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Kick-off your week and join us for a 2-hour concert sail from 7pm-9pm every Monday this Summer. We’ll help you chase your Monday BLUES away aboard the 148 foot Tall Ship Windy as you enjoy the breathtaking views of Chicago from the waters of Lake Michigan accompanied by the sweet sounds of the blues. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer to the blues, you’re sure to be transported by the talent and passion of each amazing artist. With a full bar and a friendly, knowledgeable crew, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the music in comfort and style.
Each concert will bring a unique twist to the blues genre, showcasing the diversity and versatility of this legendary music form. We’ll be joined by music’s greats, including Grammy-elected Michael Charles and his band, Andrew Diehl and other artists throughout the season.
Tall Ship Windy’s Monday Blues is set to become the concert event of the summer! Book your tickets now and experience the magic of blues music against the backdrop of one of the world’s most beautiful skylines.
Every Monday in June
Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames touch on Chicago blues, Soul, Contemporary Blues and good time party Rock and Roll! Featuring three vocalists, this band delivers high energy fun with a rock solid pocket.
The band’s last album on Delmark Records, “Nightwalk,” was nominated for a Grammy, Best Contemporary Blues of 2022 and Blues Blast’s Best Slide Player of 2022. This band has been around the world for many years running, plays the esteemed Buddy Guy’s and will be featured on the Main Stage of the Chicago Blues Festival this year!
Every Monday in July and Monday, August 7 & 14
When Australian born Michael Charles traveled the 12,500 miles to test the waters for his music in Chicago, he would have never guessed some thirty years later he would be literally testing the waters!
Hailing from the “Island Continent” you would think this Aussie would be a natural in the water. But on the contrary, as Charles states, “I really prefer to keep my feet on dry land”… that is, until it comes to performing. Then this muso is so driven, he will go anywhere, and he will be proving just that this summer when he sets sail and entertains on Tall Ship Windy, the official flagship of the city of Chicago!
His actual journey in the USA started over three decades ago when MC traveled from Australia in the early 90’s. From the invitation to perform at the original Buddy Guy’s Legends, to actually standing, with shaky knees, alongside one of his heroes, Mr. Guy, this introduction to America proved to be a great start for his career in the USA and is still a highlight to this very day.
Touring with some blues greats, more releases, building recording studios, television appearances, Grammy elections, an induction into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame are some of what has filled the last thirty some years. Charles is well into his sixteenth consecutive international tour across the USA, Canada and Australia and Lake Michigan as part of the “NO DETOURS” 2023 tour.
Mondays August 21 & 28 and September 4 & 11
Andrew Diehl grew up in the mountains of West Virginia, picked up the harmonica when he was nine and spent his teens wearing the grooves out of Little Walter records. After moving north to Chicago at seventeen, Diehl fell in love with the guitar and it hasn’t left his hands since. You can catch him performing all over the Midwest, delivering a heavy hit of electric blues and vintage rock n’ roll.
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