JAZZ PHOTO RECAP: Windy City Blue Festival by Alan Frohlichstein

The Windy City Blue Festival took place on September 19 and 20, 2026, at Veterans & Smith Park in Lyons. The festival was free and featured two music stages, food and drink vendors, craft booths, and fireworks on Sunday.

Some of the performers included Mud Morganfield, Demetria Taylor & Her Bad Boys, Bob Corritore and his Blues Review, The Stephen Hull Experience, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, and the Maxwell Street Blues Revival.

All photos by Alan Frohlichstein.

Through a shared commitment to supporting artists, venues, and audiences, Alan Frohlichstein’s work has become an important part of telling the story of jazz and blues in Chicago. Alan’s images have captured memorable performances, festivals, community gatherings, and special moments, and ChicagoJazz.com is proud to recognize him as a longtime partner and contributor to our mission of celebrating and promoting jazz and blues in Chicago.

You can see more amazing photography at AlanFrohlichstein.com

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ChicagoJazz.com is a part of Chicago Jazz Publishing and Entertainment and has been the proud publisher of the Official Chicago Blues Festival Program since 2007. We now produce a print and interactive online version providing even more information about the blues artists, music and venues you love. For more information, visit our site dedicated to Chicago Blues, www.BluesinChicago.com