!

Check out my main blog, Today's Chicago Blues, for photos of Li'l Ed and the Imperials, Carlos Johnson, and Big James - all performers from Day 1 of the Richton Park Blues and Bones Festival. Day 2 wi...
Posted by on Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:29:00 GMT