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Double Door is coming back to Chicago’s live music landscape (Episode 698)

From Fat Nut to the Rolling Stones, Double Door has been one of Chicago’s premiere music venues. In a city that’s arguably overpacked with live music venues, there are a few whose names stand above the list. Double Door’s one…

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Chicago blues from the west side clubs to Conan O’Brien: Li’l Ed Williams (Episode 91)

Chicago blues treasure Li’l Ed Williams (Li’l Ed and the Blues Imperials) jumps in my car for a burger, as well as conversation about the blues and his career. Before I started rolling tape, I had to shatter Ed’s illusions…