Karen Hanson - Today`s Chicago

Today's Chicago Blues is a guide book that is well worth checking out. In eight chapters Ms. Hanson covers not only the Blues venues in our Windy City but dedicates her book to informing the reader of the whole Blues experience Chicago has to offer. The book is steeped in history and well-researched facts. It also includes both vintage and current photos that spice up the pages nicely. It is a complete guide on many different levels. Both a visitor new to the Blues and a seasoned Blues Fanatic can enjoy this great book. . . . Never have I read such a great guide for musicians to go out and get a chance to play and learn and JAM. Get your axe and get in gear. . . . Chapter eight is a comprehensive alphabetical guide to Chicago's biggest treasure, our Blues artists. This chapter is worth the price of the book alone.
. . . Today's Chicago Blues is a great book for any Blues fan and the author has done a high-quality job in putting a wealth of solid information into one book. Go out and grab this gem. --Dave Katzman, Buddy Guy's Blues Letter

Today's Chicago Blues is a guide book that is well worth checking out. In eight chapters Ms. Hanson covers not only the Blues venues in our Windy City but dedicates her book to informing the reader of the whole Blues experience Chicago has to offer. The book is steeped in history and well-researched facts. It also includes both vintage and current photos that spice up the pages nicely. It is a complete guide on many different levels. Both a visitor new to the Blues and a seasoned Blues Fanatic can enjoy this great book.
. . . Never have I read such a great guide for musicians to go out and get a chance to play and learn and JAM. Get your axe and get in gear. . . . Chapter eight is a comprehensive alphabetical guide to Chicago's biggest treasure, our Blues artists. This chapter is worth the price of the book alone.
. . . Today's Chicago Blues is a great book for any Blues fan and the author has done a high-quality job in putting a wealth of solid information into one book. Go out and grab this gem. --Dave Katzman, Buddy Guy's Blues Letter

An absolute must . . . This well researched and affectionately produced guide is an engrossing read and the author clearly loves her city and blues music. --Dave Drury, Blues Matters!

Karen Hanson's new book is a travel guide, a history, an encyclopedia and a CD-buying guide, all in one--and all about Chicago blues. --Robert Loerzel, Daily Southtown

Karen Hanson's new book is a travel guide, a history, an encyclopedia and a CD-buying guide, all in one--and all about Chicago blues. --Robert Loerzel, Daily Southtown

Karen Hanson's new book is a travel guide, a history, an encyclopedia and a CD-buying guide, all in one--and all about Chicago blues. --Robert Loerzel, Daily Southtown

Today's Chicago Blues is a guide book that is well worth checking out. In eight chapters Ms. Hanson covers not only the Blues venues in our Windy City but dedicates her book to informing the reader of the whole Blues experience Chicago has to offer. The book is steeped in history and well-researched facts. It also includes both vintage and current photos that spice up the pages nicely. It is a complete guide on many different levels. Both a visitor new to the Blues and a seasoned Blues Fanatic can enjoy this great book.
. . . Never have I read such a great guide for musicians to go out and get a chance to play and learn and JAM. Get your axe and get in gear. . . . Chapter eight is a comprehensive alphabetical guide to Chicago's biggest treasure, our Blues artists. This chapter is worth the price of the book alone.
. . . Today's Chicago Blues is a great book for any Blues fan and the author has done a high-quality job --Dave Katzman, Buddy Guy's Blues Letter

Karen Hanson's new book is a travel guide, a history, an encyclopedia and a CD-buying guide, all in one--and all about Chicago blues. --Robert Loerzel, Daily Southtown

Today's Chicago Blues is a guide book that is well worth checking out. In eight chapters Ms. Hanson covers not only the Blues venues in our Windy City but dedicates her book to informing the reader of the whole Blues experience Chicago has to offer. The book is steeped in history and well-researched facts. It also includes both vintage and current photos that spice up the pages nicely. It is a complete guide on many different levels. Both a visitor new to the Blues and a seasoned Blues Fanatic can enjoy this great book.
. . . Never have I read such a great guide for musicians to go out and get a chance to play and learn and JAM. Get your axe and get in gear. . . . Chapter eight is a comprehensive alphabetical guide to Chicago's biggest treasure, our Blues artists. This chapter is worth the price of the book alone.
. . . Today's Chicago Blues is a great book for any Blues fan and the author has done a high-quality job in putting a wealth of solid information into one book. Go out and grab this gem. --Dave Katzman, Buddy Guy's Blues Letter

About the Author

Karen Hanson was a busy suburban mom when she discovered the Chess album, The Best of Muddy Waters, in a discount bin at the mall record store. She played it continuously in the stereo of her minivan for a year and a half. That's how she got hooked on the blues. She now works as a freelance journalist in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. As a serious blues fan, Karen has profiled blues artists and reviewed CDs for several blues websites and publications. She has also hosted online blues chats and forums. She teaches writing and literature at DeVry University in Tinley Park. Karen currently maintains a Chicago blues blog where she discusses all things blues