THURSDAY JUNE 5, 2025 CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL AT RAMOVA THEATRE

The Blues Sessions

Living Blues Panel Discussion with Jim O’Neal, Scott Barretta, Brett Bonner, Bruce Iglauer, Deitra Farr Moderated by Dick Shurman

4:00-5:00 p.m. Introductions by Visit MS, Michelle McAdoo

5:30-6:30 p.m. Up Close & Personal with Bobby Rush. Moderated by Julia Miller, President/CEO Delmark Records. Presented with The Recording Academy - Chicago Chapter

Double-Bill Concert Program

• 9:00-10:15 p.m. - Bobby Rush

• 7:30-8:30 p.m. - Billy Branch and The Sons of Blues