Delmark to Celebrate Anniversary With Concert

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Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago will host a tribute concert March 7 to celebrate Delmark and Bob Koester’s 55th year in the music business.

Dave Specter, Byther Smith, Jimmy Dawkins, Tail Dragger, Jimmy Johnson, Little Arthur Duncan, Shirley Johnson, Zora Young, Lurrie Bell and more guests are scheduled to perform. The concert will be videotaped for future broadcast. Delmark is also planning a commemorative Delmark CD compilation for its 55th birthday.

More info: delmark.com



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