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Joanna Connor is one of the most electrifying blues guitarists of her generation. A true Chicago blues powerhouse, she is renowned for her ferocious slide guitar, commanding vocals, and high-energy live performances that have earned her legendary status on the international blues circuit.
Rising through Chicagos iconic club scene, Connor became a long-standing star at Kingston Mines, sharing stages with blues greats including Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and Otis Rush. Her playing blends deep traditional blues roots with rock-driven intensity, earning praise from fans and critics worldwide.
Joanna has released multiple acclaimed albums, including Best of Me, 4801 South Indiana Avenue, and Rise, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. She is consistently cited as one of the most powerful live performers in contemporary blues.
Her performances are raw, explosive, and unforgettable a masterclass in blues guitar and storytelling.
Live Performance Reel:
https://www.youtube.com/@JoannaConnorBlues
Popular Live Performance (Kingston Mines Chicago):
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Joanna+Connor+Kingston+Mines+live
Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers deliver contemporary blues rooted in tradition and driven by fearless musicianship. Fronted by award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Kaliopi, the band blends deep blues storytelling with soulful grit and commanding live energy.
Kaliopi is an internationally recognised performer, recently winning the inaugural Aegean Blues Challenge (Greece) as guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and has been invited to lead Lava Blues at the European Blues Challenge 2026. Her work has attracted strong international attention across the USA and Europe, with releases praised by DULAXI (USA), Apricot Magazine (New York), Good Music Radar (NL) and Liberty Music (UK).
Following the success of her award-winning album The Devils Voodoo Curse, Kaliopi is currently releasing new material from her forthcoming third blues album with The Blues Messengers. The latest single, How The Caged Bird Sings, has just been released and was nominated for Best Blues Song of the Year at the VIC/TAS MBAS Awards.
A formidable guitarist with a Berklee College of Music GPA of 4, Kaliopi leads a tight, expressive band whose performances balance raw blues power with emotional depth making them a powerful and fitting complement to Joanna Connors high-octane Chicago blues.
Live BEAST (Jan 2025):
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Kaliopi+The+Blues+Messengers+BEAST+2025
Live Reel Bakehouse Studios (Jan 2024):
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Kaliopi+Blues+Messengers+Bakehouse+2024
THIS SHOW IS STRICTLY 18+
Corner strives to create a safe space that everyone can enjoy.
Crowd surfing & dangerous behaviour will result in removal from the venue.
Full conditions of entry. | Accessibility Info
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Joanna Connor is one of the most electrifying blues guitarists of her generation. A true Chicago blues powerhouse, she is renowned for her ferocious slide guitar, commanding vocals, and high-energy live performances that have earned her legendary status on the international blues circuit.
Rising through Chicagos iconic club scene, Connor became a long-standing star at Kingston Mines, sharing stages with blues greats including Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and Otis Rush. Her playing blends deep traditional blues roots with rock-driven intensity, earning praise from fans and critics worldwide.
Joanna has released multiple acclaimed albums, including Best of Me, 4801 South Indiana Avenue, and Rise, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. She is consistently cited as one of the most powerful live performers in contemporary blues.
Her performances are raw, explosive, and unforgettable a masterclass in blues guitar and storytelling.
Live Performance Reel:https://www.youtube.com/@
Popular Live Performance (Kingston Mines Chicago):https://www.youtube.com/
Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers deliver contemporary blues rooted in tradition and driven by fearless musicianship. Fronted by award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Kaliopi, the band blends deep blues storytelling with soulful grit and commanding live energy.
Kaliopi is an internationally recognised performer, recently winning the inaugural Aegean Blues Challenge (Greece) as guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and has been invited to lead Lava Blues at the European Blues Challenge 2026. Her work has attracted strong international attention across the USA and Europe, with releases praised by DULAXI (USA), Apricot Magazine (New York), Good Music Radar (NL) and Liberty Music (UK).
Following the success of her award-winning album The Devils Voodoo Curse, Kaliopi is currently releasing new material from her forthcoming third blues album with The Blues Messengers. The latest single, How The Caged Bird Sings, has just been released and was nominated for Best Blues Song of the Year at the VIC/TAS MBAS Awards.
A formidable guitarist with a Berklee College of Music GPA of 4, Kaliopi leads a tight, expressive band whose performances balance raw blues power with emotional depth making them a powerful and fitting complement to Joanna Connors high-octane Chicago blues.
Live BEAST (Jan 2025):https://www.youtube.com/
Live Reel Bakehouse Studios (Jan 2024):https://www.youtube.com/
THIS SHOW IS STRICTLY 18+
Corner strives to create a safe space that everyone can enjoy.
Crowd surfing & dangerous behaviour will result in removal from the venue.
Full conditions of entry. | Accessibility Info
Can't make the event? Sell your tickets fast and fair through our resale partner Tixel!