The Fabulous Thunderbirds “A Tribute to Chicago Blues”
Show Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Show Time: 7:30 p.m.
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: $30-$45 plus applicable fees.
Show Type: Blues
Restrictions: All Ages
Kim Wilson is the legendary harmonica virtuoso and frontman of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, widely regarded as one of the most authentic living ambassadors of Chicago blues. With A Tribute to Chicago Blues, Wilson returns to the music that shaped him, drawing directly from the tradition he absorbed firsthand while performing alongside the architects of the genre during its golden era.
Wilson’s connection to Chicago blues dates back to his teenage years, when he witnessed and played with icons including Muddy Waters, Johnny Shines, Jimmy Reed, George “Harmonica” Smith, and Eddie Taylor. Immersed in a thriving club scene, Wilson experienced a powerful, harmonica-driven blues tradition that shaped both his sound and his deep respect for the individuality of the masters who came before him.
On A Tribute to Chicago Blues, Wilson and The Fabulous Thunderbirds explore classic standards and deeper cuts from the Chicago blues catalog, guided by spontaneity and the energy of each room rather than fixed set lists. Rooted in tradition yet unmistakably personal, the tour reflects Wilson’s belief in authenticity and individual voice.