The Fabulous Thunderbirds “A Tribute to Chicago Blues”

Kim Wilson, the legendary harmonica virtuoso and frontman of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, brings A Tribute to Chicago Blues to Ludlow Garage on July 19. Widely regarded as one of the most authentic living ambassadors of Chicago blues, Wilson returns to the music that shaped him from the very beginning.
His connection to the genre runs deep, dating back to his teenage years performing alongside legends such as Muddy Waters, Johnny Shines, Jimmy Reed, George “Harmonica” Smith, and Eddie Taylor. Immersed in Chicago’s club scene during its golden era, Wilson absorbed a powerful, harmonica-driven blues tradition firsthand.
On A Tribute to Chicago Blues, Wilson and The Fabulous Thunderbirds explore both classic standards and deeper cuts from the Chicago blues canon, guided by spontaneity and the energy of each room. Rooted in tradition but unmistakably personal, the tour celebrates authenticity, individuality, and the enduring spirit of the blues.