CIMMfest

Davina and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national blues scene with their high-energy live shows and commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band is converting audiences one show at a time.

 

Opening act Windy City Soul Club boasts the "best rare soul collectors/deejays in Chicago come together to create the best party this city has ever seen," and if you're inclined to think real deejays need only a box full of vinyl, you'll likely agree. From Popcorn & R&B to Modern Soul WCSC deejays have it covered.

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Chicago's Blues Mamas, Deitra Farr, Holle Thee Maxwell and Peaches Staten, three power houses of Chicago Blues take stage to pay tribute to the Blues Mother of them all and Queen of the Blues, Koko Taylor. With her brash, forceful vocal style and her enthusiastic stage presence, Ms. Taylor made sure blues women of Chicago had a voice at the top of the list. She inspired, nurtured and mentored the next generation. The Chicago Blues Mamas keep the legend rolling with their own power, soul and grace. Proceeds to benefit the Koko Taylor Celebrity Aid Foundation

Eddie Shaw is headed to Memphis to be inducted into The Blues Hall of Fame, and CIMMfest is throwing a party in his honor.Mississippi born, Eddie has been Blues Royalty, blowing his sax in Chicago since 1957 when Muddy Waters discovered him in Itta Bena, Mississippi. He's played with everyone from Howlin' Wolf to Magic Sam, Otis Rush, and Freddie King. He leads The Wolfgang at Rosa's then heads down to take his place with the other immortal bluesmen in Memphis.